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WorksheetsUnit 2: Canada Study Guide
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 43mins
When the people govern themselves this is called a
Democracy
Anarchism
Communism
Monarchy
The national capital of Canada is:
Ontario
Ottawa
Quebec
Toronto
The total number of provinces and territories in Canada is:
13
10
50
5
The two official languages in Canada are
English and Spanish
French and English
German and French
Portuguese and Spanish
The head of government is
is chosen by the people
the monarch of England
is chosen by the House of majority party.
selected by the judicial branch
This branch of government is made up of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
What type of government has its Members of Parliament choose the leader?
Presidential
Parliamentary
Canada's government is a
Republic
Constitutional Monarchy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
In Canada the head of government is the _____.
Chancellor
President
Prime Minister
The Queen
In Canada the head of state is the ______________.
Monarch
President
Prime Minister
Chancellor
The person who represents the Queen in Canada has the title
Lenient Governor
Prime Minister
Primer
Governor General
Who holds the MOST executive authority in the Canadian government?
the prime minister
the governor general
the monarch
the president
The leader of the party with the most seats gets this job
Speaker of the House
Cabinet
Governor General
Prime Minister
Who represents the queen’s interest in Canada?
Governor General
Monarch
President
Prime Minister
Canada's Parliament is made up of two chambers called:
House of Representatives & Senate
House of Lords & Senate
House of Commons & Senate
Parliament & Congress
Which statement about the government of Canada is correct?
citizens directly elect the chief executive of the Canadian government
citizens have the power to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada
citizens have the power to elect a monarch to serve as the head of the Canadian government
citizens directly elect the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
Which of the following BEST describes the democracy of Canada?
presidential
traditional
monarch
parliamentary
What type of government provides power to the people?
autocratic
democratic
Federal Government represents
Provinces
Towns
Cities
Entire Country
What group votes for the Prime Minister
The Canadian People
The House of Representatives
The House of Commons
The Senate
What is the name of the First Nation tribe discussed in previous slides?
(a)
Who were the first explorers to come to Canada?
Norse
Noses
Italians
French
European fur traders brought (a) with them along with traditions and laws.
The Treaty of Paris gave Britain control of all lands (a) of the Mississippi River.
What year did the American Revolution end?
1576
1776
1876
1676
Canadian citizens who speak French as a first language are mostly found where?
Ontario
Quebec
Who did the British work with during the War of 1812?
English
French
Italian
American
What was enacted in 1867?
Province of Canada
British North America Act
NATO
Do you agree or disagree with the relocation of the Inuit Nation?
Agree
Disagree
Neutral
I need more information to form an opinion.
What was created in 1898 to accommodate growing populations?
Ontario Park
Yukon
Quebec
Alberta
Reorder the following events
French & Indian War
Treaty of Paris
War of 1812
British North America Act
WWI
Which of these would be MOST impacted by acid rain falling in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States?
acid raid would slow transportation on the Great Lakes
the timber industry would cease to exist
water pollution would damage the fishing industry
pollution would cause the lakes to freeze in winter
Which industry would MOST LIKELY be found to be profitable in the area known as the Canadian Shield?
mining
manufacturing
fishing
farming
Why did Canada and the United States sign an agreement to reduce the levels of phosphorus released into the environment in 1972?
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to a reduction in timber resources
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the pollution of the Great Lakes
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to soil erosion throughout the Canadian Shield
because high phosphorus levels were contributing to the decline of the Canadian mining industry
Besides factories, what else causes acid rain to pollute the air in southeastern Canada?
deforestation
overfarming
vehicle exhaust
wind farms
Which industries reduce air quality, contaminate groundwater, and create other significant environmental issues in the Canadian Shield region?
the textile and carpet industries
the oil and natural gas industries
the mining and logging industries
the farming and fishing industries
Why is it difficult for Canada to effectively address the problem of acid rain?
Canada uses hydropower to produce most of the country's electricity
Commercial farming makes up the largest portion of Canada's economy
Much of Canada's acid rain is caused by pollution from the United States
Canada's cities are surrounded by mountains that trap polluted air
All decisions are controlled by the goverment
Command
Market
How to produce? For Whom to produce? What to produce?
