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History of Canada

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who were the first Canadians?

a)

Indians

b)

Vikings

c)

Europeans

d)

Asians

2.

What group was the first Europeans in Canada?

a)

French

b)

Chinese

c)

Vikings

d)

British

3.

What country was the first to successfully settle parts of Canada?

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Norway

4.

What did the French call the territory they controlled in Canada?

a)

France the second

b)

New France

c)

France II

d)

France 2.0

5.

Who won the French and Indian War?

a)

France

b)

Britain

6.
7. The first group of First Peoples who settled the far North Canada were _______________________.
a)
Metis
b)
Inuit
c)
First Nations
d)
French Canadians
7.

Who were the first inhabitants of the land that became Canada?

a)

British peoples

b)

French peoples

c)

Indigenous peoples

d)

Spanish peoples

8.

Which is the primary language and European descent of the people of Quebec?

a)

English

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

none of the above

9.

Which of the following best describes how Canada gained independence?

a)

fought a war against France

b)

fought a war against Great Britain

c)

granted independence by France

d)

granted independence by Great Britain

10.

large area of relatively flat land made of ancient, hard rock

a)

tundra

b)

fishery

c)

metis

d)

bilingual

e)

shield

11.

The first Europeans to reach what is now Canada were the ______

a)

Vikings

b)

British

c)

Spanish

d)

Americans

12.

Which is the primary language and European descent of the people of Quebec?

a)

English

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

none of the above

13.

What year did Britain recognize Canada’s ability to act independently?

a)

1921

b)

1931

c)

2001

d)

1831

14.
Which Italian explorer discovered New Foundland in 1497?
a)
John Cabot
b)
Ferdinand Magellan
c)
Jacques Cartier
d)
Samuel de Champlain
15.
Which famous explorer built the first permanent French settlement in New France (Canada) called Quebec?
a)
Samuel de Champlain
b)
John Cabot
c)
Jacques Cartier
d)
Ferdinand Magellan
16.
What are Canada's primary languages?
a)
English and French
b)
English and Spanish
c)
Spanish and French
d)
Spanish and Dutch
17.
In what year was Canada granted independence from Great Britain?
a)
1916
b)
1924
c)
1867
d)
1931
18.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
a)
French and Spanish
b)
Spanish and Japanese
c)
English and French
d)
French and Korean
19.
Which two European countries fought over Canada?
a)
Spain and Portugal
b)
France and Italy
c)
Spain and England
d)
England and France
20.
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
21.

How has climate affected where Canadians live?

a)

Few people live in the northern regions of Canada because of the cold Arctic 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.

22.
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
23.
Northern Canada is extremely cold due to its location close to:
a)
Quebec
b)
Ottawa
c)
Arctic Circle
d)
Potash
24.
Which of the following areas has the most natural resources:
a)
Canadian Shield
b)
Great Lakes
c)
Hudson Bay
d)
Rocky Mountains
25.
Which is the largest French speaking province
a)
Saskatchewan
b)
New Brunswick
c)
Quebec
d)
Prince Edward Island
26.
Settlement in this region is primarily based around resource extraction, such as mining and forestry.  As a result, communities are relatively small and isolated.
a)
The Canadian Shield
b)
The Atlantic
c)
The North
d)
The Plains
27.

What natural resource most attracted European traders to Canada?

a)

Timber

b)

Animal furs

c)

Fish

d)

Supreme Court

28.

Which of the following best describes how Canada gained independence?

a)

fought a war against France

b)

fought a war against Great Britain

c)

granted independence by France

d)

granted independence by Great Britain

29.

Rain that comes from dissolved acids from pollutants is known as __________.

a)

Bad rain

b)

Acid rain

c)

Snow

d)

Moisture

30.

In the early 1700s, which two countries fought for control over Canadian Land?

a)

French

b)

Spanish

c)

Native Americans

d)

Great Britain

31.

The Quebec Act gave the French in Quebec the right to

a)

speak their own language.

b)

practice their own religion.

c)

follow their own customs.

d)

All of the above

32.

French lost territory in Canada to the British after what event?

a)

French and British War

b)

French and Indian War

c)

French and American War

d)

None of these

33.

Canada's national pastime

a)

Ice Hockey

b)

Skiing

c)

Hunting

d)

Fishing

34.

religions that dominate Canada

a)

Protestantism and Muslim

b)

Protestantism and Judaism

c)

Protestantism and Catholicism

d)

None of these

35.

Why did the British government give Canada self government?

a)

Great Britain had other priorities to worry about, so it gave up some of its control of Canada

b)

To avoid a revolution and lose Canada like they lost the American Colonies

c)

Great Britain was in a war with France and allowed Canada to have self government so that the French could not take Canada

d)

None of these

36.

