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What fundamental characteristic is highlighted as part of the Canadian heritage and identity?
What fundamental characteristic is highlighted as part of the Canadian heritage and identity?
Which rights ensure that French and English have equal status in Parliament and government?
Which rights ensure that French and English have equal status in Parliament and government?
What type of rights ensure Canadians can live and work anywhere in Canada and apply for a passport?
What type of rights ensure Canadians can live and work anywhere in Canada and apply for a passport?
Which rights ensure that the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights of Aboriginal peoples?
Which rights ensure that the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights of Aboriginal peoples?
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What was proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa in 1982?
What was proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa in 1982?
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What law sources secure the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
What law sources secure the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
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Which document marks the beginning of the 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty for Canadians?
Which document marks the beginning of the 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty for Canadians?
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Which phrase emphasizes the importance of religious traditions in Canadian society?
Which phrase emphasizes the importance of religious traditions in Canadian society?
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What right allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention by the state?
What right allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention by the state?
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Which freedom is NOT mentioned as part of the Charter's attempt to summarize fundamental freedoms?
Which freedom is NOT mentioned as part of the Charter's attempt to summarize fundamental freedoms?
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What historical event is associated with the signing of Magna Carta in 1215?
What historical event is associated with the signing of Magna Carta in 1215?
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What is one of Canada's founding principles?
What is one of Canada's founding principles?
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Which action is NOT considered a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?
Which action is NOT considered a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?
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What is emphasized as a privilege in the Canadian justice system?
What is emphasized as a privilege in the Canadian justice system?
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Which value is associated with working hard in Canada?
Which value is associated with working hard in Canada?
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What does the text suggest about individuals or groups and the law?
What does the text suggest about individuals or groups and the law?
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What responsibility accompanies the right to vote in Canada?
What responsibility accompanies the right to vote in Canada?
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What is one benefit of volunteering mentioned in the text?
What is one benefit of volunteering mentioned in the text?
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What does the text imply about serving in the regular Canadian Forces?
What does the text imply about serving in the regular Canadian Forces?
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How can young people benefit from getting involved in the cadets according to the text?
How can young people benefit from getting involved in the cadets according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a way mentioned for individuals to contribute to Canada?
Which of the following is NOT a way mentioned for individuals to contribute to Canada?
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What is emphasized by helping to protect your community according to the text?
What is emphasized by helping to protect your community according to the text?
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How does the text portray volunteering at a food bank or charity organization?
How does the text portray volunteering at a food bank or charity organization?
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What is one of the responsibilities that come with rights in Canada, according to the text?
What is one of the responsibilities that come with rights in Canada, according to the text?
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Which barbaric cultural practices are explicitly mentioned as not tolerated in Canada?
Which barbaric cultural practices are explicitly mentioned as not tolerated in Canada?
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How does work contribute to Canadian values, as per the text?
How does work contribute to Canadian values, as per the text?
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What is one important aspect of the justice system that relies on citizens' participation?
What is one important aspect of the justice system that relies on citizens' participation?
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Which fundamental principle guides Canada's treatment of individuals and governments?
Which fundamental principle guides Canada's treatment of individuals and governments?
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What is a common theme among the various ways individuals can contribute to Canada mentioned in the text?
What is a common theme among the various ways individuals can contribute to Canada mentioned in the text?
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Which role is specifically mentioned as a valuable way for young people to gain skills and discipline?
Which role is specifically mentioned as a valuable way for young people to gain skills and discipline?
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What is a prominent feature of serving in the regular Canadian Forces as stated in the text?
What is a prominent feature of serving in the regular Canadian Forces as stated in the text?
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Which activity is NOT mentioned as a way for individuals to help protect their community in the text?
Which activity is NOT mentioned as a way for individuals to help protect their community in the text?
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What is highlighted as an excellent way to develop skills and make connections according to the text?
What is highlighted as an excellent way to develop skills and make connections according to the text?
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What is mentioned as a key aspect of helping others in the community without pay?
What is mentioned as a key aspect of helping others in the community without pay?
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What is a key element in Canada's original constitutional document from 1867?
What is a key element in Canada's original constitutional document from 1867?
