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Grade 6 · Social Studies · Unit 6 of 6

What Makes Canada, Canada?

Identity, symbols and values

What your child practises

Official languages, parliamentary democracy and the constitutional monarchy, multiculturalism, the Charter, built and physical features, and groups working for inclusion.

Saskatchewan Curriculum outcome: IN6.1, IN6.2 · culture, identity and diversity in Canada

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    Which two languages are Canada's official languages?

    • French and Mohawk
    • English and Spanish
    • English and French
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    English and French

    Hint: The Official Languages Act of 1969 made Canada officially bilingual.

  2. Question 2

    Which three groups are often described as Canada's founding peoples?

    • Indigenous peoples, the French and the British
    • Canada has only one founding people
    • The Vikings, the Dutch and the Spanish
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    Indigenous peoples, the French and the British

    Hint: Indigenous peoples were here first. French and British settlers came later.

  3. Question 3

    What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

    • A list of Canadian cities
    • A part of the Constitution that protects people's rights
    • A treaty with France
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    A part of the Constitution that protects people's rights

    Hint: It became part of the Constitution in 1982.

  4. Question 4

    In what year did Canada become a country through Confederation?

    • 1982
    • 1867
    • 1759
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    1867

    Hint: Canada Day on July 1 marks it.

  5. Question 5

    How have civil rights movements contributed to inclusiveness in Canada?

    • They limited people's freedoms
    • They ended elections
    • They worked for laws and attitudes that treat everyone fairly
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    They worked for laws and attitudes that treat everyone fairly

    Hint: Groups worked for change to make Canada more inclusive.

  6. Question 6

    In 1929, the 'Persons Case' decided that women were…

    • required to attend school
    • not allowed to own land
    • persons who could be appointed to the Senate
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    persons who could be appointed to the Senate

    Hint: It was a step toward inclusion for women.

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