Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 Which of the following is not the responsibility of Canadian Citizens" Obeying the law Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family Learning to speak both the official languages Voting in elections 2 / 20 Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built? British Columbia joined Canada in 1871 after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast To provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges The railway made it possible for immigrants to settle in Central Canada So that British Columbia could handle trade of goods worth billions of dollars all around the world 3 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Ontario and Alberta Quebec and New Brunswick Ontario and Quebec Alberta and Saskatchewan 4 / 20 What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy? The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada The Sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law 5 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Hindi English and French French and Spanish English and Spanish 6 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? June 30th every 4 years July 31st every year June 30 every year July 1st every year 7 / 20 What was the "Underground Railroad"? An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels A network for traders used to transport beaver pelts to the United States The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto 8 / 20 Who are the Metis? A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada The people of mixed Inuit or First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect 9 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? West Coast Atlantic provinces Central Canada Prairie provinces 10 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Governor General The Prime Minister The Citizens of Canada The King 11 / 20 What are the five Great Lakes between Canada and US? 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 Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis 12 / 20 What was the achievement of the Suffrage Movement? Quebec experienced an era of rapid change It abolished slavery in Canada It led to the introduction of employment insurance Women achieved the right to vote. 13 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Appointed by the King Elected by senators Elected by the citizens of Canada Elected by the prime minister 14 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir John A Macdonald Sir George-Etienne Cartier 15 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? O Canada Eh Canada Great Canada God Save the King 16 / 20 When does a federal election have to held under legislation passed by Parliament? Within 6 years of the last election Within 5 years of the last election Within 4 years of the last election When the King/Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister 17 / 20 The Canadian province with most bilingual people Quebec British Columbia PEI Ontario 18 / 20 What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? Dominion of Canada Canada Union Republic of Canada Canadian Confederation 19 / 20 How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? None of these If the King/Queen orders the party to resign If there is a revolution If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision 20 / 20 What information is contained in the National Register of Electors? Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums Database of Canadian Tax Payers Database of landed immigrants Database of all Canadian citizens Your score is 0% Restart quiz
