Vocabulary
A polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth.
When did Canada gain independence and become a country?
July 1st, 1867
Which cities are among the largest in the country?
Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, etc...
Which province/territory has the most indigenous people in Canada?
Nunavut
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
10 provinces, 3 territories; 13 in total
Hudson Bay
A large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada.
Which country did Canada gain independence from?
Canada gained independence from Great Britain.
True or false: Canada has the most coastline out of any country
True
Which languages are spoken mostly among aboriginal people in Canada?
Inuktitut, Iñupiaq, Cree, etc...
Which province has the largest population?
Ontario
Inuit
Indigenous people of the arctic and subarctic regions of Canada
Why do a lot of Canadians speak french?
Canadians speak French because the French set up a colony in Québec.
How many time zones does Canada cross?
6 time zones
Where does the name "Canada" originate from?
The name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.” | The word has indigenous roots.
Which continent is Canada located in?
North America
Great Lakes
A series of large interconnected freshwater lakes in the east-central interior of North America.
Why is Ottawa the capital of Canada?
It was a defensible location situated on the border between Quebec and Ontario
True or false: Canada doesn't have a lot of lakes
False; Canada has around 60% of the world's lakes.
When is national indigenous peoples day?
The 21st of June (June 21)
What is the tallest mountain in Canada?
Mount Logan
North America
A continent located in the Northern and Western hemisphere, notable countries are the United States, Canada, Mexico and more.
Who was the first prime minister of Canada?
Sir John Alexander Macdonald
Which province almost became another country?
Québec
When did the first people start living in Canada?
Human beings had been living in what is now Canada for at least 12,000 years and probably much longer.
Why do not many people live in the northern parts of the country?
The weather is very, very harsh. Much too cold to inhabit people.