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1. Which city is the largest one in Canada?
Toronto is the largest city in Canada with a population of 3.4 million.
2. Where are the Rocky Mountain and the Coast Mountains located in?
They are located in the British Columbia.
3. Where were lost to England in1713?
In 1713 Newfoundland, Hudson Bay and Nova Scotia were lost to England.
4. When and how did Canada become a sovereign nation?
In 1931 by the Statute of Westminster, Canada was formally declared to be a sovereign nation.
5. What are Canada’s two largest lakes?
They are Lake Superior and Lake Huron
6. What was the population of Canada in 1996?
The population of Canada was 28.8 million in 1996.
7. Which city is the capital, which the second, the third largest city in Canada?
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Montreal is the second largest city, Vancouver is the third largest one in Canada.
8. How can you describe the climate in Canada?
Because of its size, Canada has a great variety of climatic conditions. Generally speaking, the climate in Canada is unfavorable because much of the country has long and cold winters with deep snow.
9. Who were the original people of Canada?
The original people of Canada were Indians and Eskimos (Inuits).
10. What Did Samuel de Champlain establish in 1608?
Samuel de Champlain known as the father of Canada established his “habitation” in what now is Quebec City in 1608.
11. Where do most of Canada’s French Canadians live?
Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of Quebec.
12. Which day is Canada’s National day?
July 1st is the Canada’s National Day.
13. By which act did Canada become a federal union and was make a dominion?
In 1867, Canada became a federal union and was made a dominion by British North American Act.
14. When was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?
1n 1885 the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and the country was linked from coast to coast.
15. Which part became Canada’s tenth province? When?
In 1949 Newfoundland became Canada’s tenth province.
16. What are Canada’s main partners of trade?
They are the U.S., Britain, Italy, Japan and Venezuela.
17. What features do most industries in Canada have?
Most industries in Canada are highly-mechanized and capital-intensive.
18. Where is the most of Canada’s farmland located in?
Most of Canada’s farmland is located in the Prairie Provinces.
19. What are the most important natural resources in Canada?
They are water and waterpower, fish, forests and raw furs.
20. What are Canada’s main agricultural products?
They are wheat, barley, oats, dairy products, meat and fruit.
21. Where is nearly all transportation equipment produced?
Nearly all transportation equipment is produced in southern Quebec and southern Ontario,
22. What is the full name of NAFTA?
The full name of NAFTA is North America Free Trade Agreement.
23. What economic problems does Canada have today?
They are unemployment, a negative balance of payments, a fiscal deficit and slow growth in some regions in Canada.
24. Where have rich deposits of copper, zinc and silver been discovered?
Rich deposits of copper, zinc and silver have been discovered in northern Ontario.
25. What was discovered in the south of Edmonton in Alberta?
A great deposit of petroleum was discovered in the south of Edmonton in Alberta.
26. What was Canada’s early economic development founded on?
Canada’s early economic development was founded on resource-based industries-fishing, forestry, agriculture and mining.
27. What is the name of the satellite designed and manufactured by Canada?
The satellite designed and manufactured by Canada is the Anik B. satellite.
28. How much food can one Canadian farmer provide?
Because of scientific research in agriculture, on the average, one Canadian farmer provide food for 50 people.
29. How many of the forested lands do provincial and federal governments control?
Provincial and federal governments control nearly 80% of the forest lands.
30. Name Canada’s central bank.
Canada’s central bank is the Bank of Canada.
31. What is the Canadian economy today based primarily on?
The Canadian economy today is based primarily on its manufacturing sector, service sector and mining sector.
32. What is the system of government in Canada?
Canada is a federation, where government powers are divided between the central or federal government and the provincial and territorial government.
33. What is the difference between territories and provinces?
The difference is that territories have less autonomy from the federal government.
34. Why does the province of Quebec differ from other provinces of Canada?
Because it has a strong French culture.
35. What happened in the Quebec provincial election in 1994?
The Parti Quebecois was returned to power.
36. Who is head of state in Canada?
The Sovereign of Great Britain is head of state in Canada.
37. What does “sovereignty-association” mean?
It means giving Quebec full sovereignty, together with an association with the rest of Canada.
38. What are the two main political parties in Canada?
They are the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservative Party.
39. What does the unwritten part of constitution consist of?
It consists of mainly usage and customs, including the cabinet system of government.
40. When was the Canadian federal state established?
The Canadian federal state was established in 1867.
