CAN 500Q-3 AC 61-90 Flashcards
61-90 AC (30 cards)
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61. When did the House of Commons recognize that the Quebecois can form a nation within a united Canada?
Answer: 2006
Info: In 2006, the House of Commons recognized that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada.
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62. Today, approximately how many people speak French as their first language?
Answer: 7 million
Info: Around 7 million people in Canada speak French as their first language.
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63. Francophones are the people who speak?
Answer: French as their first language
Info: Francophones are people who speak French as their first language.
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64. What percentage of the Canadian population speaks French as their first language?
Answer: 23%
Info: Approximately 23% of the Canadian population speaks French as their first language.
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65. What are the official languages of Canada?
Answer: English and French
Info: Canada has two official languages: English and French.
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66. Which province has the largest population in Canada?
Answer: Ontario
Info: Ontario is the most populous province in Canada, with over 14 million residents.
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67. What is the capital city of Canada?
Answer: Ottawa.
Info: Ottawa, located in the province of Ontario, is the capital city of Canada.
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68. What is the official language of Quebec?
Answer: French
Info: French is the official language of Quebec, reflecting its historical and cultural heritage.
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69. Which province is known for its large Ukrainian population?
Answer: Manitoba
Info: Manitoba has a significant Ukrainian population, with many communities preserving their cultural heritage.
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70. In which province is the city of Calgary located?
Answer: Alberta
Info: Calgary is a major city in the province of Alberta, known for its oil industry and the Calgary Stampede.
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71. What is the national sport of Canada?
Answer: Ice hockey.
Info: Ice hockey is considered the national sport of Canada, widely played and followed across the country.
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72. Which ocean lies to the west of Canada?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
Info: The Pacific Ocean borders Canada to the west, along the coast of British Columbia.
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73. What is the highest mountain in Canada?
Answer: Mount Logan
Info: Mount Logan, located in the Yukon Territory, is the highest mountain in Canada
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74. Which river is the longest in Canada?
Answer: Mackenzie River.
Info: The Mackenzie River, located in the Northwest Territories, is the longest river in Canada.
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75. What is the name of the Canadian national anthem?
Answer: O Canada
Info: “O Canada” is the national anthem of Canada, officially adopted in 1980.
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76. Which province is known as the “Breadbasket of Canada”?
Answer: Saskatchewan
Info: Saskatchewan is known as the “Breadbasket of Canada” due to its extensive wheat production.
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77. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Answer: Sir John A. Macdonald
Info: Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891.
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78. Which province is Canada’s largest producer of oil and natural gas?
Answer: Alberta
Info: Alberta is the largest producer of oil and natural gas in Canada, contributing significantly to the national economy.
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79. What is the name of the island province of Canada?
Answer: Prince Edward Island
Info: Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada, known for its red sand beaches and agriculture.
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80. What is the official tree of Canada?
Answer: Maple
Info: The maple tree is a symbol of Canada, and its leaf is featured on the national flag.
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81. Which province was the last to join Confederation in 1949?
Answer: Newfoundland and Labrador
Info: Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join the Canadian Confederation in 1949.
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82. What is the largest city in Canada by population?
Answer: Toronto
Info: Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is the largest city in Canada by population.
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83. Which Canadian province is known for its French-speaking population?
Answer: Quebec.
Info: Quebec is predominantly French-speaking, reflecting its historical and cultural roots.
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84. What is the currency used in Canada?
Answer: Canadian Dollar
Info: The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency of Canada.
