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1
Q

What is largest fresh water lake in the world

A

Lake Superior

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2
Q

How many people live in Ontario

A

12 millions

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3
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How many people live in Ontario

A

One-third of Canadians

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4
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Westerner Canada’s largest population of Francophone is living in

A

St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Alberta 45,000

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5
Q

Ukrainian origin population in Manitoba

A

14%

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6
Q

Largest aboriginal population in any province

A

in Manitoba 15%

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7
Q

Which province has richest deposits of Uranium and Potash

A

Saskatchewan

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8
Q

What is the largest city of Saskatchewan

A

Saskaton

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9
Q 
The descendants of the original French settlers are known as what?
A	First Canadians
B	Native French
C     French founders
D     Acadian
A

D Acadian

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10
Q 
In which year did Donovan Bailey of Canada break the 100m world record and become a double Olympic gold medallist?
A     1992
B     1996
C	1988
D	2000
A

B 1996

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11
Q 
In which year did Canada pass the threshold that more than 50% of its population had adequate food, shelter, and clothing?
1947
1951
C 1957
D 1927
A

1957

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12
Q 
When was the Canadian Pension Plan introduced?
A    1940
B    1920
C   1965
D    1947
A

C 1965

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13
Q 
In which year did Donovan Bailey of Canada break the 100m world record and become a double Olympic gold medallist?
1992
1996
1988
1969
A

1969

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14
Q 
Federal government (un)employment insurance was introduced in Canada in which year?
A	1960
B	1950
C	1930
D      1940
A

1940

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15
Q 
How many times have referendums produced a negative result for Québec sovereignty?
Twice
Once
Never
Three times
A

Twice

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16
Q 
Which part of the Parliament of Canada has members appointed by the Governor General?
The House of Commons
The Governor’s House
The Senate
The House of Commons
A

The Senate

17
Q 
Which of these is not a branch of Canadian government?
The legislature
The monarchy
The judiciary
The executive
A

The monarchy

18
Q 
The equivalent of the Prime Minister in the federal government is called what in each province?
Regional Prime Minister
Head of Region
Premier
Govrnor
A

Premier

19
Q 
A provincial legislature comprises the elected Assembly and…?
A regional President
A regional Prime Minister
A Governor General
A Lieutenant Governor
A

A Lieutenant Governor

20
Q 
The elected part of the Parliament of Canada is called what?
The House of Representatives
The House of Lords
The House of Commons
The Senate
A

The House of Commons

21
Q 
If you can’t afford to pay for a lawyer when you are charged with a crime…?
You must represent yourself
You will have to borrow the money
You will be provided with one
You will be found guilty
A

You will be provided with one

22
Q 
The Maple Leaf has appeared on Canadian military uniforms since when?
The 1880s
The 1820s
The 1850s
The 1920s
A

The 1850s

23
Q 
Canada’s economy is mainly driven by what?
Finance
Trade
Services
Tourism
A

Trade

24
Q 
What percentage of Canada’s population lives around the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River?
25% plus
10% plus
50% plus
75% plus
A

50% plus

25
Q 
In what year were Upper and Lower Canada united as the Province of Canada?
1850
1860
1830
1840
A

1840

26
Q 
In what year did the Americans attempt to invade Québec?
1776
1771
1775
1769
A

1775

27
Q 
How many Canadians lost their lives in the First World War?
60,000
40,000
80,000
20,000
A

60,000

28
Q 
In 1867, which of these provinces was not part of the new country called the Dominion of Canada?
Ontario
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
A

Newfoundland

29
Q 
In 1867, which of these provinces was not part of the new country called the Dominion of Canada?
Ontario, Newfoundland, New Brunswick
Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Qubec
A

Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick

30
Q 
Canada became an official title in what year?
1796
1776
1791
1782
A

1791

31
Q 
In 1812, in revenge for British interference with their shipping, which country attempted to invade Canada?
Portugal
Spain
USA
France
A

USA

32
Q 
Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is celebrated to mark the date of the Dominion of Canada formally came into being in 1867, which is…?
May 1
August 1
July 1
June 1
A

July 1

33
Q 
At the time of the American Revolution, how many Loyalists fled to Canada?
60,000+
40,000+
50,000+
30,000+
A

40,000+

34
Q 
The first British North American colony to truly govern itself was…?
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
A

Nova Scotia

35
Q 
In what year were Upper and Lower Canada united as the Province of Canada?
1850
1860
1830
1840
A

1840

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