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History End of Year Review

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
I am owned by a private citizen or a city state. I can not become a citizen. Who am I?
a)
Slave
b)
Metic 
c)
Citizen
2.
I was born in Athens.
My mom was born in Athens.
My dad was born in Thebes.
Am I a citizen?
a)
YES
b)
NO
3.
What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Communism
4.
Which of the following was the birthplace of democracy?
a)
Sparta
b)
Thebes
c)
Greece
d)
Athens
5.
Which of the following people would be allowed to vote?
a)
A 22 year old man
b)
A 40 year old mother of 4
c)
A 30 year old man who had moved from Sparta when he was young
d)
A 25 year old slave
6.
What was the "ASSEMBLY"?
a)
Where all citizens could debate issues and vote
b)
Where 500 people supervised the running of the government
c)
Where elected representatives voted on issues
d)
Where they would put people on trial for crimes
7.
How were the member of the Council of 500 chosen?
a)
Election
b)
By Lottery (at random)
8.
How many people served on an Athenian jury?
a)
12
b)
Between 51 and 501
c)
Between 501 and 1500
d)
6000
9.
What is a metic?
a)
A citizen in Athens
b)
A type of slave
c)
people who lived in Athens but werent born there
d)
People who were chosen for the Council of 500
10.
What were some of the ways that Athenians could participate in democracy
a)
Attend the Assembly, discuss issues and vote
b)
They could talk to the Monarch about issues
c)
They could vote for representatives
d)
They could serve on the Council of 500 as many times as they like
11.
Participating in government was seen as a 
a)
right
b)
responsibility
c)
right and responsibility
d)
freedom
12.
Which of the following was NOT a way that Athenians could participate in government
a)
Attend the Assembly 
b)
Vote in the Assembly
c)
Be on a Jury
d)
Compete in the Olympics!
13.
Every citizen votes on all important decisions.
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Indirect Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
I was picking my nose when we discussed this!
14.

a system of government in which individuals have the right to elect delegates to represent their interests in parliament is called a

a)

democracy

b)

representative democracy

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

republic

15.

When we meet up with friends what liberal freedom are we enjoying?

a)

freedom of assembly

b)

freedom of speech

c)

freedom of movement

d)

freedom of election

16.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
17.

In our democracy the people vote ________________.

a)

directly for the laws we want

b)

for how long we want the president to be in power

c)

for the rules in the classroom

d)

for the people we want to represent us in government

18.

The citizens choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government is this?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

United Democracy

c)

Republic Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

19.

What are the two types of democracy?

a)

republican/democratic

b)

representative/direct

c)

representative/democracy

d)

fair/unfair

20.

In the 5th grade, each student got to vote for what kind of Starter Pokemon they could have, this is an example of____________.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

21.

Students at Bourne Middle School vote on 5 students to represent them when voting for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest, this is a form of ______________.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

22.

Students in Mrs. Jones class get to vote on which days they will go to on their class trip, this is a form of ______________.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

23.

Mrs. Kennedy chooses 4 students to decide which candy she will bring in next week, this is a form of __________________.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

24.

Why would a direct democracy be difficult in Canada?

a)

Lack of public interest

b)

Our massive landmass

c)

Technology is not available

d)

The countries relatively small size

25.
If a ruler takes over by force, which type of government is it?
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
26.
Which type of government is being described?
It was Coronation Day! The country had just been through the great sadness of the queen being killed in a terrible car accident. The country was in complete shock that the queen was no longer with us! The ceremony to transfer the queen's title to Princess Olivia was scheduled to start in half an hour! The previously saddened country was now buzzing with excitement once again!
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
27.
Which government is being described?
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir to the throne of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to take Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult  to take back his homeland and rightful place as king from Scar with the help of his friends Timon  and Pumbaa.
a)
democracy
b)
dictaroship
c)
monarchy
28.

Which type of government is being described?

It's the month of October and an election has been called! There are two main choices of who to vote for for Prime Minister of our country! Everyone eighteen years and older has the duty to vote for who they want to help run their country!

a)

democracy

b)

dictatorship

c)

monarchy

29.

The actual name for the Iroquois people is

a)

Algonquins

b)

Cherokee

c)

Seminoles

d)

Haudenosaunee

30.

The term Haudenosaunee means

a)

cave dwellers

b)

wind talkers

c)

people of the longhouse

d)

people of the pueblo

31.

Which one of the following people or group of helped Deganawida come up with the idea to form the Iroquois Confederacy?

a)

clan mother

b)

Hiawatha

c)

3 sisters

d)

Great Spirit

32.

The term confederacy means...

a)

a form of government where one person or group has all the power

b)

a form of government where there is a king or queen

c)

a form of government that contains city-states

d)

a form of government where many parts are joined together or unified

33.

