Canada Week 4 Study Notes

What are some of the components of a culture?

What is the second largest country in land mass?

What country has the most time zones in the world?

Which of these countries do NOT border the Arctic Ocean?

Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), which extend up to 200 miles beyond the coast, includes the North Pole itself.

Which of these geographical regions are present in Canada?

What is the name of the geographic region encompassing the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba?

The word 'Indigenous' is often used to refer to the original inhabitants of Canada. What is the term to describe these specific people in Canada?

The term 'Métis' can refer to a distinct cultural group in Canada, that emerged from the intermarriages of European fur traders and Indigenous women.

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was a document issued by the British government that declared the Indigenous peoples as the rightful owners of their lands, and established a system to protect them from further encroachment.

What is the name of the Act introduced in Canada that led to the forced removal of children from their Indigenous families and communities, placing them in residential schools, where they were subjected to assimilation and cultural suppression?

Which of these are part of the legacy of the residential school system?

What is the name of the organization that conducted the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

What is the name of the first Canadian flag, also known as the Dominion Flag?

In Canada, is the border between Canada and the US represented by a specific geographical line? If so, which one?

Which of these are considered natural resources found in Canada?

The southernmost point of Canada is known as Pelee Island.

Canadian culture can be described as multicultural with a democratic system.

Canada's healthcare system follows a universal model.

Canada is a member of the Commonwealth group of nations.

Which of these are aspects of Canadian culture?

Canadians are often seen as peaceful, friendly, courteous, and accepting of differences.

What is the group of seven Canadian artists famous for?

The most popular sport in Canada is hockey.

Which of these are considered Canadian specialties?

Which of these are considered Canadian beverages?

Which of these are considered Canadian Snack Foods?

What is the name of the Canadian province best known for its salmon?

What is the name of the Canadian province best known for its wheat, wild rice, beef, berries, and a strong Ukrainian influence?

What is the name of the Canadian province best known for its pork, fruits, vegetables, wine, cheese, maple syrup, and corn?

What is the name of the Canadian province best known for its seafood and potatoes?

Hockey is not a popular sport in Canada.

Canadians do not embrace multiculturalism.

The melting pot model describes the Canadian approach to the integration of different cultures, where individuals are expected to assimilate into a dominant culture, losing their own cultural identities in the process.

The Canadian flag features a single red maple leaf on white background, with a red bar on each side and a blue bar on top.

What was the primary factor that led to a decline in the price of sugar?

What was the main economic factor that influenced the development of the triangular trade system?

What change in the late 1900s led to a revival of bison populations?

Which of the following best describes the role of indigenous people in managing bison populations before European colonization?

What was the main route of the triangular trade system?

What was the main purpose of sending goods from Europe to Africa in the triangular trade system?

How did the Europeans impact bison populations?

What did the Europeans specifically use rum for in the triangular trade system?

Why was the production of sugar so important in the triangular trade system?

How did the Europeans impact food sovereignty in the context of the bison?

What is the main reason for the depletion of soil in corn farming mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of the "Three Sisters" farming method discussed in the text?

What was Queen Isabella's role in Christopher Columbus's voyages?

What was the main reason for the significant impact of European diseases on Indigenous populations in the Americas?

What is the term used to describe the large land mass that existed before continents drifted apart?

How did the separation of continents affect biodiversity?

Why were most indigenous people susceptible to smallpox after the arrival of Europeans?

Which strategy was primarily responsible for the European takeover of the Americas?

What happened to the Indigenous population of the Americas in the centuries after European contact?

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

What is a significant consequence of destroying Indigenous food systems, as mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of the buffalo bison to Indigenous people in North America?

What is the main theme discussed in the text?

What is the best interpretation of the phrase "an outbreak genocide right now", as used in reference to the decline of the Indigenous population in the Americas?

What major event did Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas initiate?

Which region was mentioned as having one of the weaker civilizations prior to Columbus?

What was a significant outcome of the Columbian Exchange?

Which statement correctly describes the intended focus of the discussion mentioned in the content?

What aspect of history is highlighted as providing insight into current events in the United States?

What does the speaker imply about the state of the United States today?

How does the speaker view the exchange of cultures and biodiversity during the Columbian Exchange?

What can be inferred about the civilizations in the Americas before Columbus, according to the content?

What agricultural method involves planting corn, beans, and squash together?

What crop was particularly important to the Irish and led to widespread famine when blighted?

Which ingredient originated from Bolivia and is essential in many cuisines worldwide?

What characteristic of corn makes it unique compared to other plants?

What does the Three Sisters Farming method help maintain in the soil?

What aspect of urban centers in early civilizations contradicted European assumptions during exploration?

Why is corn considered a genetically modified plant in the context of its history?

Which of the following statements about early civilizations is true?

What was the main result of the potato blight in Ireland?

How does Three Sisters Farming help manage water needs of the plants?

What type of crop is used as a support for bean plants in the Three Sisters Farming method?

What role did ancient civilizations play in shaping European perceptions of the Americas?

Which of the following is NOT a crop typically associated with the Three Sisters method?

How do early civilizations contribute to our understanding of agriculture today?