SS Semester 2 review

Canada is an example of a parliamentary______________?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

A purchase made with which of the following may cost a buyer significantly more than the actual purchase price?

• cash

• check

• debit card

• credit card

Why did disease have a disastrous impact on Aboriginal Australians after Europeans traveled to Australia?

• The Australian colonists refused to treat the Aboriginal Australians.

• The Aboriginal Australians did not have any medical knowledge.

• The Aboriginal Australians did not have immunity to European diseases.

• The Australian colonies did not have enough doctors to treat everyone

Very few people live in the Australian Outback because it has

• many wetlands and poor soil.

• high temperatures and little rain.

• rugged and mountainous terrain.

• dense rain forests and high humidity.

The literacy rate in Australia is 99%. What does this mean?

• It means that 99% of all people in Australia over the age of 15 can read and write.

• It means that 99% of all people in Australia have read a book in the past year.

• It means that 99% of all people in Australia are high school graduates.

• It means that 99% of all people in Australia enjoy reading.

What responsibility do Australian citizens have once they turn 18?

• They are required to vote in elections.

• They are required to serve in the military.

• They must officially join a national political party.

• They must pass a test to remain Australian citizens.

The head of the Australian government is the

• monarch.

• parliament.

• prime minister.

• governor-general

Which statement BEST describes the role of the Canadian monarch in the government of Canada?

• The monarch must approve all actions of the prime minister.

• The monarch's interests are represented by the governor general.

• The monarch has the power to veto any action of the governor general.

• The monarch selects the prime minister from the members of parliament.

Which language was spoken by the first European settlers in Australia?

• Australian

• Chinese

• English

• Dutch

Which of the following BEST explains why most of Canada's people live within 100 miles of its southern border?

• because that area has the mildest climate in Canada

• so that they can easily travel to and work in the United States

• so they can easily access goods and services in the United States

• because most manufacturing and service industries are located in that area