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Canada Citizenship quiz1. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?a. It allows Canada to change the Constitution without asking approval of the British Government.

b. It allows Canadians more freedoms.

c. It changed the immigration laws.

d. The Queen became more involved in Canadian Government.

2. Name the five regions of Canadaa. Midwest, North, South, East, Central

b. Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and British Columbia

c.Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and North

d. West, Central, East, Prairies and Territories

3. What is a voter information card?a. Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district.

b. Tells you what province to vote in.

c. A form that tells you when and where to vote.

d. A form that lets you know your voting time.

4. Which federal political party is in power?a. Green Party.

b. New Democratic Party.

c. Liberal Party.

d. Conservative Party.

5. What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?a. 30%.

b. 6%.

c. 50%.


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11.Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?a. The first European settlers to arrive in Canada

b. The descendents of the first Australian immigrants to Canada

c. The first people to live in Canada

d. The first settlers of Newfoundland

12.What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?a. First Nations, Mtis and Inuit.b. Acadians, Mtis and Inuit.

c. United Empire Loyalists, Mtis and Inuit.

d. Inuit, Mtis and Acadians.

13.Who are the Mtis?a. The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada.

b. A people of mixed Inuit First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies.

c. First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect.

d. A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.

14. Who were the United Empire Loyalists?a. Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during and after the American

Revolution.

b. Aboriginal peoples.

c. Mtis

d. Inuit.

15. What does Confederation mean?a. The United States Confederate soldiers came to Canada. b. Joining of communities to become a province.

c. Joining of suburbs to form a large city.

d. Joining of provinces to make a new country.


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16. What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?a. O Canada.

b. God Save the Queen (or King).

c.Bud the Spud.

d. The Star-Spangled Banner.

17. What year was Confederation?a.1867

b.1871

c.1898

d. 1870

18. When did the British North America Act come into effect?a.1871

b.1898

c.1867

d.1905

19. Which provinces first formed Confederation?a. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland

b. Ontario , Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Alberta

c. Ontario , Quebec, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia

d. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada.

20. Which was the last province to join Canada?a. Newfoundland.b. Alberta.

c. Saskatchewan

d. British Columbia.


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21. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?a. June 15 of each year to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation.b. August 8th of each year to celebrate the joining of British Columbia to Confederation.

c. We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year.

d. May 21st of each year to remember Queen Victoria.

22. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?a. Louis Riel.

b. Sir John A. Macdonald.

c. Lester B. Pearson.

d. Abraham Lincoln.

23. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?a. It allows Canada to change the Constitution without asking approval of the British

Government.

b. It allows Canadians more freedoms. c.It changed the immigration laws.

d. The Queen became more involved in Canadian Government.

24. What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of allCanadians?a. The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

b. The Canadian Charter of Rights.

c. The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.

d. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 25. When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the CanadianConstitution?a.1867

b.1905

c. 1982

d. 1878


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26. Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights andFreedoms.a. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech.b. Equality rights and to care for Canada's heritage.

c. Basic freedoms and obey laws.

d. Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer.

27. Name three legal rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.a. Freedom of speech, right to not pay taxes, and right to a fair trial.

b. Right to live and work anywhere in Canada, right to a fair trial, and right to protection againstdiscrimination.

c. Right to ski anywhere in Canada, right to move, and right to public assembly.

d. Right to vote, right to live and work anywhere in Canada, and right to deliver speeches on the

radio.

28. What is the name of the Governor General?a. David Johnston.

b. Elizabeth May.

c. Dalton McGuinty.

d. Michalle Jean

29. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?a. To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.

b. To celebrate Confederation.

c. To honour Prime Ministers who have died.

d. To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present

day.


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30. What does equality under the law mean?a. Being the same.b. Being like everyone else.c. Being discriminated against.

d. Being treated with equal dignity and respect, and having equal rights to speak out and express

ideas.

31. Name six responsibilities of citizenship.a. Get a job, make money, raise a family, pay taxes, mow your lawn, vote.

b. Vote, join a political party, get a job, obey the law, drive safely, pick up litter.

c. Care for the environment, don't litter, pay taxes, obey the law, help others, respect others.

d. Vote, help others, care for our heritage and environment, obey Canada's laws, respect the

rights of others, and eliminate injustice.

32. Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in yourcommunity.

a. Mind your own business.

b. Have a party.

c. Keep your property tidy.

d. Join a community group.

33. List four rights Canadian citizens have.a. Right to have a job, vote, drive, go to school.b. Right to go to school, work, have a bank account, travel.

c. Right to travel, live anywhere, work anywhere, get married.

d. Right to challenge unlawful detention, vote, apply for a Canadian passport, enter and leave

Canada freely.


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34. What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?a. Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.

b. Pledge to be faithful to the Queen.

c. Promise to observe the laws of Canada.

d. Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen.

35. What are the two official languages of Canada? a. English and Mtis.

b. Inuktitut and French.c. English and French.

d. English and Inuktitut.

36. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.a. In schoolsb. In the workplace.

c. In the Parliament of Canada

d. At City Hall.

37. Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?a. Ontario

b. Nova Scotia

c. Quebec.

d. Prince Edward Island.

38. Which province has the most bilingual Canadians? a. British Columbia.

b. Prince Edward Island.

c. Nova Scotia.

d. Quebec.


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39. Which province is the only officially bilingual province? a. New Brunswick

b. Quebec

c. Ontario


40. What does the Canadian flag look like?a. Red and white with provincial emblems.

b. Red and white with a beaver.c. White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.

d. Red with a white maple leaf.

41. What song is Canadas national anthem?a. God Save the Queenb. O Canada

c. Star Spangled Banner.

d. Amazing Grace.

42. Give the first two lines of Canadas national anthem?a. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. b. O Canada! Our province and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

c. O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.

d. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

43. From where does the name "Canada" come?a. From the Inuit word meaning country.

b. From the French word meaning joining.

c. From the Mtis word meaning rivers.


