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