intro to canada
what is the oldest national park in Canada
Banff National Park
Which attractions are located in the Rocky Mountains?
Banff National Park and Glacier Skywalk
The .... Monarch is the head of state of Canada
British
Which province would you find the famous Whistler Mountain?
British Columbia
which province has their capital on an island
British Columbia
what country has the most coastline than any other country
Canada
New Brunswick
Fredericton
who found Vancouver
George Vancouver
a slowly moving body of ice down a slope or valley
Glacier
The ___ is the most populous region of Canada, it is home to cities such as ____
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence lowlands; Toronto, Quebec, and Montreal
what is the source of the mckenzie river
Great Slave Lake
Canada is the second largest country in the world after
Russia
What is the 4th most populous city in NA?
Toronoto
Ontario
Toronto
what is the largest city in Canada
Toronto
Canada borders the United States to the south and the northwest.
True
The Inuit relied on animals to survive in the cold, arctic region
True- They still do to this day
Most Metis have adopted a modern lifestyle
True- all three groups have adopted to a modern lifestyle
Musk ox and caribou inhabit northern Canada
True- musk ox and caribou do inhabit northern canada
The First Nations consist of many smaller groups whom each have their own culture
True- there are about 600 today
The Inuit primarily live in Northern Canada
True-They used to use their environment to make igloos as homes.
Canada's north consists of.....
Tundra
Nine out of ten Canadians live within 100 miles of the __ border
USA border
A major trading partner of Canada
United States
Where is Niagara Falls located?
United States and Canada
what is the 3rd largest city in Canada
Vancouver
British Columbia
Victoria
The cordillera region stretches along the ...... of Canada
West Coast
queen elizabeth II is the ..... of Canada
head of state
what is the most popular sport in canada
hockey
Northern Canada is mostly covered in __ , __ , and __ .
ice, snow, and glaciers
tundra
is a flat,treeless plain with a permanently frozen soil.
What was the French and Indian War?
it was the war between the british and french over parts of the US and Canada. french had the natives on their side but the british has more people.
There are barely any trees in northern Canada because ____
its frozen soil and cold weather
THe Metis have both Europeans and Native Canadian ancestors
t- The First Nations women married the European fur traders to form alliances with the Europeans.
A boreal forest with primarily pine trees-
taiga
Where are the Inuit from?
the arctic region of northern Canada
who called the Inuit the esikmos
the europeans
17th century
the first european settlements were being built
how did the metis form
the indigenous women married the European fur traders to form alliances
1497
the king of england sent john Cabot to Canada
inuit means
the people
who is the head of government in Canada
the prime minister
what does Canada's economy depend on
the service industry
what industry does Canada's economy depend on
the service industry
do metis have both indigenous and french roots or just one or the other
they have both indigenous and french roots
why did canada eventually become an independant country
they wanted to rule themselves. they did not like that they were being ruled from overseas.
how did the native women contribute to the alliance with the fur traders
they were able to translate the language and taught the fur traders how to survive in harsh climates during winter
where is the appalchian region
this is the appalachian region- only know the canada part
Where is the Canadian Shield located?
this is the canadian shield
Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands
this is the great lakes
interior plains region in canada
this is the interior plain- only have to know canada part
where is the western cordillera
this is the western cordillera
where is the arctic archipelago
this is where the arctic archipelago is
1756-1763
this was the french and indian war. it is also known as the 7 years war
what was the purpose of the building of the CN tower
to help with tv transmissions
Important industries
transportation equipment, wood and paper products, petroleum, and natural gas
Canada occupies most of the northern portion of the North American continent.
true
alot of the animals found in Canada can be found in the united states- true or false
true
Canada is rich in natural resources such as oil and gas.
true- they are rich in resources such as oils and gas along with minerals
French and English are the official languages of Canada.
true-french and english are the official languages of Canada
A flat, treeless region with frozen soil
tundra
does Canada have diverse people
yes
is Canada a commonwealth nation
yes
is Canda a wealthy country
yes
does Canada have natural resources such as a gases, minerals, and oils
yes- US is Canada's largest trading partner
where the First Nations nomadic?
yes- they followed their food and lived in tipis
Which province borders the state of Maine?
