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  • 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
  • In what year did Canada oficially become fully independent of Britain?
    1982
  • Apart from French nd English, what three other languages are the most common in Montreal?
    Arabic, Spanish and Italian
  • Who are "francophones"?
    French-speaking people
  • How did the first people who reached today's Canada get there?
    by land (on foot)
  • 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 two rivers meet in Montreal?
    the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers
  • What's the most populous province of Canada?
    Ontario
  • What's the official language of the province of Quebec?
    French
  • 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.
  • How many countries in the world are larger than Canada? What countries are those?
    1 (Russia)
  • A city in Ontario has the same name as an American city in the state of New York. Both cities are names after a landmark. What is it?
    Niagara Falls
  • What's the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec?
    Quebec City
  • What's the geographical position of the province of Quebec within Canada?
    It's situated in the east of the country.
  • What connects the airline Air Canada, the Canadian flag, Toronto's NHL hockey team and breakfast?
    maple leaf
  • What French explorer mapped the area of today's Montreal and its surroundings in 1535?
    Jacques Cartier
  • Canada is divided into provinces and ......? What's the other administrative unit called?
    territory (there are three of them)
  • How many people who work in Montreal speak at least 3 languages?
    28%
  • What two types of bears can be found in Canada? (according to the recording we listened to)
    polar and grizzly bears
  • What are Canada's neighbouring countries?
    the USA and Denmark
  • How many universities is Montreal home to?
    4 universities
  • 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 indigenous people lived originally in the area? (the major tribe)
    Iroquois
  • What city should you go to for the best chance of seeing the Canadian king?
    London
  • What's the largest city of Canada?
    Toronto