Alberta Social Studies 20-2 Practice Exam

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• Which term describes the intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group?
• Which statement best defines sustainable development?
• What term denotes a strong sense of pride in and devotion to one's country?
• Which statement best contrasts democracy and authoritarianism regarding citizen participation and political freedoms?
• Which term describes a war that mobilizes resources and affects all citizens?
• Which term describes nationalism based on shared ancestry, culture, and language of a particular ethnic group?
• What term describes the right of a people to determine their own form of government?
• Cultural hybridity refers to blending cultures into new forms. Which statement best reflects globalization’s influence on hybridity?
• Which massive herbivorous odd-toed animal has thick skin and one or two horns?
• Which statement best describes cultural diffusion?
• Which statement best describes the roles of municipal, provincial, and federal levels in urban planning in Canada?
• Which word describes content meant to be shared for humor on the internet?
• The question of who owns and should control the Arctic, the Northwest Passage and the areas natural resources is known as what?
• Which event is the man-made famine-genocide in Ukraine under Stalin?
• Which of the following describes the public policy cycle?
• What is the term for a government's plan to deal with internal issues of the country?
• Development indicators are tracked to
• What term refers to the idea that people have inherent rights and governments are formed to protect them?
• Which term best describes a government's plan to manage internal affairs, such as healthcare or education?
• Which policy involves extending a nation's rule over foreign territories?
• Which statement best describes how a market economy allocates resources compared to a planned economy?
• A pledge made by the members of France's National Assembly in 1789, in which they vowed to continue meeting until they had drawn up a new constitution, is called what?
• Explain the concept of 'soft power' and give an example in Canadian diplomacy.
• Which of the following are two common consequences of globalization?
• Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a sovereign state?
• Development indicators such as GDP per capita, literacy rate, and life expectancy are used to
• In 1917, protests in Quebec escalated into government action due to conscription; what is the name of this crisis?
• How can climate change influence economic and political stability globally?
• What is a primary role of the United Nations in global governance?
• What term refers to a photo taken of oneself?
• Which international organization is formed to promote international peace, security, and cooperation after World War II?
• Which organization provides collective security and defense through a treaty among member states?
• The transformation during the 1960s in Quebec is best described as which of the following?
• What 7-letter term describes a large smartphone that blends a phone and a tablet?
• Which positive outcome is associated with cultural festivals in diverse societies?
• Which French Premier wanted Germany stripped of weapons and the Rhineland to serve as a buffer state?
• The term for a person who has to leave their country to seek safety is what?
• Which term describes a form of government usually a hereditary monarchy with no legal limits on power?
• What is the term for having loyalty to two different entities?
• What phrase describes defense agreements among nations?
• Which term describes boycotts, embargoes, and other economic measures used to pressure another country into changing its policies?
• What is the 'digital divide' in social studies?
• How do maps help analyze global interdependence?
• What term describes discriminatory actions against Jews in education, employment, or housing?
• Migration can influence cultural identity by which process?
• Who was leader of Russia during World War II?
• Which website is widely used to search the internet?
• Which policy is NOT typically used to address economic inequality?
• In 1932, Japan annexed an area in China; the League of Nations did nothing. What is this crisis called?
• The Quebec sovereignty referendum is commonly known by what name, which involved a near-even vote led by Lucien Bouchard?
• Which term is commonly used to denote a pluralistic society where citizens' original cultural heritages are recognized and respected?
• Globalization can affect national sovereignty in two main ways. Which statement describes one of these effects?
• Which set correctly matches primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities?
• Which French Revolution document outlined the natural rights of all people and the rights of citizens?
• Which region was designated a demilitarized zone by the Treaty of Versailles and later remilitarized by Hitler in 1936?
• The effectiveness of globalization's impact on Indigenous land claims often depends on what factor?
• Which is a dried, cured meat snack?
