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Q1: When did settlers from France first establish communities on the Saint Lawrence River?

Early 1700s.
Early 1600s.
Late 1600s.
Late 1700s.

Q2: What does the term responsible government mean?

All Canadians are responsible for each other
The Ministers of the crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern
The governor-general is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister
Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting

Q3: What is the name of the royal anthem of Canada?

O Canada
God Save the Queen or King
O Canada
Great Canada

Q4: When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

October 6th.
November 20th.
July 1st.
November 11th.

Q5: Which of the following are the responsibilities of provincial government?

Nation defense, foreign policy, highways, and Aboriginal affairs
Education, Health Care, natural resource, and policing
Nation defense, Health Care, citizenship, and firefighting
Education, foreign policy, natural resource, and policing

Q6: Which of the following is the federal government responsible for?

Highways
Natural resources
Inter-provincial trade and Communications
Education

Q7: What do you call the king's representative in the provinces?

Governor General
Lieutenant governor
King's governor
Governor lieutenant

Q8: Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

South Region
Southern Territories
North Region
Northern Territories

Q9: Where do more than half of the people in Canada live?

Central Canada
Atlantic Canada
Prairies
Coastal Pacific

Q10: What are the provinces of central Canada?

Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Ontario and Alberta.
Ontario and Quebec.
Quebec and New Brunswick.

Q11: In World War II, in which aspect did Canada contribute more to the Allied air effort than any other Commonwealth country?

Trained 130,000 Allied air crew
Deployed paratroopers in France
Provided ammunition
Sent 130,000 soldiers to take France back from the Germans

Q12: What did the suffrage movement achieve?

Quebec experienced an era of rapid change.
The suffrage movement abolished slavery in Canada.
The suffrage movement led to the introduction of employment insurance.
Women achieved the right to vote.

Q13: Which province has the most bilingual Canadians?

Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
British Columbia

Q14: What do Canadians remember on Remembrance Day?

Canadian victory in World War II.
Canadian victory in World War One.
Sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and brave soldiers in wars.
Canadian victory in the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Q15: What was the Underground Railroad?

A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through Mountain tunnels
The first underground Subway tunnel in Toronto
An anti-slavery Network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada
A network for Traders used to transport beaver pelts to the United States

Q16: When is Canada Day?

June 30th every year
July 1st every year
July 31st every year
November 5th every year

Q17: Which of the following is not a responsibility of Canadian citizens?

Learning to speak both official languages.
Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family.
Voting in elections.
Obeying the law.

Q18: When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by parliament?

The Prime Minister can call the election anytime at his own will
Within five years of the last election
Within four years of the most recent election
When the king wants to replace the prime minister

Q19: Who are the Aboriginal peoples in Canada?

The first inhabitants of Canada
The first settlers of Newfoundland
The first European settlers to arrive in Canada
The descendants of the first Australian immigrants to Canada

Q20: What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation?

Dominion of Canada
Canada
Britain
Canadian Confederation

Q21: Who let Quebec into Confederation?

Sir John A McDonald
Sir Wilfred Laurier
Sir George H.N Cartier
Sir Lewis Hippolyte LaFontaine

Q22: Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada?

The governor-general.
The prime minister.
Other judges.
The people.

Q23: Which was the last province to join Canada?

Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
Newfoundland
Yukon

Q24: Where is Canada located?

South America
North America
Europe
Central America

Q25: What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

The Sovereign queen or King approves bills before becoming law.
The Sovereign queen or King is the lawmaker of Canada.
Canada's head of state is a hereditary Sovereign queen or King who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.
The Sovereign queen or King represents Canadians in Parliament.

Q26: Which act granted for the first time in Canada legislative assemblies elected by the people?

The Constitutional Act of 1972.
The Constitutional Act of 1982.
The Constitutional Act of 1891.
The Constitutional Act of 1791.

Q27: Who are the Metis, a distinct Aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada?

A people of mixed Inuit or First Nations ancestry, most of whom live on the prairies.
First Nations people speaking the Mischief dialect.
A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.

Q28: In what year did Canada become a country?

1867
1687
1786
1678

Q29: Which of the following is the oldest colony of the British Empire in Canada?

Newfoundland and Labrador
Quebec
Alberta
Ontario

Q30: With which words does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begin?

Canada is a free country and home of the Braves.
O Canada, our home and native land.
Canadian citizens have rights and responsibilities.
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.

Q31: Who is the father of Manitoba and defender of Matisse Wright?

Luis Real
Sir Lewis Hippolyte LaFontaine
Sir John A McDonald
Sir William Riel

Q32: Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built?

To provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges.
So British Columbia could handle trade of goods worth billions of dollars all around the world.
British Columbia joined Canada in 1871 after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast.
The railway made it possible for immigrants to settle in central Canada.

Q33: In what jobs did the Métis first work with European settlers?

