Gr.6 Social Studies Chpt. 9

Christian holidays are observed as public holidays because, for a long time, Christianity was the most common religion

Canada is a ___ of the United Kingdom and our head of state is the British monarch.

In 1695, to protect government and religious buildings from attacks by the British, walls were built in ___

Baltej Singh Dhillon,an RCMP officer, was allowed to wear a turban instead of a __ because of religious reasons.

Until the early 1900's, most Canadians were __ or Catholic.

Today, industries most likely to have unions are ___

In 1922, who invented the snowmobile at age 15?

Sisters of Charity were...

When and where was the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) founded?

In __, Aboriginal rights were included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian Constitution.

Dahpne Odjig, Alex Janvier, Jackson Beardy, Eddy Cobiness, Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Josepg Sanchez are a part of __

An example of Canadian food is ___

In 1992, the government replaced the immigration program for domestic workers with the ___

Under the universal healthcare system, doctors are paid by __, not by the patient.

Inuit ___ carvings are known around the world for being uniquely Canadian.

About 85% of the Filipinos who come to Canada are ___.

Women could not vote in __ elections until 1918.

Embracing the different ideas and experiences everyone can contribute is called ___

90% of those who take part in the caregiver program are from ___. Most are ___.

Canada's form of government is a ___.

Many send part of their earnings to the Philippines to help family members who are still in the Philippines.

The CCR believes that refugees do not deserve the same rights to safety and protection as everyone in Canada.

In 1971, the government determined that ___ should officially become part of Canada's identity.

Many Filipino immigrants came to Canada as ___ workers.

Aboriginal rights are ___

___ rights are the rights to be treated equally in terms of the law, society, and work.

The Canadian government defined multiculturalism as ...

In Canada, you can vote so long as you are 19 years old.

A __ is a labour organization for similar types of workers, advocating for safe conditions, fair wages, and childcare.

The ___ states that other religious groups can take time off work to celebrate their holy days.

The Official Languages Act became law in ___.

Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy and Irene Parlby were known as the ___

Our Canadian identity has been shaped by a mixture of ...

Aboriginal peoples have fought on behalf of __ and Britain in many wars, including the war of 1812.

Did the AODA become law?

What is the CCR?

As more immigrants arrived, other religions grew in the country. By 2001, __ was the second-largest religion.

__ rights are the rights of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

Most importantly, the Multiculturalism Act states that all citizens are equal.

The first union in Canada began in ___ to fight for rights of workers, shorter work hours, and it opposed ___.

The provincial flags of Ontario, Manitoba, and B.C. all include ___, the flag of the United Kingdom.

What does the CCLA do?

Climate influences...

Who was known as the 'Father of Medicare'?

Sister of Charity's presence in the Red River Colony helped the Catholic __ population grow.

Many of the Filipino caregivers are well-educated. More than __% have a university degree.

Canada became a country in ___.

The CCR protects the rights of Refugees and keeps them safe from persecution.

RCMP stands for ___

The Famous Five wanted women to have the right to hold office. They _ their case to the Privy Council of England and won

__ is defined as people from different countries, speaking different languages, and having unique ways of living.

The Official Languages Act ensures that information is only available in French.

When did the Canadian Multiculturalism Act become law?

Natural resources did not influence the pattern of settlement in Canada

The aim of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is to ___

In 1968, the government recognized the right of unions to ___.