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d. From "kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village.

44.

Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

a. The moose

b. The hawk

c. The beaver

d. The deer

45. What is the population of Canada?a. About 20 million.

b. 38 million.c. 17 million.

d. About 33 million.

46. What three oceans border Canada?a. Atlantic, Arctic and Bering.

b. Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.

c. Pacific, Indian and Atlantic.

d. Hudson, Pacific and Atlantic.

47. What is the capital city of Canada?a. Ottawa

b. Toronto

c. Montreal

d. Hull

48. What are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities?a. Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).

b. Quebec (Quebec City) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).

c. Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City).


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d. Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba Winnipeg).

49. What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?a. Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)and Quebec (Quebec).

b. Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick

(Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).

c. Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick

(Fredericton) and Quebec (Quebec).

d. Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Quebec (Quebec City)and Ontario

(Toronto).

50. What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?a. Alberta (Edmonton) and Saskatchewan (Regina).

b. Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

c. Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

d. Saskatchewan (Regina), Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).

51. What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities? a. Alaska (Juneau) and Yukon Territory (Whitehorse).

b. Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Alaska (Juneau).

c. Northwest Territories (Yellowknife).d. Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).

52. Name the five regions of Canadaa. Midwest, North, South, East, Central

b. Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and British Columbia

c. Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and North

d. West, Central, East, Prairies and Territories


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53. Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?a. Central Canadab. Prairies.

c. Atlantic Canada.

d. Northern Territories.

54. In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?a. Central Canada.

b. Prairies.

c. Atlantic Canada.

d. Northern Canada.

55. One third of all Canadians live in which province?a. Quebec.

b. Ontario.

c. Northwest Territories.

d. Manitoba.

56. Where are the Great Lakes?a. Between Ontario and the United States

b. Manitoba.

c. Northern Quebec.

d. Atlantic Canada.

57. Where are the Parliament Buildings located?a. Ottawa.

b. Quebec City.

c. Hull.

d. Toronto.


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58. Which country borders Canada on the south?a. United States of Americab. Central America

c. Mexico

d. Washington

59. Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?a. Nova Scotia.

b. Prince Edward Island.

c. Yukon Territory.

d. Newfoundland and Labrador.

60.What is a major river in Quebec?a. Fraser River

b. St. Lawrence River

c. Niagara

d. Hudson's Bay.

61.On what date did Nunavut become a territory?a. July 1st, 1867

b. April 1st, 1999

c. June 24th, 1995

d. March 31st, 1949

62.What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

a. Natural resources, tourism and service industries.b. Tourism, services and manufacturing. c. Natural resources, tourism and manufacturing.

d. Natural resources, manufacturing and services.


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63.In what industry do most Canadians work?a. Natural resources

b. Tourism.

c. Service

d. Manufacturing

64.What country is Canada's largest trading partner?a. Mexico

b. United States of America

c. China

d. Japan.

65.Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?a. Atlantic provinces

b. Prairie provinces

c. Central Canada

d. West Coast.

66.Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuableenergy resources?

a. British Columbia

b. Prairie provinces

c. Ontario

d. Manitoba.

67.Who is Canadas Head of State?a. Governor General of Canada.

b. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

c. Prime Minister.

d. Lieutenant Governor.


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68.Who is the Queens representative in Canada?a. Prime Minister of Canada.

b. Premier.

c. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

d. Governor General of Canada.

69.What do you call the Sovereigns representative in the provinces? a. Premier.

b. Member of the Legislative Assembly.

c. Lieutenant-Governor.

d. Senator.

70.What is Canadas system of government called?a. Dictatorship.

b. Parliamentary government.

c. Military Rule.

d. Communism.

71.What are the three parts of Parliament? a. The Sovereign, Governor General and Prime Minister.

b. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.

c. The Queen, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.

d. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate.

72.What do you call a law before it is passed? a. A New law.

b. A Proposed law.


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c. A Bill.

d. A New proposal.

73.How are Members of Parliament chosen?a. Appointed by the Prime Minister.

b. Elected by Canadian citizens.

c. Appointed by the Queen.

d. Elected by the Provincial Ministers.

74.Who do Members of Parliament represent?a. All of the Canadians living in the north.

b. Only Canadians living in Central Canada.

c. Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district.

d. Canadians living in the province in which he/she was elected.

75.How does a bill become a law?a. The Lieutenant Governor must approve the bill.

b. Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor

General.

c. The Queen must sign the bill.

d. Approval by the Members of the Legislative Assembly.

76.What are the three levels of government in Canada?a. Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local).

b. Federal, Provincial and City.

c. Federal, Territorial and Provincial.

d. Federal, State and Local.

77.Name two responsibilities of the federal government.a. National defence and firefighting.

b. National defence and foreign policy.


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c. Citizenship and highways.

d. Recycling and education.

78.What is the government of all of Canada called?a. National assembly.

b. Legislature.

c. Federal.

d. Council.

79.How many electoral districts are there in Canada?a. 20

b. 308

c. 178

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80.Who has the right to vote in federal elections? a. A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and on voters list.

b. A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and must work for the federal government.

c. A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a member of the Canadian Forces.

d. A Canadian citizen, over 25 years and a member of the Canadian Forces.

81.What three requirements must you meet in order to vote in a federal election?a. Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and on the list of electors.

b. Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, and on the list of electors.

c. Living outside of Canada for less than 5 years, Canadian and 21 years old.

d. Working for the federal government, Canadian forces or other organization, 21 years, and

Canadian.

82.When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election? a. Your employer.

b. No one.

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d. An Elections Canada official.83.What do you mark on a federal election ballot?a. The candidate's name.

b. The number for the candidate.

c. An "X"

d. The voter's name.