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Which group is described as having religious beliefs about their relationship to the Creator, the natural environment, and each other?
Which group is described as having religious beliefs about their relationship to the Creator, the natural environment, and each other?
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Which term was used to describe Canada historically by poets and songwriters?
Which term was used to describe Canada historically by poets and songwriters?
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Who are considered the three founding peoples of Canada?
Who are considered the three founding peoples of Canada?
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What type of monarchy is Canada according to the text?
What type of monarchy is Canada according to the text?
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How did Aboriginal peoples view their relationship with the natural environment according to the text?
How did Aboriginal peoples view their relationship with the natural environment according to the text?
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What was the purpose of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III?
What was the purpose of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III?
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What was a negative impact of residential schools on Aboriginal children?
What was a negative impact of residential schools on Aboriginal children?
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Which term refers to all Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Métis?
Which term refers to all Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Métis?
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What did Ottawa formally apologize for in 2008?
What did Ottawa formally apologize for in 2008?
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Who do the term 'Aboriginal peoples' refer to today?
Who do the term 'Aboriginal peoples' refer to today?
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Where do about half of First Nations people live?
Where do about half of First Nations people live?
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What term describes a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry in Canada?
What term describes a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry in Canada?
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Which language is predominantly spoken by Quebecers in Canada?
Which language is predominantly spoken by Quebecers in Canada?
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Where do the Inuit people of Canada primarily live?
Where do the Inuit people of Canada primarily live?
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Which group makes up about 65% of the Aboriginal population in Canada?
Which group makes up about 65% of the Aboriginal population in Canada?
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What did John Buchan emphasize regarding immigrant groups in Canada?
What did John Buchan emphasize regarding immigrant groups in Canada?
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What does the term 'Unity in Diversity,' as mentioned in the text, aim to promote?
What does the term 'Unity in Diversity,' as mentioned in the text, aim to promote?
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Which group is recognized by the House of Commons as a nation within Canada?
Which group is recognized by the House of Commons as a nation within Canada?
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Where do the majority of Francophones in Canada reside?
Where do the majority of Francophones in Canada reside?
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What is the official language policy of New Brunswick?
What is the official language policy of New Brunswick?
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Who are the descendants of French colonists that settled in the Maritime provinces in 1604?
Who are the descendants of French colonists that settled in the Maritime provinces in 1604?
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Which European civilizations largely contributed to shaping Canadian society according to the text?
Which European civilizations largely contributed to shaping Canadian society according to the text?
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During which war were more than two-thirds of the Acadians deported from their homeland?
During which war were more than two-thirds of the Acadians deported from their homeland?
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What did the House of Commons recognize in 2006 about the Quebecois?
What did the House of Commons recognize in 2006 about the Quebecois?
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Which province in Canada is officially bilingual?
Which province in Canada is officially bilingual?
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What group survived the ordeal known as the 'Great Upheaval' between 1755 and 1763?
What group survived the ordeal known as the 'Great Upheaval' between 1755 and 1763?
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Where do one million Francophones reside outside of the province of Quebec?
Where do one million Francophones reside outside of the province of Quebec?
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Which two languages define the reality of day-to-day life for most people in Canada?
Which two languages define the reality of day-to-day life for most people in Canada?
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Who are the descendants of the 8,500 French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s?
Who are the descendants of the 8,500 French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s?
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What is the significance of the Inuit people's knowledge mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the Inuit people's knowledge mentioned in the text?
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Based on the text, which group has its own distinct dialect called Michif?
Based on the text, which group has its own distinct dialect called Michif?
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Which activity is primarily associated with Quebecers?
Which activity is primarily associated with Quebecers?
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What is highlighted as a defining characteristic of the Métis people?
What is highlighted as a defining characteristic of the Métis people?
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What is emphasized as an essential component of the relationship between immigrant groups according to John Buchan?
What is emphasized as an essential component of the relationship between immigrant groups according to John Buchan?
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What is a notable feature of the Inuit people's living arrangements as mentioned in the text?
What is a notable feature of the Inuit people's living arrangements as mentioned in the text?
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What is expected of newcomers becoming Canadian according to the text?
What is expected of newcomers becoming Canadian according to the text?
