intro to canada

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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


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