• Which foreign policy involves coordinated action among several nations under a treaty? (e.g., NATO)
• A group of individuals who share a common language, religion, or ethnicity.
• Which two types of primary sources might a student examine to study a historical event?
• Why is sustainable development important for global competitiveness?
• Which of the following is a common reason for a country to join trade blocs or regional agreements?
• Which nations formed the Triple Alliance before World War I?
• Which term describes the policy of forcing or encouraging a group to adopt the dominant society's institutions and customs?
• Describe how a democracy can balance majority rule with minority rights.
• What is intercultural competence, and why is it important in Canadian society?
• A native or inhabitant of Quebec who speaks French is called what?
• What does the concept of policy feedback describe in governance?
• Pride in one's own culture.
• Which pair correctly identifies two common causes of globalization?
• Which term describes people who favor a strong national government and oppose Quebec sovereignty?
• An extreme, often violent form of nationalism that prioritizes the interests of a particular national group above others.
• Which term describes a system where many nations act together to preserve peace, often through collective action?
• In a federal system, what factor most influences health policy outcomes across provinces?
• Which of the following best describes soft power?
• Which term denotes a condition in which many cultures coexist within a society and maintain their cultural differences?
• Which term describes support for Jewish self-determination in a national homeland?
• What is collective action in environmental governance?
• Which term describes aid given by one country that requires the recipient to buy goods from the donor country?
• A feeling of personal powerlessness that includes the notion that Government does not care about the opinions of people like oneself is called what?
• A person whose first language is English.
• What do you call a short post published on Twitter?
• What term describes unfinished negotiations between the government and First Nations, usually involving land and historic treaty decisions?
• What term describes the political and social system that existed in France before the Revolution?
• Which concept best describes the process of globalization leading to blending of cultures into new forms?
• Which term is a smartphone-tablet hybrid?
• Which doctrine states that nations should conduct foreign affairs independently without foreign involvement?
• Which term describes a form of federalism where different provinces may have different degrees of power?
• Which leader is associated with the 14 Points and the League of Nations?
• Which statement accurately describes how a planned economy allocates resources?
• Which term describes the process of moving a constitution from a colonial power to a domestic system?
• Which practice involves denying or minimizing the extent of the Holocaust?
• How do sanctions as a tool of foreign policy influence a target country's economy and society?
• What is opportunity cost in a national budget context?
• A nation choosing the form of government it wants and exercising its right to govern itself without interference from another nation. Also known as political autonomy.
• What was the name of the 1920 treaty that imposed heavy reparations on Germany?
• Which term describes people who support Quebec becoming an independent nation-state?
• Who was the German Nazi dictator during World War II who oversaw the Holocaust?
• Which historic document declared the natural rights and citizenship rights during the French Revolution?
• Which term refers to Austria's annexation by Germany in 1938?
• What term refers to the French-speaking people of the province of Quebec in Canada?
• What is cultural pluralism and what is a Canadian example of this principle in practice?
• Which of the following is an example of a tertiary economic activity?
• Which event is most closely associated with the systematic attempt to annihilate Jews during World War II?
• Which term describes a country or state that is sovereign, with defined borders, government, and a population sharing culture?
• What acronym stands for 'you only live once'?
• Which land did Germany claim due to a large German-speaking population?
• What term describes the union of Austria with Germany in 1938?
• Which concept best describes identity built from shared political values and institutions rather than ethnicity?
• Which movie stars Michael Jordan alongside Bugs Bunny?
• The period in Quebec from 1960-1966 characterized by rapid modernization is called what?
• Which long, slender fish that looks like a snake?
• Which term is a popular plastic construction toy brand?
• Which of the following is true about biased sources?
• Which form of nationalism is associated with the promotion of the dominance of one national group and can involve aggressive or militaristic policies?
• How do refugee movements differ from economic migrants in terms of drivers and rights?
• Which of the following is an effective school-based strategy to counter antisemitism?
• Which term describes supporters of Quebec independence?
