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The __________ region is known for its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy sources.

Central Canada

Atlantic Provinces

West Coast

Prairie Provinces

What made Confederation official and when?

The British Separation Act, 1867

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1982

The Constitution Act, 1982

The British North America Act, 1867

Around the world, this Canadian province is known for its wheat production. Which province is this?

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

The Canadian province with the smallest land size is:

Prince Edward Island

Vancouver Island

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

What does Confederation mean? What year did confederation take place in Canada?

Communities joining together to form a province. In 1601

States joining together to form a federal state. In 1776

Confederation is a birthday party for countries. In 1967

Provinces joining together to form a new country. In 1867

When do we celebrate Canada Day and why?

July 1. The anniversary of Confederation

June 1. The anniversary of the Canadian Constitution

April 1. To celebrate Canada’s multiculturalism

July 1. To celebrate because we get a day off work

In what city are the Parliament buildings located?

Toronto

Ottawa

Montreal

Quebec City

The Federal Government’s representative in the territories is:

The Lieutenant Governor

The Commissioner

The Governor Lieutenant

The Premier

True or false: the West Coast region is considered the manufacturing and industrial heartland of Canada.

True

False

10.

In the ______ French settlers established the first permanent communities along the St. Lawrence River.

1400s

1600s

1700s

1850s

11.

True or false: The Queen’s representative in the provinces is the Governor Lieutenant

True

False

12.

True or false: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Alberta were the first four provinces to join Confederation.

True

False

13.

The most valuable forestry industry in Canada is found in:

British Columbia

Alberta

Ontario

Quebec

14.

What meaning does the Quebec Act of 1774 have for Canada today?

That Canada wants Quebec to separate

That Canada values religious freedom

That Canada would like to have French civil law

That Quebec enjoys more benefits than the rest of the provinces

15.

What is a law called before it actually becomes a law?

Bill

By-law

Edict

Charter

16.

Canada is a _________ country.

Dictatorial

Federalist

Democratic

Communist

17.

The Queen’s representative in Canada is:

The Lieutenant Governor

The Commissioner

The Governor General

The Prime Minister

18.

The provinces of the Atlantic Region and their capital cities are:

New Brunswick (Fredericton), Nova Scotia (Halifax), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown), Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John’s)

Quebec (Quebec City), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Nova Scotia (Halifax), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)

New Brunswick (Charlottetown), Nova Scotia (Fredericton), Prince Edward Island (St. John’s), Newfoundland and Labrador (Halifax)

Ontario (Toronto), Quebec (Quebec City)

19.

In 1905, which province(s) and/or territories joined Confederation:

Manitoba and Northwest Territories

Saskatchewan and Alberta

British Columbia

Newfoundland

20.

What are members of the Senate called and how are they chosen?

Members of Senate. Appointed on the advice of the Governor General

Parliament Senators. Chosen by the Queen

Senators. Appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister

Senators. Elected by Canadian citizens

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