Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Quebec and New Brunswick Ontario and Quebec Alberta and Saskatchewan Ontario and Alberta 2 / 20 When does a federal election have to held under legislation passed by Parliament? Within 4 years of the last election Within 5 years of the last election Within 6 years of the last election When the King/Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister 3 / 20 What was the achievement of the Suffrage Movement? Quebec experienced an era of rapid change Women achieved the right to vote. It abolished slavery in Canada It led to the introduction of employment insurance 4 / 20 Who are the Metis? The people of mixed Inuit or First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect 5 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Hindi French and Spanish English and Spanish English and French 6 / 20 What information is contained in the National Register of Electors? Database of all Canadian citizens 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 7 / 20 What was the "Underground Railroad"? 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 An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada 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 The Canadian province with most bilingual people British Columbia Quebec PEI Ontario 10 / 20 Which of the following is not the responsibility of Canadian Citizens" Learning to speak both the official languages Obeying the law Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family Voting in elections 11 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Prime Minister The Citizens of Canada The Governor General The King 12 / 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 13 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? June 30 every year June 30th every 4 years July 1st every year July 31st every year 14 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir John A Macdonald Sir George-Etienne Cartier Sir Wilfrid Laurier 15 / 20 What are the five Great Lakes between Canada and US? Lake Michigan, Lake Victoria, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis None of the above 16 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Elected by the prime minister Elected by senators Elected by the citizens of Canada Appointed by the King 17 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? Central Canada Atlantic provinces Prairie provinces West Coast 18 / 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) 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 19 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? God Save the King O Canada Eh Canada Great Canada 20 / 20 How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? None of these If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision If there is a revolution If the King/Queen orders the party to resign Your score is 0% Restart quiz
