Geography
Where do most people live in Canada?
Southern Canada near the USA
Define "Bilingual"
The ability to fluently speak two languages
What was the colonial part of the Seven Years War called?
The French and Indian War
Who holds the most power in Canada?
Prime Minister
What type of economy does Canada have?
Mostly Market
Why are the St Lawrence River and Great Lakes important?
Access to travel and trade and famland
What is the predominant religion and language in Quebec?
Catholic and French
Who founded the first French colony in Canada?
Jacques Cartier
What system of government does Canada have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Who is Canada's number one trading partner?
The United States
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottowa
What is the predominant religion and language in the rest of Canada?
Protestant and English
Why did Britain and France fight over the Ohio River Valley?
Access to fur trading with the Natives
The King of England (Charles III)
What is Canada's currency?
Canadian Dollar
Why are the Hudson Bay and Canadian Shield so important?
Access to natural resources like oil and minerals
What is the term used to describe the Aboriginal people of Canada?
First Nations
What was the result of the Seven Years War?
France had to give up all land in North America to Britain
How is the leader of Canada's government selected?
People vote for members of Parliament. The political party that wins the most seats selects the leader.
How has Canada's government invested in Human Capital?
Providing free education and healthcare to its citizens
What are the major natural resources of Canada?
Oil, lumber, minerals, aluminum, fish, wheat, water
What percentage of Canada's population today is Aboriginal?
Less than 5%
What was the Quebec Act of 1774?
Guaranteed the people of Quebec could keep their French/Catholic culture
What did Bill 101 do?
Made French the only official language of Quebec
What two industries does Canada's government highly regulate to protect the environment and resources?
Lumber and Fishing