Canada's Economy and Indigenous Peoples

What were some of the early economic activities important to Canada's economy?

• Farming, logging, mining, and fishing

• Manufacturing, tourism, and real estate

• Banking, insurance, and communications

• Technology, healthcare, and education

What percentage of Canada's GDP comes from service industries?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Who are the First Nations?

• People of mixed French and native heritage

• Public land set aside by the government for Canada's native peoples

• Canada's native peoples

• European settlers in Canada

What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• An agreement between Canada and the United States to reduce tariffs

• An agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico to make trade easier

• A trade agreement between Canada and Europe

• A trade agreement between Canada and Asia

What is a reserve in the context of Canada's native peoples?

• A place where fish are abundant

• Public land set aside by the government for Canada's native peoples

• A type of economic activity

• A service industry

Who are the métis?

• People of mixed English and French ancestry

• People of mixed French and native ancestry

• People of mixed European and Asian ancestry

• People of mixed Inuit and First Nations ancestry

What is the official language status of Canada?

• English-speaking majority and a French-speaking minority

• French-speaking majority and an English-speaking minority

• Bilingual country with English and French as official languages

• Multilingual country with no official languages

What sports do Canadians enjoy?

• Soccer, basketball, and baseball

• Skating, ice hockey, fishing, skiing, golf, and hunting

• Cricket, rugby, and tennis

• Swimming, running, and cycling

What is the literacy rate in Canada today?

• 90 percent

• 95 percent

• 99 percent

• 85 percent

Where did Canada's love of sport have its roots?

• European settlers

• Inuit carvings

• First Nations peoples

• Roman Catholic traditions