Canadian Citizenship Test - practice questions 241-270
What is the significance of hockey?
It is the national summer sport.
None of these
It is the most popular spectator sport in Canada and also its national winter sport.
Canada won a gold medal in 2008’s Olympics in this event.
Answer: It is the most popular spectator sport in Canada and also its national winter sport.
To which of the following communities do the majority of Canadians belong?
Christian
Jewish
Muslim
Hindu
Answer: Christian
What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
Executive, Senate and Judicial
Executive, Legislative and Monarchy
Executive, Police and Judicial
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Answer: Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Under Canadian law, why is every person presumed to be innocent until proven guilty?
No person or group is above the law.
Men and women are equal under the law.
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression
To guarantee the due legal process under the law
Answer: To guarantee the due legal process under the law
Who governs Canada on a daily basis at the federal level?
Premier
Governor General
The Queen
Prime Minister
Answer: Prime Minister
Which Canadian province is the largest producer of oil and natural gas?
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Alberta
Answer: Alberta
What does the National Register of Electors contain?
Database of landed immigrants
Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums
Database of all Canadian citizens
Database of Canadian tax payers
Answer: Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums
What is the main advantage of NAFTA agreement?
Free trade among Canada, the USA, and Mexico
Free trade between Canada and China
Free trade between Canada and the UK
Free trade between Canada and Japan
Answer: Free trade among Canada, the USA, and Mexico
Which is the northeastern province in Canada that has its own time zone?
Alberta
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Answer: Newfoundland & Labrador
What is the voting procedure in Canada?
Whichever way you like
On-line
Secret Ballot
Open Ballot
Answer: Secret Ballot
What does the Canadian Crown symbolize?
A Mari Usque Ad Mare
Symbols of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland
RCMP, the national police force, and one of Canada's best-known symbols
Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
Answer: Canada is a constitutional monarchy.
Which is the Canadian province with the largest population?
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Answer: Ontario
Who is awarded the honor of Victoria Cross?
Canadian politicians
Police officers
Best Innovation of the year
A Canadian showing conspicuous bravery or self sacrifice
Answer: A Canadian showing conspicuous bravery or self sacrifice
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Canadian citizens?
Learning to speak both official languages
Voting in elections
Obeying the law
Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family
Answer: Learning to speak both official languages
What do Canadians remember on Remembrance Day?
Canadian victory in World War I
Canadian victory in battle of Vimy Ridge
Canadian victory in World War II
Sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and brave soldiers in wars
Answer: Sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and brave soldiers in wars
Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built?
The railway made it possible for immigrants to settle in the 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
So British Columbia could handle trade of goods worth billions of dollars all around the world
Answer: British Columbia joined Canada in 1871 after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast.
Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?
Trade with other countries changed the native way of life forever.
To increase the trade and enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living
Canada has become a member of the World Trade Organization.
The French and Aboriginal people collaborated with Canada in the vast fur-trade economy.
Answer: To increase the trade and enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living
Which of the following best describes the role of the Queen in Canada?
To make important decisions about how the country is governed
To peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
To run the federal government departments
To focus on citizenship and allegiance, be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
Answer: To focus on citizenship and allegiance, be a symbol of Canadian sovereignty, and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
Federal elections are carried out to elect which of the following?
Premier
Prime Minister
Member of Parliament
Senator
Answer: Member of Parliament
What is a part of our heritage under the Canadian legal system?
All answers correct
Freedom under law
Democratic principles and due process
Rule of law
Answer: All answers correct
Which is Canada's largest city and main financial centre?
Vancouver
Toronto
Montreal
Calgary
Answer: Toronto
Which of the following describe two responsibilities of provincial or territorial government?
Policing and citizenship
Policing and firefighting
National defense and highways
Education and health care
Answer: Education and health care
What do Canadians normally wear on Remembrance Day?
A red poppy
A green shirt
A black tie
A white Shirt
Answer: A red poppy
What is celebrated on the 15th of February?
Family Day
Labour Day
Vimy Day
National Flag of Canada Day
Answer: National Flag of Canada Day
Where do Inuit people live?
Ontario
Reserve land
In scattered communities across the Arctic
Prairie Provinces
Answer: In scattered communities across the Arctic
Who contributed to the invention of the radio and also sent the world's first wireless voice message?
Reginald Fessenden
Alexander Graham Bell
Mike Lazaridis
Mathew Evans
Answer: Reginald Fessenden
Which region was stormed and captured on D-Day (June 6, 1944) by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division?
Berlin
Juno Beach
London
Paris
Answer: Juno Beach
Who invented the sport of basketball?
Canadians
French
Germans
Americans
Answer: Canadians
Which of the following is a responsibility of the provinces?
Municipal government
Navigation
Interprovincial Trade and Communications
Currency
Answer: Municipal government
What are the men who established Canada called?
Fathers of confederation
Fathers of Dominion of Canada
Fathers of Canada
Fathers of Constitution
Answer: Fathers of confederation