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Social 20 comprehensive course review

Total questions: 128

Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best definition of 'ethnic'?

a)

Racial, cultural, or linguistic characteristics.

b)

A group sharing the same geographic location.

c)

Sharing of similar history.

d)

A combination of national and linguistic ties.

2.

The Conscription Crisis of 1917 was a conflict of loyalty between which groups?

a)

First Nations in Canada and Francophone Canadians

b)

Chinese Immigrant workers on the CN Railroad and First Nations in Canada

c)

Francophone Canadians and Anglophone Canadians

d)

Anglophone Canadians and the Canadian Government

3.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the social condition in France prior to the French Revolution?

a)

All French citizens had equal wealth distribution.

b)

There was a rigid class structure and inequalities in wealth.

c)

The French government provided their citizens with all their needs.

d)

The Government was heavily in debt because of the support of the American Revolution.

4.

The United Nations recognizing Liberia as a political authority able to control its own affairs is the definition of:

a)

A Sovereign State

b)

An Ethnic Nation

c)

An Ethnic State

d)

A Civic State

5.

Which of the following is NOT the best example of Regional Loyalty?

a)

Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed's fight against the oil price freeze.

b)

The Quebec Sovereignty Debates

c)

Baltej Singh Dhillon's fight to wear a turban in the RCMP

d)

The constant civil and ethnic wars over the city of Jerusalem and its religious meaning

6.

A person from Quebec who opposes Quebec separation is known as a:

a)

Federalist

b)

Sovereignist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Nationalists

7.

What was the Oka Crisis?

a)

The Royal Commission identifying land as the major source of the most intense conflicts

b)

A group of Mohawks set up a roadblock to stop the expansion of a golf course from overtaking sacred land

c)

One of the bloodiest days in Newfoundland history

d)

The end of the Royal Commission since the government could not come to an agreement on what to do with land belonging to the Mohawks

8.

The Canadian Government set up a forum for aboriginals to state testimonies and help resolve land claim issues and resolutions. This was known as:

a)

Royal Commission

b)

Aboriginals Treaty Act

c)

Reconciliation Committee

d)

Indian Act Response Meetings

9.

Which French general took command of the French Government after the French Revolution?

a)

Robespierre

b)

Voltaire

c)

Napoleon

d)

Louis XVI

10.

The National Day of Action of the First Nations was a day of organized protest and demonstration by Canadian First Nations groups on June 29, 2007. Events were held at sites across the country. This event is best described as:

a)

Cultural Nationalism

b)

Linguistic Nationalism

c)

Geographic Nationalism

d)

Religious Nationalism

11.

Why should the Canadian Government form committees with cultural stakeholders to work in partnership with the government for reconciliation with First Nations and Inuit peoples?

a)

One-time government financial compensations do not address identity issues.

b)

Discussing the issues with the people helps to empathize.

c)

Public broadcasts of apologies do not fully address the results of poverty.

d)

All of the above.

12.

In extreme cases of ethnic nationalism, negative divisions of peoples can arise. Such as:

a)

A multi-nation state

b)

Intolerance/racism

c)

Lack of patriotism

d)

Expansion of collective identities

13.

This French political cartoon created in 1789 demonstrates:

a)

How powerful the French peasants had become before the revolution.

b)

The division of the French Society into three estates and its injustices.

c)

The rise of external threats on France after the French Revolution.

d)

The rise of Napoleon.

14.

Which of the following was not a factor in causing the French Revolution?

a)

Historical Causes

b)

Territorial Causes

c)

Political Causes

d)

Economic Causes

15.

Who are the Bourgeoisie?

a)

Royalty

b)

Clergy

c)

Aristocrats

d)

Middle Class

16.

Are the terms 'nation' and 'country' synonymous?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

"I would die for my country" is an example of

a)

Patriotism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Civic Nationalism

d)

Non-Nationalist Loyalty

18.

Nationalism in Quebec is based mostly on:

a)

Cuisine

b)

Linguistics

c)

Territory

d)

Economy

19.

