The Indian Act: How Much Do You Know? Trivia Questions Quiz

1.

The Indian Act created officials for each reserve “Indian agents” with the ability to decide how the government would fulfill its duties

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Indian Act did indeed create officials called "Indian agents" for each reserve. These agents had the authority to make decisions on behalf of the government regarding how its duties towards the reserves would be fulfilled.

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2.

The Act was not created in 1876 at the time Canada's government thought it was not appropriate to make laws for First Nations without consulting them.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The Act was created in 1876 at the time Canada's government thought it was appropriate to make laws for First Nations without consulting them

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3.

The Act defines who can register as a “Status Indian” with treaty rights, this means federal government mostly controls these decisions, not first nations themselves.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the Act mentioned in the statement refers to the legislation that defines the criteria for individuals to be recognized as "Status Indians" with treaty rights. This legislation is controlled by the federal government, meaning that they have the authority to determine who can register as a "Status Indian." This implies that the decisions regarding the registration of "Status Indians" are mostly made by the federal government rather than by the First Nations themselves. Therefore, the statement is true.

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4.

The Indian Act did not want to assimilate First Nations.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Act originally wanted to assimilate First Nations

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5.

The Indian Act denied women status, introduced Residential schools and created reserves.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The Indian Act, a Canadian legislation, did indeed deny women status, introduced Residential schools, and created reserves. This act, implemented in 1876, aimed to assimilate Indigenous peoples into mainstream Canadian society. Under this act, Indigenous women lost their status if they married non-Indigenous men, while Indigenous men who married non-Indigenous women retained their status. Residential schools were established to forcibly assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture, causing immense cultural loss and trauma. Reserves were designated lands where Indigenous peoples were forced to live, often in poor conditions, further marginalizing and isolating them from mainstream society.

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