41. Who represents the Queen in each province?
A Lieutenant-Governor appointed by the Governor-General represents the Queen in each province.
42. What is the Canada’s Cabinet made up of?
The Canada’s Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister and his personally chosen ministers.
43. How many members are there in the Senate, in the House of Commons?
The Senate has 104 members; the House of Commons has 295 members.
44. Why does Quebec differ from other provinces?
Because Quebec has a strong French culture.
45. When did French Canadians become more vocal in their protests?
In the early 1690s French Canadians became more vocal in their protests.
46. What was the result of the 1995 referendum on Quebec’s future status?
The result was that those who were against independence defeated advocates of independence by a slender majority: less than 1% divided the no votes (50.4%) from the yes notes (49.6%).
47. What made French the only official language in Quebec?
The Charter of the French language in Quebec made French the only official language in Quebec.
48. What was intended to keep Canada stay with the Canadian family?
The Canadian government followed a policy of bilingualism to keep Canada stay with the Canadian family.
49. When and why was the Meech Lake Accord abolished?
It was abolished in June 1990 because of strong opposition from Canada’s English-speaking majority.
50. When were Canada’s large universities established?
Canada’s large universities were established in the second quarter of 19th century.
51. Who developed the first distinctively Canadian style of painting?
A group of landscape painters called the Group of Seven developed the first distinctively Canadian style of painting.
52. What are the two largest ethnic groups in Canada?
The two largest groups are those of British and French origin.
52. Who are the native peoples of Canada?
They are American Indians and Inuit.
53. What does the Canada Council do to promote Canadian culture?
It provides financial assistance to individual artists and to orchestras, theatres and other organizations.
54. How many nationalities are there in Canada?
There are as many as 100 nationalities in Canada.
55. What has been an important source of Canadian population and growth?
Migration from other countries has always been an important source of Canadian population and growth.
56. What changes have taken place in Canada’s immigration policy since Confederation in 1867?
It has shifted from free immigration to selected immigration and from selected immigration to restricted immigration. Since 1945 the policy is encouraging immigration.
57. Was there a racial discrimination about migration before 1967?
Yes. Before 1967 there was a racial discrimination especially against Asian immigrants.
58. Is there a national religion in Canada?
No. Although Judeo-Christian values are central to Canadian life, there is no national or state-supported religion.
59. How many successive levels are there about Canadian education? What are they?
Canadian education is divided into three successive levels. They are elementary, secondary (high school), and post-secondary (university) levels.
60. What are the most popular forms of recreation in Canada?
They are swimming, tennis, golf and basketball in summer.
61. When was a universal program for hospital care introduced?
A universal program for hospital care was introduced in 1958, ten years later by universal insurance to meet the cost of physician’s services.
62. Who gained an international reputation and made Canadian aware of their national literature between the two world wars?
Between the two world wars, humorist Stephen Leacock, poet Alain Grandbois and novelist Mazo de la Roche gained an international reputation and made Canadians aware of their national literature, in both English and French.
63. Where is the National Arts Centre Orchestra based?
The National Art Centre Orchestra is based in Ottawa.
1. Which city is the largest one in Canada?
Toronto is the largest city in Canada with a population of 3.4 million.
2. Where are the Rocky Mountain and the Coast Mountains located in?
They are located in the British Columbia.
3. Where were lost to England in1713?
In 1713 Newfoundland, Hudson Bay and Nova Scotia were lost to England.
4. When and how did Canada become a sovereign nation?
In 1931 by the Statute of Westminster, Canada was formally declared to be a sovereign nation.
5. What are Canada’s two largest lakes?
They are Lake Superior and Lake Huron
6. What was the population of Canada in 1996?
The population of Canada was 28.8 million in 1996.
7. Which city is the capital, which the second, the third largest city in Canada?
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Montreal is the second largest city, Vancouver is the third largest one in Canada.
8. How can you describe the climate in Canada?
Because of its size, Canada has a great variety of climatic conditions. Generally speaking, the climate in Canada is unfavorable because much of the country has long and cold winters with deep snow.
9. Who were the original people of Canada?
The original people of Canada were Indians and Eskimos (Inuits).
10. What Did Samuel de Champlain establish in 1608?
Samuel de Champlain known as the father of Canada established his “habitation” in what now is Quebec City in 1608.
11. Where do most of Canada’s French Canadians live?
Most of Canada’s French Canadians live in the Province of Quebec.