How many estates were there in France before the Revolution?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

20.

What were the two main ideas proposed by the Enlightenment thinkers before the Revolution?

a)

Violence and Hatred

b)

Faith and Unity

c)

Wealth and Prosperity

d)

Freedom and Equality

21.

What are contending loyalties?

a)

Loyalties that align with one another

b)

Loyalties that conflict with other people's loyalties

c)

Loyalties that conflict within the same person or entity

d)

Loyalties that align within the same person or entity

22.

Sovereigntists are most closely related to the idea of

a)

Self-determination

b)

Reconciliation

c)

Alienation

d)

Feudalism

23.

What did Bill 101 aim to do?

a)

Separate Quebec from the rest of Canada

b)

Create a sense of separatism

c)

Recognize Quebec's nationalism

d)

Make French the official language of Quebec

24.

Which is an example of an economic factor that influenced the French Revolution?

a)

The crown was bankrupt

b)

The clergy was overtaxed

c)

The Bourgeoise were too wealthy

d)

Marie Antoinette donated excessively to the poor

25.

Self-determination is a nation's desire to control its own affairs.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What does the term "civic" mean?

a)

Civilization

b)

Citizenship

c)

Civilized

d)

Citizen

27.

A Civic Nation is best defined by the agreement all people have over laws and values.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

A golf course proposal created a major conflict with local Mohawk protestors. What was this known as?

a)

Okay Crisis

b)

Oki Crisis

c)

Okai Crisis

d)

Oka Crisis

29.

What is usually defined as the start of the French Revolution?

a)

The Storming of the Bastille

b)

King Louis XVI is beheaded

c)

The Tennis Court Oath

d)

The National Assembly is born

30.

Is ethnic nationalism when people are united by a spiritual connection?

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Absolutism means:

a)

A nation has absolute control of its affairs.

b)

Metis finally receive absolute freedom.

c)

The King has absolute power.

d)

Some loyalties are absolute.

32.

Segregation is a positive social occurrence.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What is a Federalist?

a)

Someone who thinks Quebec should stay in Canada

b)

Someone who thinks a nation-state is the same as a nation

c)

Someone who wants self-determination for Quebec

d)

Someone who thinks the government should have absolute control

34.

What does reconciliation mean?

a)

One side of a conflict between two parties

b)

Two sides coming to an agreement

c)

Two sides agreeing to disagree

d)

Another way of saying contending loyalties

35.

The basic elements (food, water, shelter, health) that humans require for survival

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

c)

Isolationism

d)

Tied Aid

36.

A policy whereby a country completely opts out of participating in international social, economic, political, and military affairs.

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

c)

Isolationism

d)

Tied Aid

37.

What do people desire, regardless of whether it contributes to their survival or not?

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

c)

Isolationism

d)

Unilateralism

38.

The doctrine that all members of the global community accept collective responsibility for the challenges that face the world and that the motives of nations and nation states must be respected in the search for solutions.

a)

Tied Aid

b)

Internationalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Unilateralism

39.

The help that is given with strings attached. These strings may include agreements that the country receiving the aid will buy goods and services only from the country or organization supplying the aid.

a)

Tied Aid

b)

Internationalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Unilateralism

40.

The policy of a country responding to events on its own, without agreements with, or support from, other countries

a)

Tied Aid

b)

Internationalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Unilateralism

41.

A policy by which countries agree to abide by the decisions of an international organization made up of independent appointed officials or representatives elected by member states.

a)

Bilateralism

b)

Multilateralism

c)

Supranationalism

d)

Unilateralism

42.

Agreements between two countries to work towards resolving issues that concern both countries

a)

Bilateralism

b)

Multilateralism

c)

Supranationalism

d)

Unilateralism

43.

The condition of protecting all members of a group or collective from danger.

a)

Economic Sanctions

b)

Gross National Income

c)

Tied Aid

d)

Collective Security

44.

The total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year, whether inside or outside of the country’s borders

a)

Economic Sanctions

b)

Gross National Income

c)

Tied Aid

d)

Collective Security

45.

