Unit 1 Review Look at your glossary for help with these questions.

Vocabulary 1. Having the ability to make choices and change your world if you think something different needs to happen.

Vocabulary EMPOWERMENT

Vocabulary  All the things we do to organize ourselves, settle disagreements, and make decisions in our schools, communities, and countries.

Vocabulary Politics

Vocabulary Having the right to make decisions in a particular situation.

Vocabulary Authority

Vocabulary Not being able to make choices about things that matter to you; not having the power to change the rules.

Vocabulary Disempowerment

Vocabulary Records of events in the past made by people who were there at the time.

Vocabulary Primary sources

Vocabulary Having the ability to affect the lives of others.

Vocabulary Power

Vocabulary The rights of every person to be empowered; also the right of a person to be a citizen of a nation and to have other nations respect this fact.

Vocabulary Human Rights

Short Answer What is the age(s) of majority in Canada? Explain.

Short Answer 18 or 19 Depending on the province or territory you live in

Short Answer Give an example of a privilege that you have. Then, tell how you might lose that privilege.

Short Answer Dance – too many lates Driver's License – drinking and driving Going to movie – not doing your chores

Short Answer Explain one way that you can get personal empowerment.

Short Answer – use ONE of the following Volunteer in the community to support a cause you believe in Know where to go for help, find out which organizations help young people Make friends who can help you out with your problems Get some work experience so it will be easier to get a job when you get older Learn all you can to gain the skills you need for life Know your rights and responsibilities so you can stand up for yourself and act responsibly Be proud of your heritage and culture. Pass on what you know to others.

Types of Empowerment What are the 5 types of empowerment?

Types of Empowerment Economic Empowerment Political Empowerment Cultural Empowerment Societal Empowerment (not Social!) National Empowerment

Types of Empowerment What type of empowerment is related to government, voting, and making decisions?

Types of Empowerment Political

Types of Empowerment What type of empowerment is related to all members of a community being treated fairly and equally?

Types of Empowerment Societal

Types of Empowerment What type of empowerment is related to businesses, jobs, and money?

Types of Empowerment Economic

Types of Empowerment What type of empowerment is related to spiritual beliefs, language, and celebrating heritage?

Types of Empowerment Cultural

Types of Empowerment What type of empowerment is related to making laws, deciding what to do with natural resources, and whether or not to go to war?

Types of Empowerment National

Disempowerment What do people who are disempowered believe? a. They have little control over their lives. b. They can make lots of changes to the rules. c. They can speak out about how unfairly they are treated.

Disempowerment a. They have little control over their lives.

Disempowerment Which of the following is an example of cultural disempowerment? a. Being able to participate in religious events. b. Facing prejudice in your country because of your beliefs. c. Being able to vote in elections.

Disempowerment b. Facing prejudice in your country because of your beliefs.

Disempowerment Which of the following is an example of political disempowerment? a. Not having the right to vote. b. Not being able to speak your own language. c. Not having a good education.

Disempowerment a. Not having the right to vote.

Disempowerment Which of the following is an example of national disempowerment? a. Being a citizen of your own country. b. Facing prejudice in your country because of your culture. c. The government of your country being taken over by someone.

Disempowerment c. The government of your country being taken over by someone.

Disempowerment Why are children easily disempowered? a. Because they give in easily. b. It is hard for them to speak up because adults usually have the authority. c. They have no rights anyway because they are young.

Disempowerment b. It is hard for them to speak up because adults usually have the authority.