New Brunswick
which province is the largest in size and french speaking population
Quebec
Quebec
Quebec City
who is the head of state
Queen Elizabeth the 2nd
Saskatchewan
Regina
why is French and English Canada's major languages
The french and english both tried to colonize Canada
interior plains
The interior plains are situated between the Canadian Shield and the Rocky Mountains. The southern part of the interior plains is grassy and is known as the Prairies. The northern part is home to boreal forests, or taiga. It is an area with subarctic forests that are dominated by pine trees. Some of Canada's largest lakes can be found in this region such as the Great Bear, Great Slave, and Winnipeg.
Appalachian Region
The southeasternmost point of Canada is known as the Appalachian region. It is a small region that only takes up less than 4% of Canada's land. The region mainly consists of ancient rock formations that have slowly eroded into low, rounded mountains. The Appalachians formed between 480and 280 million years ago, making them one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.This region is characterized by forested hills, river valleys, and rocky Coastlines.
where does canada rank in wealth
11th
what were the years of the french and indian war
1754-1763
When did Canada become a country and create a government?
1867
when was the Canadian flag adopted
1965
what is canada ranked in landmass
2nd
what percent of New Brunswick speaks French
35%
what percent is the native people
4%
what % of the population are First nations
4% of the population
religion
41% Catholic 24% no religion 20% Protestant
what percent of the US export's go to Canada
52%
how many metis are there in Canada today
590,000
what is the population of Toronto, Ontario
6 million
how many smaller communites of the First nations are there
600
how many Inuit people are there today
65,000
what percent of the population of Canada works in the service sector
75%
what percent of canada's exports come to the US
77%
how many first nations are there today
980,000
Canada borders ___ to the northwest
Alaska
the rocky mountains go through what provinces
Alberta and British Columbia
The southeasternmost portion of Canada is known as the ..... Region
Appalachian
what region takes up the least amount of land
Appalachian region
Located near the North Pole
Arctic
First Nations
Canada's Indigenous people
what flag did they use until their current flag now
Canadian Red Ensign
Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
The Rocky mountains and the Coast Mountains can be found in the __ region.
Cordillera
A fierce cat that inhabits Canada's mountains
Cougar
.... Mostly inhabit the mountainous regions in western Canada
Cougars, moose, and bison
Alberta
Edmonton
which European country organized the first expedition to Canada
England
major languages
English and French
Canada is a democratic country.
F- Canada has a constitutional monarchy
The US dollar is the currency of Canada
F- The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada.
Canada's indigenous people are collectively known as the First Nations
F- The native people are divided into three groups: First nations, Inuit, and the Metis.
Canada borders with the Pacific Ocean to the north.
F-Canada borders the Arctic Ocean to the north.
The Canadian government is led by a monarch.
F-The Canadian government has a monarch, however the prime minister leads the government.
The Metis are the largest Indigenous group in Canada
F-The First Nations are the largest Indigenous group in Canada.
The Inuit form Canada's largest group of Indigenous people
F-The First Nations form the largest group of Indigenous people
The Canadian people with British and French ancestors are known as the First Nations.
F-The native people of Canada are known as the first nations
natives of Canada
First Nations
Nova Scotia
Halifax
The _____ is the largest bay in the world. It is surrounded by the ______ .
Hudson Bay; Canadian Shield
Nunavut
Iqaluit
1534
Jacques Cartier sailed to Canada
where is the Glacier Skywalk located
Jasper National park
current prime minister
Justin Trudeau
what is the longest river in Canada
Mackenzie River
A large city in the great lakes-st.lawrence lands
Montreal
what is the second largest french speaking city
Montreal
what is the highest mountain in Canada and 2nd highest for NA
Mount Logan
____ is Canada's highest point. It is situated in the __ Mountains.
Mount Logan; Coast
An animal that lives in Canada's north
Musk ox
arctic archipelago
Northern Canada is a very cold region that consists of tundra. Its landscape is dominated by ice, snow, and glaciers. There are no trees in this region because of its frozen soil and cold temperatures. The northernmost part, near the arctic circle, is an archipelago of about 36,000 islands. Because of its harsh landscape and climate, this region is only inhabited by around 100,000 people.
what is the second smallest province
Nova Scotia
no part of what province is farther than 35 miles from the Pacific Ocean
Nova Soctia
Which province is home to the Inuit's (Eskimos)?
Nunavut
Where is Ottawa located?
Ontario
what is the most populated province in canada
Ontario
what is the largest french speaking city
Paris, France
Which of the following animals are carnivores
Polar bear, cougar, and grizzly bear
Canada's southern interior plains are known as the ___ .
