Chapter 3 – Canada’s History
Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples “Indians”? They thought they had reached the East Indies How did the native people live when the first European arrived in Canada? Off the land, some by hunting and gathering, others by raising crops Which natives were farmers and hunters? Huron-Wendat of the Great Lakes […]
Chapter 9 – Canada’s Economy
In what year did Canada enact free trade with the United States? 1988 What does “NAFTA” mean? North American Free Trade Agreement What is the NAFTA agreement? Free trade between Canada, the United States and Mexico Canada’s economy is among the top: 10 What are Canada’s main types of industries? Service, manufacturing and natural resources […]
Chapter 7 – Canada Justice System
In the Canadian justice system, what is the “presumption of innocence”? Everyone is innocent until proven guilty Canada’s legal system based on: The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles and due process In the Canadian justice system, what is “due process”? The principle that the government must respect all of legal rights […]
Chapter 2 – Who We Are
What is the speaking background of the Métis population? Both French and English What are Quebecers? The people of Quebec Quebecers are the descendants of what groups? French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s Who recognized in 2006 that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada? The House of Commons When did the […]
Chapter 4 – Modern Canada
What began Canada’s modern energy industry in 1947? The discovery of oil in Alberta When were the majority of Canadians able to afford adequate food, shelter and clothing for the first time? 1951 Why do Canadians enjoy one of the world’s highest standards of living? By working hard and by trading with other nations When […]
Chapter 1 – Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
One source of Canadian law: English common law Which is not a source of Canadian law? – Military code of France What is “Magna Carta”?: The Great Charter of Freedoms The Great Charter of Freedoms was signed in: England The Magna Carta was signed in: 1215 The Great Charter of Freedoms is also known as: […]
Canada Citizenship Test- Important Dates Part 1
1215 Signing of Magna Carta in England 1497 European exploration began with the expedition of John Cabot, who was the first to draw a map of Canada’s East Coast 1534 to 1542 Jacques Cartier made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming the land for King Francis I of France 1550s The name of Canada began […]
Canada Citizenship Test- Important Points Part 2
Canadian Symbols The Canadian Crown The Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for 400 years. Canada has been a constitutional monarchy in its own right since Confederation in 1867 during Queen Victoria’s reign. Queen Elizabeth II, who has been Queen of Canada since 1952, marked her Golden Jubilee in 2002, and […]
Canada Citizenship Test- Important Points Part 1
Canada’s History The Huron-Wendat of the Great Lakes region, like the Iroquois, were farmers and hunters. The Cree and Dene of the Northwest were hunter-gatherers. The Sioux were nomadic, following the bison (buffalo) herd. The Inuit lived off Arctic wildlife. West Coast natives preserved fish by drying and smoking. The Vikings from Iceland who colonized […]
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