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WorksheetsUnit 7: All About Canada | Unit Overview
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the climate like most of the year in Canada?
short, mild summers and long, cold winters
tropical with long rainy and dry seasons
a hot and dry desert-like climate
temperate with hot summers and mild winters
Why do most Canadians live in the south near the US border?
the climate is less harsh
there are more resources
there are fewer wild animals
there is less pollution
Which of the following resources is Canada's most profitable export?
timber
fruits
oil
furs
Which ocean borders Canada's western coast?
Atlantic
Pacific
Arctic
Indian
Which ocean borders Canada's eastern coast?
Arctic
Atlantic
Pacific
Southern
Which ocean borders Canada's northern coast?
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
Southern
Which Canadian feature allows swift trade passage between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean?
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Hudson Bay
St. Lawrence River
This Canadian feature is located on the western edge of the country and is great for tourism, metals, and minerals.
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Shield
St. Lawrence River
Hudson Bay
What is the Hudson Bay primarily used for in Canada?
fishing and trading
mining and minerals
wheat and grains
oil and natural gas
What exports does the Canadian Shield PRIMARILY provide?
metals and minerals
lumber
fish
oil and natural gas
Canada was first a French colony known as New France. During this time, what did France primarily use New France for?
the fur trade
military outposts
silver mining
a hub for slavery
Losing which war in 1763 caused France so surrender control of New France (later known as "Canada") to Great Britain as war reparations?
The French and Indian War
The Cold War
The Russian Revolution
The Revolutionary War
How did Canada eventually gain independence from Great Britain?
through peaceful negotiation
through years of warfare
through the Treaty of Paris
they never gained independence
What is unique about the Canadian province of Quebec compared to the other provinces of Canada?
They are a large island province
They have a distinct French culture
They have the largest population
They are the closest to the US
Which of the following is NOT a reason many Quebecers felt they should become independent from Canada in the 20th century?
Quebec is a French-speaking province, all other Canadian provinces speak English.
Many in Quebec felt like second-class citizens compared to Canadians in other provinces.
Quebec's economy is the best in Canada. Many in Quebec thought they could sustain themselves.
The Canadian government began giving more and more of Quebec's land to Ontario.
What was the primary move Canada made to be more inclusive to Quebec?
made French an official Canadian language
made "Quebec Day" an official Canadian holiday
eliminated all taxes on the province of Quebec
allowed Quebecers to relocate to France
True or False: Both votes for Quebec's independence from Canada in 1980 and 1995 resulted in Quebec staying a part of Canada as a province. In order for Quebec to become independent from Canada now, every other province in Canada must agree.
True
False
Although Canada is technically a constitutional monarchy, which government-type do the most closely resemble?
parliamentary democracy
communist autocracy
presidential democracy
autocratic monarchy
Although the Queen's is mostly ceremonial in Canada today, what role does she still play in their government?
Appointing the Governor General to Canada's Parliament.
Acting as Supreme Leader of all of Canada.
Acting as "Royal Counselor" to the Prime Minister.
The Queen plays no role at all in Canada's government.
Which figure of Canada's government has the most power today?
Parliament
Prime Minister
Queen of England
Governor General
Who is the head of Canada's government elected by the majority party in Parliament?
Prime Minister
Governor General
Queen
President
What environmental issue has the densely populated area around the Great Lakes caused for Canada?
acid rain
oil pollution
waste issues
radiation
What is the main reason that Quebec is so important to Canada?
Quebec has over half of Canada's total population.
Quebec has Canada's best economy an access to the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Quebec is the "cultural capital" of Canada. It brings in the most tourists.
Quebec has a strategic military location that would make it a good base.
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "A"
Canadian Shield
St. Lawrence River
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "B"
Canadian Shield
Pacific Ocean
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "C"
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic Ocean
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "D"
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Hudson Bay
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "E"
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Hudson Bay
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "F"
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Hudson Bay
Which Canadian physical feature is labeled "G"
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Great Lakes
Hudson Bay
Which productive resource has the biggest impact on Canada's economy?
human capital
natural resources
entrepreneurs
capital goods
Which country is Canada's top trade partner?
Russia
Mexico
US
China
Which of the following best explains Canada's high standard of living compared to many countries.
Canada has a distinct French culture
Canada has a high literacy rate
Canada has many natural resources
Canada has a GDP per capita of nearly $50,000
