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Teacher Note: The following assessment questions are samples only, and are intended to be used in conjunction with other assessment strategies used throughout the unit. Teachers are advised to select those questions that are appropriate, and develop other questions, based on the objectives chosen, as well as on students’ needs and abilities. |
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1. Everything is in a constant state of change." Explain what you understand this statement to mean. How does it relate to you personally?
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Compact disks have almost totally replaced records in the music industry. This is an example of: |
 economic change
technological change
governmental change
political change
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People’s hair turns grey. This is an example of: |
cultural change
physical change
technological change
environmental change
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The daily dress fashions of the Japanese people, especially the younger generation, is becoming more and more like that of the Americans. Select the best reason for this change. |
economy
government
culture
climate |
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Due to its large supply of petroleum, Iraq was able to develop a large military force. This is an example of: |
economic change
physical change
historical change
cultural change
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The "Depression" on the Prairies was a time of great hardship for people. This is an example of: |
technological change
cultural change
economic change
governmental change
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Which one of the following changes is a qualitative change? |
most families make more money today
cars use less gasoline today
the sky is more beautiful at sunset
Prince Albert has grown a lot in the last
five years
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My grandfather used a straight razor blade to shave, but I use an electric razor. This is an example of: |
technological change
environmental change
economic change
cultural change
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East Germany and West Germany have been united into one country, Germany. Select the best reason for this change. This is an example of: |
cultural change
economical change
political change
technological change
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Which one of the following changes is a quantitative change? |
groceries cost more today
the library has better books now
holidays are more relaxing than school days
this desk is more comfortable than that one
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Sun Yun (1740-1790) Sun Yun is a twelve year old living in southeast China in 1752. Sun Yun expects that one day he will take over the land his family has controlled over past generations. When Sun Yun’s father dies, the ten hectares of family land will be divided equally among Sun Yun and his two brothers. Sun Yun’s family land is farmed by a number of families. These families raise crops such as wheat, corn and sweet potatoes. Rent and taxes are paid to the landlord, leaving very little profit for the farming families. In turn, Sun Yun will be responsible for the safety and protection of his workers. He must defend his land from possible invaders. He also will be responsible for providing military service to Emperor Chien Ling. Unlike the sons of those other families farming his land, Sun Yun has received some schooling. He has learned the ways of life through the ancient teachings of Confucius. Sun Yun has also visited the nearby city of Jinan where he has seen vast markets and live theatre. |
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Which of the following statements best describes the structure of Chinese society during Sun Yun’s life? |
all people had equal responsibilities
the Emperor was not important
land use influenced the organization of
society
all people remain on the land
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Chinese society has changed since Sun Yun’s life time. Which one of the following is an example of a quantitative change in Chinese society? |
Chinese society is more industrial
the population of China has increased
people place a high value on education
natural resources are important to the
economy
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Yin Lee (1981- ) Yin Lee is fourteen years old. She lives in Jinan, a large city of 2.2 million residents in southern China. Jinan is on the Yellow River, close to Taishan, a famous Chinese mountain. Yin Lee lives on the fourteenth floor of an apartment building with her parents and one brother and one sister. Her family has a large apartment right now because there are three children and her parents both work. She goes to school every day and hopes to go to Canada to study to be a doctor. Her older sister is already studying medicine at the University in Toronto. Yin Lee’s younger brother wants to be a policeman. Her father is the manager of a large chemical plant. He has a lot of people working in this plant. Yin Lee’s mother works in a store that sells western-style clothing. |
13. List three reasons why the organization of Chinese society changed between Sun Yun’s time and Lin Yee’s time.
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14. Using both these case studies, list three things in Chinese society that have undergone change.
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15. Communication technology is changing in Canada. We have moved from most households having one phone to households that have much of the same technology as businesses. We can redial and speed dial numbers by pushing one button. We can forward phones to another number. We can talk on the phone almost anywhere. As well, we have fax machines that can send written documents and computers that can communicate directly with other people around the world. Think about today’s communication technology. List three consequences that the changes in the communication system could have.
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Flying High Over Labrador and Northeastern Quebec The Canadian government is planning to enlarge and improve the airbase at Goose Bay in Labrador. The government is hoping that this upgrade will mean that a Tactical Fighter Weapons Centre will be established there, providing jobs and security for local Labradorians. Jets already make regular flights over interior Labrador and northeastern Quebec. The British, American, West German and Canadian air forces conduct low-level training flights. They fly at altitudes as low as thirty metres and at speeds up to 960 kilometres an hour. The land that the jets fly over is the homeland of the Innu. Today, the Innu people exist almost entirely on welfare. The conditions in the Innu villages are poor with open sewers, garbage heaps, one well for 45 houses, alcoholism, family abuse and neglect. The planes have changed their way of life. Old people and children are traumatized by the flights. The noisy planes make ears ring and hurt for hours afterwards. Before, the Innu hunted for three months in the spring and three months in the fall. Their way of hunting has been disrupted. Fish, beaver and muskrat are found dead for no apparent reason. The caribou have been diverted from ancient migratory pathways. The Innu want the planes stopped. For over a decade, the Innu have dreamed of returning to their land. They are becoming a desperate people. The town of Goose Bay is also concerned. It has a high unemployment rate so the expansion of the air base would create jobs. But, many studies show that military spending is an inefficient way of creating jobs. |
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16. On the table below, summarize the problems faced by the Innu and those faced by Goose Bay. |
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Problems of the Innu |
Problems of Goose Bay Residents |
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