Grade 8 Social Studies practice sheet
Saskatchewan Curriculum · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
What is immigration?
✈️- buying a house
- a school trip
- visiting for a day
- moving to a new country to live
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moving to a new country to live
Hint: Immigrants become part of Canadian communities.
Question 2
How does the treaty relationship influence Canadian identity?
🤝- it has no connection
- it only matters in sports
- it was cancelled
- it is part of Canada's founding story and still affects how people live together
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it is part of Canada's founding story and still affects how people live together
Hint: Treaty rights and responsibilities are part of the country.
Question 3
Why can it be difficult for a government to balance the interests of different groups?
⚖️- there is only one group
- everyone agrees all the time
- people want different things, and resources are limited
- governments do not make choices
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people want different things, and resources are limited
Hint: Leaders weigh competing interests.
Question 4
Which of these is a renewable energy source that Saskatchewan is using more of?
🌬️- coal only
- oil only
- candles
- wind and solar power
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wind and solar power
Hint: Wind and solar energy do not use up the source.
Question 5
How does immigration help Canada's economy?
💼- it stops trade
- it always lowers wages
- newcomers bring skills, fill jobs and start businesses
- it has no effect
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newcomers bring skills, fill jobs and start businesses
Hint: Immigrants contribute to workplaces and communities.
Question 6
How do events like Vimy Ridge and the Charter help shape national identity?
🍁- they are only for lawyers
- they become shared stories and values for people in Canada
- they are forgotten
- they are only for soldiers
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they become shared stories and values for people in Canada
Hint: National identity is built from shared stories, values and symbols.
Question 7
What is the age to vote in federal elections in Canada?
🔢- 16
- 12
- 18
- 21
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18
Hint: Canadians who are 18 or older and are citizens may vote.
Question 8
A company advertises a product as “eco-friendly” without proof. This is called…
🔎- fair trade
- bartering
- recycling
- greenwashing
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greenwashing
Hint: Consumers should look for evidence behind claims.
Question 9
What does multiculturalism mean?
🤝- no one shares anything
- many cultures live side by side and are respected
- everyone must be the same
- only one culture is allowed
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many cultures live side by side and are respected
Hint: Canada's multiculturalism policy began in 1971.
Question 10
How many Calls to Action did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issue?
🔢- 94
- 9
- 1000
- 194
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94
Hint: The Calls to Action cover education, health, justice and more.
Answer key
- 1. moving to a new country to live (Culture & Immigration)
- 2. it is part of Canada's founding story and still affects how people live together (Land, Treaties & History)
- 3. people want different things, and resources are limited (Citizenship & Decisions)
- 4. wind and solar power (Consumers & the Economy)
- 5. newcomers bring skills, fill jobs and start businesses (Culture & Immigration)
- 6. they become shared stories and values for people in Canada (Land, Treaties & History)
- 7. 18 (Citizenship & Decisions)
- 8. greenwashing (Consumers & the Economy)
- 9. many cultures live side by side and are respected (Culture & Immigration)
- 10. 94 (Land, Treaties & History)
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