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SS20-2 Review Quiz (Sept)

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nationalism is a

a)

country

b)

group of people

c)

feeling of belonging

2.

Who was Canada's Prime Minister during the October Crisis?

a)

Jean Lesage

b)

Rene Levesque

c)

Lester B. Pearson

d)

Pierre Trudeau

3.

Which of the following is the correct definition of nation?

a)

A centralized government that exercises authority over a territory.

b)

The internalized feeling of belonging to a specific country.

c)

A group of people who feel connected due to shared characteristics.

d)

A country.

4.

Which of the following is an example of a nation, but NOT a nation-state?

a)

Japan

b)

Portugal

c)

Iceland

d)

Palestinians

5.

What is the difference between nationalist and non-nationalist loyalties?

a)

Nationalist loyalties are tied to an individual's personal identity, while non-nationalist loyalties are not.

b)

Nationalist loyalties are embedded in the idea of a nation, while non-nationalist loyalties are not.

c)

Nationalist loyalties are always stronger than non-nationalist loyalties.

d)

Nationalist loyalties apply only to citizens, while non-nationalist loyalties apply to all residents.

6.

How does geography help to unify a nation?

a)

It formalizes sets of beliefs and practices.

b)

It creates a common way for people to communicate.

c)

It provides a tangible sense of connection through legal recognition like citizenship.

d)

It shapes daily life, culture, and economic activities.

7.

How does culture help to unify a nation?

a)

It provides a tangible sense of connection through legal recognition like citizenship.

b)

It refers to a shared sense of ancestry and family ties.

c)

It creates a common way for people to communicate and share ideas.

d)

It shapes how people live, celebrate, and interact, playing a key role in forming a shared identity and sense of belonging.

8.

Which of the following is an example of a non-nationalist loyalty?

a)

Feeling that your country should have greater independence.

b)

A belief in the shared destiny of a collective group (like Albertans)

c)

Loyalty to a specific political idea (like Conservatism).

d)

The feeling that a group should be recognized as its own distinct nation (e.g. Quebecois)

9.

What causes a non-nationalist loyalty to shift and become a nationalist loyalty?

a)

When a person's loyalty is tied to a personal, individual identity.

b)

When a group develops a collective consciousness or an internalized feeling of shared belonging.

c)

When a person feels pride or love for their country.

d)

When a group shares a way of life.

10.

Singing the National Anthem is a form of expressing nationalism. What is the reason for this?

a)

It is a cultural expression that connects people to their heritage.

b)

It is a song that everyone knows.

c)

It is a way to celebrate individual achievements.

d)

It is a political expression that gives citizens legal rights.

11.

What is an example of a cultural expression of nationalism within the Metis nation?

a)

The Metis Sash

b)

Paying Taxes

c)

Voting in a Canadian federal election

d)

Attending a protest

12.

The Quiet Revolution (1960) was a period of rapid social and political change. What was a main goal of this revolution?

a)

To separate from Canada and become its own country.

b)

To modernize Quebec's government and society.

c)

To make Quebec officially bilingual.

d)

To increase the power of the Catholic Church in Quebec.

13.

What was one way some radical Quebec separatists tried to achieve independence?

a)

By peacefully protesting in the streets.

b)

By running for political office.

c)

By using violent acts like bombings against symbols of English Canadian authority.

d)

By writing a new constitution for Quebec.

14.

In response to growing tensions in Quebec, the federal government introduced the Official Languages Act. What was a major outcome of this law for Canadians?

a)

It made French the only official language of Quebec.

b)

It made French and English the two official languages of Canada.

c)

It allowed Quebec to separate from Canada.

d)

It ended all nationalist feelings in Canada.

15.

The Parti Quebecois (PQ) was a political party formed in 1968. What was their main goal?

a)

To improve Quebec's economy through new trade deals.

b)

To negotiate with the FLQ to end violence.

c)

To work within the political system to achieve Quebec sovereignty.

d)

To create a new national anthem for Canada.

16.

