Quiz on Truth and Reconciliation in Canada

What does the word "truth" mean in the context of Truth and Reconciliation?

• Something that is in accordance with fact

• A fictional story

• A type of celebration

• A form of punishment

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does "reconciliation" mean?

• The action of reconciling

• The act of celebrating

• The process of forgetting

• The art of storytelling

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

For how many years were Indian residential schools in operation in Canada?

• 100+ years

• 50 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

What year did it become mandatory for Indigenous children to attend these schools?

• 1920

• 1950

• 1980

• 2000

What were Indigenous children forced to adopt at these schools?

• Foreign religious beliefs and traditions

• Indigenous customs

• Modern technology

• New sports

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What was poorly understood about Indigenous people at the time?

• Their culture and traditions

• Their economic status

• Their political views

• Their technological skills

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

What was a significant impact on Indigenous communities due to Indian residential schools?

• Improved education

• Strengthened family ties

• Loss of identity and community structure

• Increased wealth

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission compile?

• A list of new schools

• A report with Calls to Action

• A book of stories

• A collection of songs

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What year did the class action lawsuit lead to an apology?

• 2000

• 2005

• 2008

• 2010

What did the TRC gather as evidence?

• Artifacts

• Pictures and records

• Books

• Music