Canada (U3L7-9)

Multiple Choice

What are the three branches of government in the United States? What are each of their roles?

• Legislative (create the laws), Executive (enforce the laws), Judicial (interpret the laws)

• Bill of Rights (individual freedoms), Constitution (supreme law), Declaration of Independence

• President, Vice President, Speaker of the House

• Legislative (interpret laws), Executive (remove the laws), Judicial (write the laws)

Draw

Label 2-3 of the following on the blank map of Canada:

- Pacific Ocean

- Arctic Ocean

- Atlantic Ocean

- Hudson Bay 

- Mackenzie River

- St. Lawrence River

- The United States

- Greenland

- Baffin Island

- Ottawa

- Vancouver

- Calgary

- Toronto

- Rocky Mountains

- Mount Logan

Open Ended

1. What observations can you make about the country's geography? 

2. What is the only country Canada shares a border with?

3. What is your prediction for where most Canadians live?

   1. North? South?

Open Ended

What challenges might people living in the Arctic Territories of Canada face due to their proximity to the North Pole and the Arctic Circle?

Fill in the Blanks

Hotspot

On the world map, locate North America.

Labelling

Label the Geographic Regions of Canada using the labels below:

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Canadian Cordillera

Arctic Territories

Canadian Shield

Prairie Provinces

Atlantic Region

St. Lawrence Lowlands

Open Ended

Why might fishing be an important industry for the Atlantic Region of Canada, based on its geography?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Canadian Shield is correct?

• It contains the world's third largest oil reserves.

• It is home to the oldest rocks on Earth in central Canada.

• It is the most densely populated region in Canada.

• It is known for its rich fishing grounds.

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Multiple Choice

Which type of map shows the boundaries and names of provinces and territories in Canada?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Climate map

• Population map

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the First Nations people is/are correct?

• They arrived from Asia tens of thousands of years ago.

• They built sod houses and igloos for living.

• They searched for the Northwest Passage.

• They still preserve their culture and traditions.

Multiple Choice

Which two European countries were primarily involved in the race to colonize Canada, and what were their main motivations?

• France and Britain; fur trade and colonization

• Spain and Portugal; gold and spices

• Germany and Italy; land and resources

• Russia and Sweden; fishing and timber

Match

Match the Canadian city to the correct description.

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Vancouver

Largest city and home of CN Tower

2nd French-speaking city in the world

Capital of Canada

Largest Port on the Pacific Ocean

• Largest city and home of CN Tower

• 2nd French-speaking city in the world

• Capital of Canada

• Largest Port on the Pacific Ocean

Multiple Select

What are two major influences on Canada's cultural identity according to the diagram?

• French Roman Catholic culture and First Nations people

• American culture and Asian immigrants

• British culture and Spanish culture

• Non-French European culture and Asian culture

Open Ended

Why do you think these sports are most popular in Canada?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a fact about the First Nations in Canada?

• There are 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands.

• First Nations people settled trade routes by 1000 BCE.

• The Royal Proclamation of 1763 removed all rights from First Nations.

• The struggle for equality continues for First Nations today.