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Gr.6 Social Studies Chpt. 9
Gr.6 Social Studies Chpt. 9
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1
An example of Canadian food is ___
maple syrup
lasagna
brisket
tacos
2
RCMP stands for ___
Royal Country Mounty People
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Caribou Motoring Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Peeps
3
Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby were known as the ___
Federal Five
Famous French
Voting Gals
Famous Five
4
In 1992, the government replaced the immigration program for domestic workers with the ___
live-in caregiver program
Immigration Act
Winnipeg program
Multiculturalism Act
5
Climate influences...
our inventions, how we get around
all of the above
how we dress, where we live
which sports we enjoy
6
Aboriginal rights are ___
all of the above
practice their culture and traditions
to use and occupy land
to self-govern
7
In Canada, you can vote so long as you are 19 years old.
False
True
8
Who was known as the 'Father of Medicare'?
Pierre Trudeau
Paul Martin
Jean Chretien
Tommy Douglas
9
___ rights are the rights to be treated equally in terms of the law, society, and work.
diversity
civil
language
multiculturalism
10
Many send part of their earnings to the Philippines to help family members who are still in the Philippines.
False
True
11
Baltej Singh Dhillon,an RCMP officer, was allowed to wear a turban instead of a __ because of religious reasons.
service cap
Baret
cowboy hat
Stetson
12
The ___ states that other religious groups can take time off work to celebrate their holy days.
RCMP
Catholic church
Official Languages Act
Canadian Human Rights Act
13
Many Filipino immigrants came to Canada as ___ workers.
domestic
housekeeper
caregiver
child-care
14
Embracing the different ideas and experiences everyone can contribute is called ___
judgement
discrimination
inclusiveness
diversity
15
What is the CCR?
Canadian Council for Refugees
Council of Canadian Refugees
Creedence Clearwater Revivial
Canadian Country for Refugees
16
__ is defined as people from different countries, speaking different languages, and having unique ways of living.
None of the above
acceptance
diversity
inclusiveness
17
Sister of Charity's presence in the Red River Colony helped the Catholic __ population grow.
British
French
Metis
First Nations
18
Most importantly, the Multiculturalism Act states that all citizens are equal.
True
False
19
In 1971, the government determined that ___ should officially become part of Canada's identity.
universal healthcare
the French language
Multiculturalism
freedom of religion
20
90% of those who take part in the caregiver program are from ___. Most are ___.
Philippines, women
Philippines, men
Ghana, women
China, women
21
The Famous Five wanted women to have the right to hold office. They _ their case to the Privy Council of England and won
shared
brought
protested
appealed
22
The Official Languages Act ensures that information is only available in French.
False
True
23
The CCR believes that refugees do not deserve the same rights to safety and protection as everyone in Canada.
True
False
24
The Official Languages Act became law in ___.
1965
1963
1969
1961
25
The first union in Canada began in ___ to fight for rights of workers, shorter work hours, and it opposed ___.
1873, hand sanitizer
1783, child labour
1873, child labour
1387, uniforms
26
Many of the Filipino caregivers are well-educated. More than __% have a university degree.
50
80
60
70
27
Christian holidays are observed as public holidays because, for a long time, Christianity was the most common religion
True
False
28
Under the universal healthcare system, doctors are paid by __, not by the patient.
their boss
country
cabinet ministers
government
29
In 1695, to protect government and religious buildings from attacks by the British, walls were built in ___
Vancouver
Halifax
Toronto
Quebec City
30
Today, industries most likely to have unions are ___
education
healthcare and education
healthcare
31
Women could not vote in __ elections until 1918.
federal
territorial
municipal
provincial
32
The Canadian government defined multiculturalism as ...
none of the above
all of the above
protecting and promoting diversity
recognizing the rights of Aboriginal peoples
33
In __, Aboriginal rights were included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian Constitution.
1980
1984
1982
1986
34
__ rights are the rights of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.
Aboriginal
Canadian
Historical
Ontario
35
As more immigrants arrived, other religions grew in the country. By 2001, __ was the second-largest religion.
Sikhism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
36
Natural resources did not influence the pattern of settlement in Canada
True
False
37
Sisters of Charity were...
all of the above
missionaries
Catholic French Canadians
none of the above
38
When did the Canadian Multiculturalism Act become law?
1989
1990
1988
1985
39
Canada became a country in ___.
1786
1867
1687
1876
40
In 1968, the government recognized the right of unions to ___.
protect workers
pay a fair wage
shorten work hours
make laws
41
Canada's form of government is a ___.
monarchy
democracy
communist
dictatorship
42
Aboriginal peoples have fought on behalf of __ and Britain in many wars, including the war of 1812.
New France
Toronto
Canada
Ontario
43
The provincial flags of Ontario, Manitoba, and B.C. all include ___, the flag of the United Kingdom.
beavers
Union Jacks
Fleur de Lis
Caribou
44
About 85% of the Filipinos who come to Canada are ___.
Protestant
Christian
Buddhist
Catholic
45
What does the CCLA do?
promotes changes to the country's laws to make them more just
all of the above
teaches Canadians about their rights and freedoms
none of the above
46
Did the AODA become law?
No
Yes
47
Dahpne Odjig, Alex Janvier, Jackson Beardy, Eddy Cobiness, Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Josepg Sanchez are a part of __
famous group of band members
British army officers
First Nations' leaders
famous group of Aboriginal artists
48
Inuit ___ carvings are known around the world for being uniquely Canadian.
clay
soapstone
marble
wood
49
A __ is a labour organization for similar types of workers, advocating for safe conditions, fair wages, and childcare.
union
missionary group
internment camp
political party
50
In 1922, who invented the snowmobile at age 15?
Alexander Graham Bell
Tie Domi
Joseph Bombardier
James Naismith
51
The aim of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is to ___
all of the above
remove obstacles that keep people with disabilities from working
none of the above
remove obstacles that keep people w/ disabilities from getting an education
52
When and where was the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) founded?
1965, Montreal
1966, Alberta
1964, Toronto
1967, Regina
53
The CCR protects the rights of Refugees and keeps them safe from persecution.
True
False
54
Until the early 1900's, most Canadians were __ or Catholic.
jewish
muslim
protestant
Buddhist
55
Our Canadian identity has been shaped by a mixture of ...
physical, natural, and human-made features.
physical and human-made features
physical features
natural and human-made features
56
Canada is a ___ of the United Kingdom and our head of state is the British monarch.
commonwealth
ally
partner
town