The Effects of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec

1. In which decade did the Quiet Revolution occur?

A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1950s
D) 1980s

2. Which political party gained prominence during the Quiet Revolution?

A) Parti Québécois
B) Conservative Party of Quebec
C) Liberal Party of Canada
D) New Democratic Party

3. What major change did the Quiet Revolution bring to the education system?

A) Secularization and public funding of education
B) Privatization of all schools
C) Introduction of mandatory French language classes
D) Elimination of higher education

4. What was the impact of the Quiet Revolution on the French language in Quebec?

A) Complete ban on English in public
B) Increased use of bilingual education
C) Strengthening of the French language in public life
D) Diminishing use of French in schools

5. What was the effect of the Quiet Revolution on the role of the Catholic Church in Quebec?

A) Revitalization of its status
B) Complete removal from all societal functions
C) Reduced influence in political and social affairs
D) Increased power in governance

6. What was a primary focus of Quebec’s cultural policies post-Quiet Revolution?

A) Encouragement of English arts only
B) Rejecting all forms of international culture
C) Preservation and promotion of French culture
D) Emphasis on multiculturalism over French culture

7. Who was the Premier of Quebec during the onset of the Quiet Revolution?

A) Jacques Parizeau
B) Maurice Duplessis
C) Jean Lesage
D) René Lévesque

8. What was the public sentiment regarding economic reform during the Quiet Revolution?

A) Opposition to all government intervention
B) Demand for more rural investments only
C) Support for government-led economic development
D) Desire for free-market capitalism

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