Quiz on Canadian Government and Geography Review

What is a Canadian province?

• A state

• A county

• A principal administrative division

• A city

The term “Dominion of Canada” refers to:

• Canada’s independence from Britain

• Canada’s original name

• Canada’s largest city

• A historical war in Canada

What is a confederation?

• A union of groups or territories

• A type of economic policy

• A local government

• A trade agreement

What type of government does Canada have?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Dictatorship

• Socialist

Canada’s national legislative body is called:

• The Senate

• Congress

• Parliament

• The House of Commons

Who is the head of government in Canada?

• The King

• The Governor General

• The President

• The Prime Minister

Which Indigenous group is often associated with being of mixed First Nations and European heritage?

• Inuit

• Métis

• Mohawk

• Huron

Which term describes land set aside for Indigenous groups in Canada?

• Province

• Territory

• Reserve

• Dominion

Which Canadian region includes Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick?

• Atlantic Provinces

• Prairie Provinces

• Core Provinces

• Northern Territories

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Prairie Provinces?

• Rocky Mountains

• High agricultural productivity

• Large coastline

• Heavy forest cover