The action of cutting off trade with a country in an effort to force it to follow a particular course of action

a)

Economic Sanctions

b)

Gross National Income

c)

Tied Aid

d)

Collective Security

46.

A debt that is incurred by a government, not to meet the needs of people in the country but to strengthen the despotic regime

a)

Odious Debt

b)

Absolute Poverty

c)

Tied Aid

d)

Collective Security

47.

The cultural inheritance from the past that all people share and that is preserved in world heritage sites, traditional skills and knowledge, and the arts.

a)

Odious Debt

b)

Absolute Poverty

c)

Common Human Heritage

d)

Collective Security

48.

The theory that when people in developed countries have more money to spend, they will buy goods and services offered by businesses in less developed countries. This spending will eventually help strengthen economies in the developing world.

a)

Odious Debt

b)

Absolute Poverty

c)

Common Human Heritage

d)

Trickle Down Effect

49.

A condition is characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education, and information. It may depend not only on income, but also on access to services.

a)

Odious Debt

b)

Absolute Poverty

c)

Common Human Heritage

d)

Trickle Down Effect

50.

The choices that like-minded people make to segregate themselves into isolated groups, which are hostile to people whose values differ from their own.

a)

Voluntary Balkanization

b)

Absolute Poverty

c)

Common Human Heritage

d)

Responsibility to Protect

51.

What is National Interest?

a)

A plan of action that guides a government’s decisions about its official relations with other countries.

b)

A plan of action that has been deliberately chosen to guide or influence future decisions

c)

The collective interests of the people of a nation; ie economic prosperity, security/safety, and promoting shared beliefs and values

d)

The collective interests of a people group with specific loyalties due to ethnic, religious or geographical reasons.

52.

THIS theory was in response to the rise of Communism in Asia.

a)

Domino

b)

Twister

c)

Monopoly

d)

Trouble

53.

This country fought for independence from Britain through Civil Disobedience.

a)

Africa

b)

India

c)

Cambodia

54.

The NORTHERN part of this country is strongly influenced by

a)

North Korea

b)

China

c)

USA

d)

Russia

55.

The "Salt March" led by Ghandi was a form of protest called

a)

Civil Disobedience

b)

Terrorism

c)

Humanitarianism

d)

Ultranationalism

56.

 A government that answers to the people rather than to Colonial governors. 

a)

Institution

b)

Patriated

c)

Inherent Right

d)

Responsible Government

57.

 Revenues from federal taxes that are paid by the Canadian government to less prosperous provinces to ensure that public services are more or less equally available to all Canadians. 

a)

Institution

b)

Patriated

c)

Ecozone

d)

Equalization Payments

58.

 Transferred from the control of the British government to that of the Canadian government.

a)

Economic nationalists

b)

Patriated

c)

Ecozone

d)

Asymmetrical Federalism

59.

  The concept that all Canadian provinces and territories may not share power with the federal government in the same way

a)

Economic nationalists

b)

Patriated

c)

Cosmopolitan

d)

Asymmetrical Federalism

60.

Which is NOT a category of national interest?

a)

Safety & Security

b)

Concerns of Neighbouring Countries

c)

Economic Prosperity

d)

Beliefs and Values

61.

The following source depicts which cause of WWI?

a)

Militarism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Alliances

d)

Nationalism

62.

Which was NOT a cause of World War I?

a)

Appeasement

b)

Alliances between countries

c)

Increasing arms

d)

Minority Tensions within nations

63.

True or False - The War Guilt clause directly blamed Germany war and made them pay reparations to the Allied powers.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Which of the following is NOT associated with ultranationalism?

a)

extreme nationalism

b)

tolerance and diversity

c)

nation can do no wrong

d)

pursuit of national interest at expense of others

65.

The statement that BEST describes what the poster is trying to communicate is...

a)

Stalin is happy to see children of different nationalities

b)

Stalin is happy to meet children from different countries

c)

Stalin is happy that the Soviet Union allows different languages.

d)

Stalin is happy that the Soviet Union is a country of many different nationalities.

