Canada

Which two countries had the most impact on Canada's culture?

• Germany and Spain
• France and England
• United States and France
• Portugal and England

What river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Mississippi River
• Ohio River
• Hudson River
• St. Lawrence River

The Canadian Shield area of Canada is most important to Canada's economy because of its:

• rich farm land
• tourism industry
• natural resources
• fresh water supply

Northern Canada is extremely cold due to its location close to:

• Quebec
• Ottawa
• Arctic Circle
• Potash

Where do the majority of Canadians live?

• near the western border with Alaska
• near the northern border along the Arctic Ocean
• near the southern border with the U.S.
• near the eastern border along the Atlantic Ocean

Which two European countries fought over Canada?

• Spain and Portugal
• France and Italy
• Spain and England
• England and France

Canada's land is divided up into ______________.

• states
• territories
• provinces
• both provinces and territories

Canada's capital, Ottawa, is located in 

• Northwest territories
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• British Columbia

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States, ___________.

• Canada, and Mexico
• the United Kingdom, and Russia
• Canada, and the United Kingdom
• Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean

In most democratic countries, the government is divided in three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is the ______.

• Prime Minister
• Parliament
• Supreme Court
• Governor General