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