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Canada CA Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Canada is a bilingual country. English is one of its official languages, so which is the other?
a)
French
b)
Spanish
c)
Dutch
d)
Inuit
2.
If goods are being produced in a factory, another term for that could be what?
a)
Natural Resources
b)
Manufacturing
c)
Human Capital
d)
Entreprenuer
3.
If education and job training are ways a country can invest in its people's ability to produce goods, services and ideas, what economic factor is being supported?
a)
Human Capital
b)
Capital Goods
c)
Manufacturing
d)
Natural Resources
4.
In which province are the majority of its citizens French?
a)
British Columbia
b)
Ontario
c)
Quebec
d)
Alberta
5.
Mining natural resources is a major environmental concern in the ____.
a)
Canadian Shield
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
St Lawrence River
d)
Hudson Bay
6.
Timber Industry has been effected by this action that has caused: erosion, loss of wildlife habitats, and reduced water quality. What is the action called?
a)
Mining
b)
Fishing
c)
Clear-cutting
d)
Driving
7.
If Quebec seceded (separated) from Canada, which of the following would be TRUE?
a)
Quebec citizens would become allies with France
b)
Quebec would have to trade with France only
c)
Quebec would NOT get the benefits of being part of NAFTA
d)
Quebec citizens would have to become Protestant.
8.
What is the main reason Quebec wanted to separate from Canada?
a)
They wanted to protect and keep their French culture
b)
They did not agree with Protestants!
c)
They did not agree with Canadian laws
d)
They were unable to trade with France!
9.
The Great Lakes Waterway and the St. Lawrence River opened up  _____ between Canada, the United States and countries around the world?
a)
Trade
b)
Tariffs
c)
Embargos
d)
Communication
10.
The agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico to remove trade barriers was called...
a)
NAFTA - National Agreement For Trade Again
b)
NAFTA - North American Fair Trade Association
c)
NAFTA - North American Free Trade Agreement
d)
NAFTA - North America Forever Together Again
11.
A MIXED economy is one that is controlled by  _____________ and _____________.
a)
cause and effect
b)
government and consumers
c)
supply and demand
d)
command and demand
12.
Canada has a government where the queen is the ceremonial head of state, and her power is limited by the laws of the country. What is the name for this type of government?
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Federal System
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Absolute Monarchy
13.
If the Canadian government wanted to protect its carrot farmers from having to compete with farmers from other countries who are importing their carrots, what's the best way they can help?
a)
Place a tariff on ALL international carrots
b)
Make alliances with other countries
c)
Have the NAFTA committee address it 
d)
Put a quota on how many can be imported
14.
True or False
A Federal System of government shares power with provincial and territorial governments.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
What is another definition for commerce?
a)
trade
b)
money
c)
resources
d)
legislature
16.
True or False?
The St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes are waterways that helped spread the French culture by providing transportation on major trade routes.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
True or False?
Most major Canadian cities, located near its southern border are there because the climate is milder in this region.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
The St. Lawrence River is ...
a)
the most polluted river in Canada.
b)
Canada's main waterway for commerce.
c)
the most populated river in Canada.
d)
Canada's busiest river for entertainment.
19.
Air pollution and acid rain are caused mostly by an economic activity called ______.
a)
Mining
b)
Manufacturing
c)
Fishing
d)
Trading
20.
"Brainpower" is used when people are trained and educated. This would represent which economic factor?
a)
Capital Goods
b)
Entrepreneurship
c)
Human Capital
d)
Natural Resources
21.
True or False:  Canada has a President?
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Which two European countries fought over Canada?
a)
Spain and Portugal
b)
France and Italy
c)
Spain and England
d)
England and France
23.
What is a serious environmental concern in Canada?
a)
pollution of the Great Lakes
b)
acid rain
c)
waste from mining
d)
all of the above
24.
What two areas does the Canadian government control in its mixed market economy?
a)
grocery stores and the postal service
b)
health care and the postal service
c)
grocery stores and malls
d)
trucking and the postal service
25.
Who is Canada's major trading partner?
a)
Mexico
b)
China
c)
England
d)
United States
26.
Where do the majority of Canadians live?
a)
near the western border with Alaska
b)
near the northern border along the Arctic Ocean
c)
near the southern border with the U.S.
d)
near the eastern border along the Atlantic Ocean
27.
How has climate affected where Canadians live?
a)
Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold climate.
b)
Few people live along the border of Canada and the U.S. because of the cold climate.
c)
Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of Canada.
d)
Most people tend to migrate toward Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake.
28.
Today, some citizens and elected leaders of Quebec believe their province should take which action?
a)
Refuse to trade with the United States
b)
Close its borders to all new immigrants
c)
Withdraw from the United Nations
d)
Secede and become an independent country
29.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States, ___________.
a)
Canada, and Mexico
b)
the United Kingdom, and Russia
c)
Canada, and the United Kingdom
d)
Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean
30.
What bodies of water does the St. Lawrence Seaway connect?
a)
Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
b)
Hudson Bay and Atlantic Ocean
c)
Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
31.
Canada's acid rain problem comes mainly from what?
a)
Clearcutting of trees
b)
Emissions from factories and vehicles
c)
Polluted farmland
d)
Mining waste seeping into ground water
32.
Which of these terms does not describe Canada's government?
a)
constitutional monarchy
b)
parliamentary democracy
c)
oligarchic
d)
federal republic
33.
Because Canada divides government powers between the central and local governments, it is considered a(n) __
a)
federal government
b)
unitary government
c)
political government
d)
autocratic government
34.
Another word for a native person is __________.
a)
Endangered
b)
Indigenous 
c)

