Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 What was the achievement of the Suffrage Movement? It led to the introduction of employment insurance It abolished slavery in Canada Women achieved the right to vote. Quebec experienced an era of rapid change 2 / 20 When does a federal election have to held under legislation passed by Parliament? Within 6 years of the last election Within 4 years of the last election Within 5 years of the last election When the King/Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister 3 / 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 4 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Elected by the prime minister Appointed by the King Elected by the citizens of Canada Elected by senators 5 / 20 What information is contained in the National Register of Electors? 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 Database of Canadian Tax Payers 6 / 20 What are the five Great Lakes between Canada and US? Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario None of the above Lake Michigan, Lake Victoria, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis 7 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? Atlantic provinces Central Canada Prairie provinces West Coast 8 / 20 Who are the Metis? First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada The people of mixed Inuit or First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry 9 / 20 The Canadian province with most bilingual people PEI Quebec British Columbia Ontario 10 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Hindi English and French English and Spanish French and Spanish 11 / 20 What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? Canada Union Republic of Canada Dominion of Canada Canadian Confederation 12 / 20 How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament? If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision If the King/Queen orders the party to resign If there is a revolution None of these 13 / 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 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 14 / 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 15 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Alberta and Saskatchewan Quebec and New Brunswick Ontario and Quebec Ontario and Alberta 16 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? Eh Canada God Save the King Great Canada O Canada 17 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? July 31st every year June 30th every 4 years June 30 every year July 1st every year 18 / 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 19 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Citizens of Canada The Governor General The King The Prime Minister 20 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir John A Macdonald Sir George-Etienne Cartier Sir Wilfrid Laurier Your score is 0% Restart quiz