66.

By this statement, Winston Churchill meant that...

a)

when you give into demands, you will be safe

b)

if you feed dangerous animals you will get eaten sooner or later

c)

a nationalist will do anything to save their country

d)

if you give into demands, others will suffer in the end

67.

One purpose of propaganda is to

a)

threaten citizens with prison or execution

b)

persuade people to support a goal by appealing to emotions

c)

provide information about government policies

d)

provide citizens with unbiased information

68.

The main message of this source is...

a)

WWI led to WWII

b)

Hitler lied to the Allies

c)

Appeasement will eventually work

d)

Appeasement does not work

69.

True or False - Hitler was a communist

a)

True - He loved communism

b)

False - He was a democratic leader

c)

True - He was Stalin in disguise

d)

False - He was a dictator

70.
What is nationalism?
a)
A strong feeling of loyalty to a nation.
b)
Love for one's country.
c)
The way of life that a people share.
d)
The power to control one's own affairs.
71.
How does the Coat of Arms relate to the concept of Nationalism?
a)
It is important for family lineage issues.
b)
It is symbolic of our heritage, values, goals, and aspirations.
c)
It represents Canada as a collective people.
d)
It symbolizes Canadian military power.
72.
A nation-state means:
a)
country.
b)
between countries.
c)
striving for country.
d)
the people.
73.
Ethnic nationalism is founded on: 
a)
people who agree to live together according to certain laws.
b)
the desire for self-determination.
c)
the political authority to control one's affairs.
d)
Ancestry and traditions that lead to a shared sense of nation.
74.
"Our household does not believe in capital punishment." This statement is an example of :
a)
collective identity.
b)
individual identity.
c)
national identity.
d)
civic nationalism.
75.
The power to control one's own affairs, is an example of : 
a)
civic nationalism.
b)
ethnic nationalism.
c)
sovereignty.
d)
self-determination.
76.
Civic nationalism is founded on : 
a)
people who agree to live together according to certain laws.
b)
the desire for self-determination.
c)
the political authority to control one's own affairs.
d)
traditions that lead to a shared sense of nation.
77.
Which of the following aspects of patriotism may be considered a negative impact?
a)
It is love of country or nation.
b)
It may spark extreme nationalism (ultranationalism).
c)
It may spark heroisim.
d)
May be expressed in many different ways.
78.
"I am really good at solving math problems."  This statement would be an example of: 
a)
collective identity.
b)
individual identity.
c)
national identity
d)
civic nationalism
79.
International means: 
a)
country.
b)
between countries.
c)
striving for a country.
d)
the people.
80.
Using term like "we", "us', and "our'shows that people are thinking: 
a)
linguistically.
b)
ethnically.
c)
culturally.
d)
collectively.
81.

An extension of land that surrounds nearly all continents and lies underwater

a)

Continental Shelf

b)

Domestic Policy

c)

Foreign Policy

d)

Policy

82.

Armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to maintain peace by keeping enemies apart until a crisis is resolved through diplomacy and negotiation. They may use force only for self-defense

a)

Continental Shelf

b)

National Interest

c)

Peacekeepers

d)

Peacemaking

83.

The interests of people of a nation; may include economic prosperity, security and safety, and policies that promote shared beliefs and values

a)

Continental Shelf

b)

National Interest

c)

Peacekeepers

d)

Peacemaking

84.

A plan of action that guides a government’s decisions about its official relations with other countries.

a)

Domestic Policy

b)

Foreign Policy

c)

Policy

d)

Taliban

85.

Allowing armed forces sent by the United Nations or other international organizations to use force for reasons other than self-defence

a)

Continental Shelf

b)

Peacekeepers

c)

Peacemaking

d)

Policy

86.

