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First Wave of Immigration
Second Wave of Immigration
Overview of Culture
Difficulties and Triumphs
Beliefs and Values
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What year did the first immigrant came to Canada in?
1882
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What was the name of the reform that benefited the Arabic immigrants, on removing discrimination in Canada?
The White Book Reforms
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What is the main desert worldly renowned as the typical arabic desert?
Baklava
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How did the early immigrants, who didn't know how to speak english, communicate with Canadians?
With their hands and fingers
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What is the name of the celebration in Ottowa?
the Ottawa Lebanese Celebration
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What were Arabic immigrants considered at first in Canada?
Asians
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What was the main reason for this wave of immigration?
The Lebanese Civil war
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What is the name of their national dance?
Dabke
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What were the 2 main traditions/values they left behind when they immigrated here?
Their festivals and their language
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What are teh major values of the Lebanese people?
Respect and faith
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Who ruled Lebanon before WWI?
The Ottoman Empire.
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When did the second wave start?
1962
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What kind of nation is Lebanon known for due to thr recent wars?
A war-torn nation
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WHat are some of the contributions the Lebanses people have made in Canada?
Cedar, Shisha and Pistachios
300
What are the symbols of Christianity?
A fish, cross and the bible
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The war between which two Lebanese parties, were on of the reasons for immigration?
The Lebanese Maronites and the Lebanese Druze
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Why did they come to Canada?
Because they were the one of the few western countries to adopt special immigration measure to assist those who were fleeing the conflict
400
Who influenced their cuisine?
Syrians and Turks
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The early immigrants succeeded because of hard work, good manners, generosity, courage and honesty, what were some businesses they established here?
Some established wholesale businesses and started grocery and dry goods stores
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What are the signs of respect in one of their most important values?
Obeying their parents, proper etiquette and respectful to everyone even strangers
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Who was the first arabic immigrant?
Abraham Bounadere (Ibrahim Abu Nadir)
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How many Arabic speaking Canadians arrived in Canada each year from 1962 to 1992?
around 6 694
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What is Arak?
A colorless alcoholic beverage that is 100% alcohol
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Why did many Lebanese people return to Lebanon while acquiring a Canadian Citizenship?
To have a well paying job while they wait for Canadian credentials
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How is Hallal meat different from other meat?
The animal has been killed with a prayer and didn’t suffer