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Canada
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Be careful. Some answers are compound words.
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Founder of Quebec CIty. Famous for its gold rush. One state. Canadian capital. Today's Prime Minister.
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Canada's Changing Population
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Inuit language. the province or territory in Canada that has the widest base (youngest population) in its population pyramid. this category is the only way for young children to enter Canada as immigrants. this is an indicator of how quickly a population will grow. number of children born in a year, for every 1000 habitants .
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Canada's First Peoples
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different. natives who live in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River region. they believe they were created by the Creator and have always lived in North America. everyone agrees. old ways and customs.
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Canadas Mineral Wealth
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used to mine oilsands, coal and other minerals that are located un horizontal layers near the surface. naturally occuring, pure, non-living substance found in rocks. any mineral that can be burned to produce energy (coal, natural gas, oil etc.). non-metallic minerals such as salt or asbestos, used in industry and manufacturing. rock that contains enough valuable minerals to make mining profitable.
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Moderately Challenging
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Canadian
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name of Canadian currency. Canadas national winter sport. Gravy and cheese curd covered fries. every _____ years federal elections are held. the name of Canadas national anthem.
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Older Children
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Canadian Geography
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A tax placed on goods entering a country.. When molten lava cools beneath the earths surface.. This shield was formed as a large volcanic island.. Always being worn down by weathering and erosion,. Who studied plate tectonics?.
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Canadian Government
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Supreme authority/power. Being confined in prison. The exclusion of employees by their employer. Where you are proven innocent or guilty. The committee of senior ministers.
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Canadian Government
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the government must be able to answer for their actions (such as how they spend our money). represented by the total votes a party gets (as opposed to seats they win). a deep rooted personal opinion. memorable quotes repeatedly used by politicians to present an idea '....he's just not ready'. branch that puts laws into action (gets the process or 'ball' rolling on them) - prime minister and their cabinet.
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Canadian Provinces and Territories
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Which province is closet to the Bay of Fundy?. Which province is directly to the east of Alaska?. What province is the Nations capital in?. Which is the most eastern province of Canada?. Which province has a high French population?.
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Capital cities
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Saniago is the capital. The capital of Venezuela. San Jose is its capital city. Cuba's capital. Capital of Jamaica.
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Teenage
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Capital Cities
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Capital city of USA. Capital city of England. Capital city of Ireland. Capital city of New Zealand. Capital city of Belguim.
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Older Children
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Capital Cities of....
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Poland. Paris. Japan. Enlgand. Ireland.
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Capitals
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Write down the capital of each country listed
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New Zealand . Russia. Aphganistan. Italy. Spain.
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Very Difficult
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Capitals
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Belize. Senegal. Fiji. Norway. Samoa.
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Capitals
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Complete the crossword puzzle of the capitals of North America
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The capital of Arizona. The capital of Mississippi. The capital . The capital of Georgia. The capital of Massachusetts.
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Older Children
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Capitals of South America
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Uruguay. Paraguay. French Guiana. Columbia. Ecuador.
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Capitals of Spanish speaking countries
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Write the capital for the country given
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Colombia. Cuba. Chile. Costa Rica. Mexico.
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Teenage
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Capitals of Spanish speaking countries
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Write the capital for the country given
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Uruguay. El Salvador. Venezuela. Honduras. Guatemala.
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Teenage
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Capitals of Spanish speaking countries
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Write the capital for the country given
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Uruguay. El Salvador. Venezuela. Honduras. Guatemala.
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Teenage
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Caribbean Islands
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Half of an island split with Haiti.. Classified as an American Territory. Eastern-most Spanish-speaking isand.. Capital of Cuba.. Country ruled by Raul Castro.. Capital of Puerto Rico..
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Older Children
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Central and Southern Africa
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Mandela and de Klerk won this prize for ending apartheid.. One of the largest black ethnic groups in South Africa.. An area of the Congo covered in savanna.. South Africans were banned from these athletic events during apartheid.. At a ____ plant, electricity is generated by flowing water..
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Chile
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The longest country in the world. Chile won a bronze Olympic medal for this sport in 2000.. Chile's currency. The national flag of Chile is similar to the flag of this US state. The most fireworks every exploded in one night happened in this Chilean city.
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Chileans Endure Aftershocks
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move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side.. an involuntary quivering movement.. a kind of clay used as a building material, typically in the form of sun-dried bricks. 'adobe houses'. on or onto the bottom in shallow water.. remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safe place..
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China
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vast desert. change. beautiful characters. made of fine clay and baked at high temperatures. capital city.
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China
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a breach, infringement, or transgression, as of a law, rule, promise, etc. a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change. the function of a political state in exercising its governmental duties. to form a circle around; surround; encompass. the prosperity or earnings of a community, country, etc., especially with a view to its productivity.
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China
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the first Chinese dynasty. the general of the emperors army with the position created by the Japanese emperor in 1192 after a struggle between two powerful clans. dynasty ruled part of northern China. gave its name to China, united a number of smaller states under a strong central government and established an empire. name for Japan's bullet train.
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China
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Government jobs that civilians obtained by taking examinations.. The _____________ lasted from 1700 B.C -1027 B.C. (longest dynasty). A political system in which nobels, or lords, are granted the use of lands that legally belong to the king.. The big secret.. _________ had an ongoing conflict with nomads..
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China
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industrial working class. low bow expressing respect and submission to the Chinese emperor. community in which all property is held common, living quarters are shared. the duty and respect that children owe their parents. yellow-brown soil that winds carry.