A plan of action that guides a government’s decisions about what to do within a country. In Canada, this may include changing federal laws, settling Aboriginal land claims, and spending tax revenues.

a)

Domestic Policy

b)

Foreign Policy

c)

Policy

d)

Taliban

87.
Includes stable employment and a decent standard of living.
a)

Economic nationalism

b)
Peacekeepers
c)
Economic prosperity
d)
Appeasement
88.
Compulsory military service. In Canada, during WW1 and 2, the policy was controversial, especially among Francophones in Quebec.
a)
Religious nationalism
b)
Conscription
c)

Appeasement

d)
Imperialism
89.
The English term used to describe the genocide of about 6 million Jews by the Nazis during WW2.
a)
Reasonable accommodation
b)
Holocaust
c)
Economic prosperity
d)

Holdomor

90.
A loyalty that is embedded in the idea of nation. People may be loyal to and identify with family, friends, a region, an idea, a collective or a group, a way of life, and a culture.
a)
Propaganda
b)
Nationalist loyalties
c)

Contending loyalties

d)
Factors of nationalism
91.
A group of people who feel connections to one another in some way.
a)
Contending loyalties
b)
Nation
c)
Nation-state
d)

Conscription

92.
Nationalism based on the relationship to a particular belief, church, or affiliation.
a)

Historical nationalism

b)

Economic nationalism

c)

Cultural nationalism

d)
Religious nationalism
93.
The shared identity of a group of people, especially because of a common language and culture.
a)
Collective identity
b)
Peacekeepers
c)
Bill 101
d)
Civic Nationalism
94.
A legal and constitutional concept that requires Canadian public institutions to adapt to the religious and cultural practices of minorities as long as these practices do not violate constitutional rights and freedoms.
a)
Appeasement
b)
Revolutionary nationalism
c)

Domestic policy

d)
Reasonable accommodation
95.

Supranationalism is

a)

When multiple nations fight on the same side

b)

When multiple nations form a trade agreement with one another

c)

When multiple nations combine to create a larger organization

d)

When multiple nations deal with international superpowers

96.

Which is not one of the priorities of foreign policy?

a)

Strengthen Economic Sanctions

b)

Increase Security

c)

Strengthen National Institutions

d)

Strengthen Essential Services

97.

When two countries collaborate on an issue this is known as

a)

Internationalism

b)

Unilateralism

c)

Multilateralism

d)

Bilateralism

98.

The League of Nations was essentially replaced by

a)

The WTO

b)

The EU

c)

The UN

d)

The WHO

99.

When countries restrict their trade relationships with another country due to political reasons, this is known as

a)

Collective Security

b)

Odius Debts

c)

Tied Aid

d)

Economic Sanctions

100.

True or False: The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for enforcing tax collection from trades.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

The European Union is criticized because it

a)

Hinders the unique cultures within Europe

b)

Makes it hard for people to work in Europe

c)

Increases sovereignty

d)

Makes Europe elitist

102.

Pandemics/diseases can travel easily around the world because of

a)

Humanitarianism

b)

Supranational Organizations

c)

Free Trade

d)

Globalization

103.

The Holocaust creates a rise in a need for

a)

Humanitarian Action

b)

Reconcilation

c)

Collective Security

d)

Unilaterlaism

104.

NATO has the belief that an attack on one nation is an attack on all nations. This is known as

a)

Collective Security

b)

Globalization

c)

Social Justice

d)

Internationalism

105.

What is Tied Aid?

a)

When a country joins another country to improve its conditions.

b)

When a country helps another but with strings attached

c)

When a country is forced to help another country

d)

When a Supranation intervenes to help.

106.

True or False: the difference between Humanitarianism and Social Justice is Social Justice is more about morality and Humanitarianism is about protecting rights.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

People opposed to Supranations would be most concerned about

a)

Maintaining National Sovereignty

b)

Maintaining Reconciliation

c)

Maintaining Free Trade

d)

Maintaining Social Justice

108.

Non-Governmental Organizations typically are connected with

a)

Foreign Policy

b)

Humanitarianism

c)

Collective Security

d)

Economic Sanctions

109.

