Citizenship Test Flashcards
(219 cards)
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What year was Confederation?
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1867
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Which political party is in power in Quebec?
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Coalition Avenir Québec
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Who led Quebec into Confederation?
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Sir George-Étienne Cartier
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What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
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The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
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One third of all Canadians live in which province?
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Ontario
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What are the three parts of Parliament?
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The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate.
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When is Remembrance Day celebrated?
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November 11th.
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Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?
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Second
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Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
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The party with the second most MPs.
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Which province was the first to grant voting rights to women?
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Manitoba
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Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?
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Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.
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Who was Sir Sam Steele?
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A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier.
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When was the Magna Carta (Great Charter of Freedoms) signed?
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1215 in England
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When was the British North America Act signed?
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Constitution Act: 1867
Explains the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments
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Who was the first to draw a map of east coast?
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John Cabot
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Who was the first European to explore Quebec province?
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Jacques Cartier
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Who build fortress in 1608 in Quebec city?
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Samuel de Champlain
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Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?
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Prince Edward Island
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Who is Canada’s Head of State?
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His Majesty King Charles III
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What does the Canadian flag look like?
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White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.
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What does the term “responsible government” mean?
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The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern.
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What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?
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Victoria Cross.
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What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
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To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
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Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?
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Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?
The first people to live in Canada
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What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?
Unity
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After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power.
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Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?
More than 600,000.
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Canada has three territories and how many provinces?
10
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From where does the name “Canada” come from?
From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village.
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Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.
Volunteer
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Give the first line of Canada’s national anthem?
O Canada! Our home and native land!
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How are Members of Parliament chosen?
Elected by Canadian citizens.
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How are Senators chosen?
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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How does a bill become a law?
Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General.
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How is the Prime Minister chosen?
The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister.
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In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
Yes, if you feel the need to.
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In the 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is this called?
The Quiet Revolution.
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In what industry do most Canadians work?
Service.
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In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?
Central Canada
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Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders
Conservative (Poilievre), NDP (Singh), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Blanchet), Green Party (May)
42
Name six responsibilities of citizenship.
Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one's family, helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment
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Name the five regions of Canada
Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North
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Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights.
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Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association.
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Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta (the Great Charter of Freedoms).
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Name two responsibilities of the federal government.
National defence and foreign policy.
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Name two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government.
Health and Education
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On what date did Nunavut become a territory?
April 1st, 1999
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The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is “A Mari Usque Ad Mare.” This means
From sea to sea.
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What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?
Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).
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What are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities?
Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City)
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What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?
Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown)
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What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?
Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).
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What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local)
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What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
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What are the three main types of industry in Canada?
Natural resources, manufacturing and services.
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What are the three parts of Parliament?
The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate.
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What did the Fathers of Confederation do?
They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada
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What do you call the Sovereign’s representative in the provinces?
Lieutenant-Governor.
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What does Confederation mean?
Joining of provinces to make a new country.
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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.
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What does the word “Inuit” mean?
"The people" in the Inuktitut language.
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What is a majority government?
When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
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What is the “head tax”?
Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada.
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What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?
The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
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What is the government of all of Canada called?
Federal
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What is the highest court in Canada?
The Supreme Court of Canada
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What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?
Catholic
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What is the name of the Governor General?
Mary Simon.
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What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?
God Save the Queen (or King).
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What is the role of the courts in Canada?
To settle disputes.
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What is the role of the Opposition parties?
To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
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What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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What percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?
65%.
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What song is Canada’s national anthem?
O Canada.
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What was the “Underground Railroad”?
An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada
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What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?
Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War.
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What was the Women’s Suffrage Movement?
The effort by women to achieve the right to vote.
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What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?
Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.
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What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?
1949
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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
1982
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When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?
We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year.
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When must federal elections be held?
On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
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When you vote on election day, what do you do?
Go to the voting station with your voter\'s card and ID, mark an X next to your chosen candidate, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials who will tear off the ballot number and give you the ballot to deposit in the box
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Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people?
The Constitutional Act of 1791.
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Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?
The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
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Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?
The Conservative Party
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Which port is the largest and busiest in Canada?
The Port of Vancouver
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Which province has its own time zone?
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Which province was split into two at Confederation?
The Province of Canada
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Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?
Northern Territories.
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Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?
Central Canada.
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Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?
Prairie provinces.
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Which was the last province to join Canada?
Newfoundland
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Who are the Acadians?
The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604
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Who are the founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal, French and British.
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Who are the Métis?
A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry
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Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament.
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Who had played an important part in building the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)?
Chinese railroad workers.
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Who have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?
Band chiefs and councillors.
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Who is Canada’s Head of State?
His Majesty King Charles III.
