Fall Review Flashcards

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Defiinition of Identity

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The unique things that makes a person or a group different from others.

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Definition of Culture

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A group of people that have a shared way of living that includes languages, beliefs, values, forms of government, arts, recreation, and food.

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Defination of Symbol

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A object or image that represents an idea or belief.

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Definition of Traditions

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Ceremonies and celebrations that are common to a group of people

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What does it mean to be a Canadian?

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A person needs to consider historical events, the land, the people and culture to express what it means to be a Canadian.

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What can influence a person’s point of view about Canada?

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Where a person lives in Canada can influence their point of view of our nation.

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Give examples of the many and various symbols that represent Canada

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The Maple Leaf, the RCMP, The Rocky Mountains, Hockey, the Beaver, Farming, Medicare ( Free Healthcare for all)

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True or False: First Nations People have the same viewpoint and identity of Canada, as other Canadians do?

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False: First Nations People have their own set of traditions and symbols.

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Defininition: Soverign

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Self-govering and independent

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  • How long was the 7 years war?

- Who were the 2 nations fighting each other?

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  • The war lasted 9 years.

* France and Britian were the 2 nations fighting each other.

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  • Who won the 7 years war?

- What land area did they end up getting?

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  • Britian won the war.

* They took over control of a lot of North America.

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Who was the King who introducted the Royal Proclamation of 1763?

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King George III

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Why was the Royal Proclamation of 1763 important?

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It detailed the rights of First Nations People to have their own land. It also recongnized First Nations as equals and sovereign nations.

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  • What Act was established in 1867 ?

- What did it establish?

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  • the British North American Act was established in 1867.

* it established the Dominion of Canada

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  • Who started the War of 1812?

- Who were they fighting?

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  • The Americans start the War of 1812

* They were fighting Britian

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Who was the Commander for the British side in the War of 1812?

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Sir Isaac Brock was the Commander for the British in the War of 1812

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Who did Sir Isaac Brock make allies with in the war of 1812?

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Sir Isaac Brock made allies with the First Nations leaders in the Canadian Territory in the War of 1812.

18
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Who won the War of 1812?

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The British won the War of 1812?

19
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Which 4 provinces were the first to join the Dominion of Canada in 1867?

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Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, were the first 4 provinces to join the Dominion of Canada in 1867

20
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How many provinces and territories were a part of Canada by 1905?

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There were 9 provinces and 2 territories that were a part of Canada by 1905

21
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How many provinces and territories were a part of Canada by 1949?

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There were 10 provinces and 2 territories in Canada by 1949

22
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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

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Sir John A. MacDonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada

23
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What had Sir John A. MacDonald promised the province of British Columbia?

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Sir John A. MacDonald had promised British Columbia a railroad that would go from one side of Canada to the other side.

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Why was it important to have a railroad that went from one side of Canada to the other side?

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It would help welcome newcomers, supplies and help move rescources across Canada.

25
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Which Saskatchewan Premier started Medicare in 1962?

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Tommy Douglas was the Premier of Saskatchewam in 1962 and he established Medicare in 1962

26
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What are the 7 things that make of the Culture of a people or nation?

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  • Kinship
  • Education
  • Economics
  • Political Structure
  • Artistic
  • Religion
  • Sports and Recreation
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Definition of Kinship

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A web of social relationships that form an important part of the lives of most humans.

28
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Defination of Education

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Education is a process where learning, knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits are taught

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Definition of Economics

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Economics are the things that determoine the production, distribution, and comsumption of goods and services

30
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Definition of Political Structure

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  • A government tries to bring order to the lives of its citizens
  • Governments control things like hospital, roads, laws, national defense and international relationships.
31
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What are the 3 levels of government in Canada?

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  • Federal
  • Provincial
  • Municipal
32
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Definition of Artisitc as it relates to Culture

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Artistic is revealing or having natural creative skill

33
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What is Religion?

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  • Religion is the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power.
  • Especially a personal God or Gods.
34
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What was Canada’s original language?

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The original language of Canada were the many different languages spoken by the First Nation peoples.

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What 3 things were included in the Offical Language Act that was passed in 1969 in Canada?

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  • French and English were the official languages of Canad
  • All federal government business must be done in both French and English
  • Canadians have the right to be educated in either official language
36
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How many different languages are spoken in Canada today?

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There are over 200 different languages spoken in Canada

37
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What years were Residential Schools operated in Canada?

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Residental Schools were operated from

1876 - 1996

38
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Definition of Quality of Life

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Quality of Life refers the the general well being of the people in a society

39
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What are 4 of the reasons that immigrants come to Canada?

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  • health care
  • education
  • environment
  • economy
40
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What is the main reason immigrants come to Canada?

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Immigrants come to Canada hoping for an improved quality of life.

41
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How does Canada benifit from immigrants coming to live in it?

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Canada benifits from immigrants coming to Canada, as they are willing to work jobs and spend money in it.