1. Question 1 What did Hitler promise to get elected in Germany before WWII? a.Build a bigger Germany army to protect German interests b.Stimulate the economy and create jobs. c.Tear up the Treaty of Versailles d.Promised to remove Jews from positions of power e.All of above f.B and C only

2. What did Hitler promise to get elected in Germany before WWII? e. All of above

3. Question 2 Hitler introduced a plan to rid Europe of Jews. The Jewish people called the action The Holocaust. What term did Hitler use to describe his plan? a.The Master Race b.The Final Solution c.The Purge d.The Cleansing

4. Hitler introduced a plan to rid Europe of Jews. The Jewish people called the action The Holocaust. What term did Hitler use to describe his plan? b. The Final Solution

5. Question 3 In 1933, Hitler was elected Chancellor of German. Hitler’s Nazi party won the majority of seats in the German Parliament, but most Germans did not vote for Hitler or the Nazis. What percentage of Germans did NOT vote for Hitler? a.49% b.51% c.63% d.99%

6. In 1933, Hitler was elected Chancellor of German. Hitler’s Nazi party won the majority of seats in the German Parliament, but most Germans did not vote for Hitler or the Nazis. What percentage of Germans did NOT vote for Hitler? c. 63%

7. Question 4 Canada needed more soldiers during WWII. Prime Minister Mackenzie King had to introduce conscription to ensure people enlisted for the army. It was not popular in Quebec. What phrase did King use to gain Quebec’s support? a.Conscription if the majority agree b.Conscription for us all c.Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription d.Conscription to victory

8. Canada needed more soldiers during WWII. Prime Minister Mackenzie King had to introduce conscription to ensure people enlisted for the army. It was not popular in Quebec. What phrase did King use to gain Quebec’s support? c. Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription

9. Question 5 During World War II, the Canadians raided the village of Dieppe along the French coastline. The attack... a.Resulted in Allied Forces capturing Dieppe and a German retreat. b.Ended World War II. c.Was a failure, and over 2,000 Canadians soldiers were killed, wounded or captured d.Allowed the Allied Forces to established a port in France to unload supplies.

10. During World War II, the Canadians raided the village of Dieppe along the French coastline. The attack... a.Was a failure, and over 2,000 Canadians soldiers were killed, wounded or captured

11. Question 6 The Japanese were attacking and capturing many countries in the Pacific Ocean region. In 1941, a small group of poorly equipped and untrained Canadians were sent to defend one area against an attack by 60,000 Japanese. The Fight lasted 17 days, and most Canadians were killed or captured. What was the name of the battle? a.Pearl Harbour b.Hong Kong c.Rape of Nankung d.Hiroshima

12. The Japanese were attacking and capturing many countries in the Pacific Ocean region. In 1941, a small group of poorly equipped and untrained Canadians were sent to defend one area against an attack by 60,000 Japanese. The Fight lasted 17 days, and most Canadians were killed or captured. What was the name of the battle? a.b. Hong Kong

13. Question 7 Every year, there is a tulip festival in Ottawa. What WWII event does this festival signify? a.Liberation of Holland by Canadian troops b.Birth of the Princess of Holland on Canadian soil during WWII c.Food and relief aid provided by Canada to Holland immediately following WWII d.All of the above

14. Every year, there is a tulip festival in Ottawa. What WWII event does this festival signify? d. All of the above

15. Question 8 During the invasion of Normandy (D-Day), the Canadians attacked what beach on the French coastline? a.Juno Beach b.Omaha Beach c.Gold Beach d.Sauble Beach

16. During the invasion of Normandy (D-Day), the Canadians attacked what Beach on the French coastline? a.Juno Beach

17. Question 9 During WWII, what group of people was put in concentration camps in Canada? a.Irish Nationalists b.French-Canadians c.Russian Communists d.Japanese-Canadians

18. During WWII, what group of people was put in concentration camps in Canada? d. Japanese-Canadians

19. Question 10 What does appeasement mean? a.To grant concessions to maintain peace b.To cooperate with and offer military support to other nations to maintain peace c.To settle a dispute by non-violent means and refuse to fight in a war d.To bring about peace between warring parties

