Timeline of Canadian History

The video explores the history of Canada, focusing on the changes in its map over centuries. It discusses the impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples, the early European explorers, and the conflicts between the French and British. The formation of Canada as a nation and the development of its provinces are highlighted. The video also addresses the dark history of residential schools and the multicultural diversity of modern Canada.

Why did some Canadians find the 150th anniversary celebration disrespectful?

• It was not celebrated in all provinces.

• It was too expensive.

• It was seen as disrespectful to Indigenous peoples.

• It ignored the contributions of European settlers.

Which term is used to describe the Indigenous peoples living in the far north of Canada?

• Inuit

• Metis

• First Nations

• Eskimo

What is the Clovis first theory?

• The theory that humans arrived in North America from Europe.

• The theory that humans arrived in North America from Africa.

• The theory that humans arrived in North America by boat.

• The theory that the Clovis people were the first to settle North America.

Who was the first European explorer to sail down the Saint Lawrence River?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

What was the area known as before it became Canada?

• Rupert's Land

• New France

• Acadia

• British North America

Which provinces initially formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867?

• Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta

• Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

• Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia

• Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Newfoundland

What was the purpose of the residential school system in Canada?

• To teach Indigenous children about their history.

• To preserve Indigenous cultures.

• To provide higher education to Indigenous children.

• To assimilate Indigenous children into European culture.

When did Newfoundland join Canada as its 10th province?

• 1910

• 1949

• 1950

• 1967

What percentage of Canadians were of Asian descent as of 2018?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

How many provinces and territories does Canada have today?

• 10 provinces and 2 territories

• 10 provinces and 3 territories

• 9 provinces and 3 territories

• 11 provinces and 2 territories