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China
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Use the clues below to fill in the crossword puzzle with the correct words.
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moral values. a farmer with a small farm. Chinese philosopher, he was the most influential teacher in Chinese history. His teachings, called Confucianism, focused on mortality, family, society, and government.. a soft, light, and highly valued fabric developed in China. a philosophy that developed in China and stressed the belief that one should live in harmony with the Dao, the guiding force of all reality.
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China
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Fill in the blanks below
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A vast desert that covers parts of Mongolia and China. Where monks meditated and worshiped . She added more officials to the government. Made of fine clay and baked at higher temperatures. Where poets and artists lived and worked.
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China
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The Republic of China. Personal network and connections. Political body with more than 2000 delegates chosen primarly from congresses on lower levels. Autonomous Region. Traditional household registration system.
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China
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Name of one of China's great deserts. A protective coating made from the sap of a tree. Instead of letters they used. A tool that measures earthquakes. To move heavy loads the Chinese used a.
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China
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Solve it
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moral values . most influential teacher in Chinese history. thread or fabric made from the fiber produced by the silkworm.. a system of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles,. ideas of Confucius.
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China at a Glance
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Longest dynasty.. Ancient China's first great thinker and teacher. Ruled the Han dynasty and set up civil service exams. Most valuable product to trade. Military Peasant who founded the Han dynasty.
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China Part 2
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Using the clues given complete the crossword puzzle.
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Using water to create energy. Communism, Nationalism as examples.. What a person earns when they have a job. . The belief that thier leader is the rhythm of the universe.. This happens when an area can't grow food creating food shortages..
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China's Air Pollution
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Read each clue to identify the correct vocabulary word.
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An odorless gas presently in the air and is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis. A type of gas plants produce which human and animals need to live. To be environmentally friendly and to protect human health. The 'Study Of' interactions among organism and their environment. . The garment people wore on their faces while traveling outside.
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China's Vocabulary
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Having to do with earthquakes. Sand desert, 2nd largest in the world.. Provides Silt for good farming conditions on the North China Plain. Built on the Chang Jiang River to control the rivers flow.. Divides China and India.
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Chinatown in Vancouver
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They taught brought __________ traits. In 1986, the world expo nicknamed the Chinese immigrants. The Chinese brought their famous tradition that included dragon or lion dancing. Only Chinese immigrants had to pay this when entering Canada. Many Chinese immigrants became this religion.
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Chinese Dynasty
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A vast desert that covers parts of Mongolia and China. A major dynasty that ruled China from the mid-fourteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. Was culturally the most brilliant era in later imperial Chinese history. Was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China of pivotal significance. often imaginary past time of peace.
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Older Children
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Civilizations of East Asia
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a General in Japan's military. a branch of Buddhism that influence Samurai behavior; emphasizes meditation and intuition. baked clay. a gift of money paid by one family to another when people get married. a branch of Buddhism that follows the teachings of the elders.
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Classical India
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severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.. political vacuum in India by destroying the existing states and withdrawing forces . the enjoyment of social, physical, and sexual pleasure. the pursuit of economic well-being and honest prosperity. Strong breeze .
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Coastal Landforms
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A hill or ridge of wind- blown sand.. An area of coastal grassland that is regularly flooded by seawater.. A hole in a cliff or cave which seawater spurts.. High points of land that thrust out into the ocean.. A pebbly or sandy shore..
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Coasts
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rolling of sediment in the sea. tall pillar of rock next to a cliff. . opening created by the erosion of cliffs. hard rock that sticks out to sea. erosion where rocks wear away like sandpaper.
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Colorado
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Most visited mountain in North America. Where the Denver Broncos play. A large rock. Ancient Anasazi dwellings. A tea company.
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Older Children
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Colorado
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Colorado Springs homes this military. this goes to the top of Pike's Peak. this hamburger eatery originated in Denver. Denver turned down the opportunity to host this event in 1976. inspiration behind 'the shinning' by Stephen King.
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Congo
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president of congo from may 1960 to 1965. name of Congo before may 17 1997. french word for Overthrowing. Come from trees that were located in Katanga in that time it was very valuable starts with R. Politician that owned chains of stores in Katanga.
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Continents - Australia, South America Africa
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Tourists and ____________________ are the only people who come to Antartica.. These penguins live in Antartica. Special food eaten by killer whales and other animals.. This river runs through Budapest.. Desert in Asia..
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Contributors of India
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In 1957, he was awarded India's second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to the infrastructure of the nation. Informally known as the 'Czar of the Indian IT Industry', this philanthropist is the owner of the 'Wipro group' and has donated immensely for promoting education in India. This millionaire started off by taking care of his family's textile business and now is the owner of the pharmaceutical company 'Piramal Enterprises'. The owner of the biggest automobile company in India, however now is retired.. n November 2004,he was awarded the prestigious 'Life Time Achievement Award' for making an outstanding contribution to the Indian Steel Industry..
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica has over 100 of these and 7 of them are active. Most popular Costa Rican snack. One of the two Central American countries that is two words. Four common species of this animal include the Howler, Spider, White-face, and Squirrel. This country is south of Costa Rica.
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Countries
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A Scandinavian country that usually do best at winter Olympics.. This African country is very good at rugby.. in 2000 the summer games were held here.. Angela Merkel is the Kansler.. Summer Olympics 1900 was held in this country..
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