Canadian Studies 15 January 2104 Final Exam Vocabulary

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  1. Aboriginal
    a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived
    1– Ranching, 2– Gold, 3– Paper Aboriginal Peoples of Canada 13.
  2. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
    The Iroquois were weak and did not like to fight, while the Algonquin were stronger and aggressive. c.
  3. Algonquin
    a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada; many Algonquian tribes migrated south into the woodlands from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast
    Where did the Iroquois and Algonquin live in Canada? a.
  4. Appalachian
    a native or inhabitant of Appalachia
    The Appalachians 8.
  5. aquarium
    a tank or pool filled with water for keeping live fish
    Vancouver Aquarium c.
  6. Arctic
    the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
    Arctic Ocean b.
  7. arctic
    extremely cold
    Where were the largest populations of Cree found? a. in Quebec and Saskatchewan b. in British Columbia c. in the Maritimes d. in the arctic 22.
  8. Arctic Ocean
    ice covered waters surrounding the North Pole
    Arctic Ocean b.
  9. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    What is a prairie? a. a large, mostly flat area of land in North America that is mostly covered in grasses b. fertile land in a valley c. land along the edge of a river d. high plateau in the mountains 10.
  10. Atlantic Ocean
    the 2nd largest ocean
    Atlantic Ocean c.
  11. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
    The beaver is a very strong animal able to attack and eat many other animals. b.
  12. bay
    an indentation of a shoreline smaller than a gulf
    Hudson Bay 2.
  13. bison
    a large humped animal having hooves and shaggy hair
    Bison b.
  14. Blackfoot
    a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
    The children / descendants of French and English fur traders and First Nations women. c. a First Nations tribe from Manitoba d. a tribe of Blackfoot raiders who took Cree wives 34.
  15. boreal
    toward or located in the north
    Boreal Forest c.
  16. Buffalo
    a city on Lake Erie in western New York (near Niagara Falls)
    Buffalo, Caribou, and Bear 15.
  17. Cabot
    Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498)
    John Cabot b.
  18. calendar
    a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year
    In what order do these holidays occur in the calendar? a.
  19. Calgary
    the largest city in southern Alberta
    Calgary Stampede b.
  20. Canadian Shield
    a large plateau that occupies more than 40% of the land area of Canada; it extends from the Great Lakes northward to the Arctic Ocean
    The Canadian Shield d.
  21. capital
    a large alphabetic character used in writing or printing
    What’s the capital city of number 4? a.
  22. caribou
    Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
    Buffalo, Caribou, and Bear 15.
  23. celebrate
    have a festivity
    Celebrating Christmas trees and giving gifts b.
  24. Champlain
    French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
    Samuel Champlain c.
  25. Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ c.
  26. Christopher Columbus
    Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
    Christopher Columbus 27.
  27. city
    a large and densely populated urban area
    What’s the capital city of number 4? a.
  28. coast
    the shore of a sea or ocean
    West coast of Canada b.
  29. colony
    a group of organisms of the same type living together
    The Europeans wanted to create new colonies in North America d.
  30. Commons
    the common people
    House of Commons c.
  31. complete
    having all necessary qualities
    • Write a complete description of the day  When  Why  Who  History  What do they do now?
  32. copper
    a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
    1– Ranching, 2– Copper.
  33. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
    What is a group of people called, who are from the same country and are sent to live in a new place? a. tribe b. village c. colony d. a trading post 30.
  34. create
    bring into existence
    The Europeans wanted to create new colonies in North America d.
  35. Cree
    a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
    Plains Cree 18.
  36. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    What are the “three sisters” in Iroquois culture. a.
  37. descendants
    all of the offspring of a given progenitor
    The children / descendants of French and English fur traders and First Nations women. c. a First Nations tribe from Manitoba d. a tribe of Blackfoot raiders who took Cree wives 34.
  38. describe
    give a statement representing something
    Parliament Hill Part B Paragraph Writing (10 marks) • You will write a paragraph describing either Victoria Day or New Year’s Eve in Canada.
  39. desert
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
    Desert b.
  40. disease
    an impairment of health
    What happened to the vast buffalo herds that the First Nations used for food? a. they died of disease the Europeans brought b. they were killed off by wolves c. they continued on in great numbers d. they were killed by the Europeans 35.
