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Unit 5:

Quiz Created By: Ivan




  1. Which was NOT a trend/fad of the mid 1950s?



    A) Dancing
    B) Air Travel
    C) Hoola Hoops
    D) Skating



  2. What was the purpose of the Canada Council (est. 1957)?



    A) to improve cultural life in Canada
    B) to improve cultural life in foreign countries
    C) to change the government system in Canada
    D) to make Canada a more independent country



  3. What per cent of Canada's population was under the age of 24 by 1956?



    A) 25%
    B) 50%
    C) 75%
    D) 100%



  4. Where did most of Canada's immigrants come from during 1946-1954?



    A) Africa
    B) Asia
    C) Europe
    D) United States



  5. Which of the following is FALSE?



    A) In the 1960s, Canada wanted immigrants to fulfil jobs in Canada
    B) In the 1960s, Canada wanted immigrants to increase Canada's population
    C) In the 1960s, Canada wanted immigrants to bring more international recognition
    D) In the 1960s, Canada wanted immigrants to play hockey



  6. When did the baby boom take place



    A) 1946-1961
    B) 1945-1961
    C) 1940-1975
    D) 1946-1960



  7. Who was NOT one of Canada's biggest stars?



    A) The Crewcuts
    B) The Diamonds
    C) Chuck Berry
    D) Paul Anka



  8. What award did Lester B. Pearson win for his role in the Suez Crisis of 1956?



    A) Nobel Peace Prize
    B) An Oscar
    C) A Grammy
    D) Victoria Cross



  9. What does "Maitres Chez Nous" mean?



    A) "I am the Master"
    B) "Masters in our own house"
    C) "Master of the world"
    D) "Master of Canada"



  10. What signs were there of the on-going "Cold War"?



    A) creation of Canada Council
    B) creation of NATO
    C) Canada got bombed
    D) Canada was going to bomb another country