Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built? To provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges The railway made it possible for immigrants to settle in Central Canada 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 2 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Ontario and Alberta Ontario and Quebec Quebec and New Brunswick Alberta and Saskatchewan 3 / 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 4 / 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 Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis 5 / 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 6 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Spanish French and Spanish English and French English and Hindi 7 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? June 30th every 4 years July 31st every year July 1st every year June 30 every year 8 / 20 What was the "Underground Railroad"? An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto A network for traders used to transport beaver pelts to the United States A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels 9 / 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 10 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir George-Etienne Cartier Sir John A Macdonald 11 / 20 Who are the Metis? The people of mixed Inuit or First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry 12 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Elected by the citizens of Canada Elected by senators Appointed by the King Elected by the prime minister 13 / 20 How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? 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 None of these 14 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? Central Canada West Coast Prairie provinces Atlantic provinces 15 / 20 What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? Union Republic of Canada Dominion of Canada Canadian Confederation Canada 16 / 20 What information is contained in the National Register of Electors? 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 Database of all Canadian citizens 17 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? Eh Canada Great Canada God Save the King O Canada 18 / 20 The Canadian province with most bilingual people PEI Quebec British Columbia Ontario 19 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Citizens of Canada The King The Governor General The Prime Minister 20 / 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. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
