Chapter 6 Test:
Modern Canada
Use these slides and the links in this slideshow to study for the Chapter 6 test.
Overview of resources to use for studying.
Concepts and Content to study.
Study the following slides to review the content and concepts that were learned during Chapter 6.
What is the name of the Canadian National Anthem?
O’ Canada
What was an important change that was made to the Canadian National Anthem?
They made it more gender neutral and inclusive by changing “thy sons” to “in all of us”
What was unique about the Canadian National anthem and the languages it is translated and sung in?
It is sung in French and English, but was first written in French.
The translation from French to English is not accurate and the words are not the same.
What are some of the national symbols of canada?
Beavers
Mounties
Maple leaf
Do canada cents (coins 1¢, 5¢, 25¢ all have the same names as US coins?
Yes
Penny, nickel, quarter
What are some of the foods that are traditional to Canada?
Poutine, beaver tails, minced meat pie
What are the 2 National sports of Canada?
Lacrosse and Hockey
About how many people live in Canada?
Over 40 Million
What group makes up the largest indigenous group in canada?
The First Nations
Where do most people live in canada?
In the Southern part of Canada along the U.S. border where there are larger cities.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What is the first step in gathering maple syrup?
They drill a hole in the tree with a tap
Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?
Mark Carney
What are the 3 branches of government in Canada?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Who is the symbolic head of Canada?
The King of England
King Charles
What is the nme of the Canadian Constitution?
The Charter of Freedoms and Rights
Vocabulary to study.
Study the following slides and vocabulary words.
What were the people who wanted to Quebec to be its own country called? (they wanted to break away from Canada)
Separatist
Who were the people that Nunavut was created for? (these are the people that asked for it to be a new territory)
The Inuits
WhAt are the Canadian law enforcement men and women called?
Mounties
The Mounties are different from local police as they protect the country not just specific cities. For example, they protect the borders of Canada not the city crimes.
WhAt are they called mounties?
Because they do their jobs mounted (sitting) on a horse
What is a $1 coin called in Canada?
Loonie
What is a $2 coin called in Canada?
Toonie
Sugaring Process
The bucket is filled with sap and then heated maple syrup is poured over fresh snow and until it’s cooled. The cooled syrup is rolled around a wooden stick to eat as a snack.