  41. dome
    a concave shape whose concavity faces downward
    Dome house e.
  42. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
    What is a prairie? a. a large, mostly flat area of land in North America that is mostly covered in grasses b. fertile land in a valley c. land along the edge of a river d. high plateau in the mountains 10.
  43. elect
    choose by a vote for an office or membership
    What is the elected house of the Federal government a.
  44. electricity
    a physical phenomenon that can produce light, heat and power
    1– Mining, 2– Silver, 3– Electricity d.
  45. European
    of or relating to or characteristic of Europe
    The Europeans wanted to find the Northwest Passage to asia c.
  46. Eve
    (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
    Parliament Hill Part B Paragraph Writing (10 marks) • You will write a paragraph describing either Victoria Day or New Year’s Eve in Canada.
  47. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    Which of the following famous landmarks or event are in Eastern Canada? a.
  48. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
    Judicial, Executive and Legislative b.
  49. farming
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
    1– Farming, 2– Nickel, 3 – Books b.
  50. Federal
    being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
    Federal, Territorial and Provincial c.
  51. federal government
    a government with strong central powers
    What is the elected house of the Federal government a.
  52. fertile
    capable of reproducing
    What is a prairie? a. a large, mostly flat area of land in North America that is mostly covered in grasses b. fertile land in a valley c. land along the edge of a river d. high plateau in the mountains 10.
  53. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
    Why is the maple leaf the symbol on the Canadian flag. a.
  54. forest
    a large, densely wooded area filled with trees and plants
    Boreal Forest c.
  55. fuzzy
    covering with fine light hairs
    What is the fuzzy plant that grows on trees and on the ground in the Cordillera? a. moss b. trunk c. vegetables d. root Use the following source to answer the next question.
  56. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    What is an official agreement that is made between the First Nations and the government? a. law b. reservation c. treaty d. policy 36.
  57. governor general
    a governor of high rank
    The Governor General c.
  58. Hall
    United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871)
    Edmonton City Hall b.
  59. harvest
    the gathering of a ripened crop
    Early settlers were thankful for the harvest b.
  60. Henry Hudson
    English navigator who discovered the Hudson River
    Henry Hudson d.
  61. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
    What happened to the vast buffalo herds that the First Nations used for food? a. they died of disease the Europeans brought b. they were killed off by wolves c. they continued on in great numbers d. they were killed by the Europeans 35.
  62. Hill
    United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916)
    Parliament Hill Part B Paragraph Writing (10 marks) • You will write a paragraph describing either Victoria Day or New Year’s Eve in Canada.
  63. House of Commons
    the lower house of the British parliament
    House of Commons c.
  64. Hudson
    a New York river
    Hudson Bay 2.
  65. Hudson Bay
    an inland sea in northern Canada
    Hudson Bay 2.
  66. igloo
    a hut built of blocks of snow in the shape of a dome
    Igloo First Nation Housing Iroquois 16.
  67. immigrate
    come into a new country and change residency
    The day that Canadians celebrate immigrating to Canada. c.
  68. independent
    free from external control and constraint
    The day that Canada became an independent country. d.
  69. industry
    the action of making of goods and services for sale
    After discovering North America, what became the major industry? a.
  70. Inuit
    a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic
    Inuit 17.
  71. Iroquois
    a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Iroquois
    Where did the Iroquois and Algonquin live in Canada? a.
  72. island
    a land mass that is surrounded by water
    Prince Edward Island b.
  73. Jesus Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ c.
  74. John Cabot
    Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498)
    John Cabot b.
  75. judicial
    expressing careful judgment
    Judicial, Executive and Legislative b.
  76. King
    United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968)
    The King or Queen d.
  77. lacrosse
    a two-team game played with long-handled rackets
    What are two games played by Cree boys? a. darts & hockey b. lacrosse & soccer c. darts & lacrosse d. soccer & hockey 21.
  78. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
    Parliament Famous Landmarks 51.
  79. legislative
    relating to a lawmaking assembly
    Judicial, Executive and Legislative b.
  80. legislature
    an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
    Legislature b.
  81. level
    a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    What are the three levels of Canadian government? a.
