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0:00Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities.
0:04Question 1: Who are regulated by laws in
0:07Canada?
0:08A. Individuals. B. Governments. C. Both
0:14A and B. D. None of them.
0:18The answer is C. Both A and B.
0:21One of Canada's founding principles is
0:23the rule of law. Individuals and
0:26governments are regulated by laws and
0:28not by arbitrary actions.
0:32Question 2:
0:34Together with Canadian law that was
0:36inherited from the past, Canada also has
0:39an 800-year-old tradition of ordered
0:41liberty, which dates back to the signing
0:44of A. Magna Carta.
0:47B. Fleur de lis.
0:49C. Charter of Independence.
0:52D. There was no signing.
0:55The answer is A. Magna Carta.
0:58Canadian law has several sources,
1:00including laws passed by Parliament and
1:02the provincial legislatures, English
1:04common law, the Civil Code of France,
1:07and the unwritten constitution that we
1:09have inherited from Great Britain.
1:12Together, these secure for Canadians an
1:14800-year-old tradition of ordered
1:17liberty, which dates back to the signing
1:19of Magna Carta in 1215 in England, also
1:23known as the Great Charter of Freedoms.
1:27Question 3:
1:28Which of the following is not a source
1:30of the law present in Canada?
1:33A. French Civil Code.
1:35B. Law passed by Parliament.
1:38C. US Federal Law.
1:41D. English Common Law.
1:44The answer is C. US Federal Law.
1:48Canadian law has several sources,
1:50including laws passed by Parliament and
1:52the provincial legislatures, English
1:55common law, the Civil Code of France,
1:58and the unwritten constitution that we
2:00have inherited from Great Britain.
2:04Question four.
2:05The Constitution of Canada was amended
2:07in which year?
2:09A, 1982.
2:11B, 1997.
2:14C, 1947.
2:16D, 1980.
2:19The answer is A, 1982.
2:23The Constitution of Canada was amended
2:25in 1982.
2:28Question five.
2:30Whereas Canada is founded upon
2:31principles that recognize the supremacy
2:34of God and the rule of law.
2:36This phrase underlines the importance of
2:39A, religious tradition.
2:42B, dignity and worth of human person.
2:45C, both A and B.
2:48D, none of these.
2:51The answer is C, both A and B.
2:54Whereas Canada is founded upon
2:56principles that recognize the supremacy
2:58of God and the rule of law.
3:00This phrase indicates the importance of
3:02religious, as well as moral values and
3:05traditions to Canadian society, and the
3:08dignity and worth of the human person.
3:11Question six.
3:13How old is the tradition of ordered
3:15liberty that Canada contains?
3:17A, 1,000. B, 800.
3:21C, 700.
3:23D, 900.
3:26The answer is B, 800.
3:29Canada contains an 800-years-old
3:31tradition of ordered liberty, which
3:34dates back to the signing of Magna Carta
3:36in 1215 in England, also known as the
3:39Great Charter of Freedoms.
3:42Question seven.
3:44Through habeas corpus, a person can
3:46challenge unlawful detention by the
3:48state. It is derived from which law?
3:52A, German common law.
3:54B, English common law.
3:56C, French common law.
3:59D, Italian common law.
4:02The answer is B. English common law.
4:05Habeas corpus, the right to challenge
4:07unlawful detention by the state, comes
4:09from English common law.
4:13Question eight.
4:15Under oath of citizenship in Canada, to
4:17which person do the Canadian citizens
4:19swear allegiance?
4:21A, Prime Minister.
4:23B, Governor General. C, Sovereign.
4:27D, Premier.
4:29The answer is C, Sovereign.
4:32In the Canadian oath of citizenship, we
4:34swear allegiance to the Sovereign.
4:38Question nine. To become a part of
4:40Canada, what is the age limit for a
4:42person that must have adequate knowledge
4:44of French and English?
4:46A, 12 to 75.
4:49B, 14 to 85.
4:52C, 18 to 54.
4:55D, 16 to 62.
4:58The answer is C, 18 to 54.
5:02Those willing for Canadian citizenship
5:04between the ages of 18 and 54 must have
5:07adequate knowledge of French and
5:09English.
5:11Question 10.
5:12Who is Canada's representative?
5:15A, the people.
5:17B, the Sovereign.
5:19C, the Governor General.
5:22D, the Armed Forces.
5:24The answer is C, the Governor General.
5:28Canada is personified by the Sovereign.
