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Study Guide  Canada
A. Political/Physical Map of Canada
1. Fill in the map with the 13 political features, and 6 physical features:
Answers:
1. British Columbia 2. Alberta 3. Saskatchewan 4. Manitoba 5. Ontario
6. Quebec 7. New Brunswick 8. Nova Scotia 9. Prince Edward Island
10. Newfoundland & Labrador 11. Nunavut 12. Northwest Territories 13. Yukon
A. St. Lawrence River B. Atlantic Ocean C. Arctic Ocean D. Hudson Bay
E. Canadian Shield F. Rocky Mountains
B. Definitions
1. Maritime – Connected to or bordering the sea.
2. Inuit – Native people of Canada; Nunavut territory given to them in 1999.
3. Tundra – Flat, frozen ground. Much of Northern Canada is tundra.

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C. History of Canada
1. Who were the first Europeans to make contact with Canada?
The Vikings
2. Name the man (and the country he’s from) who helped to set up a permanent settlement in Canada.
Why was this settlement created?
Samuel de Champlain (from France) set up the settlement to acquire fur from the natives of Canada.
3. Who defeated France to take control of Canada?
Great Britain
D. Canada Today
1. Where do most Canadians live, and why?
Southern Canada, specifically within 200 miles of the US border, because the weather is warmer, the
largest cities are there, and there are more jobs.
2. What are the Maritime Provinces?
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
3. What does the Canadian Shield possess that benefits the Canadian economy?
The Canadian Shield possesses many mineral resources.
4. The province of Ontario is a high producer of what?
Manufactured goods – There are many factories in Southern Ontario, around the Great Lakes.
5. Why does Quebec want to break away from Canada?
Because Quebec is culturally different from the rest of Canada (heavy French influence).
6. Canada provides free healthcare to its citizens (we don’t in the U.S.!).
7. Name the types of government Canada has…
- Parliamentary Democracy – Citizens elect the members of Parliament
- Constitutional Monarchy – Canada has a monarch (Queen of England) and a constitution that
protects the rights of its citizens
8. Name the system of government Canada has…
Federal – Canada’s central government shares power with the governments of its Provinces.
9. Canada has what kind of economic system?
Canada has a mixed market economy
10. Why is the St. Lawrence Seaway so important?
The St. Lawrence Seaway connects the Great Lakes to he Atlantic Ocean, making importing and
exporting goods.
11. What does N.A.F.T.A. stand for and what does it do for Canada?
North American Free Trade Agreement – It allows Canada to freely trade goods with the USA.
12. Who is the leader of the Canadian government?
The Prime Minister, who is chosen by members of Parliament. Prime Minister is not directly elected
by the people.