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What's the official language of the province of Quebec?

French

Who are "francophones"?

French-speaking people

Quebecois French is different from current European French, however, what dialect of French is it closest to?

the dialect of Paris spoken in the 17th century

How many people who work in Montreal speak at least 3 languages?

28%

Apart from French nd English, what three other languages are the most common in Montreal?

Arabic, Spanish and Italian

How many universities is Montreal home to?

4 universities

Name at least three ethnic minority groups that have been in the city of Montreal for generations.

There are large Jewish, Romanian, Italian, portuguese and Indian populations.

What's the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec?

Quebec City

What's the largest city of Canada?

Toronto

What two major festivals are held in Montreal and why are they special?

the largest jazz festival and the largest comedy festival in the world

What nickname has Montreal received? Can you guess why?

The Paris of North America

What two rivers meet in Montreal?

the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers

What French explorer mapped the area of today's Montreal and its surroundings in 1535?

Jacques Cartier

Who defeated whom in the 7 Years' War?

Great Britain defeated France

In law, what's the purpse of Bill 101?

It protects the French language in the area.

What's the geographical position of the province of Quebec within Canada?

It's situated in the east of the country.