12. Which day is Canada’s National day?
July 1st is the Canada’s National Day.
13. By which act did Canada become a federal union and was make a dominion?
In 1867, Canada became a federal union and was made a dominion by British North American Act.
14. When was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?
1n 1885 the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed and the country was linked from coast to coast.
15. Which part became Canada’s tenth province? When?
In 1949 Newfoundland became Canada’s tenth province.
16. What are Canada’s main partners of trade?
They are the U.S., Britain, Italy, Japan and Venezuela.
17. What features do most industries in Canada have?
Most industries in Canada are highly-mechanized and capital-intensive.
18. Where is the most of Canada’s farmland located in?
Most of Canada’s farmland is located in the Prairie Provinces.
19. What are the most important natural resources in Canada?
They are water and waterpower, fish, forests and raw furs.
20. What are Canada’s main agricultural products?
They are wheat, barley, oats, dairy products, meat and fruit.
21. Where is nearly all transportation equipment produced?
Nearly all transportation equipment is produced in southern Quebec and southern Ontario,
22. What is the full name of NAFTA?
The full name of NAFTA is North America Free Trade Agreement.
23. What economic problems does Canada have today?
They are unemployment, a negative balance of payments, a fiscal deficit and slow growth in some regions in Canada.
24. Where have rich deposits of copper, zinc and silver been discovered?
Rich deposits of copper, zinc and silver have been discovered in northern Ontario.
25. What was discovered in the south of Edmonton in Alberta?
A great deposit of petroleum was discovered in the south of Edmonton in Alberta.
26. What was Canada’s early economic development founded on?
Canada’s early economic development was founded on resource-based industries-fishing, forestry, agriculture and mining.
27. What is the name of the satellite designed and manufactured by Canada?
The satellite designed and manufactured by Canada is the Anik B. satellite.
28. How much food can one Canadian farmer provide?
Because of scientific research in agriculture, on the average, one Canadian farmer provide food for 50 people.
29. How many of the forested lands do provincial and federal governments control?
Provincial and federal governments control nearly 80% of the forest lands.
30. Name Canada’s central bank.
Canada’s central bank is the Bank of Canada.
31. What is the Canadian economy today based primarily on?
The Canadian economy today is based primarily on its manufacturing sector, service sector and mining sector.
32. What is the system of government in Canada?
Canada is a federation, where government powers are divided between the central or federal government and the provincial and territorial government.
33. What is the difference between territories and provinces?
The difference is that territories have less autonomy from the federal government.
34. Why does the province of Quebec differ from other provinces of Canada?
Because it has a strong French culture.
35. What happened in the Quebec provincial election in 1994?
The Parti Quebecois was returned to power.
36. Who is head of state in Canada?
The Sovereign of Great Britain is head of state in Canada.
37. What does “sovereignty-association” mean?
It means giving Quebec full sovereignty, together with an association with the rest of Canada.
38. What are the two main political parties in Canada?
They are the Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservative Party.
39. What does the unwritten part of constitution consist of?
It consists of mainly usage and customs, including the cabinet system of government.
40. When was the Canadian federal state established?
The Canadian federal state was established in 1867.
41. Who represents the Queen in each province?
A Lieutenant-Governor appointed by the Governor-General represents the Queen in each province.
42. What is the Canada’s Cabinet made up of?
The Canada’s Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister and his personally chosen ministers.
43. How many members are there in the Senate, in the House of Commons?
The Senate has 104 members; the House of Commons has 295 members.
44. Why does Quebec differ from other provinces?
Because Quebec has a strong French culture.
45. When did French Canadians become more vocal in their protests?
In the early 1690s French Canadians became more vocal in their protests.
46. What was the result of the 1995 referendum on Quebec’s future status?
The result was that those who were against independence defeated advocates of independence by a slender majority: less than 1% divided the no votes (50.4%) from the yes notes (49.6%).
47. What made French the only official language in Quebec?
The Charter of the French language in Quebec made French the only official language in Quebec.
48. What was intended to keep Canada stay with the Canadian family?
The Canadian government followed a policy of bilingualism to keep Canada stay with the Canadian family.
49. When and why was the Meech Lake Accord abolished?
It was abolished in June 1990 because of strong opposition from Canada’s English-speaking majority.
50. When were Canada’s large universities established?
Canada’s large universities were established in the second quarter of 19th century.
