Industrial Revolution
How many industrial revolutions are there?
4
Louis XIV called himself the "Sun King". What is one meaning behind the name "Sun King"?
- divine right to rule
- symbol of Apollo (sun god)
- symbol of life and centre of the universe (earth revolves around the sun)
Who were the loyalists and patriots?
Loyalists: Americans who were loyal to Britain, many escaped to Canada after American Revolution
Patriots: Americans who rebelled against the British and eventually established the USA.
This Canadian Singer is know for hits like "Sorry" and "Peaches."
Justin Bieber
A Hollywood star from Vancouver, starred in this superhero movie.
Deadpool
Name one type of job during the Industrial Revolution that used child labour
Mining, chimney sweepers, factories
A highlight of the Reign of Terror was the execution of which hated royal woman?
Marie Antionette
What month, date and year did Canada become a country?
July 1st, 1867
This 90s sitcom featured six friends living in New York City.
Friends
This Celine Dion song became famous for its appearance in the movie Titanic.
"My Hear Will Go On"
Name 2 benefits of the Industrial Revolution
- Advance technology and innovation
- Women could work
- Mass production
- Improved standard of living ---> growth of the middle class
- Increased trade
- Improved education
- Improved city planning
What groups of people make up the First, Second and Third Estates?
First Estate: Clergy
Second Estate: Nobility
Third Estate: Commoners
What was the act called that made the Dominion of Canada?
The British North American Act
The Popular Esports game League of Legends is developed by this company.
Riot Games
This Fantasy series, based on the books by George R.R. Martin, became a hit HBO show.
Game of Thrones
What is the cottage industry?
It was a system of producing and manufacturing goods, with people working from home.
People could make products at home and sell them to a merchant, who would then sell the item to the customer.
Napoleon suffered the greatest military blunder in history at the hands of which nation
Russia
When did B.C join confederation?
July 20th, 1871
This long running animated series features a family from Springfield.
The Simpsons
This Canadian Artist became famous for the viral hit "Call me Maybe."
Carly Rae Jepsen
What are 3 cons of the Industrial Revolution?
- Environmental harm
- Poor working and living conditions
- Child labour
- Disease
- Overcrowding
- Economic exploitation
Name 2 reasons why Napoleon crown himself emperor instead of having the Pope do it?
- Show of power
- Independence form the Church
- Legitimize his rule and establish a new dynasty (emperor not king)
Name and explain 2 ways Chinese Canadians were discriminated against by the Canadian government?
- Head Tax: Chinese migrants needed to pay a tax meant to slow down immigration ($50 --> $500)
- Property laws: Only allowed to live in Chinatown
- Vancouver Riot: In 1907, a riot broke out in Chinatown where many stores and homes were destroyed and looted
- Citizenship and Voting: Could not vote until 1947
- Chinese Immigration Act of 1923: This formally banned immigration from China except for a few instances. Repealed in 1947.
This famous scientist developed the theory of relativity.
Albert Einstein
This legendary Boxer was known as "The Greatest" and was famous for his "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" phrase.
Muhammed Ali