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6th Grade Social Studies Standards (GA) related to Canada
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1
On the map below, which letter represents the Great Lakes?
letter B
letter D
letter A
letter C
2
Canada began to rebel in 1837. Worried about a repeat of the American Revolution, Britain
started a war with the U.S.
started the French Indian War
let France gain control of Canadian settlements
allowed Canada to govern themselves in most areas
3
Canada is bilingual. The two official languages are __________________________
Finnish and English
French and English
French and Irish
France and England
4
Which side of the economic continuum is Canada closer to?
Market
One-Crop
Command
Traditional
5
The U.K. does not like Iraq. Therefore they would impose an ______, to not trade.
quota
barrier
embargo
tariff
6
More than 90% of the population of Canada lives within ____________
Within 100 miles of Russia
within 100 miles of Alaska
within 100 miles of the US border
1,000 miles of the US border
7
Samuel de Champlain was an explorer from __________________
Portugal
England
France
Spain
8
The official with the most power in the Canadian government is the
British Monarchy
Prime Minister
Governor-General
Chief Justice of Canada
9
Why do some people in Quebec want their own country?
They do not know how to speak English
They want to preserve their French culture andlanguage
They are tired of sharing their resources withCanada
They want to be under French rule
10
Canada is building new factories and using newer technology. These are examples of
foreign exchange
literacy rates
investment in capital goods
investment in human capital
11
In terms of its country size, Canada is _____________
larger than Russia
the third largest country in the world
the largest country in the world
the second largest country in the world
12
Canada's Prime Minister is the:
Head of State
Head of Legislative Branch
King
Ruler
13
All of the following describe Canada’s government EXCEPT
constitutional monarchy
autocracy
parliamentary democracy
federal system
14
The St. Lawrence River and the ______ are the only physical boundary between the US and Canada.
Hudson Bay
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Great Lakes
15
Which of the following would reflect Canada’s mixed economy?
Mix of privately-owned businesses & govt. regulations
Economic decisions are made on customs & beliefs ofancestors
A country’s distribution of resources is basedon inheritance
Prices and wages are solely regulated by thecountry’s govt.
16
Canada's national government (Parliament) has two legislative bodies
Senate and House of Representatives
Senate and House of Commons
House of Lords and House of Commons
Senate and House of Lords
17
What is arable land?
Land with many animals
Land with a lot of trees
Frozen Land
Land good for farming
18
What is a commonwealth nation?
A nation who is independent but remains loyal to the crown
A nation that was once independent
A nation with a lot of money
A nation that owes money
19
Why does the government of Canada want Quebec to remain a part of its country?
They have an abundance of natural resources.
They are on the St. Lawrence Seaway
All three reasons
They have thriving high-tech industries.
20
Because of a combination of cool summers and bitterly cold winters, few plants grow here...
Subtropical
Tundra
Temperate
Moderate
21
Which environmental problem is largest near the Great Lakes?
Over-extraction of minerals
Exporting raw materials
Acid Rain
Dams
22
Which country is Canada's main trading partner?
United States
Mexico
China
Great Britain
23
What has the province of Quebec attempted to do two times?
Break all ties with the British
Secede from Canada
Convert all of Canada to Catholicism
Break all ties with the French
24
Which of the following BEST describes the reelationship between Canada and the United States?
They share a common border, history, and language.
They agree tariffs are a way to be competitive.
They are each other's largest trading partner.
They agreed to ban all beef imports.
25
To open the Great Lakes to shipping in theAtlantic Ocean, Canada and the United States built
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence Seaway
Panama Canal
the Inland Passage
26
If Canada limits the number of lumber imports, this is an example of which trade barrier?
Embargo
Quota
Tariff
Barrier
27
What hemispeheres in Canada in?
Northeastern
Northwestern
Southeastern
Southwestern
28
Canada, like most democratic nations, has a _______economy.
Mixed market
command
traditional
mixed traditional
29
What concerns do Canadians have about consequences of acid rain?
Increases vegetation growth
Interferes with the mining industries
Kills fish and erodes (eats away) at surfaces of buildings
No real concerns exist
30
What does NAFTA stand for?
New American Freedom Treaty Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
No Animals For Trade Association
North Atlantic Free Trade Association
31
What is the major shipping channel in eastern Canada?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
St. Lawrence Seaway
Great Lakes
32
One reason the Europeans colonized in Canada was because:
Good climate
Beaver fur
The proximity to the U.S.
The friendly natives
33
On the map below, which letter represents the Pacific Ocean?
letter C
letter A
letter D
letter B
34
Canada is divided into political areas called _________
Regions and states
States and territories
Territories and provinces
Provinces and states
35
What is the main reason for Canada's cold climate?
high mountains
lakes and rivers
northern location
distance from water
36
Which part of the country contains most of Canada's mineral deposits?
Canadian Shield
Labrador
Pacific Coast
Grand Banks
37
What's the Canadian law-making body made up of two houses?
Parliament
Prime Minister
Judicial
Maritime
38
Most of Canada's population lives in what area of the country?
East
North
South
West
39
Which physical feature do the United States and Canada share?
Rocky Mountains
Hudson Bay
Mississippi River
All of the answers
40
What does the Statue of Westminster represent?
Nationalism
Indpendence as long as Canadians recognize the Queen
Canada owing Britain money
England ruling with an iron fist
41
Most Canadians live in:
In the Canadian Shield
rural areas
Urban areas
Northern area
42
____________ was the explorer from England who found Canada.
Vasco De Gama
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Samuel De Champlain
43
What type of government does Canada have?
Constitutional Monarchy
All three types
Federation
Parliamentary Democracy
44
In which Canadian province would you most likely find a separatist (independence from country)?
Nunavut
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Quebec
45
Canada became an independent nation by ___________
Signing a series of treaties with Great Britain
Winning a war against Great Britain
Overthrowing Great Britain’s monarchy
Buying the land from France
46
On the map below, which letter represents the Hudson Bay?
letter B
letter A
letter D
letter C
47
Canada was explored and colonized by the
British and Germans
Americans
British and French
French and Spanish
48
Deforestation, acid rain & pollution and mining of natural resources are environmental issues
of Canada
of Brazil
of Mexico
of Germany
49
If Canada places a tax on lumber imports from Russia, this is an example of what trade barrier?
Quota
Tariff
Embargo
Barrier
50
All of the following are important natural resources in Canada EXCEPT ___________
Fish
Cotton
Minerals
Timber
