North America Today 3

What is the main idea of North America's cultural diversity?

• Both countries have a uniform culture.

• The opportunities and freedoms offered in the United States and Canada have attracted a diverse population.

• Only Canada has a diverse population.

• Only the United States has a diverse population.

Which native group has been in Canada for thousands of years?

• The Inuit.

• The Aztecs.

• The Mayans.

• The Incas.

How many people speak French in Canada?

• 228,699,523

• 35,468,501

• 17,882,775

• 6,817,655

What do immigrants bring to the United States?

• Only their language.

• Only their religion.

• Their culture, skills, and ambitions.

• Only their nationality.

What is mass media?

• Communication that reaches large audiences

• A type of personal communication

• A form of entertainment

• A local news source

What technology connected people around the world in the 1990s?

• Cell phones

• Fax machines

• Pagers

• Satellite phones

What does Canada’s government provide for all citizens?

• Free education

• Health care

• Housing

• Transportation

What was a major economic activity in the early 1800s?

• Technology development

• Farming, mining, fishing, and logging

• Banking and finance

• Retail and entertainment

What percentage of households have computers with fiber optics today?

• 2 out of 10

• 4 out of 10

• 6 out of 10

• 8 out of 10

What can people do with new technologies in the information economy?

• Only store information

• Only retrieve information

• Store, organize, and retrieve enormous amounts of financial information

• Only organize information