Three Economic Questions
The Government Questions
Type of economy that Canada has
traditional
command
market
mixed
Which of the following is NOT an economic systems?
Market
Autocratic
Command
Traditional
All economic decisions are made by the Government.
Traditional economy
Command economy
Market economy
Mixed economy
You have the right to live wherever you want in Canada.
True
False
How old must a citizen be to be able to vote in Canada?
21 years old
19 years old
18 years old
17 years old
Who is the Monarch of Canada?
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Queen Elizabeth II
LeBron James
What is Canada's legislature called?
parliament
monarchy
president
mayor
Who do the citizens of Canada vote for?
monarchy
prime minister
members of parliament
presidents
SS6G5 How has climate affected where Canadians live?
Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold climate.
Few people live along the border of Canada and the United States because of cold climate.
Most people tend to migrate and live in the northern provinces of Canada.
Most people tend to migrate toward Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake.
SS6G5 What best explains why the United States is Canada’s largest trading partner?
Location
Climate
Population Distribution
GDP
SS6G5 Timber, minerals, fresh water, wheat, and fish are all examples of Canada's
provinces
population distribution
natural resources
trade barriers
SS6G5 Canada is the world’s second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 75% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which of the following statements is a reason why so many Canadians live in their country’s southern region?
Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region.
Canada’s southern region has a milder climate, is closer to the U.S. for travel and trade, and can offer more jobs than its northern region.
Canada's northern regions have dangerous wild-life which poses a threat to citizen safety.
Canada's section of the Great Lakes are too polluted.
SS6E5 Which of the following is the major industry in Canada?
Service (tourism, etc)
Agriculture
Factories
mining and timber
SS6H2 How has the Canadian government tried to satisfy the separatists?
By making English the official language of Quebec.
By passing the Canadian Multicultural Act, guaranteeing all Canadians the right to preserve their cultural heritage.
The Canadian government conceded to print laws only in French.
Quebec’s citizens only have access to a major shipping channel along the St. Lawrence River
SS6H2 Why does Canada not want Quebec to secede?
A large part of Canadian's industry is centered in Quebec.
They want the primary language to be English.
Quebec does not have an abundance of natural resources.
They want to put the separatists in jail.
SS6H2 What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada?
French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and language is being overwhelmed by the English.
Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion.
Large deposits of fossil fuels that Quebec doesn't want to share with the rest of Canada.
Canada conquered Quebec during World War II.
SS6H2 How did Charles De Gaulle impact the Quebec's quest for independence?
His famous poem "Canada the beautiful" inspired the nation anthem of Quebec.
He was anti-separatists and gained popularity among local Quebecois.
His march on border of the Hudson Bay proved to be a useful military tactic.
His speech in 1967 called "Vive le Quebec libre" inspired an independence movement.
SS6G6 Canada has to work with the United States on the problem of acid rain because the United States
has reduced the amount of acid rain and understands how to solve the problem
purchases many of the goods Canada produces in its factories
is the source of much of Canada’s air pollution
is careful to keep air pollution from leaving the United States and entering Canada
SS6G6 Which of the following are ways that the Canadian government is attempting to combat acid rain?
Building factories that produce less pollution
Encouraging people to ride mass transit
Passing laws that require cars to produce less pollution
All of the above
SS6G6 Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified as a reason for Canadians’ concern about pollution of the Great Lakes?
The Great Lakes are a favorite Canadian tourist destination.
The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada’s drinking water.
Canadians prefer the beaches along the Great Lakes to those along the coast.
Diving on shipwrecks is a growing Great Lakes sport which attracts divers from around the world.
SS6G6 Which is probably the largest environmental concern near the Canadian Shield?
dams
radiation from a nuclear meltdown
exporting raw materials
mining and logging
SS6G6 What are the effects of Canada's timber industry on their environment?
Air pollution in Mexico causes acid rain in Canada.
Oil pollution damages wildlife and impacts the ecosystem.
Clear-cutting causes destruction of natural habitats.
Water-ways and fisheries are clogged by deposits from coal factories.
