TEST ITEM FILE For Frideres and Gadacz ABORIGINAL PEOPLES IN CANADA Ninth Edition
Chapter One
Colonialism and Aboriginal Peoples
Multiple Choice
MC 1-1. The authors argue that colonialization:
a. Helped shape the organization of Canadian society.
b. Demonstrated the value of Aboriginal culture
c. Allows us to understand inter-tribal warfare
d. Shows how individual discrimination takes place in society
Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
Pg. 3
MC 1-2. Aboriginal participation in Canadian society:
 a. Is a result of the attributes of Aboriginal culture
 b. Is a result of Aboriginal people experiencing colonialization
 c. Is a reaction to the culture of poverty
 d. Is no different than for other native-born Canadians
Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
Pg. 4
MC 1-3. Colonization:
a. Emerged out of the belief that explorers had the right to claim lands for the
 “mother” country.
 b. Means control of land and people
 c. Means that Aboriginal people have some rights in the land and its resources
 d. Is a modern process that emerged in the early 20th century
Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
Pg. 4
MC 1-4. Which of the following is part of the colonization process?
 a. Voluntary and forced entry by settlers
 b. Enhancement of Aboriginal culture and values
 c. Establishment of self-governing reserves