5:32Question 11. The Constitution of Canada
5:35was amended to entrench which Canadian
5:37Charter in 1982?
5:40A, Canadian Charter of Right and
5:41Freedom.
5:43B, Canadian Charter of Crime and
5:45Punishment.
5:46C, Canadian Charter of Citizens
5:49Responsibility
5:50D. Canadian Charter of National
5:52Allegiance
5:54The answer is A. Canadian Charter of
5:56Right and Freedom
5:58The Constitution of Canada was amended
6:00in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter
6:03of Rights and Freedoms and legally
6:06protects the basic rights and freedoms
6:08of all Canadians.
6:12Question 12
6:14What is the status given to
6:15multiculturalism by the Canadian
6:17Constitution?
6:19A. It shouldn't exist.
6:21B. It is prohibited to celebrate it.
6:25C. It should be celebrated.
6:28D. It should be ignored.
6:30The answer is C. It should be
6:32celebrated.
6:34Canadians celebrate the gift of one
6:36another's presence and work hard to
6:38respect pluralism and live in harmony.
6:43Question 13
6:45What does the Constitution of Canada
6:47tells about Aboriginal people?
6:50A. They cannot be overruled by it.
6:53B. They are subordinate to it.
6:56C. They are not mentioned at all.
7:00D. They don't have equal status
7:02according to the Constitution.
7:05The answer is A. They cannot be
7:07overruled by it.
7:09The rights guaranteed in the Charter
7:11will not adversely affect any treaty or
7:14other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal
7:16peoples.
7:20Question 14
7:21From where did the rights and
7:22responsibilities of Canadian citizens
7:25come?
7:27A. Future
7:29B. History
7:31C. Recent wars and political dominance
7:34D. Every government decides its own
7:37rights and responsibilities.
7:39The answer is B. History
7:42Canadian citizens have rights and
7:44responsibilities.
7:46These come to us from our history, are
7:48secured by Canadian law, and reflect our
7:51shared traditions, identity, and values.
7:57Question 15, which of these religions
7:59has greater rights in Canada?
8:02A, Islam.
8:03B, Christianity.
8:06C, Judaism.
8:08D, they all are equal.
8:11The answer is D, they all are equal.
8:14A fundamental characteristic of Canadian
8:16heritage and identity.
8:18The Canadians celebrate the gift of one
8:20another's presence and work hard to
8:22respect pluralism and live in harmony.
8:27Question 16, mobility right states
8:31A, that Canadians can live and work
8:33anywhere they want.
8:35B, that Canadians can enter and leave
8:38the country freely.
8:40C, that Canadians cannot live and work
8:43freely in the country.
8:45D, both A and B.
8:47The answer is D, both A and B.
8:51Canadians can live and work anywhere
8:53they choose in Canada, enter and leave
8:55the country freely, and apply for a
8:57passport.
9:00Question 17.
9:02The right to vote comes with a
9:03responsibility to vote, which means that
9:06every Canadian should vote in
9:09A, federal elections.
9:11B, provincial elections.
9:14C, local elections.
9:16D, all of these.
9:19The answer is D, all of these.
9:21The right to vote comes with a
9:23responsibility to vote in federal,
9:25provincial, or territorial and local
9:28elections.
9:30Question 18.
9:32According to government, which of the
9:34following is above the law?
9:36A, queen.
9:37B, prime minister.
9:40C. Nobody.
9:42D.
9:43Governor General.
9:45The answer is C. Nobody.
9:48Nobody is above the law.
9:50Question 19. What are the three
9:52responsibilities of Canadian citizens?
9:56A. Recycling of plastic, serving in
9:59armed forces, being loyal to the British
10:01Empire.
10:03B. Must be fluent in English, voting in
10:06elections, part of any union.
10:10C. Buying Canadian products, minding
10:13your own business,
10:14using less electricity.
10:17D. Obeying the law.
10:19Taking responsibility for oneself and
10:21one's family.
10:23Serving in a jury.
10:24The answer is D. Obeying the law.
10:28Taking responsibility for oneself and
10:30one's family.
10:31Serving in a jury.
10:33Serving on a jury, taking responsibility
10:35for oneself and one's family, obeying
10:38the law, are the responsibilities of
10:40Canadian citizen.
10:43Question 20.
10:44Taking care of the environment is the
10:46responsibility of
10:48A. Government.
10:50B. Queen.
10:51C. Every citizen.
10:54D. None of the above.