84.How is the government formed after a federal election?a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The Queen

chooses the Prime Minister from this party

b. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this

party becomes the Prime Minister.c. The Governor General picks a party and a Prime Minister to run the government.

d. Each province elects one representative to form the government. The Queen then chooses the

Prime Minister.

85.How is the Prime Minister chosen?a. The Queen appoints the Prime Minister.

b. The Governor General with the Senate appoint the Prime Minister

c. The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister.

d. The MPs vote on the Prime Minister

86.When must federal elections be held?a. About every 4 years.

b. On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.

c. Whenever the Prime Minister calls the election.

d. When the MPs want a new Prime Minister.

87.Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leadersa. Conservative (Harper), NDP (Mulcair), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Paill), Green

Party (May)

b. Conservative (Harper), Green (May), Liberal (Rae), Bloc Quebecois (Duceppe)

c. NDP (Layton), Green (May), Liberal (Rae), Bloc Quebecois (Paill)


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d. Liberal (Ignatieff), Conservative (Harper), NDP (Turmel), Green (May)

88.Which party becomes the Official Opposition?a. The party with the second most MPs.

b. The party receiving the least votes.

c. Any independent candidate.

d. The party the Prime Minister selects.

89.What is the role of the Opposition parties?a. To assist the Prime Minister.

b. To sign bills.

c. To oppose or try to improve government proposals.

d. To put forward bills to be passed.

90.Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?a. The New Democratic Party.

b. The Liberal Party.c. The Independent Party.

d. The Conservative Party.

91.What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada and his/her party?a. Bob Rae (Liberal Party).

b. Stephen Harper (Conservative Party).

c. Nycole Turmel (New Democratic Party).

d. Christie Clark (Liberal Party).

92.What is a voter information card?a. Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district.

b. Tells you what province to vote in.

c. A form that tells you when and where to vote.

d. A form that lets you know your voting time.


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93.Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?a. Anyone.

b. A Canadian citizen who is 16 years old.c. Any man who is at least 18 years old.

d. Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.

94.Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?a. The best speaker running in the election.

b. A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament.

c. Someone to become the Premier.

d. All of the candidates in their electoral district.

95.Which federal political party is in power? a. Green Party.

b. New Democratic Party.

c. Liberal Party.

d. Conservative Party.

96.How are Senators chosen?a. By the Governor General of Canada.

b. By the Premiers of all provinces.

c. Appointed by the Queen.

d. They are chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General.

97.What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and

where to vote?

a. Go to the police station.

b. Call your Member of Parliament.

c. Assume you cannot vote.

d. Call Elections Canada or visit their website.


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98.After a federal election, which party forms the new government?a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power

b. The Queen picks a party to run the government.

c. The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body.

d. The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government.

99.Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?a. The federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools to educate and

assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture.

b. The schools were poorly funded and inflicted hardship on the students.

c. The schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal people.d. Aboriginal language and cultural practices were mostly prohibited.

100. Who are the Quebecers?a. European settlers in the 1600s.

b. Descendants of the French colonists.

c. Descendants of the Anglophones.

d. People of Quebec.

101. Who are the Acadians?a. Aboriginal people of the arctic.

b. French-speaking Catholics living in Ontario.

c. The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime

provinces in 1604.

d. English speaking refugees who settled in Louisiana.

102. What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?a. Roman Catholic. b. Muslim. c. Jewish. d. Hindu.


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103. Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by thepeople?

a. The Constitutional Act of 1867.

b. The Constitutional Act of 1791.

c. The Constitutional Act of 1982.

d. The Constitutional Act of 2010.

104. Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?a.Napoleons fleet was defeated by the Royal Navy in the war.

b. The USA became independent from the British Empire after the war.

c. The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain

independent of the United States.d. Canada joined the United States after the war.

105. Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?a. Sir John A. Macdonald.

b. Robert Baldwin.

c. Louis Riel.

d. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.

106. Who was Sir Sam Steele?a. A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen.

b. A military leader of the Mtis in the 19th century.

c. The first Prime Minister of Canada.

d. The Father of Manitoba.

107. Who had played an important part in building the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)? a. American railroad engineers.

b. Acadian railroad workers.

c. Chinese railroad workers.

d. Afro-American slaves.


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108. What is the "Head Tax"?a. Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada.

b. Fee charged for anyone entering Canada after 1900.c. A tax imposed on beer beginning in 1867.

d. Fee charged for moving westward in the early 1900s.

109. Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?a. A military leader of the Mtis in the 19th century.

b. A great frontier hero.

c. An explorer of western Canada.

d. Canadas greatest soldier in the First World War.

110. Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?a. 7000.

b. 8 million.

c. About 60,000.

d. More than 600,000.

111. What was the Womens Suffrage Movement?a. The effort by women to achieve the right to vote.

b. The effort by women to participate in military service.

c. An unsuccessful movement to get husbands to do housework.

d. The effort by women to be in Parliament.

112. When is Remembrance Day celebrated?a. July 1st

b. October 1st

c. November 11th

d. December 25th


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113. In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?a. The West Movement.

b. The Revolution.

c. The Quiet Revolution.

d. La Francophonie.

114. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Canadas system of government?a. A federal state.

b. Parliamentary democracy.

c. Constitutional Monarchy.

d. Dictatorship.

115. Who have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?a. Band chiefs and councillors.

b. Municipal governments.

c. Provincial and territorial governments.

d. Federal government.

116. What is Canadas national winter sport?a. Golf (in Florida). b. Nordic skiing. c. Lacrosse. d. Hockey.117. How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), the highesthonour available to Canadians?

a. 56

b. 96

c. 1,024

d. 42

118. What is meant by the equality of women and men?a. Men and women are equal under the law.

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c. Women may now go to school and enter the professional workforce.

d. A woman may now become Prime Minister.

119. Who are the founding peoples of Canada?a. Mtis, French and British.b. Aboriginal, Mtis and British.

c. Inuit, Aboriginal and British.d. Aboriginal, French and British.