Naturalized

d)
None of These
35.
The name of the body of water surrounded by the Canadian Shield is
a)
St. Lawrence Seaway
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Arctic Ocean
d)
Hudson Bay
36.
The mountain chain in western Canada is the __________.
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Canadian Shield
d)
northern Canada
37.
Which of the following areas has the most natural resources:
a)
Canadian Shield
b)
Great Lakes
c)
Hudson Bay
d)
Rocky Mountains
38.
Canada's land is divided up into ______________.
a)
states
b)
territories
c)
provinces
d)
both provinces and territories
39.
Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?
a)
They link Canada to the Pacific Ocean
b)
They are major trade routes between Canada and the US.
c)
They pollute the Canadian fishing industry
d)
They create a border between Canada and Japan
40.
________________ is the capital of Canada.
a)
Saskatchewan
b)
Nunuvat
c)
Ottawa
d)
Washington DC
41.
Canada's leader is called a 
a)
Prime Minister
b)
President
c)
Mayor
d)
King
42.
Wheat, barley, canola and oats are important grains and oilseeds grown here.
a)
The Plains
b)
The North
The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowlands
c)
The Atlantic
d)
The Canadian Shield
43.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
a)
French and Spanish
b)
Spanish and Japanese
c)
English and French
d)
French and Korean
44.
Who is the head of state?
a)
Justin Trudeau
b)
Guy Lafleur
c)
Queen Elizabeth II
d)
Stephen Harper
45.
Which is the largest French speaking province
a)
Saskatchewan
b)
New Brunswick
c)
Quebec
d)
Prince Edward Island
46.
Which Canadian province has the largest population?
a)
Quebec
b)
Alberta
c)
Ontario
d)
British Columbia
47.
Security is the opposite of taking risks. What does it mean to want "security" when you're afraid to take risks?
a)
No guarantee of what will happen 
b)
Willing to fail and keep trying
c)
Free from the threat of failure
d)
Do things the same to avoid failure
48.

Which best describes Canada’s economy?

a)

traditional

b)

command

c)

free market economy

d)

elements from free market and command economies (mixed)

49.
Canada and the United States built __________ to open the Great Lakes to ocean shipping.
a)
St. Lawrence Seaway
b)
Lake Ontario
c)
Hudson Bay
d)
Lake Huron
50.
What is the MAIN effect of extracting minerals from the Canadian Shield?
a)
The process used to extract the minerals and clear-cutting results in environmental destruction.
b)
The trees will not survive, because flooding is critical.
c)
The process used to extract the minerals are causing citizen housing to deteriorate.
d)
The forestry industry is losing money, while the wildlife is safe and secure in their homes.  
51.
____________ is to Canada as State is to the United States.
a)
Territory
b)
Region
c)
Province
d)
Country
52.
Canada offers many natural resources.  Which resource from the following list would you most likely find in the Canadian Shield?
a)
fossil fuels
b)
mineral resources
c)
wildlife 
d)
vegitation
53.
Why do most Canadians live in urban cities, near waterways, and near the border of the United States?
a)
The climate is colder, no waterways for trade routes, and a lack of farmland.
b)
The climate is warmer, several waterways for trade routes, and resources are plentiful.
c)
The climate is warmer, no waterways for trade, and few natural resources.
d)
The climate is colder, several waterways for trade routes, and few natural resources.
54.

