North American History & Culture

How long ago did humans first cross the Bering Strait to reach North America?

Around 500 years ago, with the arrival of the Vikings.

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In 1492, with Christopher Columbus.

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Between 1000 and 500 B.C.

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Around 50,000 to 20,000 years ago.

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Which group of people is credited with establishing a short-lived colony in Newfoundland and Labrador around the year 1000, nearly 500 years before Columbus?

The Vikings

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The English

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The Spanish

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The French

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What was the primary reason for the massive drop in the indigenous population after the arrival of Europeans?

Armed combat and loss of land.

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New infectious diseases, such as smallpox.

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Lack of a shared language and culture.

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The arrival of European settlers in increasing numbers.

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The text notes that Canadian and American cultures are similar but distinct. What key historical event is mentioned as a factor in the differences between the two?

The trans-continental railway construction.

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The Great Depression.

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The American War of Independence.

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The Louisiana Purchase.

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What is the largest language group in the United States after English?

Mandarin

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Vietnamese

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French

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Spanish

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What does the text suggest is the main reason for immigration to North America?

To participate in events like the Gold Rush and railway construction.

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In search of greater freedom and opportunity.

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To establish permanent settlements for their home countries.

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To escape the Great Depression and World War II.

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Which of the following is considered a ‘distinctly Canadian dish’?

Poutine

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Southern Barbeque

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Philly Cheesesteak

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New England Clam Chowder

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What is the ‘official winter sport’ of Canada?

Lacrosse

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Basketball

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American Football

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Hockey

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What is the largest ethnic group in Canada today?

Irish

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Scottish

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English

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French

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The text suggests that everyone in North America is, with very few exceptions, an immigrant. What is the text’s reasoning for this statement?

Because a large percentage of both populations are foreign-born.

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Because the countries were founded by European explorers and settlers.

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Because everyone has come from somewhere else, even if it was many generations ago.

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Because they are all either British or French descendants.

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