Supplies Traders guides and interpreters
Taking care of children
Building housing
Fishing

Q34: How is the prime minister chosen?

The king appoints the prime minister
The leader of the party with the most elected Member of Parliament
The MPs vote on the prime minister
The governor-general with the Senators appoint the prime minister

Q35: What are the parties that are not in power called?

Rival parties
Opponents parties
Opposition parties
Tea parties

Q36: How are members of parliament chosen?

Elected by Canadian citizens
Elected by the prime minister
Elected by senators
Chosen by the king

Q37: Where do the majority Metis live in Canada?

The Maritimes.
The North.
Prairie Provinces.
Central Canada.

Q38: How is a cabinet minister chosen?

By the voters
By the king
By the Senators
By the prime minister

Q39: What are the two official languages of Canada?

English and French
Mandarin and English deep
English speak French and inactive
None of the above

Q40: What is the significance of hockey?

None of these
Canada won a gold medal in 2008's Olympics in this event
It is the most popular spectator sport in Canada and also its national winter sport
It is the national summer sport

Q41: When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?

Late 1700s
Early 1700s
Early 1600s
Late 1600s

Q42: Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?

Saskatchewan
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta

Q43: Can you name five Great Lakes between Canada and the U.S?

Lake Toronto Lake Michigan Lake Mexico Lake Ontario Lake St Louis
Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Huron Lake Erie Lake Ontario
Lake Michigan Lake Victoria Lake Mexico Lake Ontario Lake St Louis
None of the above

Q44: Who discovered insulin?

Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
Dr. Wilder Penfield
Dr. Johnath Hops
Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward

Q45: Which province is Canada's main producer of Pulp and Paper?

Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Quebec
Ontario

Q46: What does the crown mean for Canadians?

The crown is a symbol of government, including Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services, and the Armed Forces.
The crown reflects the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization in which democracy originated.
The crown contains symbols of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as red maple leaves, a national motto 'Amari uskwi admir.'

Q47: Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?

The French and Aboriginal people collaborated with Canada in the vast fur trade economy.
Trade with other countries changed the native way of life forever.
Canada has become a member of the World Trade Organization.
To increase the trade and enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living.

Q48: How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament?

If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision
If there is a revolution
If a minority of the MPs vote against a major government decision
If the king orders the party to resign

Q49: How can you contact your Member of Parliament?

By waiting outside of Parliament building
By booking an appointment over the phone
By using social media site online
By writing a letter to the House of Commons

Q50: What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card before an election?

Call your local municipality
Contact Elections Canada
Assume you were not chosen to vote
Turn up at your nearest polling station on Election Day

Q51: Who are the Acadians?

French-speaking Catholics who live in Ontario
The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime Provinces in 1604
Aboriginal people of the Arctic
English-speaking refugees who settled in Ontario

Q52: Which two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Basic living rights and obey laws
Freedom of belief and freedom of religion
Aboriginal people's rights and to volunteer
Equal employment rights and opportunities

Q53: Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?

Reginald Fessenden
G. Gerhardt Herzberg
Rick Hansen
Terry Fox

Q54: What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

The United States of America.
China.
Mexico.
The United Kingdom.

Q55: Which of the following best describes the role of the king in Canada?

To make important decisions about how the country is governed.
To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals.
To focus on citizenship and allegiance, be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and a guardian of constitutional freedoms.
To run the federal government departments.

Q56: Who were the Group of Seven in modern Canada?

A group of cowboys who defended Canada
A group of politicians
A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s
A group of Canadian companies

Q57: Who proclaimed the amended constitution of Canada in 1982?

The prime minister
The people of Canada
Queen Elizabeth II
The Senate

Q58: Which of the following is a non-Canadian not allowed to do?

Vote in federal and provincial elections
Take the Canada citizenship test
Contact his or her MP
Leave the country at will

Q59: What types of jobs are provided by service industries?

All answers are correct.
Tourism and Government.
Transportation and Education.
Communications and Retail Services.

Q60: What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?

Member of Parliament
Minister of Parliament
Member of the Patriots
Master of the province

Q61: If you cannot pay for a lawyer, how can you get legal help?

Apply for financial aid from the government to pay for legal fees
Go to Legal Aid Services in most communities
Do not go to court
Borrow money from the government and pay for the lawyer

Q62: What is the primary role of the police in Canada?

To conduct or support land Warfare peacekeeping or humanitarian missions
To provide National Security intelligence to the government
To keep people safe and to enforce the law
To resolve disputes and interpret law

Q63: What does the national register of electors contain?

Database of Canadian taxpayers
Database of landed immigrants
Database of all Canadian citizens
Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums

Q64: What was the main advantage of NAFTA agreement?

Free trade among Canada the USA and Mexico
Free trade between Canada and China
Free trade between Canada and Japan
Free trade between Canada and the UK

Q65: Why is the north sometimes called the land of the Midnight Sun?

