History
When did Alberta become a province?
September 1, 1905
Economy means
Wealth and resources
What is tourism?
When people vacation and visit interesting places.
Increased
What does culture mean?
Which province became a province at the same time as Alberta.
Saskatchewan
A good economy has what?
Lots of jobs, businesses, and people spending money
Name three popular tourist destinations in Alberta
Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, Drumheller, Elk Island, Edmonton, Calgary
In the 1900's the landscape was mainly _______.
Rural
In Alberta where does Heritage Days take place?
Edmonton
Before Alberta became a province it was part of what?
Northwest Territories
Name three things that have impacted Alberta's economy.
-Agriculture
-Discovery of oil
-Tourism
How could climate affect tourism in Alberta?
-Wildfires and smoke can negative affect the outside
What does the word immigrant mean? What does the word refugee mean?
Immigrant: Someone who permanently moves to a new country.
Refugee: Someone who has been forced to leave their home due to danger
Name three festivals in Alberta?
Answers will vary
Name four cities other than Edmonton that were considered as the capital city.
Calgary, Banff, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Vegreville, Blackfalds
In 1914 where was oil found in Alberta?
Turner Valley
Name three problems tourism can cause in Alberta?
Littering, Air/Noise Pollution, Not Respecting the Wildlife, Habitat destruction, over population, loss of resources.
What is an international student?
Answers vary
Where does Buffalo Harvest Days take place?
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
What are the two reasons Edmonton was chosen as the capital city over Calgary?
1. Geographically in the centre of Alberta
2. Liberal party was in power (Edmonton was Liberal and Calgary was Conservative)
In 1947 oil was found in?
Leduc
Why can human interactions be dangerous for animals?
Answers Vary
What are some differences between Alberta in 1905 and Alberta now?
Answers will vary
What are petroglyphs? What do they tell us? What images are sketched? And what tools are used?
-Writing and images carved into stone
-The stories and histories of our people
-Humans, animals, weapons, teepees, and other images
-Sharp rocks, animal bones, and arrow heads