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Gr 6 History CC3 GHI
Abeka New World History Comp Check 3 GHI
Question | Answer |
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Canada's province that borders the Pacific Ocean is named what? | British Columbia |
What is British Columbia's capital and where is it located? | Victoria is located on Vancouver Island |
What city is known as the "Gateway to the Pacific"? | Vancouver |
What event brought thousands of people to the Yukon in 1987? | Klondike Gold Rush |
What two large lakes are found in the Northwest Territories? | Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake |
What is the name of Canada's longest river? | Mackenzie River |
What are Canada's two official languages? | English and French |
Name the two Canadians who discovered insulin treatment for diabetics. | Frederick G. Banting and Charles H. Best |
What area off Newfoundland has been one of the most heavily fished areas in the world? | Grand Banks |
Who is Canada's chief trading partner? | the United States |
The House of Commons and the Senate are the two houses of ____________? | Parliament |
What is the title of the Canadian head of government? | prime minister |
Name Canada's world-famous police force. | Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
What is the nickname for members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police force? | Mounties |
Which two countries share the longest undefended border? | Canada and the United States |