Canada Quiz

What are Canada's two official languages?

• English and Italian

• French and Spanish

• English and French

• Spanish and English

What do the aboriginal or native people of Canada call themselves?

• The First People of Canada

• The First Natives of Canada

• The Aboriginals

• The First Nations of Canada

Canada’s name comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata”. What does the word “Kanata” mean in the Huron-Iroquois language?

• Village or Settlement

• City or Town

• Friend or Amigo

• Enemy or Foe

What was a major cause of the French and Indian War?

• War between France and Britain for Control of the Mississippi River and Trade.

• War between France and Britain for Control of North America and Trade.

• War between France and Britain for Control of Mexico and Trade.

• War between France and Britain for Control of the Rio Grande and trade.

What is the role of the British monarchy in the Canadian government?

• To make laws.

• To lead the government.

• The Head of State.

What is the leader of the British government called?

• President

• Legislative

• Congress

• Prime Minister

What is the role of the Canadian Parliament?

• The Legislature; Senate and House of Commons

• The Judicial; Review Laws

• The Executive: the President.

Which European countries once ruled Canada?

• France and Spain

• Britain and China

• France and Britain

• Unclaimed Land

What are the children of French and native people called?

• Métis

• First Born

• Creoles

• Mestizos

What has contributed to a diverse population in Canada?

• Emigration

• Government

• Immigration

• Trade