Indigenous People
Confederation
Colonization
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Fun Facts
100

What is the meaning of the word, "indigenous"? 

Original of first. 

100

What is the meaning of the word, "confederations"?

It is a union between territories with a goal to form a country. 
100

What is colonization? 

When a group of people take control over land and resources from another group. 

100

What is constitution? 

Main country's law.

100

How many languages do First Nations have? 

More than 50 languages. 

200

What are the 3 groups of Indigenous people, recognized by Canadian constitution? 

Metis, First Nations, Inuit. 

200

When was Canada's confederation? 

1867. July 1st. 

200

Who was the first explorer to reach Canada? 

John Cabot. 

200

What are human rights? 

Basic freedoms related to all humans. 

200

The game of which sport is for the first time held in Canada? 

Hockey. 

300

Where do First Nations live in Canada? 

Mostly across southern Canada. 

300

What is the meaning of the word, "conference"? 

It is a meeting which lasts for couple of days, in which are businesses discussed in formal manners. 
300

Who built the first colony in Canada? 

Vikings. 

300

What is democracy? 

A system of government where people can vote for their leaders. 

300

Canadians are the creators of which, very popular, sport today? 

Basketball. 

400

What are Inuit famous for? 

Arctic survival skills.

400

What provinces were part of the "First Canada"? 

Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick. 
400

Which city was founded by Samuel de Champlain, in 1608.?

City of Quebec. 

400

Give example of two human rights? 

Right to life, right to self-declaration. 

400

What is the symbol of Canada? 

Maple leaf. 

500
What are the rights and obligations of the Indigenous people in Canada. 

Rights: Protection of culture, languages, and traditions, self-government in some areas, land claims and treaty rights

Obligations are same as other Canadians. 

500

What was the reason for confederation in Canada? 

Small territories got scared of US expansion after the civil war; they wanted better economy, with more citizens

500

Where was the first treaty with Indigenous people in Canada? 

In Niagara falls. 

500
What is the main purpose of constitution. 

To be a foundation of the country, to make the boundaries, so that leaders cannot become so powerful. 

500

What is the meaning of the word, "Canada"?

The name “Canada” comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word “Kanata,” which means “village” or “settlement.”