120. What does the word "Inuit" mean?a. "Eskimo" in Inuktitut language.b."Home" in English.c. "The people" in the Inuktitut language.

d. "The Arctic Land" in Inuktitut language.

121. What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?a. 30%

b. 6%

c. 50%

d. 65%

122. What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?a. Easy access to the West Coast.

b. What can be achieved by working together?

c. Unity.

d. Ribbons of steel.123. What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?a. The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada.

b. Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance

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c. The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament.

d. The sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law.

124. What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?a. Purple Cross.

b. Badge of Courage.

c. Order of Merit.

d. Victoria Cross.

125. In Canada, are you obliged to tell others how you voted?a. If the Lieutenant Governor asks, yes.

b. No but you may choose to discuss how you voted with others.c. If your Member of Parliament asks, yes.

d. If your family would like to know how you voted, yes.

126. Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?a. A champion of democracy and Aboriginal rights.

b. A champion of democracy and French language rights and the first leader of a responsible

government in the Canada.

c. The first Head of State.

d. The first French speaking Prime Minister.

127. What does the term "responsible government" mean?a. Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting.

b. The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister.

c. The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives

in order to govern.

d. All Canadians are responsible for each other.

128. In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?a. No, police service and conduct is not open to discussion with Canadians.


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c. The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of

Constitutional freedoms.

d. The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

133. What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting andCharles Best?a. Insulin is a hormone that permits you to eat anything you wish.

b. Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide.

c. Discovering insulin opened the doors to more discoveries.

d. Discovering insulin made Drs. Banting and Best famous.

134. What is the name of the Mayor of Richmond, British Columbia?a. Mayor Ivan Gerlach

b. Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

c. Mayor Gil Blair

d. Mayor Malcolm Brodie

135. What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?a. Buying a house and a TV.

b. Getting a job, taking care of ones family and working hard in keeping with ones abilities.c. Doing laundry and keeping the house clean.

d. Study hard so you can earn enough money to take a vacation. 136. Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?a. Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.b. Canada, the United States and Japan.

c. Canada, Mexico and the United States.

d. Canada, Denmark and Andorra.

137. What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?a. It led to the establishment of the Juno Awards.


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b. It liberated North Africa from Nazi occupation.

c. Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe

during the Second World War.

d. It resulted in the forcible relocation of Canadians of Japanese origin.

138. Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up job at par witha man?

a. Equality of women and men

b. Equality of all races.

c. Equal pay for equal work.

d. Equal rights.

139. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?a. It was a key position of the German line in Northern France.

b. Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery.

c. It was the "hinge" of the German line as it protected the newly constructed Hindenburg line.

d. Once Canadians fought at Vimy they knew they would be heading home.

140. What is a majority government?a. When the party in power holds about one third of the seats in the House of Commons

b. When the party in power holds about one quarter of the seats in the House of Commons.

c. When the part in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.

d. When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

141. Which province is the main producer of pulp and paper and hydro-electricity?a. Quebec

b. Ontarioc. British Columbia

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142. A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekendin her electoral district. This means she would be:

a. In her office on Parliament Hill.b. Visiting the province of Quebec.

c. In some part of Montreal where she was elected.

d. Going on a vacation.

143. What is the Queen's representative in the Territories called?a. Premier.

b. Governor General.

c. Commissioner.

d. Member of Parliament.

144. How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?a. By the Queen.

b. By the voters.

c. By other Cabinet Ministers.

d. By the Prime Minister

145. The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare." This means: a. From the ocean to the sea.

b. From sea to sea.

c. From the sea to the ends of the earth.

d. From the water to the earth.

146. Canada has three territories and how many provinces?a. 13

b. 10

c. 3

d. 5


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147. Who is the leader of the Federal Official Opposition Party?a. Thomas Mulcair

b. Stphane Dionc. Bob Rae

d. Adrian Dix

148. Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?a. It enhances our standard of living.

b. It makes it easier for us to travel to foreign countries.c. It enhances our economy and raises our standard of living. d. It brings in cheaper goods.

149. Name the federal electoral districts in Richmond, British Columbia.a. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond North and Richmond South

b. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond East and Richmond West

c. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond and Richmond South.

d. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond and Delta-Richmond East

150. Name three city councillors for Richmond, British Columbia.a. Malcolm Brodie, Derek Dang and Ernie Novakowski

b. Lyn Greenhill, KiichiKumagai and Lily von Hendron

c. Harold Steves, Evelina Halsey-Brandt and Linda Barnes

d. Ken Johnston, Bill McNulty and Lee Bailey

151. Name the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond, British Columbia andthe parties they belong to (Richmond Centre, Richmond East, and Richmond-Steveston

respectively).

a. Rob Howard (Richmond Centre), Linda Reid (Richmond East) and John Cummins (Richmond


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Steveston)

b. John Cummins (Richmond Centre), Linda Reid (Richmond East) and John Yap (Richmond

Steveston).c. Olga Ilich (Richmond Centre), Rob Howard (Richmond East) and John Yap (Richmond

Steveston)

d. Teresa Wat (Richmond Centre), Linda Reid (Richmond East) and John Yap (Richmond

Steveston).

152. What is the name of the Premier of British Columbia?a. Premier Adrian Dix

b. Premier David Andersonc. Premier UjjalDosanjh

d. Premier Christy Clark

153. Which political party is in power in British Columbia?a. New Democratic Party

b. Liberal Party

c. Social Credit Party

d. Green Party

154. What is the name of the leader of the Opposition in British Columbia?a. Jane Sterk

b. David Anderson

c. Adrian Dix

d. Christy Clark

155. What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia?a. David Lam

b. Steven Point

c. Adrienne Clarkson

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156. Name the members of Parliament for Richmond, British Columbia and the partiesthey belong to (Richmond, Delta-Richmond East respectively).

a. Alice Wong (Conservative), Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative)b. Raymond Chan (Liberal), Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative Party of Canada)

c. Joy MacPhail (New Democratic Party), Christie Clark (Liberal)

d. Greg Halsey-Brandt (Liberal), Geoff Plant (Liberal)

157. What is the capital city of British Columbia?a. Vancouver.

b. Prince George.c. Victoria.

d. New Westminster.