10:57The answer is C. Every citizen.
11:00Every citizen has a role to play in
11:02avoiding waste and pollution while
11:04protecting Canada's natural, cultural,
11:07and architectural heritage for future
11:09generations.
11:12Question 21.
11:13In Canada, serving on a jury is
11:16A. Compulsory.
11:19B. Applauded.
11:21C. Not allowed.
11:23D. Dangerous.
11:25The answer is A. Compulsory.
11:28When called to do so, you are legally
11:30required to serve.
11:32Serving on a jury is a privilege that
11:35makes the justice system work as it
11:37depends on impartial juries made up of
11:39citizens.
11:42Question 22.
11:44Helping in the community and
11:46volunteering helps A, get everybody
11:49involved. B, you make friends and
11:52contacts.
11:53C, developing working and social
11:56environment. D, all of the above.
12:00The answer is D, all of the above.
12:03Millions of volunteers freely donate
12:05their time to help others without pay.
12:08Helping people in need, assisting at
12:10your child's school, volunteering at a
12:13food bank or other charity. Or
12:15encouraging newcomers to integrate.
12:18Volunteering is an excellent way to gain
12:20useful skills and develop friends and
12:22contacts.
12:25Question 23.
12:26Which of the following is prohibited in
12:29Canada?
12:30A, making multiple properties.
12:33B, having more than two children.
12:36C,
12:37female genital mutilation.
12:40D, service in armed forces.
12:43The answer is C. Female genital
12:46mutilation.
12:48Canada's openness and generosity do not
12:50extend to barbaric cultural practices
12:53that tolerate spousal abuse.
12:55Honor killings, female genital
12:57mutilation, forced marriage, or other
13:00gender-based violence.
13:03Question 24. In Canada, when is forced
13:07marriage of women permitted?
13:09A, when she turns 18.
13:12B, when she becomes dependent.
13:16C, under all circumstances.
13:19D, under no circumstances.
13:22The answer is D. Under no circumstances.
13:27In Canada, forced marriage of women is
13:29permitted under no circumstances.
13:33Question 25.
13:35In Canadian courts, any statement
13:37against women due to cultural traditions
13:39will be
13:41A, applauded.
13:43B, applied.
13:44C, disregarded.
13:47D, agreed.
13:49The answer is C, disregarded.
13:52Any statement against women due to
13:54cultural traditions will be disregarded.
13:59Question 26.
14:00In Canada, what is the status of men and
14:03women under the law?
14:05A, they are not equal.
14:07B, they are equal.
14:10C, they're equal under some conditions.
14:14D, they're not equal under some
14:16conditions.
14:18The answer is B.
14:19They are equal.
14:21In Canada, men and women are equal under
14:24the law.
14:26Question 27. Spousal abuse, forced
14:30marriage, honor killing, female genital
14:33mutilation are all counted as
14:36A, person's personal problems. B, crime
14:40in all circumstances.
14:42C, crime under some circumstances.
14:45D, the court doesn't deal with these
14:47issues.
14:49The answer is B. Crime in all
14:51circumstances.
14:53Canada's openness and generosity do not
14:56extend to barbaric cultural practices
14:58that tolerate spousal abuse,
15:01honor killings, female genital
15:03mutilation, forced marriage, or other
15:05gender-based violence.
15:07Those guilty of these crimes are
15:09severely punished under Canada's
15:11criminal laws.
15:14Question 28.
15:16People who are unable to perform full
15:18military services in Canada A, can
15:21perform part-time.
15:23B, can't apply.
15:25C, may be abandoned by the government.
15:29D, may lose their jobs.
15:32The answer is A, can perform part-time.
15:35You can serve in your local part-time
15:37navy, militia, and air reserves and gain
15:40valuable experience, skills, and
15:42contacts.
15:45Question 29.
15:47The safety of Canada's north is ensured
15:49by
15:50A, RCMP.
15:53B, navy.
15:55C, the Canadian Rangers.
15:57D, police department.
16:00The answer is C, the Canadian Rangers.
16:04Canadian Rangers help keep the north of
16:06Canada safe.
16:09Question 30.
16:11Serving in the military and other
16:12defending forces in Canada is
16:15A, compulsory.
16:17B, not existed.
16:20C, applauded.
16:22D, looked down upon.
16:25The answer is C, applauded.
16:28Serving in the regular Canadian forces,
16:31navy, army, and air force is a noble way
16:34to contribute to Canada and an excellent
16:36career choice.
