Canadian Citizenship Test - practice questions 121-150
Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?
It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit.
It was written by the British government.
The Aboriginal people signed the act.
It made Confederation legal.
Answer: It made Confederation legal.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John Macdonald.
Pierre Elliote Trudeau.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Sir John McDonald.
Answer: Sir John Macdonald.
Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?
The bear.
The moose.
The beaver.
The snowbird.
Answer: The beaver.
What is an 'electoral district'?
A geographical area where the politicians reside.
An area where politicians work.
A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
The area where voting takes place in your locality.
Answer: A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
What part of the Constitution legally protects basic rights and freedom of Canadians?
The Canada Charter of Responsibilities.
The Canada Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Free will.
Answer: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Which one is Canada's best known symbol and national police force?
RMCP
CIA
Canadian Police
RCMP
Answer: RCMP
What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
It allowed Quebec to gain independence.
It allowed the French to move into Quebec.
Canada's tolerance of religious tradition under the law.
It gave the French more power.
Answer: Canada's tolerance of religious tradition under the law.
Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada?
Nova Scotia
Alberta
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Answer: British Columbia
Which province is known as the 'Land of 100,000 Lakes'?
Alberta
Ontario
British Columbia
Manitoba
Answer: Manitoba
Who are Anglophones?
People who were taught English at school.
People who understand but do not speak English.
People who do not speak English as a first language.
People speaking English as a first language.
Answer: People speaking English as a first language.
Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in the Northern Territories and Nunavut?
Acadians
Metis
First Nations.
Inuit
Answer: Inuit
In World War II, in which spect did Canada contribute more to Allied aire effort than any other Commonwealth country?
Trained 130,000 allied air crew.
Deployed paratroopers in France.
Provided ammunition.
Sent 130,000 soldiers to take France back from the Germans.
Answer: Trained 130,000 allied air crew.
How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament?
If there is a revolution.
If the Queen orders the party to resign.
If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision.
If a minority of the MPs vote against a major government decision.
Answer: If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision.
Where are the Parliament Building located?
Toronto
Kingston
London
Ottawa
Answer: Ottawa
What forms a jury?
Politicians.
Immigrants.
Judges.
A jury is made up of citizens.
Answer: A jury is made up of citizens.
Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the Federal government?
Canadian citizens.
Anyone with the relevant experience.
Anyone with the necessary qualifications.
Foreigners.
Answer: Canadian citizens.
Who are the Metis?
First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect.
The district aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada.
A district people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
A people of mixed Inuit/First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies.
Answer: A district people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
What do you mark on a federal election ballot?
A checkmark.
An 'X'.
A sticker.
A thumbprint.
Answer: An 'X'.
What does Register of Electors contain?
A list of all Canadian citizens who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums.
A list of people who are willing to vote in elections and referendums.
A list of people who voted for the opposition party in the previous election.
A list of people who are not allowed to vote.
Answer: A list of all Canadian citizens who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums.
What unique art form was developed by First Nations people on the West Coast?
Totem poles.
Kites.
Caligraphy.
Oil painting.
Answer: Totem poles.
When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?
Late 1600s.
Early 1600s.
Early 1700s.
Late 1700s.
Answer: Late 1700s.
What happens when the federal government loses a confidence vote?
An election is called.
The official opposition party take power.
The Prime Minister loses his job.
The Prime Minister is no longer the leader of his party.
Answer: An election is called.
Which countries fought in the battle of Plain of Abraham?
British and Germany
British and France
France and China
America and British
Answer: British and France
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become party of the Constitution?
1892
1872
1982
1782
Answer: 1982
When did thousands of miners first come to Yukon?
1870s
1980s
1780s
1890s
Answer: 1890s
When is the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is celebrated?
12th of November
20th of November
22nd of November
2nd of November
Answer: 20th of November
Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada?
Acadians
First Nations
Indians
Metis
Answer: First Nations
What is the significance of the Canadian discovery of insulin?
It saved lives of children with sickness.
It saved millions of lives of people with diabetes.
It helped the treatment of heart diseases.
It was an important medicine to save soldiers' life during World War II.
Answer: It saved millions of lives of people with diabetes.
Which legal document recognizes the cultural diversity of Canadians?
British Charter of Freedoms.
Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
Canada Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Multicultural Act of the United Nations.
Answer: Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
What do you call the Queen's representative in the territories?
Commissioner.
Member of the Legislative Assembly.
"Sir".
Lieutenant-Governor.
Answer: Commissioner.