Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 1 1 / 20 The judges of the Supreme Court of Canada are appointed by The Prime Minister The King The Governor General The Citizens of Canada 2 / 20 What was the "Underground Railroad"? The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels 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 3 / 20 The Canadian province with most bilingual people British Columbia Quebec PEI Ontario 4 / 20 Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada? West Coast Prairie provinces Atlantic provinces Central Canada 5 / 20 What are the five Great Lakes between Canada and US? None of the above Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario Lake Toronto, Lake Michigan, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis Lake Michigan, Lake Victoria, Lake Mexico, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Louis 6 / 20 What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation? Canadian Confederation Dominion of Canada Union Republic of Canada Canada 7 / 20 What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy? 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 The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada 8 / 20 What was the achievement of the Suffrage Movement? Quebec experienced an era of rapid change It led to the introduction of employment insurance It abolished slavery in Canada Women achieved the right to vote. 9 / 20 What are the two official languages of Canada? English and Hindi French and Spanish English and Spanish English and French 10 / 20 Who let Quebec into Confederation? Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir George-Etienne Cartier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir John A Macdonald 11 / 20 When is Canada Day celebrated? June 30 every year July 31st every year June 30th every 4 years July 1st every year 12 / 20 Who are the Metis? 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 The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect 13 / 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 14 / 20 What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada? O Canada Eh Canada Great Canada God Save the King 15 / 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 Canadian Tax Payers Database of all Canadian citizens 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 If the King/Queen orders the party to resign None of these If there is a revolution 17 / 20 When does a federal election have to held under legislation passed by Parliament? Within 4 years of the last election When the King/Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister Within 5 years of the last election Within 6 years of the last election 18 / 20 Name the provinces of Central Canada. Alberta and Saskatchewan Ontario and Alberta Ontario and Quebec Quebec and New Brunswick 19 / 20 How are the Members of Parliament elected? Appointed by the King Elected by the prime minister Elected by senators Elected by the citizens of Canada 20 / 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 To provide a spectacular tourist excursion across precipitous passes and bridges 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 Your score is 0% Restart quiz
