Indigenous Canadians Quiz
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Which of the following groups constitutes the Indigenous Canadians?

  • Inuit
  • Métis
  • First Nations
  • All of the above (correct)

    • The majority of Indigenous Canadians live off reserves and in urban areas.

    False

    What percentage of Nunavut's population is Indigenous?

    86.3%

    There are over ___ First Nations Bands in Canada.

    <p>600</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the provinces with the number of Indigenous Canadians:

    <p>Ontario = 301,430 British Columbia = 232,290 Alberta = 220,695</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the G20?

    <p>Discussion of international financial stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    La Francophonie includes countries where French is an official language.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a population pyramid represent?

    <p>The age and sex structure of a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Countries that form the Commonwealth are primarily former _______ colonies.

    <p>British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations with their descriptions:

    <p>NATO = Military alliance of North America and Europe G20 = Forum for international financial stability Commonwealth = Association of former British colonies La Francophonie = Countries with French as an official language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suicide rate among Aboriginal peoples compared to the Canadian average?

    <p>Higher than the average</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More than 800 Aboriginal women have been reported missing or murdered since 1990.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major social issue continues to affect Indigenous Peoples due to residential schools?

    <p>Reconciliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One in five Aboriginals live in a home in need of __________.

    <p>repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following issues with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>High suicide rates = 5 times greater than the Canadian average Missing Aboriginal women = More than 800 reported missing or murdered Poor housing = 1 in 5 living in need of repairs Child Welfare Program = Cut due to mismanagement and misappropriation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributes to the high rates of hospitalization among Indigenous children?

    <p>Chronic illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Education funding for Aboriginal communities is higher than the national average.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry is known for taking over Indigenous lands, causing inequity?

    <p>Mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one factor associated with lower birth rates?

    <p>Higher levels of female education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Access to clean drinking water contributes to higher death rates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event led to a 'Baby Boom' in the USA and Canada?

    <p>World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Higher __________ usually corresponds with improved access to healthcare and education.

    <p>Gross National Income (GNI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors with their impact on birth rates or death rates:

    <p>Good education = Lower birth rates High standard of living = Lower death rates Warfare = Higher death rates Urbanization = Lower birth rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a direct consequence of poor environmental conditions?

    <p>Higher death rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Natural disasters can positively affect population growth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of babies born in Canada each day?

    <p>1070</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What government policy could result in lower population growth in a country?

    <p>Government contraceptive policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The death rate is calculated by the number of deaths per year divided by the current population times 1000.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Natural Increase Rate (NIR)?

    <p>The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula for calculating the ________ is IR = # of immigrants per year / population x 1000.

    <p>Immigration Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the demographic terminology with its definition:

    <p>Birth Rate = Number of births per year per 1000 people Death Rate = Number of deaths per year per 1000 people Population Growth Rate = Overall growth of a country's population Doubling Time = Time taken for population to double in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of people who move to Canada each day?

    <p>610</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Net Migration Rate (NMR) is calculated by adding the Immigration Rate to the Emigration Rate.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization is referred to as the world's only truly global organization?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of its GNP does the United Nations suggest wealthy nations provide as foreign aid?

    <p>0.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Canada provides more than 0.7% of its GNP in foreign aid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one benefit of foreign aid for citizens in developing countries.

    <p>Improve incomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The government policy of __________ aimed to assimilate Indigenous peoples into Canadian society.

    <p>assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects on Canada's Native People with their descriptions:

    <p>Loss of Land = Native groups did not have enough land to continue traditional lifestyles. Lack of an Economy = High unemployment and dependency on government assistance. No Self Government = Few Native Groups had control over their own future. Attack on Culture = Government policy aimed at turning Natives into 'Canadians'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization primarily manages Canada's international development assistance programs?

    <p>Global Affairs Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term do some community members use to describe youth who pursue education and are perceived as abandoning their culture?

    <p>apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reserves represented more than 50% of Canada’s total area.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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