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WorksheetsGrade 6 Quiz
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 37mins
Fundamental Freedoms refer to the......
The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest
The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to
The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada
The right to choose schooling in either French or English
Mobility Rights refer to the......
The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest
The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to
The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada
The right to choose schooling in either French or English
Minority Language Education Rights refer to the......
The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest
The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to
The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada
The right to choose schooling in either French or English
Democratic Rights refer to the......
The right to practice your religion, express your beliefs and opinions, the right to protest
The right to vote in elections and run for a position in the government if you want to
The freedom to travel and work in every province, the ability to enter, stay in, or leave Canada
The right to choose schooling in either French or English
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English & Indigenous Languages
English & French
Cree, French, & English
English & Khmer
Indigenous/Aboriginal people's rights are protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
True
False
In Canada, a police office is allowed to search your person or property because they want to
True
False
You are allowed to be thrown in jail becaue a police officer suspects you of doing illegal activity
True
False
Why is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms important?
It clearly outlines the rights of those that are rich and powerful and those that are weak and poor
It is not important, Canadians don't follow old rules made in 1982
It ensures the "rule of law" and guarantees all people their basic rights and freedoms
It is not important. Canada had to create the Charter of Rights and Freedoms because the United Nations said so
Who does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply to?
Only the government.
Only regular citizens
All people in Canada, including tourists and immigrants
All Canadian citizens
All Canadians (18+) can vote for elected representatives
True
False
In Canada, voting in elections is mandatory by law
True
False
An elected representative at the Provincial level is called a __________.
Council Person
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Member of Parliament (MP)
An elected representative at the Local/Municipal level is called a __________.
Council Person
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Member of Parliament (MP)
An elected representative at the Federal level is called a __________.
Council Person
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Member of Parliament (MP)
All Canadian citizens can get involved in democracy this way. Choose the answer that is false/NOT TRUE.
Voting in elections
Overthrowing the government
Creating a petition to change or add a law
Calling/emailing your elected representative
Lobbying is when...
Create a written request asking the government to take action on something
People can organize or attend events that demonstrate support for a cause or action
Voters can call or email elected representatives
A person is hired to speak to the government on a person or organizations behalf
A rally is when...
Create a written request asking the government to take action on something
People can organize or attend events that demonstrate support for a cause or action
Voters can call or email elected representatives
A person is hired to speak to the government on a person or organizations behalf
A petition is when people...
Create a written request asking the government to take action on something
People can organize or attend events that demonstrate support for a cause or action
Voters can call or email elected representatives
A person is hired to speak to the government on a person or organizations behalf
Contacting your elected representative is when...
Create a written request asking the government to take action on something
People can organize or attend events that demonstrate support for a cause or action
Voters can call or email elected representatives
A person is hired to speak to the government on a person or organizations behalf
Which level of government is responsible for education?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for foreign affairs?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for hospitals?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for water and sewer?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for public transportation?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for the post office (mail)?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for prisons/jail?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for insurance?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for libraries?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for provincial taxes?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for currency?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for the collection of waste and recycling?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for licensing dogs?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible national defense?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for oil pipelines?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for city parks?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for road and traffic rules?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Which level of government is responsible for railways?
Federal
Provincial
Local
Who becomes Prime Minister in a parliamentary democracy?
The most powerful and wealthy leader of the country
The leader of the political party that has the largest number of representatives/votes
A member of the royal family
The son of the prime minister
What is a constitutional monarchy?
It is the same as a democracy
When a Prince or Princess is head of state
Where a King or Queen is the head of state
It is the same as a dictatorship
What is representative democracy?
Where people vote for representatives who will govern on behalf of all citizens
Where every citizen is able to vote on every issue or bill a country will pass
What is direct democracy?
Where people vote for representatives who will govern on behalf of all citizens
Where every citizen is able to vote on every issue or bill a country will pass
What is a referendum?
It is a reference to a specific job or career
Allows all eligible voters to vote on an issue presented by the government
When a referee disagrees with a call in sports, the referee calls a referendum
When a country's government is overthrown by military force
This school teaches the Alberta Curriculum, is locally operated, and publicly funded by the government.
Public Schools
Separate Schools
Francophone Schools
Private Schools
This school teaches the Alberta Curriculum, but has a religious (Catholic or Protestant) element to its education
Public Schools
Separate Schools
Francophone Schools
Private Schools
This school the Alberta Curriculum but does so in French
Public Schools
Separate Schools
Francophone Schools
Private Schools
These schools receive 0-70% funding per each student enrolled and do not have to hire certified teachers.
Public Schools
Separate Schools
Francophone Schools
Private Schools
The Prime Minister is responsible for selecting cabinet ministers
True
False
Who are Members of the Legislative Assembly?
Elected representatives
Appointed by the Prime Minister
Appointed by the Official Opposition Leader
Elected by School Boards
Athens is a city in
Italy
Cambodia
Greece
Turkey
What is oral story telling?
An official, government debate
Stories passed down from generation to generation
A debate in a high school
Stories told from a teacher to their students
The "Boule" was the Council of 500 that was chosen through democratic elections
True
False
The Ecclesia (The Assembly) included all eligible citizens. Here, they would share speeches and vote on important matters.
True
False
In ancient Athens, the Courts included a jury. A jury is responsible for determining whether their peers were innocent or not.
True
False
Who was born outside of Athens?
"I work as a farmer and often go to Pnyx Hill to discuss new tax laws. Last week I served as a juror at the trial of a thief."
"Both my father and husband own land. I supervise the household staff and also make cloth to sell at the Agora"
"I have worked in the olive groves for five years. But I often go to the Assembly"
"I sell vegetables at the Agora. I love listening to the talk about our city, but I am unable to take part in the official discussions"
Women were allowed to vote in Athenian democracy
True
False
An 18 year old male in Athenian society is able to vote
False
True
Which of the following was NOT a requirement for voting in Athenian society?
Parents were born in Athens
You owned property
You were at least 20 years olf
You were born in Athens
What are the three groups that could NOT vote?
Women, slaves, citizens
Women, slaves, foreigners (metics)
Slaves, citizens, foreigners
Women, foreigners, citizens
How many members were part of the Boule in ancient Athens?
200
300
400
500
Which nation was the last to join the Iroquois confederacy?
Seneca
Oneida
Cayuga
Tuscarora
The Iroquois nations' traditional lands were primarily located in modern-day
Ontario
New York
Pennsylvania
Quebec
What does 'Haudenosaunee' mean?
People of the Camp Fire
People of the Longhouse
People of the Forest
People of the Animal Clans
Who were the "Younger Brothers"?
Cayuga
Oneida
Seneca
Mohawk
Onondaga
Tuscarora
Onondaga, Cayuga
Who were the "Older Brothers"?
Cayuga
Oneida
Seneca
Mohawk
Onondaga
Tuscarora
Onondaga, Cayuga
Who were the "firekeepers"?
Onieda
Onondaga
Cayuga
Mohawk
A Seneca woman who is part of the beaver clan marries a Cayuga man who is part of the bear clan. Where do they move afterwards?
Man's family clan of the bear
Man's family clan of the beaver
Woman's family clan of the beaver
Woman's family clan of the bear
What is wampum?
It helps to share stories, histories, agreements
It was a fashion item used to show status
It was a decorative item displayed in homes
Historians are unsure where the wampum originated from
Who is responsible for appointing chiefs in the Iroquois Confederacy?
Other chiefs
Clan mothers
Warriors
Wives
The Iroquois Confederacy is a ___________.
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Athenian democracy is a ___________.
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
