Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir George-Etienne Cartier Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir John A Macdonald 2 / 20 What was the "Underground Railroad"? The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels 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 3 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Citizens of Canada The King The Prime Minister The Governor General 4 / 20 How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? If there is a revolution If the King/Queen orders the party to resign If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision None of these 5 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Appointed by the King Elected by the prime minister Elected by senators Elected by the citizens of Canada 6 / 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 7 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Spanish English and Hindi English and French French and Spanish 8 / 20 Which of the following is not the responsibility of Canadian Citizens" Voting in elections Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family Learning to speak both the official languages Obeying the law 9 / 20 What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy? The Sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law 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) represents Canadians in Parliament 10 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? Central Canada Prairie provinces Atlantic provinces West Coast 11 / 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 12 / 20 What was the achievement of the Suffrage Movement? Women achieved the right to vote. Quebec experienced an era of rapid change It led to the introduction of employment insurance It abolished slavery in Canada 13 / 20 What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? Union Republic of Canada Canadian Confederation Canada Dominion of Canada 14 / 20 When does a federal election have to held under legislation passed by Parliament? Within 6 years of the last election When the King/Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister Within 4 years of the last election Within 5 years of the last election 15 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? God Save the King Eh Canada Great Canada O Canada 16 / 20 Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built? 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 British Columbia joined Canada in 1871 after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast 17 / 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 Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis None of the above 18 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Alberta and Saskatchewan Ontario and Alberta Ontario and Quebec Quebec and New Brunswick 19 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? July 1st every year June 30th every 4 years July 31st every year June 30 every year 20 / 20 The Canadian province with most bilingual people British Columbia PEI Ontario Quebec Your score is 0% Restart quiz