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Who is considered the father of Manitoba?
Louis Riel
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Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
Canada's greatest soldier in the First World War.
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Who is the Head of Government?
The Prime Minister
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Who is the King’s representative in Canada?
Governor General of Canada.
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Who led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry?
Louis Riel
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Who led Quebec into Confederation?
Sir George-Étienne Cartier
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Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
A champion of democracy and French language rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas.
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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A. Macdonald.
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Who were the United Empire Loyalists?
Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during the American Revolution.
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Who were the Voyagers?
Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
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Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?
Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery.
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Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?
It enhances our economy and raises our standard of living.
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From 1755 to 1763, who were deported from their homeland during the war between Britain and France?
More than two-thirds of the Acadians
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Who said that immigrant groups “should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character“?
John Buchan
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In which year were Aboriginal people granted the right to vote in Canada?
1960
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What does RCAF stand for?
Royal Canadian Air Force
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When did Queen Elizabeth II become Queen of Canada?
1952
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When was the Official Languages Act passed?
1969
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What does the Crown represent in Canada?
Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services, and Canadian Forces
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When was ice hockey developed in Canada?
1800s
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What were the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) originally formed from in 1870?
Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territory
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What does MNA stand for?
Member of the National Assembly
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Which is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
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In 1996 at the Olympic Summer Games, which Canadian sprinter became a world record holder and double Olympic gold medallist?
Donovan Bailey
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What has been a symbol of the state in Canada for over 400 years?
The Crown
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When did the federal government introduce unemployment insurance?
1940
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The War of 1812 was fought between
U.K. and U.S.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United Kingdom and the United States, mainly over issues like trade restrictions and territorial expansion
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How many readings must a bill go through in the House of Commons before it can become law?
Three
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What was the name of Quebec before 1759?
New France
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In what year did the French and the Iroquois make peace?
1701
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What percent of Nunavut’s population is Inuit?
Approximately 85%
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Between 1534 and 1542, Jacques Cartier made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming the land for
King Francis I of France
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What is one responsibility of members of the House of Commons and provincial and territorial legislatures?
Keeping the government accountable
One responsibility of members of the House of Commons and provincial and territorial legislatures is keeping the government accountable, ensuring transparency and integrity in governance.
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What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 give to Upper and Lower Canada for the first time?
Elected legislative assemblies
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Which of the following natives were nomadic and followed the bison herds for food, clothing, and shelter?
The Sioux
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Each province in Canada has its own elected body known as the
Legislative Assembly
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When did the Cold War begin?
When several Eastern European countries joined the Soviet-controlled Communist bloc
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What is the main role of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)?
Enforcing federal laws across Canada
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What happens if a majority of members of the House of Commons vote against a major government decision?
The party in power is defeated.
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What are the main objectives of the Official Languages Act passed in 1969?
Establish equality between French and English, maintain and develop official language minority communities, promote equality of French and English in society
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What does the Sovereign symbolize in Canada?
Canadian sovereignty and a guardian of constitutional freedoms
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Who fought against French settlements for over a century?
The Iroquois Confederacy, a coalition of five (later six) First Nations
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Whose face appeared on Canada’s $1 bill in 1923?
King George V
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In Canada, the provincial governments are responsible for
Education, health, natural resources, and highways
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Who became Canada’s first French-Canadian Prime Minister since Confederation?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
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Which reformers from the 1837–38 rebellions later became Fathers of Confederation?
Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché and Sir George-Étienne Cartier
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Which Commonwealth country contributed the most to the Allied air effort during the Second World War?
Canada
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Which Governor General served from 1967 to 1974 and is known for modernizing the office?
Roland Michener
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When did the first financial institutions open in Canada?
Late 18th and early 19th centuries
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When was basketball invented?
1891 by James Naismith
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In which year did Japanese Canadians gain the right to vote in federal and provincial elections?
1948
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When did Canada establish free trade with the United States?
1988
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How many national parks does Alberta have, including Banff National Park?
Five
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What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?
It improved healthcare for diabetes patients.
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Which statement is true for Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, is known as the birthplace of Confederation and is connected to mainland Canada by the Confederation Bridge.
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Which animal is featured on the Canadian five-cent coin?
Beaver
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When was the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) completed?
November 7, 1885
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How many provincial parks does British Columbia have?
About 600
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Where was the first representative assembly in Canada elected?
In Halifax, Nova Scotia
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How many territories does Canada have?
3
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Who led thousands of Loyalist Mohawk Indians into Canada during the American Revolution?
Joseph Brant
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In 1793, who led Upper Canada to become the first province in the British Empire to move toward abolishing slavery?
Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe
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Who first adopted the maple leaf as a symbol in Canada?
French Canadians
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Which three major political parties are currently represented in the House of Commons?
