Canadian History
Social Studies
Canadian History starts at 3 and continues till grade 5.
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Describe one way that Canada’s history has been shaped by its geography.
Name one reason why settlers came to Canada from Europe in the 1600s and 1700s.
Name one way the fur trade changed life for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
What is the importance of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 in Canadian history?
What is the name of the agreement that allowed free trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico?
What is the name of the agreement that created the country of Canada?
What is the name of the document that guarantees the rights and freedoms of Canadians?
Read the following passage: 'In the early 20th century, many immigrants arrived in Canada from Europe and Asia. They often faced challenges such as finding jobs, learning new languages, and dealing with discrimination.' Based on this passage, explain one challenge new immigrants faced and how it might have affected their lives.
Which Canadian province is known for its Acadian history and culture? (1) British Columbia (2) Nova Scotia (3) Alberta (4) Ontario)
Which city was the first capital of Canada? (1) Ottawa (2) Kingston (3) Toronto (4) Montreal
Which event led to the creation of Nunavut in 1999? (1) The signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (2) The War of 1812 (3) The building of the Canadian Pacific Railway (4) The discovery of gold in Yukon)
Which explorer is known for claiming land for England and giving Canada its name? (1) Jacques Cartier (2) John Cabot (3) Samuel de Champlain (4) Henry Hudson)
Canada became a country in the year ________.
The ________ Act of 1876 was a law that affected the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
The ________ Act of 1960 gave all Indigenous peoples in Canada the right to vote in federal elections.
The ________ Act of 1982 made Canada fully independent from Britain.
True or False: The Canadian flag with the red maple leaf was adopted in 1965.
True or False: The Great Depression affected many Canadians in the 1930s.
True or False: The Hudson’s Bay Company is one of the oldest companies in Canada.
True or False: The Indigenous peoples were the first inhabitants of Canada.
