Which term means dried, shredded buffalo meat mixed with fat and berries?

• A. Cree
• B. Pemmican
• C. Metis
• D. York boats

Answer: (B)

Pemmican is a durable travel food made from dried, shredded buffalo meat mixed with fat and berries. The meat is dried to remove moisture, then ground or shredded, and fat is stirred in to act as a preservative and high-energy energy source, while berries add flavor and vitamins. This combination creates a nutrient-dense, long-lasting ration that could be carried on long journeys, which is why it was so valuable to Indigenous hunters and later fur traders. The other options refer to a group of people (Cree), a mixed-heritage group (Metis), or a type of boat (York boats), none of which name a preserved meat food. So the term that fits the description is pemmican.