51. Who developed the first distinctively Canadian style of painting?
A group of landscape painters called the Group of Seven developed the first distinctively Canadian style of painting.
52. What are the two largest ethnic groups in Canada?
The two largest groups are those of British and French origin.
52. Who are the native peoples of Canada?
They are American Indians and Inuit.
53. What does the Canada Council do to promote Canadian culture?
It provides financial assistance to individual artists and to orchestras, theatres and other organizations.
54. How many nationalities are there in Canada?
There are as many as 100 nationalities in Canada.
55. What has been an important source of Canadian population and growth?
Migration from other countries has always been an important source of Canadian population and growth.
56. What changes have taken place in Canada’s immigration policy since Confederation in 1867?
It has shifted from free immigration to selected immigration and from selected immigration to restricted immigration. Since 1945 the policy is encouraging immigration.
57. Was there a racial discrimination about migration before 1967?
Yes. Before 1967 there was a racial discrimination especially against Asian immigrants.
58. Is there a national religion in Canada?
No. Although Judeo-Christian values are central to Canadian life, there is no national or state-supported religion.
59. How many successive levels are there about Canadian education? What are they?
Canadian education is divided into three successive levels. They are elementary, secondary (high school), and post-secondary (university) levels.
60. What are the most popular forms of recreation in Canada?
They are swimming, tennis, golf and basketball in summer.
61. When was a universal program for hospital care introduced?
A universal program for hospital care was introduced in 1958, ten years later by universal insurance to meet the cost of physician’s services.
62. Who gained an international reputation and made Canadian aware of their national literature between the two world wars?
Between the two world wars, humorist Stephen Leacock, poet Alain Grandbois and novelist Mazo de la Roche gained an international reputation and made Canadians aware of their national literature, in both English and French.
63. Where is the National Arts Centre Orchestra based?
The National Art Centre Orchestra is based in Ottawa.
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1. Where is the highest peak in New Zealand?
The highest peak, Mt Cook, is in the center of the mountain range, which is called the Southern Alps.
2. What is the national symbol of New Zealand?
The national symbol is kiwi.
3. What is another name of New Zealand National Day?
New Zealand National Day is also called Waitangi Day.
4. What is the climate of New Zealand?
Its climate is temperate and various.
5. When was New Zealand granted internal self-government?
In 1852 New Zealand was granted internal self-government.
6. What gives the public more access to government files?
The Official Information Act 1983 gives the public more access to government files.
7. Who are the Maoris?
The Maoris are a branch of eastern Polynesian race living in New Zealand.
8. Where is New Zealand located?
New Zealand is located in the Southern Pacific Ocean, halfway between the equator and the South Pole.
9. Why is New Zealand the first country to get the new day?
Because New Zealand is just west of the International Date Line, it is the first country to get the new day.
10. What are three largest rivers in South and North Islands?
The largest river in South Island is the Clutha, the two largest rivers in North Island are the Waikato and the Wanganui.
11. Why is the red Pohutukawa called New Zealand Christmas tree?
Because it flowers in December.
12. When did New Zealand become the first country to give women to vote?
In 1893 New Zealand became the first country to give women right to vote.
13. Which act in 1972 provides insurance against injury by accident any time?
The Accident Compensation Act of 1972, unique in the world, provides insurance against injury by accident at any time.
14. What is Pakeha?
Pakeha refers to European settlers in New Zealand.
15. Who were the New Zealanders who have established international reputations this century?
They were Lord Rutherford who split the atom, Sir David Low who was la leading political cartoonist during WWII, Sir William Liley who introduced the principle of early blood transfusions for Rh babies, Sir Edmund Hillary who conquered Everest.
16. Why is New Zealand’s population so unevenly distributed?
The reasons are: the milder climate in the north, the expansion of North Island industries and the availability of land suitable for specialized farming.
17. What are New Zealand’s main exports?
The main exports are dairy products, wool, meat and fruit.
18. What are New Zealand’s major imports?
They are industrial raw materials, capital equipment and consumer goods.
19. What are the two major parties in New Zealand?
They are the National Party and the Labor Party.
20. When did the general election in New Zealand start?
General election started in 1879.
21. What are the characteristics about the population of New Zealand?
About 73% of the population is of European descent; about 12% are Maori, about 4% of the population is of Polynesian descent and Asian people make up the rest of population.