"As we embark on the 21st century, we know that our future prosperity is going to come from less from the natural resources that we dig out of the ground, find in the sea, or that we cut down in the forest. Our prosperity depends on the natural resource we have in the brainpower of our people...." According to the excerpt, Canada’s future will depend on _______ instead of natural resources.

a)

loans from other countries

b)

manufacturing

c)

tourist trade

d)

human resources

55.

Why is the climate of Whitehorse considered to be subarctic?

a)

Because it is located near the equator

b)

Because it lies near the arctic circle

c)

Because the Inuit live there

56.
If most underdeveloped countries consist of uneducated people, how can these countries raise the GDP?
a)
Citizens will be provided with tractors and tools to help them work faster.
b)
Citizens will be provided with an opportunity to be certified in a skill that can be used in a workplace.
c)
Citizens will be moved to a new location to maximize use of the land.
d)
Citizens will be able to meet at a central location to meet and greet.
57.
If a country begins investing heavily in capital goods, what would most likely happen to the country’s GDP?
a)
The GDP would increase
b)
The GDP would decrease
c)
The GDP would stay the same
d)
Investment in capital goods has no effect on a country’s GDP.
58.
What could be a reason why mining and manufacturing have been replaced with  service industries, such as banking and hotel services?
a)
Canada has been affected by the pollution that comes with mining and manufacturing
b)
Canada’s citizens have realized the money is in the service industries
c)
Acid rain destroys the mining and manufacturing industries
d)
Canada’s citizens enjoy working in banks and hotels
59.
The image above details Canada’s government.  Which type of government does Canada have?
a)
Presidential Democracy
b)
Autocracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Parliamentary Democracy
60.
According to the excerpt, what type of resource can you infer is dug “out of the ground”?
a)
lumber
b)
hydroelectric power
c)
minerals
d)
seafood
61.
How much wheat does Canada produce?
a)
as much as China
b)
more than Russia
c)
more than Argentina
d)
as much as the US
62.
Use the information below about Canada to determine what they most likely specialize in producing.
a)
tropical fruits and rice
b)
automobile parts and lumber
c)
chocolate and plastics
d)
gems and bananas
63.
Sam works at Target. His manager notices his strong work ethic and his attention to detail.  He asks Sam to take some courses to move him up to the manager position.  Sam is well liked as a manager and oddly enough the store begins to thrive as a result of his good management and people skills.  Several years pass, and Sam is eventually moved into the CEO position of the company.  This company becomes a fortune 500 company and is profiting the city by millions of dollars therefore, the GDP for the country has increased.  From this scenario, what do you think the reason for this increase is?
a)
Sam is so handsome that he is able to sell more based on his good looks.
b)
Sam received training to become a manager and therefore he became more efficient and effective as a manager which lead to a higher position.
c)
Sam’s training was not extensive enough to provide him higher levels of opportunity.
d)
Sam didn’t need any help in rising to the top because he was a born leader.
64.
Which of the following are the people of Quebec trying to preserve or protect?
a)
Inuit Heritage
b)
British culture and language
c)
French culture and language
d)
Control of the national government
65.
Why is NAFTA an important trade treaty for Canada?
a)
It allows them to trade with Mexico for a low tariff.
b)
It increases trade among Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. by removing the trade barriers like tariffs.
c)
It decreases trade among Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.
d)
It creates competition amongst the three countries for international trade
66.
Who are the residents of Nunavut Territory?
a)
French Canadian
b)
British Canadian
c)
Inuit
d)
Nobody lives there
67.
What is Canada's main religion?
a)
Anglican
b)
Lutheran
c)
Roman Catholic
d)
Islam
68.
What are Canada's two official languages?
a)
German and English
b)
French and English
c)
Spanish and English
d)
French and Spanish
69.
What Canada's economy is based on?
a)
Traditional Economy
b)
Command Economy with little Free market economy mixed in
c)
Free Market economy with little command economy mixed in
70.