• Which forged document was used to spread antisemitic myths about Jews controlling world affairs?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes causation from correlation?
• Which option best completes this statement: media literacy helps students detect bias, propaganda, and reliability of sources?
• Which statement best describes globalization's impact on international norms and standards?
• Which option best describes the role of the Prime Minister's Office in shaping policy at the national level?
• Which statement describes globalization's role in development?
• Which statement best describes the interaction of supply and demand in determining price?
• Which sluggish tailless Australian marsupial has gray fur and ears?
• What term is used for a person whose mother tongue is English?
• Which region was a source of tension due to its large German-speaking population before WWII?
• Which term refers to inhabitants of Quebec who primarily speak French?
• Which event marks the shift from monarchy to Republic in France?
• Which three nations formed the Triple Entente?
• What is the term for a venture involving three or more national states with cooperation to promote shared objectives, often at the expense of sovereignty (ex. the European Union)?
• A sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs.
• Name a Canadian international treaty or agreement that influences trade, with tariff and dispute mechanisms.
• What is cultural relativism, and why is it used in studying other cultures?
• Which British prime minister at the end of World War I aimed to make Germany pay for losses?
• A country determining its involvement in world affairs based on the outcomes or benefits it receives is described as what?
• Which term refers to widespread attacks against civilians, including murder, enslavement, deportation and torture?
• Which statement about historical bias is most accurate?
• Which term is often used instead of 'melting pot' to denote a society where original cultural heritages are recognized and respected?
• Which statement is NOT a typical feature of a sovereign state?
• What term is used for a person whose mother tongue is French?
• Which term describes legal protections against discrimination based on religion and ensures equal access to public services?
• Which of the following is an effective strategy to reduce antisemitism in schools?
• An international organization focused on helping poor countries develop by providing financial assistance through loans.
• Which term refers to several nations working together under a treaty to address common goals while preserving some sovereignty?
• Which nations formed the Triple Entente before World War I?
• What is media literacy and how does it help students assess information about global events?
• Which film features a tornado full of sharks as its premise?
• Which term describes the process of bringing the constitution home to Canada?
• The Dreyfus Affair highlighted antisemitism in Europe and occurred in which country?
• Which animal is the natural enemy of snakes and is known for its slender body?
• An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
• Which British Prime Minister (1937-1940) is associated with appeasement toward Nazi Germany?
• Development indicators are used to measure and compare living standards and track progress over time.
• A person who speaks French as their first language.
• What policy describes a nation forcing or encouraging a subject people to adopt its institutions and customs?
• Which thick-skinned herbivore with horns from Southeast Asia and Africa?
• Which period in French history is known for political and social upheaval, Enlightenment-inspired ideals, and violent turmoil?
• In budget trade-offs, what is the correct description of opportunity cost?
• Which form of antisemitic prejudice involves blaming Jews for a society's problems?
• Which policy best describes a stance of staying out of international conflicts and alliances?
• Which group was formed in 1980 to represent all Aboriginal peoples across Canada in their dealings with the federal government?
• Which event demonstrated the League of Nations' inaction and involved Japan's seizure of Manchuria?
• What term describes a person who has to leave his or her country to find safety?
• Which scenario best illustrates cultural diffusion?
• Which three nations formed the Triple Alliance?
• Which term refers to a concept or image spread online as a joke?
• What term describes a nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations?
• What is the name of the organization formed in 1980 to represent all Aboriginal groups across Canada in their dealings with the federal government?
• The association of French-speaking nations and regions worldwide is which organization?
• What is the name of the popular plastic construction toy?
• The use of language to promote nationalistic ideologies.
• Which treaty is associated with the end of World War I and harsh penalties on Germany?
• What term describes the separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences?
• How do demographic shifts influence national policy planning?
• Explain the public policy cycle and name its stages.
• Which film features Bugs Bunny with a basketball star?
• An international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.