Which two countries battles for Canadian territory?

a)

Germany and the USA

b)

Mexico and the USA

c)

Great Britain and France

d)

France and China

37.

What was the name of the war for Canadian territory?

a)

World War One

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Spanish War

d)

World War Two

38.

What province in Canada speaks primarily French and is mostly Roman Catholic?

a)

Alberta

b)

British Columbia

c)

Quebec

d)

Ontario

39.

The Province of Quebec is different than the rest of Canada due to their language and religion. What is their language and religion?

a)

English and Protestant

b)

French and Catholic

c)

French and Protestant

d)

English and Catholic

40.

How did Canada gain its independence from Great Britain?

a)

By winning World War I

b)

By winning the Vietnam War

c)

By peaceful means

d)

By winning World War II

41.
Who won the French and Indian War (7 Year War)?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Indians
d)
Spain
42.

What did the Quebec Act of 1774 do to protect French settlers?

a)

It allowed them to keep their language.

b)

It allowed them to keep their religion.

c)

It allowed them to keep their system of laws.

d)

All answers are correct

43.
In what year was Canada granted independence from Great Britain?
a)
1916
b)
1924
c)
1867
d)
1931
44.

SS6G5 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 United States because of 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.

45.

SS6G5 Timber, minerals, fresh water, wheat, and fish are all examples of Canada's

a)

provinces

b)

population distribution

c)

natural resources

d)

trade barriers

46.

SS6E5 Which of the following is the major industry in Canada?

a)

Service (tourism, etc)

b)

Agriculture

c)

Factories

d)

mining and timber

47.

SS6G6 Which of the following are ways that the Canadian government is attempting to combat acid rain?

a)

Building factories that produce less pollution

b)

Encouraging people to ride mass transit

c)

Passing laws that require cars to produce less pollution

d)

All of the above

48.

SS6G6 Which of these is MOST LIKELY to be classified as a reason for Canadians’ concern about pollution of the Great Lakes?

a)

The Great Lakes are a favorite Canadian tourist destination.

b)

The Great Lakes are a major source of Canada’s drinking water.

c)

Canadians prefer the beaches along the Great Lakes to those along the coast.

d)

Diving on shipwrecks is a growing Great Lakes sport which attracts divers from around the world.

49.

SS6G6 Which is probably the largest environmental concern near the Canadian Shield?

a)

dams

b)

radiation from a nuclear meltdown

c)

exporting raw materials

d)

mining and logging

50.

SS6G6 What are the effects of Canada's timber industry on their environment?

a)

Air pollution in Mexico causes acid rain in Canada.

b)

Oil pollution damages wildlife and impacts the ecosystem.

c)

Clear-cutting causes destruction of natural habitats.

d)

Water-ways and fisheries are clogged by deposits from coal factories.

51.

Which natural resource was important to the exploration of Canada?

a)

Furniture

b)

Oil

c)

Fish

d)

Fur

52.
Settlement in this region is primarily based around resource extraction, such as mining and forestry.  As a result, communities are relatively small and isolated.
a)
The Canadian Shield
b)
The Atlantic
c)
The North
d)
The Plains
53.

New France was once the name for

a)

eastern Canada

b)

northern Canada

c)

the Appalachian Region

d)

the Canadian Cordillera

54.

What is formed when chemicals in air pollution from emissions mix with water droplets in clouds?

a)

radiation

b)

volcanic ash

c)

acid rain

d)

runoff

55.

___________________is water from rain, snow melt or farms that contains pesticides, fertilizers, grease or other chemical pollutants.

a)

acid rain

b)

emissions

c)

radiation

d)

runoff

56.

Which of these is NOT a result of acid rain?

a)

climate warming

b)

dead frogs

c)

ruined farm crops

d)

cracks in statues

57.

Extraction of natural resources causes no serious threat to the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Which of these would not likely be an effect of clearcutting?

a)

loss of animal homes

b)

erosion

c)

rise in cancer rates

d)

flooding

59.

Canada fought a long war with Britain to finally gain their independence.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

What are some of Canada's industries?

a)

Mining, alligator tours, cattle farming

b)

Mining, fishing, igloo building

c)

Mining, fishing, logging

d)

Mining, underwater basket weaving, logging

61.
Who was Canada originally colonized by for fur trade?
a)
French
b)
British
c)
Dutch
d)
Spanish
62.

Who were the first inhabitants of the land that became Canada?

a)

British peoples

b)

French peoples

c)

Indigenous peoples

d)

Spanish peoples

63.

Which of the following best describes how Canada gained independence?

a)

fought a war against France

b)

fought a war against Great Britain

c)

granted independence by France

d)

granted independence by Great Britain

64.

