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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
Administrative divisions of a country is known as what?
Provinces
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
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”
Immigrants were drawn to Canada in 1897 by the finding of gold. Where was gold discovered?
Yukon Territory
Who leads Canada's government?
Prime Minister
Quebec and Ontario together are sometimes referred to as what?
Heartland
Manitoba,Saskatchewan,Alberta, and British Columbia together are called what?
Western Provinces
What is the current population of Native Canadians and Inuit in Canada?
400,000
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
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
Which European country was the first to effectively colonize portions of what would become Canada?
France
Who were the first Europeans who settled in Canada?
Vikings
What is the name of the body of water that Canada reaches all the way to?
Arctic Ocean
What does parliament consist of that people have to elect members for?
House of Commons
What is Canada's second largest city and one of the largest French speaking cities in the world?
Montreal
Nearly half of British Columbia's population lives in and around the coastal city of .
Vancouver
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
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
What is the name for softened wood fibers used to manufacture paper?
Pulp
What is the climate in much of central and northern Canada?
Subarctic Climate
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
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
What is the term for the strong connection that people feel towards the region where they live?
Regionalism
Which province has cultural differences and their people believe that they should have a special status?
Quebecois
Which region in Canada includes the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut?
Canadian North
What is the name of the inexpensive paper used primarily for newspapers?
Newsprint
A territory or area of influence is known as what?
Dominion
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
Which part of the country produces the majority of Canada's oil and natural gas?
Alberta
Native Canadian ancestors were the first Canadians. Which group of indigenous also holds that title?
Inuit
What is the United States ranking as one of the world's largest countries?
Third-Largest Country
This region lies on the Atlantic coast of Canada with New Brunswick. What is it called?
Eastern Provinces
Which province leads Canada in manufacturing and the city of Toronto and the national capital Ottawa is in that province?
Ontario
What is the name of a new territory created for Inuit people?
Nunavut
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
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
Mountains on the Pacific coast continue north into western Canada from the western United States. What are the names of the mountains?
Rocky Mountains
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
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
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
What term means on or near the sea?
Maritime
What is Canada's national capital?
Ottawa
Canada uses this mineral to make planes, automobiles, and household appliances.
Iron Ore