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Which group is generally referred to as English Canadians in the text?
Which group is generally referred to as English Canadians in the text?
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Where do most immigrants to Canada come from since the 1970s?
Where do most immigrants to Canada come from since the 1970s?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the largest ethnic groups living in Canada?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the largest ethnic groups living in Canada?
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What is a prominent feature of Canadian society mentioned in the text?
What is a prominent feature of Canadian society mentioned in the text?
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What has been true about the majority of Canadians since the 1800s according to the text?
What has been true about the majority of Canadians since the 1800s according to the text?
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What is the second most-spoken language at home in two of Canada's biggest cities?
What is the second most-spoken language at home in two of Canada's biggest cities?
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Which religious affiliation is the largest in Canada, according to the text?
Which religious affiliation is the largest in Canada, according to the text?
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Which group enjoys full protection under the law, including access to civil marriage in Canada?
Which group enjoys full protection under the law, including access to civil marriage in Canada?
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Which group fled to Canada from America in the 1780s, escaping slavery?
Which group fled to Canada from America in the 1780s, escaping slavery?
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What feature of Canadian society allows gay and lesbian Canadians to enjoy equal treatment under the law?
What feature of Canadian society allows gay and lesbian Canadians to enjoy equal treatment under the law?
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Which group is mentioned in the text as growing in numbers alongside Christians in Canada?
Which group is mentioned in the text as growing in numbers alongside Christians in Canada?
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How did the European explorers refer to the native peoples they encountered in Canada?
How did the European explorers refer to the native peoples they encountered in Canada?
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Which native group from the Great Lakes region were both farmers and hunters?
Which native group from the Great Lakes region were both farmers and hunters?
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Which native group were nomadic and followed the bison (buffalo) herd?
Which native group were nomadic and followed the bison (buffalo) herd?
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What was a common activity among West Coast natives to preserve fish?
What was a common activity among West Coast natives to preserve fish?
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What led to large numbers of Aboriginals dying upon the arrival of European traders, missionaries, soldiers, and colonists?
What led to large numbers of Aboriginals dying upon the arrival of European traders, missionaries, soldiers, and colonists?
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What was the impact of the arrival of European traders, missionaries, soldiers, and colonists on the native way of life?
What was the impact of the arrival of European traders, missionaries, soldiers, and colonists on the native way of life?
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Which native group from the Northwest were primarily hunter-gatherers?
Which native group from the Northwest were primarily hunter-gatherers?
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What type of lifestyle did the Sioux native group follow?
What type of lifestyle did the Sioux native group follow?
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What was a common activity among West Coast natives to preserve fish?
What was a common activity among West Coast natives to preserve fish?
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What European explorer was the first to map Canada’s Atlantic shore?
What European explorer was the first to map Canada’s Atlantic shore?
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What did the arrival of European traders, soldiers, and colonists change forever for the Aboriginal people?
What did the arrival of European traders, soldiers, and colonists change forever for the Aboriginal people?
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What was a significant reason for large numbers of Aboriginals dying upon the arrival of Europeans?
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Who established the first European settlement north of Florida in 1604?
Who established the first European settlement north of Florida in 1604?
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Which group were historic enemies of the Algonquin, Montagnais, and Huron colonies?
Which group were historic enemies of the Algonquin, Montagnais, and Huron colonies?
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In what year did the French and the Iroquois make peace?
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Where did more than 40,000 Crown loyalists flee to settle during the American Revolution?
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Who led thousands of Loyalist Mohawk Indians into Canada?
Who led thousands of Loyalist Mohawk Indians into Canada?
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Which European country renamed the colony of Quebec to 'Province of Quebec' after a war?
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Which European power lost control of North America after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759?
Which European power lost control of North America after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759?
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Who were the commanders of the British and French armies respectively during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759?
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What was the name of the new British colony in West Africa established for freed slaves by black Nova Scotians?
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Which European monarch granted exclusive trading rights to the Hudson’s Bay Company over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay in 1670?
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What were the skilled and courageous men who competed with Montreal-based traders and formed alliances with First Nations called?
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Who was the Governor of Quebec that defended the rights of the Canadiens and supervised the Loyalist migration to Nova Scotia and Quebec in 1782-83?
