About Quebec
Was Quebec one of the original provinces of Canada?
Yes
What is the name of the river that runs through Quebec?
St. Lawrence River
What is the name of the first European explorer in Quebec?
Jacques Cartier
What 2 countries were fighting over colonies in Canada?
England and France
What shows was software from Quebec responsible for creating?
The Simpsons and SpongeBob Square Pants
What is Quebec's capital city?
Quebec City
The St. Lawrence River is the _____ largest river in Canada
3rd
Howe many voyages did Jacques Cartier make?
3
What did the British decide to do with Quebec when they defeated France?
Stay French
What natural resources is Quebec famous for exporting?
Christmas trees, maple syrup, cheese, mining
What is Quebec's largest city?
Tundra
Why did some people leave the area around the St. Lawrence River in the 1900's?
Gold Rush
Jacques Cartier was trapped in the ice for how long?
One year
After the rebellion in 1837, where were prisoners sent?
Australia
What % of the Quebec is fresh water?
10%
What is the name of the hockey team for Quebec?
Montreal Canadiens
Name an animal that you may find in the tundra.
polar bears, musk ox, barren-ground caribou, arctic hares, and wolves.
Who is the Father of New France?
Samuel de Champlain
What is a famous dish that Quebec is famous for?
Poutine
What kind of water does water create?
Hydroelectricity
Name the four original provinces of Canada
NS, NB, Que, Ont.
What do you call the area in the north where there are few shrubs or trees?
Tundra
What area today is Champlain responsible for establishing?
Montreal
What was the name of the battle that the British finally defeated the French in Quebec?
The Battle of the Plain of Abraham
How much of Canada's cheese production is Quebec responsible for?
Half