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Question 1Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain? The oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world The oldest monarchy in the world The freest political institutions in the world The first democracy in the world Question 2Where does Canadian society today largely stem from? English-speaking and French-speaking Christian civilizations Pan-European Christian civilizations English-speaking and Dutch-speaking Christian civilizations English-speaking and French-speaking atheistic civilizations Question 3What year did the British North America Act become law? 1802 1774 1867 1864 Question 4Where are the ancestors of Aboriginals believed to have migrated from? Europe North Africa South America Asia Question 5Who are the Acadians? The descendants of English and French colonists who settled in Quebec in 1763 People who speak a special combination of French and First Nations languages People who speak English at work, but another language at home The descendants of French colonists who began settling in 1604 Question 6What are some of the areas where the state has partnered with faith communities to promote social welfare? Health and religion Jobs and employment Recreation and summer programs Schools and healthcare Question 7Which of these is a historic name for Canada? The Dominional Federation The Great Dominion The Federation of Canada The Greatest Federation Question 8What are the approximate proportions of Aboriginal peoples? 56% First Nations, 12% Inuit, and 32%Metis 65% First Nations, 4% Inuit, and 30%Metis 30% First Nations, 4% Inuit, and 65%Metis 45% First Nations, 14% Inuit, and 40%Metis Question 9How long were residential schools for Aboriginals in operation? From the 1800s to the 1990s From the 1800s to the 1970s From the 1800s to the 1980s From the 1800s to the 1960s Question 10What does the phrase "ordered liberty" mean? There is freedom with no limits There is freedom, but with certain limits People must follow the government Freedom is liberty Question 11The majority of Canadians were born in this country. Since when has this been true? 1700s 1600s 1900s 1800s Question 12Where do most Inuit live? It is impossible to generalize about so many people On reservations across the country In large urban centres In small, scattered communities across the Arctic Question 13Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"? Because English is the language that people in these areas speak The basic way of life in English-speaking areas was established by hundreds of thousands of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish settlers This is just a way to distinguish them from Francophones "English Canadians" is just a different way to say "Anglophones" Question 14With regards to the Quebecois, what did the House of Commons recognize in 2006? That the Quebecois are a separate part of a united Canada That the Quebecois speaks only French That the Quebecois also speak English That the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada Question 15Today, who does the term "Indian" refer to? All Aboriginals All Aboriginals who live in the west of the country All Aboriginals who live on reserves All Aboriginals who are not Inuit or Metis
Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain?
Where does Canadian society today largely stem from?
What year did the British North America Act become law?
Where are the ancestors of Aboriginals believed to have migrated from?
Who are the Acadians?
What are some of the areas where the state has partnered with faith communities to promote social welfare?
Which of these is a historic name for Canada?
What are the approximate proportions of Aboriginal peoples?
How long were residential schools for Aboriginals in operation?
What does the phrase "ordered liberty" mean?
The majority of Canadians were born in this country. Since when has this been true?
Where do most Inuit live?
Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"?
With regards to the Quebecois, what did the House of Commons recognize in 2006?
Today, who does the term "Indian" refer to?
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