Canada Where People Live and Trade

Where do MOST Canadians live?

• The Great Lakes Region

• The Western Plains

• The Yukon Territory

• The Canadian Shield

Who is Canadas top trading partner?

• USA

• Japan

• Kenya

• Spain

How many PROVINCES does Canada have?

• 5

• 11

• 10

• 25

How does Canada's strategic position (location) in North America affect trade?

• It limits how much can be imported and exported

• It allows for an easier movement of goods and services between the US and Canada

• It causes a barrier between its trade partners

• It promotes trading between Canadian Provinces and Territories

What was the primary economic activity in Canada during the early 1800s?

• Agriculture

• Fur trade

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The Inuits are a native group of Canadians who live primarily in which part of Canada? Select the correct area on the map.

Why did the British and French focus on the fur trade in Canada?

• There was a high demand for fur in Europe

• They were interested in promoting wildlife conservation

• Furs were used as currency in Canada

• It was the only trade allowed by the Canadian government

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a significant effect of the fur trade on indigenous communities?

• It led to widespread technological advancements within the communities

• It decreased the population of fur-bearing animals, affecting traditional lifestyles

• It increased the indigenous population due to improved living conditions

• It had no significant impact

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The indigenous people known as the Inuit primarily live in which Canadian region?

• British Columbia

• Quebec

• Nunavut

• Ontario

What was the role of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Canadian fur trade?

• It was a military organization

• It was a religious missionary group

• It was a major fur trading company

• It was a governmental body

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept