Section 1
What is Canada's ranking as one of the world's largest countries? Russia is the world's only country larger than Canada.
Second-Largest Country
What is the name of the body of water that Canada reaches all the way to?
Arctic Ocean
Which part of the country produces the majority of Canada's oil and natural gas?
Alberta
Which European country was the first to effectively colonize portions of what would become Canada?
France
For Canadians, the establishment of the Dominion was a step toward independence from Britain. What was the motto of the new Dominion?
“From Sea to Sea”
What is the United States ranking as one of the world's largest countries?
Third-Largest Country
What is the name of a region with rough, snow-covered mountains and jagged coastlines? Although few people live here, wildlife such as polar bears and Arctic wolves have adapted to the hard environment.
Ellesmere Island
What is the name for softened wood fibers used to manufacture paper?
Pulp
In the mid-1700s, the rivalry between France and England escalated to war. This was the war that saw the British take control of New France from the French. What's the name of the conflict?
French and Indian War
When the Dominion was founded, Ontario and Quebec were already well connected by railroads. One section along the Pacific coast was not. What is the name of the area?
British Columbia
Mountains on the Pacific coast continue north into western Canada from the western United States. What are the names of the mountains?
Rocky Mountains
What is the climate in much of central and northern Canada?
Subarctic Climate
What is the name of the inexpensive paper used primarily for newspapers?
Newsprint
Following the war, only a few French returned to France. However, the vast majority remained. Most of them experienced minor modifications in their everyday activities. They farmed the same land, worshipped in the same churches, and spoke French. Few English-speaking settlers arrived in what is now called what?
Quebec
Whose colonial control does Canada's population reflect?
British and French
In eastern Canada, the two countries have a natural boundary. It is a significant international waterway that connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. What's the name of this natural border?
St. Lawrence River
The center and eastern areas of southern Canada have very varied climates. It's humid and pretty mild. However, the mildest region of Canada is located where?
Coast of British Columbia
Native Canadian ancestors were the first Canadians. Which group of indigenous also holds that title?
Inuit
Administrative divisions of a country is known as what?
Provinces
Immigrants were drawn to Canada in 1897 by the finding of gold. Where was gold discovered?
Yukon Territory
The United States and Canada share a breathtaking natural feature located on the Niagara River between the provinces of Ontario and New York State. What's the name of this feature?
Niagara Falls
Canada is extremely rich in natural resources, including fish, minerals, and forests. Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coastline seas are among the world's richest fishing grounds. There is a big fishing ground off the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. What is the name of this fishing ground?
Grand Banks
What is the current population of Native Canadians and Inuit in Canada?
400,000
For several decades, new colonies grew independently from one another. The colonists saw themselves as distinct from other regions of the British Empire. So, what did the British Parliament create?
Dominion of Canada
Many Chinese immigrants came to Canada to work on railroads. Chinese immigrants built one of the train lines that connects eastern Canada to the Pacific coast. What's the name of the railroad?
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada features a region of rocky uplands and lakes that wraps around Hudson Bay and encompasses almost half the country. What is the name of the region?
Canadian Shield
Canada is the world's primary supply of nickel, zinc, and uranium. Lead, copper, gold, and silver are all valuable resources. Which region has abundant resources of potash, a mineral used to manufacture fertilizer?
Saskatchewan
Who were the first Europeans who settled in Canada?
Vikings
A territory or area of influence is known as what?
Dominion
Following World War II, a surge of European immigrants arrived in Canada. Many settled in Canada's major cities. Which city has emerged as one of the world's most culturally diverse?
Toronto