Prairies
Canada's government is led by a
Prime Minister
which province is the smallest and most crowded
Prince Edward Island
Which of the following animals inhibit Canada's Prairies
Pronghorn Antelope and Bison and prairie dogs
Which province is a French speaking province?
Quebec
which province has an entirely man made border
Sakastchewan
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's
Western Cordillera
St. Lawrence lowlands- The Great Lakes St. Lawrence lowlands is a flat area of land situated between the Appalachian Mountains and the Canadian Shield. The Great Lakes sit on the border with the UnitedStates. Because of its fertile soil, there are a lot of farms in this region. Despite its small size, the majority of the Canadian population lives in this region. Some of Canada's largest cities are located in this region including Toronto, Quebec, and Montreal
great lakes
St. Lawrence lowlands- The Great Lakes St. Lawrence lowlands is a flat area of land situated between the Appalachian Mountains and the Canadian Shield. The Great Lakes sit on the border with the UnitedStates. Because of its fertile soil, there are a lot of farms in this region. Despite its small size, the majority of the Canadian population lives in this region. Some of Canada's largest cities are located in this region, including Toronto, Quebec, and Montreal.
Many Inuit people find the word "Eskimo" insulting
T-Eskimo means "eaters of raw meat" which they find insulting.
The First Nations are the original inhabitants of what is now known as Canada
T-They were the first to meet the Europeans too
The Metis were important in the fur trade as they were able to communicate with indigenous groups and European traders
T-This was thanks to the First Nation people marrying off their women to the fur traders. the women helped with the communication
the canadian shield
The Hudson Bay sits in the center of Canada and is the largest bay in the world. It is surrounded by an enormous area called the Canadian Shield. The Canadian Shield is largely composed of rock with a thin layer of soil. The southern part of the Canadian Shield consists of thick, coniferous forests, and the northern portion is made up of tundra.
Yukon Territory
Whitehorse
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
where is mount logan located
Yukon
which province borders alaska
Yukon
Which province is home to Canada's tallest mountain?
Yukon Territory
where did most of the First Nations live
Yukon territory
half of canada's land is what
a taiga
Northern Canada is primarily made up of.....
a tundra
A group of islands-
archipelago
how do the Inuit use the animals they hunt
ate meat, used skin for clothing and tents, oil fo cooking and lamps, and bones for tools
why do Nine out of ten Canadians live within 100 miles of the __ border
because it is warmer there
An animal that was traditionally hunted by Canada's native people
bison
..... forests are are arctic forests mostly consisting of pine trees
boreal
1867
canada installed a democratic government in ottawa
A large type of deer
caribou
what animals do the Inuit hunt
caribou and seals
A group of parallel mountain ranges-
cordillera
What is the Commonwealth of Nations?
countries that were once part of the British Empire
An animal that cougars hunt
deer, sheep, moose, and goats
the french were .... in the french and indian war
defeated
Eskimos
eaters of raw meat
The Appalachian mountains consist of low, rounded mountains because they have slowly ___ .
eroded
Gradually worn away
eroded (vocab)
The First Nations lived in portable houses called igloos
f-The Inuits lived in the igloos. The First Nations lived in tipis
Today there are about 200,00 native Canadians
f-There are about 1.6 million native Canadians.
Manufacturing and agriculture are the largest sectors of the Canadian economy.
false-In the past manufacturing and agriculture were the largest industries, but now Canada's largest industry is the services sectors.
3 groups of indigeneous people
first nations, inuit, and metis
The Canadian Shield is mostly composed of ___ .
forests
the colonizers were fighting over the ...
fur trade
The second largest carnivore in North America
grizzly bear
what is one of canada's biggest exports
lumber
what cites are toronto behind in population
mexico city, new york city, and los angeles
what is the language of the metis
michif
what does metis mean
mix
what animals did the First nations follow
moose, deer, and buffalo
how was the Yukon province named
named from the Yukon River
were the native canadian people happy with the arrival with the explorers
no they lost their land loved ones. many died from diseases
does Canada have the Union Jack on their flag
no, they have the maple leaf
Which province has borders with 4 out of 5 Great Lakes?
ontario
capital of Canada
ottawa
What does Nunavut mean in the Inuit language?
our land
legislative body
parliament and house of commons
Canada's largest meat-eater
polar bear
Which province is largest in landmass?
quebec
Canadian Parliament
responsible for passing laws of the country