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