History of Canada
Who established Quebec City, and became the governor of New France?
Samuel de Champlain
Which country did silk originate from?
China was the country where silk originated.
Which country was the origin of democracy?
Democracy originated in Athens, Greece in 6th century BCE.
How many provinces are there in Canada?
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
The current Prime Minister of Canada is Mark Carney.
Which war was on a larger scale? The War of the Spanish Succession or the Seven Years War?
The Seven Years War
Who developed ways to measure the items required in everyday life, and were already using standard units of weight, length and volume?
The Mesopotamian, Egyptians, Indians, or Chinese?
The Mesopotamian developed ways to measure the items required in everyday life, and were already using standard units of weight, length and volume.
What are the three classes in Ancient Athens?
1. Citizens
2. Metics
3. Slaves
What is the largest country in the world today?
Russia is the largest country in the world today.
Where can kangaroos be found? Name one of the two countries.
Kangaroos can be found in Australia and New Guinea.
Why is the Royal Proclamation important?
It's important because it recognizes the Indigenous as the original inhabitants of North America and that they can govern themselves.
Who discovered gunpowder?
The Mesopotamian, Egyptians, Indians, or Chinese?
The Chinese discovered gunpowder.
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
Direct democracy is when citizens vote directly on laws and policies, while representative democracy elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Which country has the largest population?
India has the largest population, recently surpassing China. As of July 1, 2025, India's population is estimated at over 1.419 billion, while China's is just under 1.408 billion.
What is the advantage and disadvantage of Artificial Intelligence that is being used more often in the 21st century?
Advantage: Increased efficiency in work, improved decision-making, enhanced customer experience, and innovation.
Disadvantage: Cheating, loss of jobs, high costs, and no emotions.
Why is the Quebec Act important?
The Quebec Act is important because it recognizes the French traditions, culture, religion, and language. It sets the groundwork for bilingualism in Canada today.
What is the order of discovery from first to fifth with these options:
Electricity, the printing press, the wheel, and artificial intelligence?
First: The Wheel
Second: The Compass
Third: The Printing Press
Fourth: Electricity
Fifth: Artificial Intelligence
Could anyone become a citizen during the Ancient Greek time period? What are the criteria?
No.
Citizens were children of parents who were born in Athens. Only adult male citizens could participate in voting and governing the city.
Which of these nine countries are neutral in wars since the early 1800s?
China, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Croatia?
Of the nine countries listed, only Switzerland has remained a continuously neutral country in wars since the early 1800s.
What is a tariff?
A tariff is a tax that a government imposes on imported or exported goods. The importing company pays the tariff, and this extra cost is often passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.
What's the difference between Treaty of Paris (1763) and Treaty of Paris (1783)?
You need to identify both correctly.
The first Treaty of Paris (1763) resulted in France ceding control of all of North America to Britain. This came after the 7 Years War.
The second Treaty of Paris (1783) resulted in US officially gaining independence and establishes its borders. This came after the American Revolution.
Why is the Silk Road important?
The Silk Road was important because it was a vast network for trade, cultural exchange, religion, and the transmission of ideas, and technology. It connected civilizations, leading to economic growth and access to more resources for nations.
What is the difference between aristocracy and oligarchy?
Aristocracy is the rule of the best, most virtuous, birthright or wise. They are typically nobles or the military.
Oligarchy is the rule of the few, based on wealth and social status.
Name one country that starts with the letter 'Z'.
Countries that start with Z: Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Which two countries were historical rivals and fought in the 100 Years War?
The two primary historical rivals that fought in the Hundred Years War were the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. It happened from 1337-1453.