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Question 1Where does Canadian society today largely stem from? Pan-European Christian civilizations English-speaking and Dutch-speaking Christian civilizations English-speaking and French-speaking Christian civilizations English-speaking and French-speaking atheistic civilizations Question 2Which Governor General said that immigrant communities, "should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character"? John Buchan Adrienne Clarkson Jeanne Sauv David Johnson Question 3Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain? The freest political institutions in the world The first democracy in the world The oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world The oldest monarchy in the world Question 4Today, who does the term "Indian" refer to? All Aboriginals who live in the west of the country All Aboriginals All Aboriginals who live on reserves All Aboriginals who are not Inuit or Metis Question 5How has Ottawa acknowledged the wrongs of the residential school era? Ottawa formally apologized in 2008 Ottawa cancelled the residential school system in 2008 Ottawa now funds the residential school system better Ottawa has improved the residential school system Question 6What is the most common religion in Canada? Sikhism Hinduism Judaism Christianity Question 7Which of these is a key phrase in the British North America Act? Life, Order, and Liberty Live, Laugh, Love Peace, Order, and Good Government Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Question 8Why is Canada often referred to as "a land of immigrants"? Over the past 100 years, the number of immigrants has gone up significantly Over the past 50 years, Canada's immigration policies have become much more open Over the past 200 years, millions of newcomers have helped to build and defend our country Over the past 20 years, the number of immigrants has grown every year Question 9Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"? This is just a way to distinguish them from Francophones The basic way of life in English-speaking areas was established by hundreds of thousands of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish settlers Because English is the language that people in these areas speak "English Canadians" is just a different way to say "Anglophones" Question 10What was the first document that guaranteed territorial rights for Aboriginals? Quebec Act, 1774 Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1982 Royal Proclamation, 1763 British North America Act, 1867 Question 11What are the most common non-official languages spoken at home by Canadians? Middle-eastern languages Chinese languages African languages European languages Question 12How long were residential schools for Aboriginals in operation? From the 1800s to the 1960s From the 1800s to the 1990s From the 1800s to the 1970s From the 1800s to the 1980s Question 13What are the largest ethnic groups in Canada? English, French, Chinese, Arab, German, Italian, Irish French, Scottish, English, Irish, Italian, Chinese, African English, German, Irish, French, Chinese, Italian, Scottish English, French, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian, Chinese Question 14What were the goals of residential schools? To allow Europeans to learn from Aboriginals To educate and assimilate Aboriginals into mainstream Canadian culture To keep Aboriginals away from mainstream Canadian culture To encourage Aboriginals to retain their heritage and customs Question 15Where do most Inuit live? In large urban centres It is impossible to generalize about so many people On reservations across the country In small, scattered communities across the Arctic
Where does Canadian society today largely stem from?
Which Governor General said that immigrant communities, "should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character"?
Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain?
Today, who does the term "Indian" refer to?
How has Ottawa acknowledged the wrongs of the residential school era?
What is the most common religion in Canada?
Which of these is a key phrase in the British North America Act?
Why is Canada often referred to as "a land of immigrants"?
Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"?
What was the first document that guaranteed territorial rights for Aboriginals?
What are the most common non-official languages spoken at home by Canadians?
How long were residential schools for Aboriginals in operation?
What are the largest ethnic groups in Canada?
What were the goals of residential schools?
Where do most Inuit live?
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