Political Spectrum
A political ideology that advocates for limited government intervention in economic affairs and emphasizes individual freedoms and free markets.
Liberalism
Which major global event occurred in 1914?
World War I
What was the year and name of the revolution that brought communism to Russia.
The Russian Revolution 1917
What does a majority government mean in Canadian politics?
When one party holds an absolute majority of seats in the house of commons.
What movie is the phrase ker-chow from?
Cars
This political group generally supports a large role for government in regulating the economy, providing social services, and ensuring social equality.
Socialism
Of the original 6 NHL teams, which ones were Canadian.
Montreal Canadiens & Toronto Maple Leafs
In the 1960s, this global movement advocated for civil rights and equality for African Americans and was led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
The Civil Rights Movement.
How many seats are in the house of commons?
338
This 1994 film, starring Tom Hanks as a man with a low IQ, features the famous line, "Life is like a box of chocolates."
Forrest Gump
This political ideology is typically associated with advocating for traditional values, limited government, and a preference for gradual societal change rather than radical reforms.
Conservatism
What was the last province to join Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949.
What year did fortnite release?
2017
Name two of the three presidents that have been impeached.
Andrew Johnson in 1868. William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton in 1998. Donald John Trump in 2019 and 2021.
What is Simba's fathers name in the Lion King.
Mufasa
This totalitarian political ideology emphasizes extreme nationalism, dictatorial power, and suppression of opposition, often through militarism and propaganda.
Facism
This 1970 event involved the kidnapping of a British diplomat and a provincial cabinet minister by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), leading to the invocation of the War Measures Act.
The October Crisis.
What does the word renaissance mean?
Rebirth.
Longest running Canadian Prime Minister.
William Lyon Mackenzie King.
What is the name of the awards that recognize achievements in motion pictures?
Oscars.
This extreme position on the political spectrum calls for the abolition of capitalism and the establishment of a society based on common ownership and the absence of social classes.
Communism
In 1867, this act united the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia to form the Dominion of Canada.
British North America Act (BNA act)
What was the name of the project that produced the Atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Manhattan Project.
In Canada, this is the term for the representative of the monarch, currently King Charles, at the federal level.
Governor General
How many Star Wars films did George Lucas direct?
4