The Quebec Act gave the French in Quebec the right to

a)

speak their own language.

b)

practice their own religion.

c)

follow their own customs.

d)

All of the above

65.
What was the name of the war that the British won in Canada?
a)
The Canadian War
b)
The Cold War
c)
War of the Roses
d)
The French and Indian War
66.
The Quebec Act of 1774 allowed the French Canadians to __________________________.
a)
only speak English.
b)
move back to France.
c)
live the way they wanted.
d)
learn English.
67.

In 1947, John Cabot claimed land on Canada's east coast for which country?

a)

United States of America

b)

England

c)

China

d)

Germany

68.

What is the name of the settlement that Samuel de Champlain founded?

a)

England

b)

Canada

c)

New World (Quebec)

d)

Great Britain

69.

What country lost the French & Indian War?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

USA

d)

Mexico

70.

What country took control of Canada after the French & Indian War?

a)

Russia

b)

France

c)

USA

d)

England

71.

Why was Canada a valuable property for England and France to fight over?

a)

Beautiful land

b)

Native people

c)

Full off valuable resources (timber, fish, furs, etc.)

d)

Access to America

72.

How did Canada eventually gain its independence from Great Britain?

a)

American Revolution War

b)

French & Indian War

c)

War of 1812

d)

Through a series of peaceful treaties (not war)

73.

What religion came from England?

a)

Protestantism

b)

Catholicism

74.

What religion came from France?

a)

Protestantism

b)

Catholicism

75.

What language came from England?

a)

English

b)

French

76.

What language came from France?

a)

English

b)

French

77.
The culture (language and religion) of Canada have been greatly influenced by which of the following nations?
a)
Spain and England
b)
England and France
c)
France and Germany
d)
Portugal and Italy
78.
Canada was able to get their independence by ______________________.
a)
violent revolutions
b)
peaceful negotiations
c)
going to war with the British
d)
overthrowing the monarch in United Kingdom
79.
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
80.
Canada's land is divided up into ______________.
a)
states
b)
territories
c)
provinces
d)
both provinces and territories
81.

What is the major environmental concern related to the Great Lakes?

a)

Whaling

b)

Clear cutting

c)

acid rain & water pollution

d)

mineral extraction & usage

82.

In 1972, the United States and Canada entered into the Great Lakes Water quality agreement “…to restore, protect, and enhance the water quality of the Great Lakes…”

Why would these two countries enter into such an agreement?

a)

Since a common language is shared, new laws would be understood by citizens in both countries

b)

Canada has a weaker government and needs the United States to help make improvements

c)

The US and Canada share 4 of the Great Lakes

d)

Both Countries want to keep foreign boats out of the Great Lakes

83.

How does clear cutting in Canada impact the environment?

a)

It leads to soil erosion and loss of habitat for plants and wildlife

b)

It leads to an abundance of plants and wildlife in the habitat

c)

It leads to new subdivisions and factories in the area

d)

It leads to great water quality and an increase in plants and wildlife

84.

Use the political cartoon to answer the following question:

SS6G6: What environmental concern does this political cartoon address?

a)

The British monarchy has caused oil spills in Canada

b)

The loss of wildlife habitat as a result of deforestation & mining

c)

Overhunting of wildlife like beaver, lions, and bears

d)

The oil spills caused by the Keystone pipeline made people move away

85.

How does mining in the Canadian Shield impact its environment?

a)

It helps preserve the land and rivers

b)

it damages land and water sources

c)

It destroys the local people and farmland

d)

It helps crops grow in the farmlands

86.

Canada is the world’s second largest country in terms of land area. However, about 90% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of its southern border. Which statement is a reason why so many Canadians live in their country’s southern region?

a)

Canada's laws require that most people live in the southern part of the country

b)

Canadians like to shop in the United States

c)

More jobs are available in Canada's southern region

d)

More Catholic churches are located in southern Canada due to the French influence.

87.

Which statement BEST explains the population distribution of Canada?

a)

The population is most dense along the southern border because the people of Canada depend heavily on the US Government

b)

The population is most dense along the southern border because the climate is increasingly harsh the farther north you travel

c)

The population is most dense in Northern Canada because Canadians are afraid of the Inuit tribes in the north.

d)

The population is most dense in Western Canada because the Rocky Mountains are beautiful to behold

88.

What is the primary cause of Canada's acid rain problem?

a)

factories

b)

automobiles

c)

coal burning power plants

d)

all of these

89.

Which of the following are the 4 original colonies of Canada?

a)
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
b)
Quebec, Newfoundland, Yukon, Prince Edward Island
c)
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario
d)
Ontario, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

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