158. Which three natural resources are important to British Columbias economy today?a. Forests, water and grain crops.

b. Forests, fish and water.

c. Fish, oil and water.

d. Coal, water and shipbuilding.

159. Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?a. Most new imigrants arrive at Vancouver International Airport.

b. British Columbia is the closest province to the Far East.

c. Billions of dollars in trade goods are handled through the Port of Vancouver.

d. British Columbia borders the Pacific Ocean.

160. What form of transportation did Aboriginal peoples and fur traders use?a. Railway

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c. Roads

d. Highway

161. When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament?a. Within 4 years of the most recent election.

b. The Prime Minister can call the election any time at his own will.

c. When the Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister.

d. Within 5 years of the last election.

162. What is a minority government?a. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate.

b. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.c. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

d. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.

163. Why is British Columbia known as Canada's Pacific Gateway?a. Because billions of dollars in goods are shipped to and from Asia.

b. Because many immigrants arrive British Columbia from the Pacific Ocean.

c. Because British Columbia is on the Pacific coast.

d. Because British Columbia's fishing industry relies on the Pacific Ocean.

164. Which city provides important shipping and air links across the Pacific Ocean?a. Calgary

b. Victoria

c. Edmonton

d. Vancouver

165. What are the territories of northern Canada?a. Nunavut and Yukon Territory.

b. Yukon and Northwest Territories.

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d. Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

166. What is meaning of the Canadian coat of arms and motto: "A Mari Usque AdMare"?

a. From coast to coast.

b. From sea to sea.

c. From land to sea.

d. From land to land.

167. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of federal government?a. National defence, health care, international trade and aboriginal affairs.

b. Education, foreign policy, recycling programs and aboriginal affairs.c. National defence, foreign policy, international trade and aboriginal affairs.

d. Highways, policing, international trade and criminal justice.

168. How many Canadians served in the World War II?a. About 640,000.

b. About 800,000.

c. More than one million.

d. About 100,000.

169. When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?a. Early 1700s.

b. Late 1700s.

c. Late 1800s.

d. Late 1600s.

170. On what date did Nunavut become a territory?a. October 1st, 1997

b. July 1st, 1867

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d. April 1st, 1999

171. What does the Canadian flag look like?a. White and red with the federal emblem.

b. White and red with a deer in the center.

c. White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the center.

d. A red maple leaf with white in the background.

172. Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energyresources?

a. Manitoba.

b. West Coast.c. Prairie provinces.

d. Alberta.

173. What is a trial court sometimes called?a. The Provincial Court.

b. The Court of Queen's(or King's) Bench.

c. The Federal Court.

d. The Small Claims Courts.

174. In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?a. Mining.

b. Farming.

c. Forestry.

d. Fur trading.

175. Who was the first person to draw a map of Canadas east coast?a. Jean Talon.

b. The Vikings.

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d. Jacques Cartier.

176. Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in the NorthwestTerritories and Nunavut?

a. First Nations.

b. Inuit.

c. Mtis.

d. Acadians and Inuit.

177. Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?a. Central Canada.

b. Atlantic Canada.

c. Southern Ontario.

d. Northern Canada.

178. What is a major river in Quebec?a. Fraser River

b. Hudson Bay River

c. Amazon River

d. St. Lawrence River

179. What does a Member of Parliament do?a. He or she liaises with the municipal government.

b. He or she links Canadians to the federal government.

c. He or she works for the Governor General.

d. He or she represents the Queen.

180. Which country lies on Canada's southern border?a. Mexico.

b. Michigan.

c. Central America.


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d. United States of America.

181. What do you call the Queen's representative in the territories?a. Lieutenant-Governor.

b. Member of the Legislative Assembly.

c. "Sir".

d. Commissioner.

182. Who has the right to vote in a federal election?a. A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a member of the Canadian Forces.

b. A Canadian or British citizen, over 18 years old.c. A Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on voting day and on the voters' list.

d. A Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old and must work for the government.

183. For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?a. 180 years.

b. 150 years.

c. 300 years.

d. 220 years.

184. Who is the Queen's representative in Canada?a. Prime Minister of Canada.

b. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

c. Premier of each province.

d. Governor General of Canada.

185. Which legal documents protect the rights of Canadians with regards to the officiallanguages?

a. Canadian Constitution.

b. Official English Act.


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c. British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

d. Canadian Constitution and Official Languages Act.

186. Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?a. Alberta.

b. Saskatchewan.

c. Manitoba.

d. Ontario.

187. What song is Canada's national anthem?a. O Canadian Citizens.

b. O Canadian.c. Wow Canada.

d. O Canada.

188. In which period did Canada's economy and industry experience a boom?a. 1860s.

b. 1880s.

c. 1890s and early 1900s.

d. 1920s.

189. Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?a. British Immigrants.

b. British citizens.

c. Landed immigrants.

d. Canadian citizens.

190. Who are exempted from the requirement of adequate knowledge of English or Frenchin order to become a Canadian citizen?

a. Adult applicants 50 years of age and over.

b. Adult applicants 40 years of age and over.


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c. Adult applicants 55 years of age and over.

d. Child applicants 10 years of age or less.

191. Who are Anglophones?a. People speaking English as a first language.

b. People speaking French as a first language.

c. British people.

d. English speaking Aboriginal peoples.

192. What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?a. Kayaks.

b. Totem poles.c. Sculptures.

d. Paintings.

193. What is a Cabinet Minister?a. Candidate picked by the Prime Minister.

b. MP selected by the Queen to make laws.

c. MP picked by the Premier of each province.

d. MP selected by the Prime Minister to run federal departments.