During the October Crisis, what major action did the Canadian government take to deal with the kidnapping of two government officials?

a)

They sent a peace force to Quebec.

b)

They passed a law that made French the official language of Quebec.

c)

They used the War Measures Act to give police and the army more power.

d)

They held a referendum to decide if Quebec should separate.

17.

Throughout the history of Quebec nationalism how have different groups and individuals expressed their sense of national identity?

a)

Through voting, protests, and political parties.

b)

Through violence and armed conflict.

c)

Through cultural laws and government policies.

d)

All of the above

18.

Which of the following individuals were NOT kidnapped during the October Crisis?

a)

Pierre Laporte

b)

James Cross

c)

Pierre Trudeau

19.

How did Bill 101 impact the French language for people living in Quebec?

a)

It made French the only official language of Quebec and created rules for its use in business and education.

b)

It made both French and English the official languages of Quebec.

c)

It allowed all Quebec citizens to go to school in the language of their choice.

d)

It had no real impact on the daily lives of people.

20.

For what purpose were the FLQ fighting for during the October Crisis?

a)

Independence

b)

Stronger federal control in Quebec

c)

Political Party status recognition

d)

A new Prime Minister of Canada

21.

A referendum is a vote held on a single political issue. Based on this definition and what you know about Quebec history, what is a key purpose of a referendum?

a)

To elect a new Prime Minsister.

b)

To allow citizens to vote directly on a major political question (e.g. separation)

c)

To create a new political party.

d)

To pass an annual budget for a country.

22.

Who was the leader of the Parti Quebecois when it was formed?

a)

Henri Bourassa

b)

Rene Levesque

c)

Pierre Trudeau

d)

Pierre Laporte

23.

What does FLQ stand for?

a)

Front de Liberation du Quebec

b)

French Loyalist Quebec

c)

Front for the Loyal Quebecois

d)

Federalist Loyalist Quebec

24.

Which of the following statements is true after the October Crisis ended?

a)

Support for the FLQ and radical separatist ideas increased.

b)

Support for the FLQ and radical separatist ideas decreased.

c)

Quebec became independent through Sovereignty-Association.

d)

Quebec saw its provincial government collapse and elected a new one.

25.

Which of the following terms would be most correct to define an English-Speaking person in Canada?

a)

Francophone

b)

Anglophone

c)

Anglais

d)

Francais

26.

Which of the following was passed in 2000 as a result of the 1995 Quebec referendum?

a)

Official Languages Act

b)

Bill 101

c)

Meech Lake Accord

d)

Clarity Act

27.

An MLA is a part of which level of government?

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

28.

MLA stands for

a)

Member of the Legislative Assembly

b)

Major Legislative Authority

c)

Minister of Legal Affairs

d)

Member of the Law Association

29.

The MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills is

a)

Pierre Poilievre

b)

Mark Carney

c)

Tara Sawyer

d)

Damien Kurek

30.

An MP is a member of which level of government?

a)

Municipal

b)

Provincial

c)

Federal

31.

MP stands for

a)

Minister of Parliament

b)

Major Political Party

c)

Member of Parliament

d)

Minister of Public Works

32.

The MP for Battle River - Crowfoot is

a)

Pierre Poilievre

b)

Mark Carney

c)

Tara Sawyer

d)

Damien Kurek

33.

In what city is the Legislative Assembly located?

a)

Edmonton

b)

Montreal

c)

Ottawa

d)

Calgary

34.

In which city is the Parliament located?

a)

Edmonton

b)

Montreal

c)

Ottawa

d)

Calgary

35.

Alberta is a nation-state.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The Padlock Law, passed in Quebec in 1937 was a controversial piece of legislation to give government the power to close down any building used for "communist propaganda". Mainly it was used to prevent labour unions. Which Quebec Premier passed the Padlock Law?

a)

Jean Lesage

b)

Rene Levesque

c)

Henri Bourassa

d)

Maurice Duplessis

37.

Which of the following statements is true of Quebec prior to the Quiet Revolution?

a)

Francophones were the majority and made the most money.

b)

Anglophones were the majority and made the most money

c)

Francophones were the minority and made the most money.

d)

Anglophones were the minority and made the most money.