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What was one of the significant constitutional provisions of the Quebec Act of 1774?
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Who famously refused to surrender Quebec to the English in 1690?
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What was the driving force behind the collaboration between the French and Aboriginal people in North America?
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Which leaders are mentioned as having built a French Empire in North America?
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What was Count Frontenac's famous response when asked to surrender Quebec to the English in 1690?
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Which act accommodated the principles of British institutions to the reality of the province by allowing religious freedom for Catholics and permitting them to hold public office?
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Who became the first woman publisher in Canada in 1853?
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Which province in the British Empire was the first to move toward abolition in 1793?
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Which Christian anti-slavery network aided thousands of slaves escaping from the United States into Canada?
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Which company came to dominate the fur trade in the northwest region of Canada?
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When did the British Parliament abolish slavery throughout the Empire?
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When did the Montreal Stock Exchange open?
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When was the first representative assembly elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia?
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Which province was mainly Loyalist, Protestant, and English-speaking according to the Constitutional Act of 1791?
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Who made Upper Canada the first province in the British Empire to abolish slavery?
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Which term became official for the two Canadas when legislative assemblies were granted for the first time?
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In which year did Prince Edward Island follow in electing a representative assembly after Halifax, Nova Scotia?
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Who was an outspoken activist in the movement to abolish slavery in the U.S.A?
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Who was instrumental in the establishment of the first financial institutions in Canada during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?
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Which group dominated the fur trade in the northwest regions of Canada from Fort Garry to Fort Victoria?
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What was the primary focus of The Provincial Freeman, the weekly newspaper founded by the first woman publisher in Canada?
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Which province in the British Empire was the first to make moves towards abolition in 1793 under Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe?
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What term is used to describe the Christian anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape from the United States and settle in Canada?
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Which event led to the British Parliament prohibiting the buying and selling of slaves in 1807?
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When was the first representative assembly elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia?
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Which province was mainly Loyalist, Protestant, and English-speaking after the division by the Constitutional Act of 1791?
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Who was responsible for making Upper Canada the first province in the British Empire to abolish slavery?
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Under which act did the Province of Quebec officially become known as Canada?
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Which term became official for the Atlantic colonies and the two Canadas?
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Who founded and established the City of York (now Toronto) and was the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada?
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Who led the captured USS Chesapeake into Halifax harbour in 1813?
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Where did Major-General Sir Isaac Brock capture Detroit in 1812?
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In which battle did Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry and 460 soldiers turn back 4,000 American invaders?
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Which group supported British soldiers in Canada's defence during the War of 1812?
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Which British victory at sea led to American resentment and interference with their shipping?
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What major city's Government House and Parliament Buildings were burned by Americans in 1813?
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Who led an expedition from Nova Scotia that burned down the White House and other public buildings in Washington, D.C. in 1814?
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What was recommended by Lord Durham in response to the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada?
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What did some reformers in Upper and Lower Canada believe Canada should adopt following the armed rebellions of 1837-38?
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What was a notable outcome of the War of 1812 for Canada's borders?
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What happened to the rebels involved in the armed rebellions of 1837–38 in Upper and Lower Canada?
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What recommendation did Lord Durham make regarding the governance of Upper and Lower Canada?
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Who became the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas?
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Which provinces formed the new country called the Dominion of Canada?
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What did the British Parliament pass in 1867 to establish the Dominion of Canada?
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What were the Fathers of Confederation responsible for creating in Canada?
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Who was the first head of a responsible government in Canada?
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Which individual controversially recommended assimilation into English-speaking Protestant culture for the Canadiens?
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Who is credited with introducing responsible government to United Canada?
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Which province was the first British North American colony to achieve full responsible government?
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Who became a Father of Confederation despite being a former member of the voluntary government militia in Upper Canada?
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Who recommended that the Canadiens should assimilate into English-speaking Protestant culture for progress?
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Which group did Major General Sir Sam Steele belong to?
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What was the purpose behind establishing the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873?
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Which Canadian city became the headquarters of the NWMP?
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Who is considered by many as a hero, a defender of Métis rights and the father of Manitoba?
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Which organization founded Fort Calgary, Fort MacLeod, and other centres that are now cities and towns?
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Who became Canada's first Prime Minister in 1867?
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Which region did Louis Riel lead an armed uprising in response to in 1869?
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Which British territories were considered to potentially become part of Canada in the 1920s?
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What did Ottawa do in 1870 in response to Louis Riel's uprising?
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Which province was established as a response to the crisis caused by Louis Riel's actions?
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In which year did Canada take over the vast northwest region from the Hudson's Bay Company?
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Who was the Scottish-born director of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) who drove the last spike of the railway?
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During the economic boom of the 1890s and early 1900s, approximately how many British and American immigrants moved to Canada?
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Which prime minister encouraged immigration to the West and has their portrait on the Canadian $5 bill?
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What discriminatory policy towards Chinese laborers did Canada apologize for in 2006?
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Which event signaled a powerful symbol of unity in Canada's history?
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Who financed the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) project in addition to British investors?
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Who is responsible for awarding the Clarkson Cup in women's hockey?
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Where can the beaver be seen as a symbol in Canadian society?
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Which group of people have lived together in partnership and creative tension for over 300 years in Canada?
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Which architectural style is the Quebec National Assembly built in?
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What is the significance of the Peace Tower in Ottawa?
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Which ancient sport was first played by Aboriginals in Canada?
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Which national anthem was first sung in Quebec City in 1880?
Which national anthem was first sung in Quebec City in 1880?
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What is the Royal Anthem of Canada?
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On which occasion can 'God Save the Queen' be played or sung?
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Which anthem has different words sung by French and English Canadians?
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Which anthem involves lyrics referring to 'True patriot love in all thy sons command'?
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In which anthem do Canadians sing 'God keep our land glorious and free'?
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Which medal is considered the highest honour available to Canadians?
Which medal is considered the highest honour available to Canadians?
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Who was the last Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross to date?
Who was the last Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross to date?
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When is Vimy Day celebrated in Canada?
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Which Canadian is often referred to as 'flying ace Billy Bishop'?
Which Canadian is often referred to as 'flying ace Billy Bishop'?
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Which holiday falls on the Monday immediately following Easter Sunday in Canada?
Which holiday falls on the Monday immediately following Easter Sunday in Canada?
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On which date is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in Canada?
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Who was the first member of the Canadian Corps not born in the British Empire to be awarded the Victoria Cross?
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In which war did Captain Paul Triquet earn the Victoria Cross for leading his men and tanks in the attack on Casa Berardi?
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Who was the first black man to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his role in the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
Who was the first black man to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his role in the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
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Which flying ace earned the Victoria Cross during the First World War and later became an honorary Air Marshal of the Royal Canadian Air Force?
Which flying ace earned the Victoria Cross during the First World War and later became an honorary Air Marshal of the Royal Canadian Air Force?
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Who was the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava in the Crimean War?
Who was the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava in the Crimean War?
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In which battle did Alexander Roberts Dunn serve and become the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross?
In which battle did Alexander Roberts Dunn serve and become the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross?
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What is mentioned as the engine of economic growth in Canada?
What is mentioned as the engine of economic growth in Canada?
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Which country became a partner in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994?
Which country became a partner in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994?
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What is Canada's largest international trading partner mentioned in the text?
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How many countries are mentioned as part of the G8 group of leading industrialized countries?
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What percentage of working Canadians are reported to have jobs in service industries?
What percentage of working Canadians are reported to have jobs in service industries?
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Which type of products are manufactured by Canadian manufacturing industries according to the text?
Which type of products are manufactured by Canadian manufacturing industries according to the text?
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What symbolizes the close ties and common interests between Canada and the United States?
What symbolizes the close ties and common interests between Canada and the United States?
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What percentage of Canadian exports are destined for the United States?
What percentage of Canadian exports are destined for the United States?
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What type of relationship does Canada have with the United States in terms of trade?
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Which industry does Canada export billions of dollars worth of products from according to the text?
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What is traditionally known as 'the world’s longest undefended border'?
What is traditionally known as 'the world’s longest undefended border'?
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What is inscribed on the Peace Arch at Blaine, Washington?
What is inscribed on the Peace Arch at Blaine, Washington?
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What are the three oceans that line Canada's frontiers?
What are the three oceans that line Canada's frontiers?
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Which city was chosen as the capital of Canada in 1857?
Which city was chosen as the capital of Canada in 1857?
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How many distinct regions does Canada have?
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Which province became the first to grant voting rights to women in 1916?
Which province became the first to grant voting rights to women in 1916?
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What is the population of Canada approximately?
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Which river runs through Ottawa, the capital of Canada?
Which river runs through Ottawa, the capital of Canada?
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What is the capital city of Manitoba?
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Which province's capital city is Regina?
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What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?
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Which city serves as the capital of British Columbia?
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The capital city of Quebec is:
The capital city of Quebec is:
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In which province is Edmonton located?
In which province is Edmonton located?
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Which province is known for its beaches, red soil, and agriculture, especially potatoes?
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Which Atlantic province is described as having the most populous population?
Which Atlantic province is described as having the most populous population?
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Which province in Atlantic Canada has its own time zone?
Which province in Atlantic Canada has its own time zone?
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Which Atlantic province is known for being the birthplace of Confederation?
Which Atlantic province is known for being the birthplace of Confederation?
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Which province in Atlantic Canada has off-shore oil and gas extraction contributing significantly to its economy?
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Which Atlantic province is described as having immense hydro-electric resources in Labrador?
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Which province in Canada is the only officially bilingual province?
Which province in Canada is the only officially bilingual province?
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Which city in New Brunswick is the largest city, port, and manufacturing center?
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Which region of Canada is known as Central Canada and the industrial and manufacturing heartland?
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Which Canadian province has more than three-quarters of its population speaking French as their first language?
Which Canadian province has more than three-quarters of its population speaking French as their first language?
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Which river is mentioned as playing a significant role in Quebec's development through industries like forestry and energy?
Which river is mentioned as playing a significant role in Quebec's development through industries like forestry and energy?
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Which Canadian region is home to more than half the country's population in cities near lakes and rivers?
Which Canadian region is home to more than half the country's population in cities near lakes and rivers?
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What is the main economic activity that Saskatchewan is known for?
What is the main economic activity that Saskatchewan is known for?
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Which city in Saskatchewan is home to the training academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
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What is Manitoba known for having the largest population of among Canadian provinces?
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What natural resources is Saskatchewan particularly rich in?
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Where is the headquarters of the mining industry in Saskatchewan located?
Where is the headquarters of the mining industry in Saskatchewan located?
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Which city in Ontario is highlighted as the largest city in Canada and the country's main financial centre?
Which city in Ontario is highlighted as the largest city in Canada and the country's main financial centre?
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What is the largest freshwater lake in the world located between Ontario and the United States?
What is the largest freshwater lake in the world located between Ontario and the United States?
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What is one of the primary industries in Manitoba's economy, as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the primary industries in Manitoba's economy, as mentioned in the text?
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Which region in Canada is described as rich in energy resources and fertile farmland, with mostly dry weather, cold winters, and hot summers?
Which region in Canada is described as rich in energy resources and fertile farmland, with mostly dry weather, cold winters, and hot summers?
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What are Ontario farmers mentioned to raise in terms of livestock?
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Which province has Winnipeg as its most populous city and is known for its agriculture, mining, and hydro-electric power generation?
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Which province in Canada is known for being the largest producer of oil and gas?
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Which Canadian province is famous for its vast cattle ranches and is a major beef producer?
Which Canadian province is famous for its vast cattle ranches and is a major beef producer?
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Which province in Canada is home to Banff National Park established in 1885?
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Which Canadian province has a temperate climate due to warm airstreams from the Pacific Ocean?
Which Canadian province has a temperate climate due to warm airstreams from the Pacific Ocean?
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Which province in Canada is known for its forestry industry, including lumber and paper products?
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Which province is described as Canada's westernmost province with a population of four million?
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Why is the North often referred to as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
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What type of terrain primarily makes up the Northern territories of Canada?
What type of terrain primarily makes up the Northern territories of Canada?
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What is a significant feature of the Yukon's economy?
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Why do trees not grow on the tundra in the Northern territories?
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What natural resource, besides gold, is mentioned to be present in the Northern territories?
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Which territory in Canada holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada?
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What does Nunavut mean in Inuktitut?
What does Nunavut mean in Inuktitut?
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Who is the capital of Nunavut named after?
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Which group makes up about 85% of the population of Nunavut?
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What is the primary role of the Canadian Rangers mentioned in the text?
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Which language holds official status in Nunavut and is the primary language in schools?
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How do Canadian Rangers travel from Resolute to the Magnetic North Pole according to the text?
How do Canadian Rangers travel from Resolute to the Magnetic North Pole according to the text?
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What is one of the basic requirements of Canadian citizenship mentioned in the study guide?
What is one of the basic requirements of Canadian citizenship mentioned in the study guide?
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Which responsibility of citizenship is NOT mentioned in the study guide?
Which responsibility of citizenship is NOT mentioned in the study guide?
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What is the purpose of the Canadian citizenship test according to the study guide?
What is the purpose of the Canadian citizenship test according to the study guide?
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Which event does the Remembrance Day poppy symbolize as per the study guide?
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How are members of Parliament chosen as described in the study guide?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Canadian citizenship according to the study guide?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Canadian citizenship according to the study guide?
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What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?
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Who are the founding peoples of Canada?
Who are the founding peoples of Canada?
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What is meant by the term 'responsible government'?
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What does it mean to say that Canada is a constitutional monarchy?
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Who is entitled to vote in Canadian federal elections?
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Study Notes
Canadian Heritage and Identity
- Bilingualism (French and English) is a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity.
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures that French and English have equal status in Parliament and government.
Rights and Freedoms
- Mobility rights ensure Canadians can live and work anywhere in Canada and apply for a passport.
- Section 25 of the Charter ensures that the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights of Aboriginal peoples.
Canadian History
- The Constitution Act was proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa in 1982.
- The law sources that secure the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens are the Constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the common law.
Magna Carta
- The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, marks the beginning of the 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty for Canadians.
- The Magna Carta emphasizes the importance of religious traditions in Canadian society.
Citizenship and Responsibilities
- The right to challenge unlawful detention by the state is a key aspect of Canadian citizenship.
- Freedom of association is not mentioned as part of the Charter's attempt to summarize fundamental freedoms.
- Voting is a responsibility that accompanies the right to vote in Canada.
- Volunteering is emphasized as a privilege in the Canadian justice system.
Canadian Values
- Hard work is a value associated with Canadian society.
- The text suggests that individuals or groups are equal before the law.
- Respect for the law and helping to protect the community are values emphasized in the text.
Aboriginal Peoples
- The Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III recognized the existence of Aboriginal peoples and their rights to the land.
- The Aboriginal peoples were not tolerated in Canada, and the Canadian government formally apologized for residential schools in 2008.
- The term "Aboriginal peoples" refers to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
- The Inuit people primarily live in the Arctic regions of Canada.
French and English in Canada
- The Quebecers are predominantly French-speaking, and the majority of Francophones in Canada reside in Quebec.
- New Brunswick is officially bilingual, with both French and English as official languages.
- The Acadians were deported from their homeland during the war, and the House of Commons recognized the Quebecois as a nation within Canada.
Immigrant Groups
- John Buchan emphasized the importance of unity among immigrant groups in Canada.
- The term "Unity in Diversity" aims to promote unity among diverse immigrant groups.
- The majority of Canadians have been immigrants or the descendants of immigrants since the 1800s.
Other Groups
- The Métis people have their own distinct dialect called Michif.
- The Inuit people's knowledge of the land and their living arrangements are notable features of their culture.
- Gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage.
European Exploration and Settlement
- European explorers referred to the native peoples they encountered in Canada as "Indians" or "Natives".
- The native group from the Great Lakes region, the Iroquois, were both farmers and hunters.
- The arrival of European traders, missionaries, soldiers, and colonists led to significant changes in the native way of life and large numbers of Aboriginal deaths.
European Explorers and Settlers
- The French established the first European settlement north of Florida in 1604.
- The French and the Iroquois made peace in 1701.
- More than 40,000 Crown loyalists fled to settle in Canada during the American Revolution, led by thousands of Loyalist Mohawk Indians.
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