194. What are the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?a. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

b. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

c. O Canadian! Our home and private land! True love in all thy sons command.

d. O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.

195. What is Terry Fox's contribution?a. He was the greatest hockey player in Canada.

b. He inspired people to contribute money for cancer research.


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c. His discovery of insulin saves millions of people's lives.

d. He was a brilliant soldier.

196. Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada?a. Quebec.

b. British Columbia.

c. Nova Scotia.

d. Yukon.

197. One third of all Canadians live in which province?a. Northwest Territories.

b. British Columbia.c. Ontario.

d. Quebec.

198. What are the provinces of the Atlantic region?a. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

b. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.

c. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.

d. Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

199. Who is Sir Arthur Currie?a. An French explorer to easten Canada.

b. Canada's greatest soldier in the First World War.

c. The greatest scientist of Canada.

d. A person who started the 'marathon of hope'.

200. Which province is known as the "Land of 100,000 Lakes"?a. Quebec.

b. Ontario.

c. Manitoba.


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d. Alberta.

201. Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?a. Nova Scotia.

b. Newfoundland and Labrador.

c. New Brunswick.


202. Which province is Canada's main producer of pulp and paper?a. Quebec.

b. Ontario.

c. New Brunswick.d. British Columbia.

203. When did thousands of miners first come to Yukon?a. 1790s.

b. 1890s.

c. Early 1700s.

d. Early 1800s.

204. Who recommended that the Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given aresponsible government?

a. Sir Guy Carleton.

b. Sir George tienne Cartier.

c. Lord Durham.

d. Sir Louis-Hippolyta La Fontaine.

205. What did the government do to make immigration to western Canada much easier?a. Completed the St. Lawrence Waterway.

b. Offered land at very low cost.

c. Completed the Trans Canada Railway.


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d. Completed the Canadian Pacific Railway.

206. Which of the followings is a non-Canadian not allowed to do?a. Vote in the federal and provincial election.

b. Go to a government funded university.

c. Own a property.

d. Get a job in the federal government.

207. Which province is Canada's major producer of oil and gas?a. British Columbia.

b. Yukon.

c. Alberta.d. Quebec.

208. Who is the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia?a. Iona Campagnolo

b. Gordon Campbell

c. Judith Guichon

d. Steven Point

209. How many electoral districts are there in Canada?a. 302.

b. 308.

c. 168.

d. 98.

210. What is written on an election ballot?a. The results of the election.

b. The names of the candidates in your electoral district.

c. The names of Canadians eligible to vote.


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d. The candidates running for Prime Minister listed.

211. How many Canadians served in the First World War?a. About 10,000.

b. More than 60,000.

c. About 170,000.

d. More than 600,000.

212. Who discovered insulin?a. Dr. Wilder Penfield.

b. Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best.

c. Dr. John A. Hopps.d. Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward.

213. What is the name of the leader of the Official Opposition at the federal level?a. Stephen Harper

b. Michael Ignatieff.

c. Thomas Mulcair

d. Joy MacPhail.

214. Where do the majority of Mtis live in Canada?a. West Coast.

b. Central Canada.

c. Prairie Provinces.

d. Northern territories.

215. What does the blindfolded Lady Justice symbolizes?a. Canadian judicial system is founded on the presumption of innocence.

b. Men and Women have equal rights.

c. Blind to all considerations but the facts.


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d. Ladies must be respected for their legal rights.

216. Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?a. The beaver.

b. The eagle.

c. The tiger.

d. The lion.

217. Which legal document recognizes the cultural diversity of Canadians?a. Canadian Multiculturalism Act.

b. The Multicultural Act of the United Nations.

c. British Charter of Freedoms.d. Canada Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

218. Which two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rightsand Freedoms?

a. Equal employment rights and opportunities.

b. Freedom of belief and freedom of religion.

c. Basic living rights and obey laws.

d. Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer.

219. What is a responsible government?a. The government is formed by more than two parties in power.

b. The government must resign if it loses a confidence vote in the assembly.

c. The government is responsible for making laws.

d. The government is responsible for everything in the country.

220. What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?a. Pledge to be allegiance to the Queen.

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c. Promise to obey the Constitution of Canada.

d. Carry out responsibilities as a Canadian citizen.

221. What are the two official languages of Canada?a. English and Chinese.

b. Canadian English and British English.

c. Inuit and French.

d. English and French.

222. Who were the United Empire Loyalists?a. Inuit and First Nations.

b. First Nations and British settlers.

c. French and British settlers.d. Settlers from the United States during the American Revolution.

223. In what year did Canada become a country?a. 1860.

b. 1867.

c. 1872.

d. 1876.

224. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?a. Canada and United States of America.

b. United Kingdom and United States of America.

c. France and United Kingdom.

d. France, Great Britain and United States of America.

225. Name three requirements you must meet in order to vote in a federal election.a. Canadian citizen, at least 21 years old, and on the list of electors.

b. Working for the government, at least 21 years old, and Canadian citizen.

c. Canadian citizen, at least 16 years old, and on the list of voters.


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d. Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and on the voters' list.

226. What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?a. Approved by the Governors.

b. Approved by the Governor General.

c. Approved by all the Senators.

d. Approved by the Queen.

227. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?a. Sir John A. Macdonald.

b. Queen Victoria.

c. Simon Fraser.d. Lester Bowles Pearson.

228. What is the Canadian Constitution?a. Municipal and local bylaws.

b. The laws which govern the Territories in Canada.

c. A system of laws and conventions which our country governs itself by.

d. The laws which formed the country.

229. From where does the name "Canada" come?a. From the First Nations word meaning land.

b. From the Inuit word "Kanata" meaning nations.

c. From the Inuit word meaning home.

d. From "Kanata", the First Nations word for village.

230. Which province is Canada's leading wheat producer?a. New Brunswick.

b. Manitoba.

c. Alberta.


