Canadian Content test
What does the word Canada mean?
What does the word Canada mean?
'to the village' from the Indian word kanata
What two European countries claimed land in Canada? (In the 1600's)
What two European countries claimed land in Canada? (In the 1600's)
The French and the English
What is another name for the War of 1812?
What is another name for the War of 1812?
America's 2nd war of Independence
Why was the Peace Bridge (in 1927) built?
Why was the Peace Bridge (in 1927) built?
To commemorate a hundred yrs. of peace between the USA and Canada
What year did Canada become totally independent from England?
What year did Canada become totally independent from England?
1982
Why was the St.Lawrence Seaway Canal opened?
Why was the St.Lawrence Seaway Canal opened?
To allow ocean vessels to reach the Great Lakes
How many Provinces and Territories does Canada have?
How many Provinces and Territories does Canada have?
10 Provinces and 3 Territories
True or False. Canada is the largest country in the world.
True or False. Canada is the largest country in the world.
False (second largest)
What is the second largest bay in the world?
What is the second largest bay in the world?
Hudson Bay (named after Henry Hudson)
Name two natural landmarks that the US and Canada share
Name two natural landmarks that the US and Canada share
Rocky Mtns, Interior Plains, Appalachian Mtn.4 Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, St. Lawrence River
What is the climate like in Canada?
What is the climate like in Canada?
Short summers and long, hard winters
Name three natural resources from Canada
Name three natural resources from Canada
oil, natural gas, coal, gold, silver, fishing maple syrup, lumber, Canola oil
What is the capital of Canada?
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa (in the province of Ontario)
Who is the head of the Government?
Who is the head of the Government?
The Prime Minister (Stephen Harper)
What is Canada's national anthem?
What is Canada's national anthem?
O Canada
Name 2 Native American tribes from Canada
Name 2 Native American tribes from Canada
Dene, Inuit (Eskimo) Iriqouis-Huron, Objibwa, Cree
What book did Lucy Maude Montgomery write?
What book did Lucy Maude Montgomery write?
Anne of Green Gables (takes place in PEI)
Name 1 famous hockey player from Canada
Name 1 famous hockey player from Canada
Gordy Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr,Boom Boom Geoffrion
What famous Scottish-Canadian invented the telephone?
What famous Scottish-Canadian invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Name one musician or actor from Canada(besides Justin Bieber)
Name one musician or actor from Canada(besides Justin Bieber)
See teacher's list
Nickname for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Nickname for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
'Mounties'
What day is Canada day celebrated?
What day is Canada day celebrated?
July 1
Name 3 animals that are found in Canada(besides the beaver)http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/American_Beaver.jpg/220px-American_Beaver.jpg'>
Name 3 animals that are found in Canada(besides the beaver)http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/American_Beaver.jpg/220px-American_Beaver.jpg'>
Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, Arctic Fox, Sled Dogs, Musk Ox, Lemmings, Caribou, Moose , Wolves, Canadian Geese
What is the French word for 'Hello?'
What is the French word for 'Hello?'
'Bonjour'
What is a 'Mukluk?'
What is a 'Mukluk?'
Sealskin boots
What is the difference between Irish Stepdancing and Canadian step dancing?
What is the difference between Irish Stepdancing and Canadian step dancing?
More movement in the arms!
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