SS 20-2 Unit 1 exam

Which of the following statements does not belong in the definition of nation?

• A nation is a people who feel a sense of belonging together.

• The word nation comes from the Latin word meaning “people” or “race.”

• A nation needs a defined geographic region.

• A nation is a people who want to control their own destiny.

Ethnic nationalism can divide people into “us” and “them.” This can lead to:

• intolerance and conflict

• a lack of patriotism

• a multi-nation state

• diversity and peaceful coexistence

The Third Estate declared themselves the National Assembly and swore the Tennis Court Oath

because the king wanted to:

• stop opposition to his rule that was growing in France

• prevent the Third Estate from abolishing all privileges

• ignore their demand for more votes in the Estates General

• arrest all members of the Third Estate

Civic nationalism is based on

• racial and ethnic uniformity.

• the sharing of descent and ancestry.

• support for monarchy and loyalty to a dynasty.

• the common values and ideals of a political community.

A legal and constitutional concept that requires Canadian public institutions to adapt to the religious and cultural practices of minorities as long as these practices do not violate other rights and freedoms is called

• justified action

• reverse discrimination

• reasonable accommodation

• accountability doctrine

Events of the French Revolution

1. Parisians storm the Bastille.

2. Louis XVI calls a meeting of the Estates General.

3. France adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

4. Delegates swear the Tennis Court Oath and declare a National Assembly.

5. King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette are tried and executed.

Which of the events marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The power to control one’s own affairs may be called sovereignty or

• engagement

• decisiveness

• self-determination

• nationalistic control

Which of the following is an essential feature of a civic nation?

• People share the same ethnic background.

• People agree to shared laws

• People follow the same religion

• People speak the same language

The Oka crisis may best be described as a situation where

• loyalties came into conflict

• racism created compromise

• ethnocentrism led to peaceful negotiations

• geographical boundaries restricted the ability to travel

“Every nation has a creation story to tell.” With these words, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper began his speech to 15 000 people — dignitaries, soldiers, students, and civilians — who had gathered in France on April 9, 2007, for a ceremony rededicating the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

For many Canadians, the Battle of Vimy Ridge is Canada’s creation story because, for the first time:

• Canada, not Britain, made the decision to enter a major war.

• Canadian troops demonstrated their superior skills in leading an invasion.

• Canada’s national anthem and national flag were used to motivate the troops.

• Canadian Soldiers Fought under a Canadian Commander