  82. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
    What is the vegetation region that Edmonton is located in? a.
  83. located
    situated in a particular spot or position
    What is the vegetation region that Edmonton is located in? a.
  84. major
    greater in scope or effect
    After discovering North America, what became the major industry? a.
  85. manufacturing
    the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
    Manufacturing d.
  86. Maritimes
    the collective name for the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
    Where were the largest populations of Cree found? a. in Quebec and Saskatchewan b. in British Columbia c. in the Maritimes d. in the arctic 22.
  87. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
    What was one of the best changes the Europeans brought to the First Nations? a. metal trade goods b.
  88. Metis
    a person in western Canada who is of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry
    Who are the Metis people? a.
  89. minister
    a person authorized to conduct religious worship
    The Prime Minister of Canada 49.
  90. multiple
    having or involving more than one part or entity
    Part A Multiple Choice.
  91. municipal
    relating to a self-governing district
    Federal, Provincial/Territorial, and Municipal d.
  92. Nation
    United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)
    Pick the correct term for First Nations housing from the following terms. a.
  93. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
    The First nations used the beaver as their symbol from before the Europeans came.
  94. Niagara Falls
    waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls
    Niagara Falls d.
  95. nickel
    a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
    1– Farming, 2– Nickel, 3 – Books b.
  96. Nunavut
    an Arctic territory in northern Canada created in 1999 and governed solely by the Inuit; includes the eastern part of what was the Northwest Territories and most of the islands of the Arctic Archipelago
    Nunavut c.
  97. occur
    come to pass
    In what order do these holidays occur in the calendar? a.
  98. ocean
    a large body of water that covers a large part of the earth
    Arctic Ocean b.
  99. Pacific Ocean
    the largest ocean in the world
    Pacific Ocean d.
  100. paragraph
    one of several distinct subdivisions of a text
    Parliament Hill Part B Paragraph Writing (10 marks) • You will write a paragraph describing either Victoria Day or New Year’s Eve in Canada.
  101. parkland
    a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
    Parkland 11.
  102. parliament
    a legislative assembly in certain countries
    Parliament Famous Landmarks 51.
  103. passage
    the act of moving from one state or place to the next
    The Europeans wanted to find the Northwest Passage to asia c.
  104. pemmican
    lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat
    What is meat that has been cut into long strips and dried? a. jerky b. pemmican c. bannock d. hide 23.
  105. plain
    simple
    The Interior Plains c.
  106. plateau
    a relatively flat raised area of land
    What is a prairie? a. a large, mostly flat area of land in North America that is mostly covered in grasses b. fertile land in a valley c. land along the edge of a river d. high plateau in the mountains 10.
  107. polar
    of or existing within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
    Polar Bear 20.
  108. polar bear
    white bear of Arctic regions
    Polar Bear 20.
  109. policy
    a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
    What is an official agreement that is made between the First Nations and the government? a. law b. reservation c. treaty d. policy 36.
  110. population
    the people who inhabit a territory or state
    Where were the largest populations of Cree found? a. in Quebec and Saskatchewan b. in British Columbia c. in the Maritimes d. in the arctic 22.
  111. precious
    of high worth or cost
    What was the main purpose of the Hudson’s Bay Company? a. explore and map the country b. find gold, gems and precious metals c. bring in settlers d. trade furs Changes to Aboriginal Peoples after European Settlment 33.
  112. president
    the leader of a republic or democracy
    The president of Canada b.
  113. Prime Minister
    the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
    The Prime Minister of Canada 49.
  114. Prince Edward Island
    an island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
    Prince Edward Island b.
  115. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    For each question, fill in the correct letter on the remark sheet provided.
  116. provincial
    associated with an administrative district of a nation
    Federal, Territorial and Provincial c.
  117. raise
    move upwards
    Children are supposed to thank their parents for raising them.
  118. ranching
    farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
    1– Ranching, 2– Copper.
  119. rebel
    someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
    Who was Big Bear? a. a French king b. a French rebel c. a Metis leader d. a Cree chief 39.
  120. red maple
    maple of eastern and central America
    The red maple leaf symbolizes the blood spilled to create Canada. d.
  121. Regina
    the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
    Regina Use the following source to answer the next two questions.
