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North America

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which two countries colonized Canada?
a)
USA and France
b)
Italy and Spain
c)
USA and Great Britian
d)
Great Britian and France
2.
The US and Canada have which type of economy?
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Mixed Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Free Enterprise Economy
3.
Looking at the map, where in Canada do most people live?
a)
Only along the eastern and western coasts 
b)
Northern border of Canada
c)
Along the southern border with the United States
d)
Spread out evenly
4.
Why do Canadians live along the southern border?
a)
Good shooping
b)
Milder climate
c)
Cheaper gas
5.
What does the continental divide ......divide (separate)?
a)
Divides the continents
b)
Divides religious cultures
c)
Divides old Civil War boundaries 
d)
Separates which direction rivers will flow
6.
Which style of government does Canada have?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Pesidential Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Parlamentary Democracy
7.
Complete the sentence. 
Canada does not not have a President, Canada has a _______.
a)
Queen
b)
Prime Minister
c)
President
d)
Sultan
8.
What is hydroelectricity?
a)
Energy created by the sun
b)
Energy created by wind
c)
Energy created by water
d)
Energy created by burning fossil fuels
9.
Which roles in society do you play and what responsibilities do you have as a US citizen?
a)
Vote in elections
b)
Attend school
c)
Pay taxes
d)
All of these!
10.
If you are bilingual what can you do?
a)
Speak two languages 
b)
Juggle two swords
c)
Ride a bike with two wheels
d)
Walk on two legs
11.
What country is not a part of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)?
a)
Cuba
b)
United States
c)
Canada
d)
Mexico
12.
Is the burning of fossil fuels (oil, coal) considered a 'clean' renewable energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
13.
What invention first allowed for easier travel to settle western North America?
a)
Rail (train)
b)
Car
c)
Bus
d)
Plane
14.
How many provinces are there in Canada?
a)
8
b)
50
c)
24
d)
10
15.
Why was the HooverDam built?
a)
To province hydroelectric power
b)
To stop flooding
c)
To make a lake
16.
The population of both the United States and Canada is made up of immigrants and their families.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
The population of Califoria is larger than the population of Canada.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
What provide did Mr Hogg grow up in?
a)
Quebec
b)
Alberta
c)
Ontario
d)
British Columbia
19.
What does NAFTA stand for?
a)
North American Free Trade Agreement
b)
North Atlantic Foriegn Trade Agreement