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d. Saskatchewan.

231. To what ocean is Newfoundland closest?a. Pacific.

b. Labrador Sea.

c. Atlantic.

d. Arctic.

232. Which party becomes the Official Opposition?a. The opposition party with the most MPs.

b. The opposition party with the most votes.

c. The opposition party with the least votes.d. The party picked by the Queen.

233. Who are Francophones?a. People speaking English as a first language.

b. Descendants of French colonists.

c. People speaking French as a first language.

d. French people.

234. If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help?a. Apply for financial aid from the government to pay for legal fees.

b. Go to legal aid services in most communities.

c. Borrow money from the government and pay for the lawyer.

d. Do not go to a court.

235. What is the role of the Opposition parties?a. To oppose or try to improve government proposals.

b. To approve bills.

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d. A new law.

241. How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?a. Ten provinces and three territories.

b. Eight provinces and three territories.

c. Nine provinces and two territory.

d. Ten provinces and two territories.

242. Which two provinces are on the Atlantic coast of Canada?a. Newfoundland and British Columbia.

b. British Columbia and Yukon.

c. Prince Edward Island and Ontario.d. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

243. Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?a. To look for new mines.

b. To build immigration sites for settlers.

c. To fish and trade with First Nations people.

d. To run away from religious persecution.

244. What are the regions of Canada?a. Rockies, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies

b. Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast

c. West, North, South, East, Central

d. West Coast, Central, East, Canadian Shield and South

245. How can you contact your Member of Parliament?a. Write a letter to the House of Commons.

b. Call the office of the party in power.

c. Write a letter to the Premier of your province.


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d. Write a letter to the Prime Minister.

246. What is the last line of Canada's national anthem?a. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

b. With glowing hearts we see thee rise.

c. God keep our land glorious and free!

d. O Canada! Our home and native land!

247. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?a. The Queen has more power in Canadian Government.

b. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government.

c. It lets Canadians to enjoy more freedom.d. It made changes to the Citizenship Act.

248. Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?a. Terry Fox.

b. Gerhard Herzberg.

c. Rick Hansen.

d. Reginald Fessenden.

249. What is a majority government?a. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.

b. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.

c. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons.

d. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate.

250. What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?a. Minister of Parliament.

b. Member of the Patriots.

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d. Member of Parliament.

251. What does equality under the law mean?a. To be the same as anywhere in the world.

b. To be discriminated against.

c. To be like anyone else in Canada.

d. To be protected against any discrimination.

252. What country is Canada's largest trading partner?a. China. b. United States of America.

c. Germany. d. Japan.

253. Name two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law.a. Equality rights and care for the environment

b. Aboriginal rights and conserving water

c. Freedom of speech and freedom of religion

d. The Magna Carta and English common law

254. List four additional rights Canadian citizens have under the Canadian Charter ofRights and Freedoms.

a. The right to be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport,

the right to vote, the right to enter and leave Canada freely.

b. The right of be educated in either official language, the right to apply for a Canadian passport,

the right to drive, the right to enter and leave Canada freely.

c. The right to enter and leave Canada and the United States freely, the right to apply for a

Canadian passport, the right to be educated, the right to vote.

d. The right to live and work anywhere in Canada, the right to vote, the right to be educated in

either official language, the right to drive.

255. Name three responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.a. Serving on a jury, keeping your yard tidy and helping others in the community

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c. Obeying the law, voting in elections and taking responsibility for oneself and family

d. Voting in elections, taking responsibility for others and protecting the environment

256. Give an example of how you can help in the community.a. Wear red on Canada Day

b. Drive to work

c. Volunteer at a food bank

d. Wash your car

257. What is meant by the "equality of women and men"?a. Men and women are treated equally under the law.

b. Men and women are the samec. Men and women are similar

d. Men and women need to obey the law

258. Who has the right to vote in federal elections?a. Canadian citizens who are at least 19 years of age and on the voters' list.

b. Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years of age and on the voters' list.

c.Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are at least 18 years of age

d. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are at least 19 years of age

259. List three ways you can protect the environment.a. Recycle, conserve energy and water and join a car pool

b. Recycle, conserve energy and drive your car to work

c. Recycle, conserve energy and mow your lawn

d. Recycle, conserve energy and buy bottled water

260. What does "due process" mean?a. You must prove your innocence in court

b. The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law

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d. The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians

261. What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?a. To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II

b. To pledge your allegiance to the flag and fulfill the duties of a Canadian

c. To pledge your allegiance to the Canadian Constitution

d. To pledge your loyalty to Canada from sea to sea

Government, Elections and Voting Procedures

262. Name the three levels of government in Canadaa. Federal, state and municipalb. Federal, provincial or territorial and state

c. Federal, provincial or territorial and municipal

d. Federal, provincial or territorial and local

263. Name two responsibilities of the federal government?a. Snow removal and national defence

b. Foreign policy and firefighting

c. Emergency services and citizenship

d. Foreign policy and national defence

264. Who is Canada's Head of State?a. The Prime Minister, Stephen Harper

b. The Governor General, David Johnston

c. The consort of the Queen, Prince Phillip

d. The Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

265. What are the three parts of Parliament?a. The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate

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c. The Sovereign, the Governor General and the Prime Minister

d. The Prime Minister, the House of Commons and the Senate

266. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?a. The Governor General, David Johnston

b. The Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson

c. The Prime Minister, Stephen Harper

d. The Premier, Dalton McGuinty

267. Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?a. A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament

b. A candidate they want to be the Premierc. A candidate they want to be represent them in the Senate

d. A candidate they want to be the Head of State

268. When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?a. Within three years of the last election

b. Every four years following the most recent general election

c. Within five years of the last election

d. Whenever the Sovereign decides

269. What is a voter information card?a. The written proof that you have voted

b. A list of all the candidates running in a federal election

c. A form that tells you your name is on the voters' list and where you vote.