20. What does appeasement mean? a.To grant concessions to maintain peace

21. Question 11 What role did Canadians perform during the 1956 Suez Crisis? a.Canada was not involved b.Canadian troops served as Peacekeepers c.Canada provided food and aid to refugees of the crisis d.Canada supported British actions to reclaim the Suez Canal from the Egyptians

22. What role did Canadians perform during the 1956 Suez Crisis? b. Canadian troops served as Peacekeepers

23. Question 12 Igor Gouzenko told Canadians about what? a.A Soviet spy ring in Canada b.American plan to invade Canada c.Soviet plans to support North Korea during the Korean War d.The Warsaw Pact e.Russian plans to launch satellites into space

24. Igor Gouzenko told Canadians About what? a.A Soviet spy ring in Canada

25. Question 13 Which Prime Minister cancelled the Avro Arrow plane? a.William Lyon Mackenzie King b.Louis St. Laurent c.John Diefenbaker d.Lester B. Pearson

26. Which Prime Minister cancelled the Avro Arrow plane? c. John Diefenbaker

27. Question 14 The Bill of Rights was introduced in 1960 to protect the human rights of Canadians. It failed. Why did it fail? a.It applied only to federal laws. Provincial laws were exempt b.It did not apply to people in Quebec c.It was not included in Canada’s Constitution. News laws could be made that did not recognize the Bill of Rights. d.All of the above e.A and C only

28. The Bill of Rights was introduced in 1960 to protect the human rights of Canadians. It failed. Why did it fail? e.A and C only

29. Question 15 Internationally, the USA is a military superpower. Canada does not have the military strength of the USA, but Canada has a strong economy, stable government system and an vital role within international organizations such as the United Nations. In this context, Canada is a... a.Capitalist society b.Just Society c.Middle Power d.Nation of pacifists

30. Internationally, the USA is a military superpower. Canada does not have the military strength of the USA, but Canada has a strong economy, stable government system and an vital role within international organizations such as the United Nations. In this context, Canada is a... c.Middle Power

31. Question 16 Why was the Avro Arrow cancelled? a.Too expensive b.No buyers c.Bombs were needed, not planes d.Over budget e.A Liberal project not wanted by the Conservative government f.All of the above

32. Why was the Avro Arrow cancelled? f.All of the above

33. Question 17 During the 1956 Suez Crisis, Canada sent troops into Egypt as peacekeepers. The Egyptians were upset by one part of the Canadian soldiers’ gear. What was the gear the Egyptians did not like? a.The British elements on Canada’s Red Ensign flag b.The Ross rifle that the Canadian soldiers carried c.The battle uniforms were green and not desert brown d.The symbol of the pyramids stitched into the soldiers uniforms

34. During the 1956 Suez Crisis, Canada sent troops into Egypt as peacekeepers. The Egyptians were upset by one part of the Canadian soldiers’ gear. What was the gear the Egyptians did not like? a.The British elements on Canada’s Red Ensign flag

35. Question 18 Who is known as the “Father of Medicare” in Canada? a.John Diefenbaker b.Lester B. Pearson c.Louis St. Laurent d.Tommy Douglas e.Pierre Elliot Trudeau

36. Who is known as the “Father of Medicare” in Canada? d. Tommy Douglas

37. Question 19 In 1957 to offset the dangers of an USSR missile attack on North America, Canada and the USA established the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD). What did NORAD do? a.It linked and coordinated USA and Canada’s missile defence systems b.It established a central command station for the defensive systems underground in Colorado c.It ensured military preparedness against a missile attack d.All of the above

38. In 1957 to offset the dangers of an USSR missile attack on North America, Canada and the USA established the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD). What did NORAD do? d. All of the above

39. Question 20 Many babies were born after WWII. What is this event called? a.Baby boom b.Great Baby Sweepstakes c.Me Generation d.Generation X

40. Many babies were born after WWII. What is this event called? a.Baby boom

41. Question 21 In a bilingual Canada... a.All Canadians speak both English and French b.All people in Quebec speak both English and French c.New immigrants to Canada must learn both English and French d.There are two official languages: English and French e.None of the above

42. In a bilingual Canada... d.There are two official languages: English and French