Liberal Party, New Democratic Party, Conservative Party
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When did Canada start its own honours system with the Order of Canada?
1967
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When did the federal government place many Aboriginal children in residential schools, and why?
From 1800s to 1980s, to assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture
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Who was an anti-slavery activist and the first woman publisher in Canada?
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
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Where do most Cabinet ministers come from?
The House of Commons
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Since the 1970s, most immigrants to Canada have come from
Asia
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Who served as Canada’s 28th Governor General before Mary Simon?
David Johnston
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When did the English colonies along the Atlantic seaboard begin to form?
In the early 1600s
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How many Black Loyalists came north to live in Canada?
About 3,000
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When was the flag that we use in Canada today first raised on a flagpole?
1965
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The first elected representative assembly in Canada was in
1758
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True or false? Military service is compulsory in Canada.
False
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The Victoria Cross is the highest honour awarded to Canadians for
Valour
(Tapferkeit)
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True or false? Inuit make up about 6% of the Aboriginal population in Canada.
False. It's approximately 4%.
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When was the Bank of Canada created?
1934
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The majority of Canada's Aboriginal population is composed of
First Nations
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True or false? Sir John A. Macdonald served as Canada's first Prime Minister starting in 1863.
False. He took office in 1867.
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How many speak French as their first language in Quebec?
More than 75%
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Who was the Métis' greatest military leader?
Gabriel Dumont
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How many First Nations communities are on reserve land?
600
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Central Canada, comprising Ontario and Quebec, contributes to over ___ through its industrial and manufacturing sectors.
75% of Canada's GDP.
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True or false? The Government of Canada apologised for the Head Tax in 2002.
False. They apologised in 2006.
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Who was Canada's most outstanding soldier in the First World War?
General Sir Arthur Currie
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Who played a pivotal role in assisting the Loyalists in relocating from the United States to Nova Scotia and Quebec during the years 1782 and 1783?
Sir Guy Carleton
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The Peace Tower, a prominent feature of the Parliament Hill in Ottawa, was completed in 1927 to commemorate which specific group of individuals?
The soldiers who died in World War I
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What key provision was established by the Official Languages Act of 1969 in Canada?
French language rights and services in the federal government.
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What was the name of the provinces Upper Canada, Lower Canada and the Atlantic colonies?
British North America
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True or false? Prisons do not have an essential role in punishing criminals and deterring crime.
False
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What province did Upper Canada become? Was it Protestant or Catholic?
Ontario, Protestant
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Fill in the blank. An essential sector of Yukon's economy, contributing significantly to its GDP, is ...
Mining
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How many electoral districts does Canada have?
308
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What did Canada Day use to be called?
Dominion Day
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What is the Commonwealth?
A group of 54 countries who are loyal to the King
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Fill in the blank. The administrative center of the Northwest Territories, serving as the hub for government and services, is ...
Yellowknife
It's also the capital of the Northwest Territories.
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Who was responsible for selecting Ottawa as the capital city of Canada in 1857, recognising its strategic location?
Queen Victoria
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Fill in the blank. The region encompassing Ottawa and its surrounding areas, serving as the administrative and political hub of Canada, is know as the ...
National Capital Region
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Fill in the blank. A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s who painted the wilderness in Canada was called ...
The Group of Seven.
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True or false? Alexander Graham Bell is credited with conceptualising and inventing the telephone, revolutionising global communication.
True.
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Who discovered insulin, a hormone that helps to treat diabetes?
Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
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True or false? The North of Canada constitutes half of the country's land mass.
False. The North (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon) makes up one third of Canada's land mass, not half.
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When did the US vs Canada war end?
1814
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When did the United States attack Canada?
1812
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Fill in the blank. Major-General Sir Isaac Brock captured the city of ... during his military campaign.
Detroit.
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Fill in the blank. ... was appointed Governor General of Canada and introduced responsible government in 1948-49.
Lord Elgin
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When was Canada officially formed as a Dominion?
July 1, 1867
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Who is considered the father of Manitoba and a leader of the Métis people?
Louis Riel
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Which Aboriginal group was (historically) the enemy of the Algonquin, Montagnais and Huron?
The Iroquois
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What was the purpose of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec during the 1960s?
To reduce the influence of the Catholic Church and modernise Quebec society.
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Which was the last province to join Canada?
Newfoundland
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Who are the Quebecers?
People of Quebec
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Which legal act formalized the recognition of Indigenous land rights in Canada in 1763?
Royal Proclamation
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What dollar bill is Sir Wilfred Laurier's face on?
The $5 bill
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Which province has its own time zone?
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Who gave women the right to vote in federal elections?
Sir Robert Borden
