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Q.1.Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?

 

Ans. Aboriginal peoples were the first peoples to live in Canada.

 

Q.2. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

 

Ans.The First Nations, Inuit, Metis

 
Q.3. In which parts of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live?
 
Ans. The Aboriginal peoples lived in every part of the country
 

Q.4. What did the Aboriginal peoples living in your region depend on for survival?

 

Ans. Farming, hunting and fishing

Q.5. From whom are the Metis descended?

 

Ans. Metis descended from the French fur traders and theFirst Nations.

 

Q.6. In what industry did the Metis first work with European settlers?

 

Ans. Metis first worked in fur trading industry.

 

Q.7.Which group of Aboriginal peoples make up more than half the population?

 

Ans. Group of Inuit.

 

Q.8. Why are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada working to become self-governed?

 

Ans. So that they can regain control over the decisions that affect their lives.

 

Q.9. From where the first European settlers in Canada come?

 

Ans. From France.

 

Q.10. Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?

 

Ans. They came to fish and trade with the aboriginal peoples

 

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