What religion and language come from England?

a)

English and Protestant

b)

Roman Catholic and French

c)

Mandarin and Islam

d)

Non Domination and Russian

71.

What religion and language come from England?

a)

English and Protestant

b)

Roman Catholic and French

c)

Mandarin and Islam

d)

Non Domination and Russian

72.

What religion and language come from France?

a)

English and Protestant

b)

Catholic and French

c)

Mandarin and Islam

d)

Non Domination and Russian

73.

What was the result of the referendums in 1980 and 1995?

a)

Quebec to remain apart of Canada

b)

Quebec to become an independent nation

c)

Quebec to become allies with America

d)

Quebec to switch from a province to a state

74.

Why is Quebec important to Canada’s economy?

a)

Because of their culture

b)

A large part of Canada’s tech & computer industry is located here, on important shipping route, lots of natural resources

c)

Because of its location to the United States

d)

It's not because Quebec is not important to Canada's economy.

75.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why some Quebecers want to separate from Canada?

a)

to be treated as equals with English-speaking Canadians

b)

other Canadians to respect French language and culture

c)

to make French the only language in Canada

d)

to preserve French Canadian culture for future generations

76.

What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada?

a)

French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and language is being overwhelmed by the English.

b)

Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion.

c)

Large deposits of fossil fuels that Quebec doesn't want to share with the rest of Canada.

d)

Canada conquered Quebec during World War II.

77.

What are the results of Canada being a colony of both England and France?

a)

Most Canadians are Christians, and Canada has English and French as official languages.

b)

Most Canadians are Muslim and speak American and French.

c)

Canada trades only with England and France.

d)

Canada fought a war with both England and France.

78.

Which is a way of protecting the language and culture of Quebec?

a)

Businesses must be bilingual in Quebec.

b)

French is the official language of Quebec.

c)

The Canadian government prints laws only in French.

d)

Quebec’s citizens have been ordered to learn English.

79.
What was the result of both votes for Quebec's independence?
a)
Both times citizens votes for Quebec to stay part of Canada.
b)
Both times citizens votes for Quebec to become an independent country.
c)
Both times the vote was a tie.
d)
Both times citizens votes for English to become the official language of Quebec.
80.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Quebec is important to Canada's economy?

a)

Major Place for Industry in Canada

b)

Easy Access to trade using the St. Lawrence River

c)

Accounts for over 30 million of Canada's GDP

d)

Quebec is bilingual

81.

Which of the following issues do Québécois separatists support?

a)

Quebec should remain a part of Canada.

b)

Quebec should be independent of Canada.

c)

English should be the only official language in Quebec.

d)

French should be the official language in all of Canada.

82.

What is the name for French speaking Canadians?

a)

Aborigines

b)

Slavics

c)

Conquistadors

d)

Francophones

83.

Which physical feature is #2?

a)

Great Lakes

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

St. Lawrence River

d)

Hudson Bay

84.

Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, how is its political leader chosen

a)

is elected by an electoral college chosen by the unicameral legislature.

b)

is chosen by the party with the majority of members in the legislature.

c)

is elected by the majority of the popular votes of its citizens.

d)

is whoever is the eldest child of the current reigning monarch.

85.

What type of government does Canada have?

a)

Presidential Democracy

b)

House of Commons

c)

Federalism

d)

Parliamentary Democracy

86.

If the Literacy rate increases, so does GDP, so does ______

a)

poverty

b)

standard of living

c)

government control

d)

natural resources

87.

What is a tariff?

a)

limit (trade barrier)

b)

ban on trade

c)

tax (trade barrier) generates money for the government

d)

voluntary trade

88.

What is a quota?

a)

limit (trade barrier) that protects domestic industry

b)

ban on trade

c)

tax (trade barrier)

d)

voluntary trade

89.

What is Canada's legislature called?

a)

parliament

b)

constitution

c)

senate

d)

supreme court

90.

Why are the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River so important to Canada?

a)

They are a major shipping route.

b)

They connect Canada to the U.S.

c)

They provide a lot of fish.

d)

They are the main entry into the USA

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