The primary reason the Iroquois formed a confederacy was to

a)

improve trade

b)

hunt more efficiently

c)

promote peace

d)

improve travel

34.

Which task was completed by the clan mothers?

a)

Hunting

b)

Warfare

c)

Fishing

d)

Electing chiefs

35.

The main job of the Great Council was to

a)

organize religious festivials

b)

decide the guilt or innocence of an accused person

c)

make laws for the confederacy

d)

perform marriage ceremonies

36.

The Iroquois named their clans after

a)

the father's last name

b)

animals

c)

celestial bodies

d)

the mother's last name

37.

If an Iroquois man and woman got married where would the new couple live?

a)

his clans longhouse

b)

her clans longhouse

c)

their own longhouse

d)

the eldest clan mother's longhouse

38.

Where would you most likely find artifacts of ancient Iroquois civilzation?

a)

Alberta

b)

Newfoundland

c)

Ontario

d)

The Yukon

39.

Choosing leaders by voting is an example of

a)

representative democracy

b)

federalism

c)

checks and balances

d)

habeus corpus

40.
Which of the following is the best definition of a freedom?
a)
Something that you are allowed to do.   No one can take it away.
b)
Something that you do as a response to your rights.
c)
A document in the Canadian constitution.
d)
Something that you do all of the time. 
41.
Which of the following is a democratic right from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
a)
The right to move wherever you like in Canada.
b)
The right to have an election at least every two years.
c)
The right to run in an election.
d)
The right to vote in an election if you are over 16.
42.
Which of the following is the best example of a legal right?
a)
The right to drive a car.
b)
The right to vote.
c)
The right to a quick and fair public trial.
d)
The right to move anywhere in Canada.
43.
Which section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms would protect your right to protest?
a)
Fundamental Freedoms
b)
MObility Rights
c)
Equality Rights
d)
Legal Rights
44.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of Canada's ____________.
a)
Law
b)
Constitution
c)
Parliament
d)
Government
45.
Which of the follwoing is not a right from the Canadian Charter of RIghts and Freedoms?
a)
The right to feel safe.
b)
The right to share your opinion
c)
The right to be assumed innocent until proven guilty. 
d)
The right to go to school in any language that you like. 
46.
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental freedom?
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of thought, belief, and expressions.
c)
Freedom the meet with any group
d)
Freedom to violent protests
47.
Canadians have the right to communicate with the government in which languages?
a)
English Only
b)
Any Language
c)
French and English
d)
French, English and Spanish
48.
Canadians can vote for whoever they choose in an election. This is a _________________  right. 
a)
Legal
b)
Fundamental
c)
General
d)
Democratic
49.
Parents have the right to have their child educated in either French or English. This is a ___________________.
a)
Minority Language Education Right.
b)
Official Languages of Canada Right
c)
Education Right
d)
Fundamental Freedom
50.
Canadians have the right to share their opinion, but a responsibility that goes with this right is to ...
a)
not use racist language
b)
To join a political party
c)
To commit a crime
d)
To have a protest
51.
Something that is a duty or response to the rights that you have is a 
a)
Freedom
b)
Responsibility
c)
Right
d)
Job
52.
Which right is being ignored if the police demand to come into your house without reason.
a)
The be free from unreasonable search and seizure.
b)
To be assumed innocent until proven guilty.
c)
The a public and quick trial
d)
The right to run in an election
53.
If Joey were arrested for being a member of a certain religious community, they would go against his...
a)
Mobility Rights
b)
Legal Rights
c)
Fundamental Freedoms
d)
General Rights
54.
A doctor refused to treat a patient because of her skin colour. This violates her...
a)
Equality Rights
b)
Democratic Rights
c)
Legal Rights
d)
Mobility Rights
55.

To feel happy and safe in the classroom.

a)

Right

b)

Responsibility

56.

What is the role most associated with the lieutenant governor?

a)

Representing the Queen

b)

The final signing of bills

c)

Closing the meetings of the Legislative Assembly

d)

Opening the meetings of the Legislative Assembly

57.

In the way the Provincial Government is structured, who holds the most important position?

a)

Premier

b)

Lieutenant Governor

c)

Cabinet Minister

d)

MLA

58.

An MLA is the same thing as a cabinet minister

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Where is the cabinet?

59.

Tourism, Social Services and Housing are the responsibility of which kind of government?

a)

Provincial

b)

Local

c)

Federal

60.

How old must you be to vote in a provincial election?

a)

21+

b)

18+

c)

19+

d)

16+

61.

Who is the leader of the Provincial Government?

a)

MLA

b)

Speaker

c)

Premier

d)

Lieutenant Governor

62.

The party that wins the most seats forms the

a)

Opposition

b)

Government

c)

Legislative Assembly

d)

Cabinet

63.