  122. region
    the extended spatial location of something
    Canada – Political Map and Geographical Regions Use the map to answer questions 1- 6 1.
  123. rely
    have confidence or faith in
    What animal did the Plains Cree rely on for many things like food and tools and their culture. a.
  124. remark
    make or write a comment on
    For each question, fill in the correct letter on the remark sheet provided.
  125. Remembrance Day
    the Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated
    Halloween, Canada Day, Christmas, Remembrance Day b.
  126. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
    Who represents the Queen of Canada in Canada? a.
  127. reservation
    the act of setting aside for some future occasion
    What is an official agreement that is made between the First Nations and the government? a. law b. reservation c. treaty d. policy 36.
  128. semester
    one of two divisions of an academic year
    Good luck next semester!!
  129. Senate
    the upper house of the United States Congress
    Senate d.
  130. senator
    a member of a legislative assembly
    Senator 50.
  131. settle
    become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
    Why did the First Nations tribes agree to the treaties the White men offered? a. they felt it was a good deal b. they wanted to settle down on reservations c. they needed the food and supplies badly d. they wanted to get rich 37.
  132. source
    the place where something begins
    Regina Use the following source to answer the next two questions.
  133. squash
    any of the plants of the gourd family grown for their fruit
    Corn, Beans and Squash c.
  134. stampede
    a wild headlong rush of frightened animals
    Calgary Stampede b.
  135. starve
    die of food deprivation
    The Cree people were starving because there were no more buffalo. b.
  136. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    Why did the First Nations tribes agree to the treaties the White men offered? a. they felt it was a good deal b. they wanted to settle down on reservations c. they needed the food and supplies badly d. they wanted to get rich 37.
  137. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    Symbols of Canada 45.
  138. symbolize
    express indirectly by an image, form, or model
    The red maple leaf symbolizes the blood spilled to create Canada. d.
  139. territorial
    of or relating to a geographical area
    Federal, Territorial and Provincial c.
  140. territory
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
    Northwest Territories b.
  141. trade
    the commercial exchange of goods and services
    They wanted to start the fur trade right away. b.
  142. trading post
    a retail store serving a sparsely populated region
    What is a group of people called, who are from the same country and are sent to live in a new place? a. tribe b. village c. colony d. a trading post 30.
  143. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
    What was not used by the Inuit for transportation? a. dogsleds b. horses c. umiaks d. kayaks Use the following picture to answer the next question 25.
  144. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
    What is the fuzzy plant that grows on trees and on the ground in the Cordillera? a. moss b. trunk c. vegetables d. root Use the following source to answer the next question.
  145. Turkey
    a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
    December 25, Turkey dinner with family b.
  146. valley
    a long depression in the surface of the land
    What is a prairie? a. a large, mostly flat area of land in North America that is mostly covered in grasses b. fertile land in a valley c. land along the edge of a river d. high plateau in the mountains 10.
  147. Vancouver
    English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
    Vancouver Aquarium c.
  148. vast
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
    What happened to the vast buffalo herds that the First Nations used for food? a. they died of disease the Europeans brought b. they were killed off by wolves c. they continued on in great numbers d. they were killed by the Europeans 35.
  149. vegetation
    the process of growth in plants
    What is the vegetation region that Edmonton is located in? a.
  150. Victoria
    goddess of victory; counterpart of Greek Nike
    Parliament Hill Part B Paragraph Writing (10 marks) • You will write a paragraph describing either Victoria Day or New Year’s Eve in Canada.
  151. White
    a member of the Caucasoid race
    Why did the First Nations tribes agree to the treaties the White men offered? a. they felt it was a good deal b. they wanted to settle down on reservations c. they needed the food and supplies badly d. they wanted to get rich 37.
  152. Whitehorse
    the provincial capital of the Yukon Territory
    Whitehorse 6.
  153. wigwam
    a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape
    Wigwam c.
  154. Wolf
    Austrian composer (1860-1903)
    Wolf c.
  155. woodland
    land that is covered with trees and shrubs
    Eastern woodlands of Canada d.
Created on Sun Jan 12 23:18:11 EST 2014 (updated Sun Jan 12 23:25:49 EST 2014)

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