A country makes all its decisions without considering other nations. This is best defined as:

a)

Unilateralism

b)

Multilateralism

c)

Bilateralism

d)

Supranationalism

110.

WTO Stands for (no capitals)

(a)  

111.

What is the primary cause of the rise of nationalism?

a)

Economic disparity

b)

Political instability

c)

Cultural differences

d)

Geographical boundaries

112.

A policy where a country decides to take actions in international affairs, without the agreement or cooperation of other countries

a)

Multilateralism

b)

Supranationalism

c)

Unilateralism

d)

Bilateralism

113.

The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a year, regardless of who owns the means of production

a)

Gross Domestic Product

b)

Gross National Income

c)

Net National Income

d)

Net Domestic Product

114.

Which changes occurred immediately after India gained its Independence in 1947?

a)

Indian became an ally of the Soviet Union

b)

The region was partitioned into two separate states.

c)

India adopted Islam as the official state religion.

d)

A military dictatorship took control of the entire region.

115.

What was one of the primary differences between the Rwandan and Darfur genocides?

a)

Gandhi was leading a non-violent movement in Rwanda

b)

The communist ideology in Darfur

c)

The response of NATO to defend indigenous peoples

d)

Acknowledgement of the genocide by the Western nations

116.

Nelson Mandela's intention was to bring white and black South Africans together toward the common goal of:

a)

maintaining colonial control

b)

building national unity

c)

preserving traditional religions

d)

sustaining nonalignment

117.

What was the motivation for the mass killings of Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda?

a)

To encourage Pan-Africanism and national unity

b)

To force religious assimilation

c)

The political struggle for control after imperialism

d)

The end of apartheid

118.

What does the political cartoon indicate about the world's response to genocides over the past century?

a)

Nations funnel money and supplies readily

b)

The United Nations always responds swiftly to genocide around the world

c)

Failure of countries and world organizations to address genocide

d)

Genocides only occur in democratic nations

119.

___________was a system of racial legislation that upheld segregationist policies against non-white citizens of South Africa.

a)

Pan-Africanism

b)

Apartheid

c)

Integration

d)

Genocide

120.
Which of the following best describes the “final solution?” 
a)
The implementation of the Balfour Declaration.
b)
The Nazi desire for complete destruction of the Jews.
c)
The conscription of German males into the military.
d)
The Jewish desire for a homeland within Germany.
121.
The deliberate destruction, in whole of an ethnic, racial, religious or national group
a)
Holocaust
b)
Genocide
c)
Concentration Camp
d)
Nuremberg Laws
122.

War crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide can not be committed by negligence

a)

Yes

b)

In most cases yes

c)

It can be committed negligently if the law provides for negligence

123.

The main difference between genocide and crimes against humanity

a)

genocide can be committed only towards specific groups

b)

genocide can be committed only in time of war

c)

genocide can be committed only against political groups

124.

Terroristic act will always be considered as a war crime

a)

Only if it is committed by non-state actors

b)

Only if it is financed by third state

c)

Only if it is committed against armed forces

d)

Only if it is committed during an armed conflict

125.

Ultranationalism is defined as

a)

extreme nationalism that promotes the interest of the 2 largest cultural groups in a nation

b)

extreme nationalism that promotes the use of capitalism to strengthen a nation

c)

extreme nationalism that promotes the interest of one state or people above all others

126.

international tribunals were created to

a)

try the leaders of WWII for crimes against humanity

b)

instill hope that no leaders would get away with the atrocities of WWII again

c)

make all Nazi's be accountable for how they treated Jews and the undesireables

127.

Crimes against humanity are defined as

a)

particularly hideous offences that showed a serious attack on human dignity

b)

particularly hideous offences that showed the level of racism the Nazi's had against the Jewish people

c)

particularly hideous offences that showed how violent the losing side in a war can be against their enemy

128.

A war crime is defined as

a)

an action carried out during a war that violates the laws of the government that won the war

b)

an action carried out during a war that violates accepted international rules of war

c)

an action carried out after a war, in which journalists decide which war behaviors were to extreme