What is the main duty of the opposition

a)

To sit across from the governing party

b)

To collect taxes from citizens

c)

Challenge or debate the government's ideas and spending

d)

Get elected into their constituency

64.

Which of the following individuals represents the Queen?

a)

MLA

b)

Lieutenant Governor

c)

Cabinet Minister

d)

Premier

65.

A group of people with similar ideas about how a province or country should be run are called:

a)

Political parties

b)

Opposition

c)

MLAs

d)

Constituencies

66.

Before a bill becomes a law, how many readings must it go through before it is passed?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

67.

What is the 4th step in passing a bill into law?

a)

The vote is taken (final vote)

b)

Introducing a bill (first reading)

c)

Last chance to debate (third reading)

d)

Debating the bill in principle (second reading)

68.

What is not a main responsibility of an MLA?

a)

Representing constituents needs

b)

Voting on bills

c)

Communicating with constituents

d)

Creating a budget for their ministries

69.

What are constituencies

a)

The locations where you vote

b)

People MLAs represent

c)

Voting areas represented by an MLA

d)

Representatives who sit in the Legislative Assembly

70.

Alberta citizens who vote have a voice in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta because they

a)

Elect members to the Legislative Assembly

b)

Are able to introduce bills to the Legislative Assembly

c)

Choose the sergeant-at-arms of the Legislative Assembly

d)

Can participate in debates in the Legislative Assembly

71.

A proposed law

a)

Bill

b)

Bylaw

c)

Act

d)

Referendum

72.

A representative who is in charge of a provincial government department

a)

Cabinet Minister

b)

MLA

c)

Premier

d)

Lieutenant Governor

73.

The political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

a)

Appoints the speaker of the house

b)

Becomes the official opposition

c)

Establishes a lobby group

d)

Forms the government

74.

Which of the following services is a responsibility of a provincial government?

a)

Building a new skating rink

b)

Improving postal services

c)

Enforcing bylaws

d)

Hiring doctors

75.

In order to vote in Alberta, you have to be

a)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for your whole life

b)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 6 months

c)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 5 months

d)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 4 months

76.
Which of these services is NOT provided by the local government?
a)
Health Care
b)
Public Transportation
c)
Waste Disposal
d)
Animal Control
77.
The money that people pay to the government.
a)
Goods 
b)
Taxes
c)
Services
d)
Profit
78.
Money collected by the provincial government is called...
a)
Expenditure
b)
Taxes
c)
Revenue
d)
User Fees
79.
The area where the local government collects the most revenue is...
a)
User fees and sales of goods
b)
Property Tax
c)
Rental equiptment
d)
From other levels of government
80.
Money the government spends is called.
a)
Expenditure
b)
Taxes
c)
Revenue
d)
User Fees
81.
True or False:
Every community has their own bylaws. 
a)
True
b)
False
82.
What does the local government NOT spend its money on?
a)
Administration
b)
Roads
c)
New countertops for your kitchen
d)
Parks and Recreation
83.
If a motion is voted in favour, then what does it become?
a)
A good motion
b)
Bylaw
c)
The loco motion
d)
Rules
84.
If a motion is voted in favour, then what does it become?
a)
A good motion
b)
Bylaw
c)
The loco motion
d)
Rules
85.
Who is the top elected official in a First Nations community?
a)
Mayor
b)
Reeve
c)
Chief
d)
Chairperson
86.
How can we participate in the local government?
a)
Write letters to the council
b)
Start a petition
c)
Vote!!!
d)
All of the above. 
87.

What are the responsibilities of local governments?

a)

Create provincial laws, collect income tax, provide local services

b)

Create municipal laws, collect income tax, provide federal services

c)

Create provincial laws, collect property tax, provide federal services

d)

Create municipal laws, collect property tax, provide local services

88.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Public Transit

b)

Provide Healthcare

c)

Distribute driver's Licenses

d)

Provide postal services

89.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Monitor National Resources

b)

Manage local parks & recreational facilities

c)

Manage Banks and Money

d)

Provide healthcare

90.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Provide National Security

b)

Manage Banks & Money

c)

Waste disposal

d)

Create the grade 6 curriculum

91.

Select the example of a municipal law

a)

You must be 18 years or older to drink

b)

You must have your sidewalk shoveled 24 hours after the last snowfall

c)

You must have a passport to enter or leave Canada

d)

Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs

92.

Select the example of a municipal law

a)

You can't open your neighbor's mail

b)

You have to be 18 years or older to drink

c)

Your dog must be registered & on a leash when in public

d)

Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs

93.

Who enforces municipal laws?

a)

Police & Bylaw Officers

b)

Mrs. Carey

c)

The Premier of Alberta

d)

The Mayor