Maps and Geography
Name two of the world’s oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, or Southern.
What treaty territory are we on?
Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis Nation.
Define “immigrate.”
To move into a new country to live there permanently.
What does “import” mean?
Goods brought into a country for sale or use.
Give one example of how humans impact the environment.
Pollution, deforestation, overfishing, mining, or urban sprawl.
How long were the treaties intended to last? What was the saying?
Forever. As long as the sun shines, the rivers flow, and the grass grows.
What’s the difference between latitude and longitude?
Latitude lines run east–west and measure distance north or south of the Equator. Longitude lines run north–south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Why did First Nations and settlers sign treaties?
First Nations wanted to share land peacefully, protect their way of life, and gain help with food, education, and medicine after the buffalo disappeared. Settlers wanted land for farming, settlement, and natural resources.
Define “emigrate.”
To leave one’s own country to live somewhere else.
What does “export” mean?
Goods sent out of a country to be sold elsewhere.
Why might Canada want to control the Northwest Passage?
Economic benefits, shorter trade routes, national security, and environmental protection.
What are the 7 continents of the world?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica.
How long were treaties meant to last?
Forever — they were meant to be lasting agreements between nations.
What was the Acadian Deportation?
In 1755, the British forcibly removed Acadians from Nova Scotia and sent them to other colonies or France.
Who are Canada’s major trading partners?
United States, China, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Why might other countries not want Canada to control the Northwest Passage?
They believe it should be international waters and want free access for shipping and trade.
Name Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Provinces: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI, NL. Territories: YT, NT, NU.
What is the Indian Act?
A law created in 1876 that gave the Canadian government control over many parts of Indigenous peoples’ lives, including who was considered “Status Indian,” how reserves were run, and how First Nations could govern themselves.
Name at least two other mass migration or deportation events that have happened around the world, and explain why people moved or were forced to move.
Examples: Holocaust (fleeing persecution), Syrian refugee crisis (war), Irish Potato Famine (starvation), Ukraine war refugees (safety). Must list two and include reasons.
Name one international organization Canada belongs to.
United Nations (UN), NATO, Commonwealth, or World Trade Organization (WTO).
Name three ways humans can reduce their impact on the environment.
Recycling, renewable energy, conserving water, planting trees, or public transit.
Name two of the three map projections we learned about and describe one strength or weakness of each.
Mercator – keeps shape accurate but distorts size near the poles; Winkel Tripel – balances size and shape but slightly distorts both; Robinson – realistic but distorts all parts slightly.
What were Residential Schools and how did they affect communities?
Government and church-run schools meant to assimilate Indigenous children. They caused loss of language, culture, and identity, and created lasting trauma for families and communities.
List four reasons people choose to live where they do.
Climate, jobs, safety, family, resources, transportation, education, or lifestyle opportunities. (Any four.)
List four major imports and four major exports of Canada.
Imports: vehicles, electronics, clothing, Fruit and Produce. Exports: oil/gas, wheat, lumber, minerals, or machinery. (Any four of each.)
Give three reasons Canada should and three reasons it should not control the Northwest Passage.
Should: protect environment, increase security, gain economic benefits. Should not: shared global resource, high cost to patrol, may cause conflict with other nations.
Why is understanding Treaties important for Canadians today?
Because Treaties are still living agreements that define relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and are key to reconciliation and respect.