It is closer to the Sun
It is night most of the time
The Northern Lights appear at midnight
Summer daylight can last up to 24 hours

Q66: What are the two principles upon which Canada is founded?

The supremacy of God and the rule of law
The supremacy of God and freedom of speech
The supremacy of law and the rule of God
Mobility rights and the rule of law

Q67: What outcome and significance did the War of 1812 with the USA have for Canada?

Canada lost a lot of people in the war
Canada formed part of the United States
Canada became an independent country
Canada protected its independence from the United States

Q68: What happens when the federal government loses a confidence vote?

The Prime Minister loses his job
The official opposition party takes power
The prime minister is no longer the leader of his party
An election is called

Q69: Who has the right to apply for a Canadian passport?

Canadian citizens
Wealthy citizens
Any immigrant who has stayed a minimum of three years in Canada
British citizens

Q70: Who is the greatest Canadian hockey player?

Donovan Bailey
Mark Tewksbury
Wayne Gretzky
Terry Fox

Q71: What level of government passes bylaws?

Senators
Federal
Municipal or local government
Provincial

Q72: What is a responsible government?

The government is responsible for the well-being of its people
The government must take responsibility for any Act of War it decides to commit
The government must resign if it loses a confidence vote in the assembly
A government that is against corruption

Q73: Which of the following answers is not true about the relationship between Canada and the USA?

Canada and the USA shared the longest undefended international border
Canada and the USA are the largest trading partners in the world
The relationship between Canada and the USA is the closest and the most extensive in the world
Canada exports very few goods to the USA

Q74: Who can ask you about whom you voted for?

See your local MP
The prime minister
No one
Any other Canadian

Q75: Who is the King's representative in Canada?

The governor-general of Canada
The prime minister
The prime minister's spouse
The premiere

Q76: What is a polling station?

Place where the number of votes is counted
Place where you vote
Campaign offices for candidates
Member of parliament's constituency

Q77: Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?

Central Canada
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Maritime Provinces

Q78: Which of the following are not responsibilities of the governor-general?

Signs bills to make them law after they have been passed by parliament
Chooses the opposition party
Performs the ceremonial duties of the head of state
A and C

Q79: In which type of industry did most early European settlers work?

Hunting
Gold mining
Oil
Fur trading

Q80: What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

The British defeated the French marking the end of France's Empire in America
Americans fought the United Empire Loyalists during the American Revolution
The voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights
The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec

Q81: One-third of all Canadians live in which province?

Ontario
Alberta
Quebec
Saskatchewan

Q82: What are three key facts about Canada's system of government?

A federal kingdom, a parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy
A federal state, a parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy
A socialist country, a parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy
A federal country, a constitutional democracy, and a parliamentary monarchy

Q83: Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?

New Brunswick
British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Alberta

Q84: What is celebrated on the 26th of December?

Boxing Day
Victoria Day
Remembrance Day
Canada Day

Q85: What is the meaning of the Canadian Coat of Arms and motto 'Amari usque ad mare'?

From air to land
From sea to land
From land to sea
From sea to sea

Q86: Since when has the protocol for the amendment of the Canadian Constitution existed?

1982
1962
1885
1972

Q87: From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?

Iceland
England
France
Germany

Q88: What is a cabinet minister?

MP selected by the king to make laws
MP picked by the premier of each province
Candidate picked by the prime minister
MP selected by the prime minister to run Federal departments

Q89: Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?

They are tourist attractions
They provide waterways
They provide fresh water and waterways
They provide water for irrigation

Q90: Who was Sir George-Étienne Cartier?

The first French Canadian Prime Minister
Canada's first prime minister
A railway lawyer in Montreal
The first head of a responsible government

Q91: What is Canada's system of government called?

Military rule
Communism
Parliamentary government
Dictatorship

Q92: Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada's East Coast?

Shock Cartier
John Cabot
Josh Cartier
Al

Q93: What are the colors present in the Canadian flag?

Red and white
Red and blue
Blue and white
Green and white

Q94: What does MNA stand for?

Member of the National Aid
Member of the National Association
Member of the National Assembly
Member of the National Airline

Q95: Which of the following are the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?

Serve in the Canadian Army, obey the law, and take responsibilities for oneself and one's family
Obey the law, find work in the government, and serve in the Canadian Army
Protect the Canadian environment and vote in elections
Obey the law, serve on a jury, vote in elections, and help others in the community

Q96: What is a major river in Quebec?

Hudson's Bay
Niagara
St Lawrence River
Fraser River

Q97: What principles out of the following is Canada's constitution based on?

Multiculturalism, peace, and order
Peace, order, and good government
War, order, and good government
Mobility rights, order, and good government

Q98: What is Canada's national winter sport?

Lacrosse
Golf
Basketball
Hockey

Q99: Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

Central Canada.
Prairie Provinces.
Atlantic provinces.
West Coast.

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