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