Grade 5
What major event happened in the 1930's?
The Great Depression
In what decade did WW1 occur?
1910's.
What is the person in charge of Canada called?
Prime Minister
True or False: The citizens of Athens were officially divided into 10 tribes and 50 members from each tribe served on the Council of 500.
True
What was the assembly?
Where the male citizens went to vote.
What major event happened in the 1940's?
WW2
What was the underground railroad?
A system to help black people who were slaves escape to Canada for freedom.
What Treaty number is Edmonton in?
Treaty 6
What were the three types of people in Ancient Athens social structure?
Citizens, Metics and Slaves
Do you think democracy was fair and just in Ancient Athens? Why or why not?
Yes - male citizens got a voice on every decision.
No - not everyone was represented.
What was the industrial revolution?
When there was lots of new machines being developed at once.
What were the Famous Five famous for?
They fought for the right for women to vote in Canada.
Who is the premier of Alberta?
Jason Kenney
What does it mean to have a direct democracy?
To vote directly on issues instead of voting for someone that makes decisions for us.
Why do we not use direct democracy today?
It would take too much time and too much money.
How was the Canadian flag chosen?
Why is there usually an economic boom after war?
Because people don't have to hide or worry anymore, plus there is usually more trade and lots of jobs are created during war.
What is the Treaty 6 Land Acknowledgement for?
To acknowledge that this land used to belong to the First Nation Peoples, and we now are sharing it (without permission).
What was ostracism in Ancient Athens?
When the citizens voted to kick somebody out of their city-state for ten years.
How often did male citizens go to vote?
About once a week.
What impact did the industrial revolution have on the economy?
It was both good and bad - it helped farmers because they could farm more food, however it also took a lot of peoples jobs away.
What did the government do to make sure something like the Great Depression never happened again?
They created social programs like food banks, unemployment insurance, homeless shelters, disability benefits, etc.
What year was Canada founded?
1867
What are the four pillars of democracy?
Equity, freedom, justice, representation
What was the council of 500?
The government of Ancient Athens who decided what the citizens would vote on.