History
Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples "Indians"?
They thought they had reached the East Indies (India)
What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?
approved by the Governor General (formality)
What is a minority government?
The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons
When is Canada Day?
July 1st every year
Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?
Central Canada
In what year did Canada become a country?
1867
What does mobility rights mean?
Being able to live and work anywhere in Canada
What does it mean "Canada is a constitutional monarchy"?
Head of state is a King that follows Canada's constitution (a figurehead - symbolic and ceremonial role)
When is Remembrance Day?
November 11
Where do the majority of Metis live in Canada?
Prairie Provinces
Who are the Acadians?
Descendants of French colonists who settled in the maritime provinces beginning in 1604.
Which level of government passes laws known as 'by-laws'?
Municipal governments
What are the first 4 lines of the national anthem "O Canada!" (English version)
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?
Rick Hansen
Which province in Canada is smallest by land area?
PEI
Who established the first permanent European settlement in Canada?
Samuel de Champlain
After a Bill is created, debated and voted on in the House of Commons, where does it go next?
the Senate
Who selects 'cabinet ministers' in Canada?
The Prime Minister
Which industry did many early Canadian companies engage in?
fur trade
Who were the group of seven in Canadian history?
A group of artists who painted Canadian landscapes.
What is the "underground railroad"?
A network used by slaves who escaped the United States into Canada.
What are 4 fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Carter of rights and freedoms?
Freedom of conscience and religion; Freedom of thought, expressions; freedom of peaceful assembly, freedom of association
Name three responsibilities of the federal government
foreign policy, national defence, immigration
Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada and why is the maple leaf a symbol of Canada?
Beaver - Beaver skins were the most sought after fur in the fur trade
The maple leaf was first used as a symbol by early French Canadian settlers in the 18th century, who saw it as a sign of the land. Indigenous peoples also had a deep connection to the maple tree for its sap.
The design of the maple leaf on the flag was a deliberate choice to be a symbol that could unify all Canadians
What provinces are known as the Atlantic Provinces?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland