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What factor has led to ongoing political tensions between Anglophone and Francophone communities in Canada?
What factor has led to ongoing political tensions between Anglophone and Francophone communities in Canada?
What has transformed into a profitable export and driven up housing prices in Northern Alberta?
What has transformed into a profitable export and driven up housing prices in Northern Alberta?
What has made the Arctic increasingly important?
What has made the Arctic increasingly important?
Which event led to a slowdown in Alberta oil production and a significant devaluation of the Canadian dollar?
Which event led to a slowdown in Alberta oil production and a significant devaluation of the Canadian dollar?
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What has become an important question regarding Canada's control and role in the Arctic?
What has become an important question regarding Canada's control and role in the Arctic?
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What has led to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement?
What has led to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement?
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Where do a larger portion of Aboriginal people live in Canada?
Where do a larger portion of Aboriginal people live in Canada?
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What has a sparse population but is increasingly important due to global warming and the opening of new shipping lanes?
What has a sparse population but is increasingly important due to global warming and the opening of new shipping lanes?
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What is the approximate population of Canada?
What is the approximate population of Canada?
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Which river played a significant role in French exploration and colonization in Canada?
Which river played a significant role in French exploration and colonization in Canada?
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What was the name of the colony established by the French in Canada?
What was the name of the colony established by the French in Canada?
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What percentage of Canadians speak French as their first language?
What percentage of Canadians speak French as their first language?
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What was the name of the province after the British took over 'New France'?
What was the name of the province after the British took over 'New France'?
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What led to the transfer of 'New France' to the British?
What led to the transfer of 'New France' to the British?
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What is the rank of Canada in terms of land area?
What is the rank of Canada in terms of land area?
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What is the approximate population of Canada?
What is the approximate population of Canada?
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Which river played a significant role in French exploration and colonization of the New World?
Which river played a significant role in French exploration and colonization of the New World?
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After the French and Indian War, what did the British rename 'New France'?
After the French and Indian War, what did the British rename 'New France'?
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What percentage of Canadians speak English as their first language?
What percentage of Canadians speak English as their first language?
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Which Canadian cities are mentioned as being bilingual?
Which Canadian cities are mentioned as being bilingual?
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What historical event led to the transfer of 'New France' to the British?
What historical event led to the transfer of 'New France' to the British?
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What was the name of the colony established by the French in the New World?
What was the name of the colony established by the French in the New World?
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What has been a key driver of the Canadian economy, attracting workers and capital, and driving up housing prices in Northern Alberta?
What has been a key driver of the Canadian economy, attracting workers and capital, and driving up housing prices in Northern Alberta?
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Which political party won only four seats in the 2010 federal elections, indicating reduced friction between Anglophone and Francophone communities?
Which political party won only four seats in the 2010 federal elections, indicating reduced friction between Anglophone and Francophone communities?
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Which group of people in Canada are descendants of native tribes, live on reservations, and have faced historic persecution and hardship?
Which group of people in Canada are descendants of native tribes, live on reservations, and have faced historic persecution and hardship?
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What has made the Arctic increasingly important due to global warming and the opening of new shipping lanes?
What has made the Arctic increasingly important due to global warming and the opening of new shipping lanes?
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Which region in Canada has a larger portion of Aboriginal people, with more than 50% considering themselves aboriginal?
Which region in Canada has a larger portion of Aboriginal people, with more than 50% considering themselves aboriginal?
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What caused a slowdown in Alberta oil production and a significant devaluation of the Canadian dollar in late 2014 and early 2015?
What caused a slowdown in Alberta oil production and a significant devaluation of the Canadian dollar in late 2014 and early 2015?
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What has led to ongoing political tensions between Anglophone and Francophone communities in Canada?
What has led to ongoing political tensions between Anglophone and Francophone communities in Canada?
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What factor has led to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement?
What factor has led to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement?
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What is the basis of Canada's legal system in Quebec?
What is the basis of Canada's legal system in Quebec?
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What percentage of the Canadian population comprises Aboriginal people?
What percentage of the Canadian population comprises Aboriginal people?
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Which Canadian province has oil sands deposits that have become a profitable export?
Which Canadian province has oil sands deposits that have become a profitable export?
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What percentage of Canada's land mass is made up by the Arctic?
What percentage of Canada's land mass is made up by the Arctic?
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How did Quebec vote in the 1980 and 1995 referendums?
How did Quebec vote in the 1980 and 1995 referendums?
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Which political party favors Quebec independence?
Which political party favors Quebec independence?
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Where do a larger portion of Aboriginal people live in Canada?
Where do a larger portion of Aboriginal people live in Canada?
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What led to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement?
What led to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement?
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Study Notes
Key Aspects of Canada's Geography, Politics, and Economy
- Canada's legal system is based on French common law in Quebec and English common law in the rest of the country, leading to ongoing political tensions between Anglophone and Francophone communities.
- Aboriginal people, comprising 4.3% of the population, are descendants of native tribes and live on reservations with benefits like lower taxes and subsidized housing, but have faced historic persecution and hardship.
- Alberta's oil sands deposits in Northern Alberta have transformed into a profitable export, attracting workers and capital, and driving up housing prices, making it a key driver of the Canadian economy.
- The Arctic, which makes up over 40% of Canada's land mass, has a sparse population but is increasingly important due to global warming and the opening of new shipping lanes.
- Quebec held referendums in 1980 and 1995, narrowly deciding to remain part of Canada rather than declaring independence, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
- The Bloc Quebecois, a political party favoring Quebec independence, won only four seats in the 2010 federal elections, indicating reduced friction between Anglophone and Francophone communities.
- Aboriginal people live throughout Canada, with a larger portion in the northern provinces, such as the Northwest Territories where more than 50% consider themselves aboriginal.
- Aboriginal children were forced to attend residential schools for assimilation into white Canadian society, leading to periodic protests such as the 2012-13 Idle No More movement.
- The global price of oil plummeted in late 2014 and early 2015, causing a slowdown in Alberta oil production and a significant devaluation of the Canadian dollar.
- The Arctic experiences month-long periods in summer and winter when the sun doesn't set or rise, respectively, and is becoming increasingly important as global warming melts more arctic ice.
- The Arctic receives little rainfall and has very cold temperatures, with daytime temperatures only getting above freezing for several weeks during the Arctic summer.
- Canada's control and role in the Arctic have become important questions as new arctic shipping lanes are made possible due to global warming.
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Explore the diverse and complex aspects of Canada's geography, politics, and economy in this informative quiz. Delve into topics such as the legal system, Aboriginal communities, Alberta's oil industry, Quebec's political dynamics, and the growing significance of the Arctic region in the face of global warming.
