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100

Who were the Federalists in Quebec in the 1970s?

The Quebecois people who wanted Quebec to remain in Canada

100

What word means: a sense of belonging to a particular nation?

national identity

100

In the summer of 1990, which First Nations group took a stand to stop the expansion of a golf course on land that was a subject of their land claim?

The Mohawk First Nation

100

Who was the Prime Minister during the October Crisis in 1970?

Pierre Trudeau

100

Which city is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

200

What are the contending loyalties present in Quebec?

Example: French Canadians who both feel part of Canada and also feel part of a unique, French speaking nation with their own language and culture

200

"The ability for different groups to maintain their own identity while being a part of society" is:

alienation

discrimination

pluralism

nation-state

pluralism

200

Bilingualsim in Canada is protected by which law?

War Measures Act

Emergencies Act

Official Languages Act

Quebec Act

Official Languages Act

200

Louis Riel fighting for rights of the Metis people, who rallied behind him, was an example of what kind of nationalism?

Ethnic nationalism

Civic nationalism

Religious nationalism

Ethnic nationalism

200

Name all 7 Canadian NHL hockey teams.

Vancouver Canucks Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens

300

Quebec has which two colors on its flag?

Blue and white

300

Explain "assimilation"

Example: The gradual adaptation of a minority group to the customs and attitudes of the dominant/ culture. 

300

Inuit land claims and lobbying resulted in what in 1999?

The creation of Nunavut as the newest territory in Canada, where Inuit rights and language could be protected

300

We talked about hockey player Brad Marchand, who played for Team Canada and also for the Florida Panthers, who defeated Edmonton's Team in the Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton hockey fans may feel contending:

loyalties

discriminations

values

citizenships

loyalties

300

Spell Mr. O and Mr N.'s last names

 Mr Nantais

 and                                                                       Mr. Oosterhuis


400

Describe what happened during the Oka Crisis?

Answers may vary

400

What did a "sovereignist" in 1970's Quebec believe?

They believed Quebec should be a sovereign nation, which means it should be separate from Canada and have control over its own things

400

What did the FLQ want?

A Quebec separate from Canada, where French language and culture could be supported and practiced

400

Mary Simon was the first Inuit woman to hold which position in Canadian federal government?

Governor General

400

Which chemical element is number 2 on the periodic table of elements?

Helium 

500

Which political party is based only in Quebec, and works to serve the people of Quebec?

Bloc Quebecois Party

500

Explain "self-determination"

The process by which a nation gains the ability to control its own government, without control from others.

500

Give an example of contending nationalist loyalties

Answers vary:

ex: Quebec nationalists vs Canadian nationalists

       Inuit nationalists vs Canadian nationalists

       Metis nationalists vs Canadian nationalists

500

The RCMP changing their uniform policy to allow folks like Baltej Singh to wear their religious symbols is an example of what kind of policy? (hint, we talked about it, and did some case studies on it)

Reasonable accomodation

500

How many Pokemon are in the original First Generation?

151