22. Who is Queen of New Zealand? Who represents her?
Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of New Zealand. The Governor-General represents her in New Zealand.
23. What are the official languages in New Zealand?
English and Maori are the official languages in New Zealand.
24. What does the social support system help people?
The social support system helps people with personal, family and financial difficulties.
25. Education in New Zealand is free, secular and compulsory. What does this mean?
This means that no tuition fee is paid, no school is run by religious party, and every child must enter school to study.
26. How many universities offer courses in the arts, law, commerce and science?
The six universities offer courses in the arts, law, commerce and science.
27. Why is New Zealand very easily affected by changes in world prices for agricultural produces?
Because New Zealand depends heavily on selling agricultural products in the world market.
28. What does the judiciary system include in New Zealand?
The judiciary system includes High Court, district courts, the Family Court and the Children and Young persons Court.
29. When did New Zealanders approve a referendum to change the structure of the electoral system?
In 1993 New Zealanders approved a referendum to change the structure of the electoral system.
1. Where is the highest peak in New Zealand?
The highest peak, Mt Cook, is in the center of the mountain range, which is called the Southern Alps.
2. What is the national symbol of New Zealand?
The national symbol is kiwi.
3. What is another name of New Zealand National Day?
New Zealand National Day is also called Waitangi Day.
4. What is the climate of New Zealand?
Its climate is temperate and various.
5. When was New Zealand granted internal self-government?
In 1852 New Zealand was granted internal self-government.
6. What gives the public more access to government files?
The Official Information Act 1983 gives the public more access to government files.
7. Who are the Maoris?
The Maoris are a branch of eastern Polynesian race living in New Zealand.
8. Where is New Zealand located?
New Zealand is located in the Southern Pacific Ocean, halfway between the equator and the South Pole.
9. Why is New Zealand the first country to get the new day?
Because New Zealand is just west of the International Date Line, it is the first country to get the new day.
10. What are three largest rivers in South and North Islands?
The largest river in South Island is the Clutha, the two largest rivers in North Island are the Waikato and the Wanganui.
11. Why is the red Pohutukawa called New Zealand Christmas tree?
Because it flowers in December.
12. When did New Zealand become the first country to give women to vote?
In 1893 New Zealand became the first country to give women right to vote.
13. Which act in 1972 provides insurance against injury by accident any time?
The Accident Compensation Act of 1972, unique in the world, provides insurance against injury by accident at any time.
14. What is Pakeha?
Pakeha refers to European settlers in New Zealand.
15. Who were the New Zealanders who have established international reputations this century?
They were Lord Rutherford who split the atom, Sir David Low who was la leading political cartoonist during WWII, Sir William Liley who introduced the principle of early blood transfusions for Rh babies, Sir Edmund Hillary who conquered Everest.
16. Why is New Zealand’s population so unevenly distributed?
The reasons are: the milder climate in the north, the expansion of North Island industries and the availability of land suitable for specialized farming.
17. What are New Zealand’s main exports?
The main exports are dairy products, wool, meat and fruit.
18. What are New Zealand’s major imports?
They are industrial raw materials, capital equipment and consumer goods.
19. What are the two major parties in New Zealand?
They are the National Party and the Labor Party.
20. When did the general election in New Zealand start?
General election started in 1879.
21. What are the characteristics about the population of New Zealand?
About 73% of the population is of European descent; about 12% are Maori, about 4% of the population is of Polynesian descent and Asian people make up the rest of population.
22. Who is Queen of New Zealand? Who represents her?
Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of New Zealand. The Governor-General represents her in New Zealand.
23. What are the official languages in New Zealand?
English and Maori are the official languages in New Zealand.
24. What does the social support system help people?
The social support system helps people with personal, family and financial difficulties.
25. Education in New Zealand is free, secular and compulsory. What does this mean?
This means that no tuition fee is paid, no school is run by religious party, and every child must enter school to study.
26. How many universities offer courses in the arts, law, commerce and science?
The six universities offer courses in the arts, law, commerce and science.
27. Why is New Zealand very easily affected by changes in world prices for agricultural produces?
Because New Zealand depends heavily on selling agricultural products in the world market.
28. What does the judiciary system include in New Zealand?
The judiciary system includes High Court, district courts, the Family Court and the Children and Young persons Court.
29. When did New Zealanders approve a referendum to change the structure of the electoral system?
In 1993 New Zealanders approved a referendum to change the structure of the electoral system.
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