3) what is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history? a) gender group b) ethnic group c) racial group d) national group 4) many people who live in quebec are part of a movement that seeks a) to have french made the official language. b) to change canada's name to new france. c) to gain independence from canada. eliminate d) to become a province of france. 5) the primary obstacle to population growth in the area known as the "canadian shield" is that a) the area is not capable of intensive agricultural output. b) the climate cannot support adequate human activity. c) the area is rich in mineral resources. d) it lies mostly in an arctic zone.