Quiz on Canadian History and Geography

Who were the original settlers of Canada?

• The First Nations people

• The Métis

• The Inuit

• The French settlers

How is Canada divided politically?

• Into states and counties

• Into provinces and territories

• Into regions and districts

• Into cities and towns

The current leader of Canada is known by what title?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Governor

• Chancellor

Which provinces are known as the “breadbasket” of Canada?

• The Prairie Provinces

• The Atlantic Provinces

• The Northern Territories

• The Central Provinces

Which provinces make up Canada’s core?

• Quebec and Ontario

• Alberta and British Columbia

• Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

• Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Which province has the majority of Canada's French speakers?

• Quebec

• Ontario

• Alberta

• Manitoba

Which is Canada’s westernmost province?

• Alberta

• British Columbia

• Saskatchewan

• Manitoba

Which provinces are the smallest and least populated?

• Prairie Provinces

• Atlantic Provinces

• Northern Territories

• Central Provinces

One of the political units of Canada

• province

• prime minister

• state

• métis

a system where legislative and executive functions are combined in a legislature called a parliament

• reserve

• parliamentary government

• prime minister

• territory