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Question 1Which of these is a key phrase in the British North America Act? Peace, Order, and Good Government Live, Laugh, Love Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Life, Order, and Liberty Question 2Today, who does the term "Indian" refer to? All Aboriginals who live on reserves All Aboriginals who live in the west of the country All Aboriginals All Aboriginals who are not Inuit or Metis Question 3What are the largest ethnic groups in Canada? English, German, Irish, French, Chinese, Italian, Scottish French, Scottish, English, Irish, Italian, Chinese, African English, French, Chinese, Arab, German, Italian, Irish English, French, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian, Chinese Question 4Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"? 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 Because English is the language that people in these areas speak "English Canadians" is just a different way to say "Anglophones" Question 5How has Ottawa acknowledged the wrongs of the residential school era? Ottawa cancelled the residential school system in 2008 Ottawa formally apologized in 2008 Ottawa has improved the residential school system Ottawa now funds the residential school system better Question 6Who are the Acadians? People who speak English at work, but another language at home The descendants of French colonists who began settling in 1604 People who speak a special combination of French and First Nations languages The descendants of English and French colonists who settled in Quebec in 1763 Question 7Approximately how many Anglo-Quebecers are there? Two hundred thousand Five hundred thousand One million Seven hundred thousand Question 8Which Governor General said that immigrant communities, "should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character"? Adrienne Clarkson John Buchan David Johnson Jeanne Sauv Question 9Which of these is a historic name for Canada? The Federation of Canada The Greatest Federation The Great Dominion The Dominional Federation Question 10What term has mostly replaced the term "Indians" since the 1970s? Autochtones First Nations Natives West Indians Question 11Why is Canada often referred to as "a land of immigrants"? 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 100 years, the number of immigrants has gone up significantly Over the past 20 years, the number of immigrants has grown every year Question 12What are the most common non-official languages spoken at home by Canadians? European languages Chinese languages Middle-eastern languages African languages Question 13What is the most common religion in Canada? Judaism Hinduism Christianity Sikhism Question 14Where do most Inuit live? In large urban centres On reservations across the country In small, scattered communities across the Arctic It is impossible to generalize about so many people Question 15What is the name given to the time when two thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland? The Great Deplacement The Great Upheaval The Great Move The Great Relocation
Which of these is a key phrase in the British North America Act?
Today, who does the term "Indian" refer to?
What are the largest ethnic groups in Canada?
Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"?
How has Ottawa acknowledged the wrongs of the residential school era?
Who are the Acadians?
Approximately how many Anglo-Quebecers are there?
Which Governor General said that immigrant communities, "should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character"?
Which of these is a historic name for Canada?
What term has mostly replaced the term "Indians" since the 1970s?
Why is Canada often referred to as "a land of immigrants"?
What are the most common non-official languages spoken at home by Canadians?
What is the most common religion in Canada?
Where do most Inuit live?
What is the name given to the time when two thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland?
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