• Which option correctly lists a common international aid mechanism and a potential drawback?
• What is the key difference between GDP and GNP?
• In Canada, which level primarily administers immigration policy and healthcare?
• Which term is used for a relationship partner in casual slang, widely used in 2014?
• Which slender animal is known as the natural enemy of snakes?
• Which approach is commonly used to promote antisemitic conspiracy theories about Jews controlling media and finance?
• Name two Canadian government institutions and their primary functions in shaping domestic and international policy.
• Why is it important to examine multiple perspectives in studying a historical event?
• Which statement best describes a potential negative consequence of cultural festivals if mismanaged?
• A period of rapid change experienced in Québec from 1960 to 1966 is known as which?
• An alliance made to defend one another if attacked by any other country; US, England, France, Canada, Western European countries.
• What term describes the Nazi program of exterminating Jews?
• Which concept is closely associated with national identity and competition among European powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
• What is the significance of Indigenous land stewardship practices in contemporary Canadian governance?
• The term for a global association of French-speaking nations and regions, including Canada and New Brunswick, is what?
• What term describes a system in which a group of nations acts as one to preserve the peace of all?
• Which term describes supporters of a strong central government who oppose Quebec sovereignty?
• A group formed to help poor countries develop and to provide financial assistance by providing low-interest long-term loans.
• What actions demonstrate responsible citizenship?
• Which of the following is an example of collective action in environmental governance?
• The Quebec sovereignty referendum of 1995 was influenced by the failure of which constitutional accords?
• The belief that the sole moral obligation of humankind is the improvement of human welfare.
• What term means deliberate extermination of a racial or cultural group?
• Nationalism can have both positive and negative effects. Which statement best describes this?
• Who was the absolute monarch at the start of the French Revolution who yielded power to the National Assembly and was later executed after the Republic was declared?
• What role do non-governmental organizations typically play in development and humanitarian aid?
• Which animal is a large monkey?
• Which term describes prejudice against Jews based on religion, ethnicity, or culture?
• What was the first symbolic act of violence against the monarchy that is considered the beginning of the French Revolution?
• Which international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations?
• Which term refers to comfortable members of the 3rd estate, basically middle class, who wanted privileges of nobility and upper clergy?
• What is the purpose of a constitution, and how does it relate to rights and governance?
• Which site is best known for internet search?
• The Holocaust occurred during which global conflict?
• Which policy is NOT typically used to address economic inequality?
• Which term describes the buildup of military strength within a country?
• What are the main differences between civil rights and civil duties?
• Which organization is primarily aimed at reducing trade barriers and increasing economic cooperation among European nations?
• Which term was coined in the 19th century to describe prejudice against Jews?
• Which term means sweetheart and was popular as word of the year in 2014?
• What UN division settles legal disputes between member nations and is also called the World Court?
• Which 1938 conference attempted to appease Hitler by turning over the Sudetenland to him in exchange for promises not to expand further?
• Which 28th president led WWI leadership, negotiated the Treaty of Versailles, and proposed Fourteen Points?
• Which term describes the period of intense social, political, and economic change in Quebec from about 1960 to 1966?
• Globalization can affect Indigenous rights and land claims in Canada by doing what?
• Countries should put aside selfish feelings and work together with other countries.
• Which event demonstrates Germany's violation of Versailles by sending troops into a demilitarized zone in 1936?
• What are human rights and why are they considered universal?
• Which organization was created after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among nations?
• Which policy involved making concessions to an aggressor to avoid war?
• Provide an example that illustrates a United Nations peacekeeping operation.
• What term describes a national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs?
• Which international body meets in The Hague and resolves disputes between states?
• The term for a political system in which the central government shares power with provincial governments, with some provinces having more autonomy than others.
• Which term describes the pre-revolutionary political and social order in France?
• What term describes prejudice or discrimination against Jews?
• Which animal's name also means to bother persistently?
• How can biased sources distort our understanding of historical events?