d. A form that tells you who to vote for

270. What should you do if you don't receive a voter's card?a. Call the police

b. Contact Elections Canada or visit their website to ensure your name is on the voter's list

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d. The party with the third most elected representatives

276. Name the federal political parties represented in the House of Commons and theirleaders

a. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), New Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair),

Liberal Party of Canada (Justin Trudeau), Bloc Qubcois (Daniel Paill), Green Party

(Elizabeth May)

b. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), Liberal Party of Canada (Bob Rae), New

Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair), Bloc Qubcois (Gilles Duceppe)

c. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), Liberal Party of Canada (Michael Ignatieff),

Green Party (Elizabeth May), Bloc Qubcois (Gilles Duceppe)

d. Conservative Party of Canada (Stephen Harper), Liberal Party of Canada (Michael Ignatieff),New Democratic Party (Thomas Mulcair), Green Party (Elizabeth May)

277. Which federal political party is in power?a. Liberal Party of Canada

b. Green Party

c. Conservative Party of Canada

d. New Democratic Party

278. Who is Canada's Prime Minister?a. Dalton McGuinty

b. Stephen Lewis

c. Michalle Jean

d. Stephen Harper

279. Which federal political party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?a. Liberal Party of Canada

b. New Democratic Party

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d. Conservative Party

280. Name two responsibilities of the provincial government.a. Communication and education

b. Health and recycling

c. Education and health

d. Education and defence

281. Which political party is in power in Ontario?a. The Progressive Conservative Party

b. The New Democratic Party

c. The Liberal Partyd. The Green Party

282. Which level of government is responsible for by-laws?a. Federal b. Municipal c.State c. Territorial

283. Who are the aboriginal peoples of Canada?a. United Empire Loyalists

b. Mtis

c. Immigrants from Australia

d. The first inhabitants of Canada

284. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?a. First Nations, Inuit, Mtis

b. Acadians, Inuit, Mtis

c. First Nations, French and Inuit

d. First Nations, Acadians and Inuit

285. From who are the Mtis descended?a. French or English traders and First Nations women

b. French traders and First Nations women

c. English traders and First Nations women


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d. God keep our land glorious and free Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

291. What is the capital of Canada?a. Toronto

b. Ottawa

c. Montreal

d. Vancouver

292. What is the population of Canada?a. About 20 million

b. About 3 million

c. About 25 milliond. About 33 million

293. Name the provinces in the Atlantic Regiona. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island

b. Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

c. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoulin Island

d. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island

294. Which three oceans line Canada's frontiers?a. Atlantic, Pacific, Bering

b. Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic

c. Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic

d. Atlantic, Hudson's Bay, Pacific

295. Name the Prairie Provinces.a. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia

b. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta

c. Manitoba, Saskatoon and Alberta


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d. Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan

296. When did Nunavut become a territory?a. 1989

b. 1999

c. 2001

d. 2000

297. What is the capital of Ontario?a. Toronto b. Hamilton c. London d. Mississauga

298. Name the five Great lakes.a. Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Simcoe

b. Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior

c. Erie, Hudson's Bay, Michigan, Ontario and Superior

d. Erie, Huron, Niagara, Ontario and Superior

299. In the 1960s Quebec experienced rapid change. What is this period called?a. The Riel Rebellion

b. The Quiet Revolution

c. The People's Revolution

d. The French Rebellion

300. What is the Underground Railroad?a. The first railway to cross Canada

b. The CPR's secret railway line

c. The TTC subway system

d. A network used by slaves who escaped the United States into Canada

301. During the War of 1812 the Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings inYork (now Toronto). What did the British and Canadians do in return?

a. They attacked American merchant ships

b. They expanded their defence system, including Fort York


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c. They burned down the White House in Washington D.C.

d. They captured Niagara Falls

302. What was the Head Tax?a. A discriminatory race-based entry fee to Canada

b. A tax based on the number of children per family

c. A fee charged for riding the railroad

d. A discriminatory kind of property tax

303. Who was Louis Riel?a. A Mtis leader and the Father of Manitoba

b. A Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queenc. A winner of the Victoria Cross

d. The Prime Minister of Canada during World War I

304. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?a. Canadians wear it on the first day of spring

b. Wearing it commemorates Confederation

c. Wearing it commemorates the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers

d. Wearing it commemorates Canada Day

305. What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and CharlesBest?

a. The discovery has saved 16 million people worldwide

b. It meant more money for Canada's health care system

c. It meant more Canadians have become doctors

d. It increased the number of hospitals and clinics in Canada

306. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?a. It was the last battle of the First World War

b. It was an important victory in the Boer War


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c. It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation

d. Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps

307. What is an "electoral district"?

a. The room in which you vote.

b. The area in which elections are held.

c. A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.

d. The office where you find a candidate's name.

308. What is known as the effort by women to achieve the right to vote?

a. The suffrage motion of women.

b. The women's voting law.c. The women's suffrage movement.

d. The election law.

309. What does "official language rights and minority language educational rights"

mean?

a. English is more important than French in Canada.

b. French is more important in Quebec and English is more important in other provinces.

c. All languages have equal status in Canada's government.

d. French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.

310. Who can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer?

a. Talk to the Members of Parliament in your district.

b. Ask for legal aid services.

c. Borrow from the government.

d. The police can help.

311. What does "official language rights and minority language educational rights"

mean?

a. English is more important than French in Canada.

b. French is more important in Quebec and English is more important in other provinces.

c. All languages have equal status in Canada's government.


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d. French and English have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government.

312.Where do more than half of the people in Canada live?

a. Atlantic Canada.

b. Central Canada.

c. Coastal Pacific.

d. Prairies.

313.Who built the French Empire in North America?

a. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval and Count Frontenac.

b. Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur Iberville.

c. King Charles II.d. Great Britain.

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