16:38Question 31.
16:40Which of the following is the name of
16:42the military forces in Canada?
16:45A, Canadian Rangers.
16:47B, Canadian Forces.
16:50C, Canadian Army.
16:53D, none of these.
16:56The answer is B, Canadian Forces.
16:59There is no compulsory military service
17:01in Canada.
17:03However, serving in the regular Canadian
17:05forces, navy, army, and air force is a
17:08noble way to contribute to Canada and an
17:11excellent career choice.
17:13Question 32.
17:15The teenagers who can't join the
17:16Canadian Army can become a. Cadet b.
17:21Police officer c. Nurse d. Driver
17:27The answer is a. A cadet.
17:30Young people can learn discipline,
17:32responsibility, and skills by getting
17:34involved in the cadets.
17:39Chapter two, who we are.
17:43Question 33. The founding peoples of
17:45Canada are a. Aboriginal b. French c.
17:52British
17:53d. All of these.
17:55The answer is d. All of these.
17:58Three founding peoples, Aboriginal,
18:01French, and British.
18:07Question 34.
18:09Canada's institutions uphold a
18:11commitment in the British North America
18:13Act 1867
18:16about peace, order, and a. Good
18:19government b. Armed forces power
18:23c. Good agriculture
18:26d. Wide population The answer is a. Good
18:30government. Canada's institutions uphold
18:33a commitment to peace, order, and good
18:36government. A key phrase in Canada's
18:38original constitutional document in
18:401867,
18:42the British North America Act.
18:47Question 35.
18:49Which of the following is often referred
18:51to as the Great Dominion?
18:53a. Canada
18:55b. Australia
18:57c. South Korea d. Germany
19:01The answer is a. Canada.
19:04So much so that poets and songwriters
19:06have hailed Canada as the Great
19:08Dominion.
19:12Question 36.
19:14Canada is being regarded around the
19:16world as
19:17A, dependent.
19:20B, strong and free.
19:22C, aggressive.
19:24D, captive.
19:27The answer is B, strong and free.
19:30Canada is being regarded around the
19:32world as strong and free.
19:38Question 37. It is the only
19:40constitutional monarchy in the North
19:42America.
19:43A, Canada.
19:45B, USA.
19:47C, Germany.
19:49D, Russia.
19:52The answer is A, Canada.
19:55Canadians are proud of their unique
19:57identity.
19:58We have inherited the oldest continuous
20:00constitutional tradition in the world.
20:03We're the only constitutional monarchy
20:05in North America.
20:10Question 38.
20:11The Canadian system of government is
20:13based on
20:15A, population rule.
20:17B, constitutional monarchy.
20:20C, benign dictatorship.
20:23D, Republican democracy.
20:26The answer is B, constitutional
20:29monarchy.
20:30Canada is known around the world as a
20:32strong and free country.
20:34Canadians are proud of their unique
20:36identity.
20:37We have inherited the oldest continuous
20:39constitutional tradition in the world.
20:42We're the only constitutional monarchy
20:44in North America.
20:48Question 40.
20:50Territorial rights were first guaranteed
20:52through the Royal Proclamation of 1763
20:55by A, King George II.
20:59B, Saint Patrick.
21:01C, King George III.
21:03D, Acadians.
21:06The answer is C, King George III.
21:09Territorial rights were first guaranteed
21:11through the Royal Proclamation of 1763
21:14by King George III.
21:19Question 41.
21:21Most of the Métis people live in A,
21:24Prairie Province,
21:26B, Northern Territories,
21:28C, Ontario,
21:31D, Quebec.
21:33The answer is A, Prairie Province.
21:36The Métis are a distinct people of mixed
21:38Aboriginal and European ancestry, the
21:41majority of whom live in the Prairie
21:43Provinces.
21:47Question 42.
21:48Canadian citizens who are neither Inuit
21:51nor Métis are known as A, First Nation,
21:55B, Second Nation,
21:58C, Quebecers,
22:00D, Ontarians.
22:02The answer is A, First Nation.
22:06Canadian citizens that are neither Inuit
22:08or Métis are known as First Nation.
22:13Question 43.
22:15What is the meaning of the word Inuit in
22:18the Inuktitut language?
22:20A, the people,
22:21B, the farmers,
22:24C, the conquerors,
22:26D, the invaders.
22:28The answer is A, the people.
22:31The Inuit, which means the people in the
22:34Inuktitut language.
22:38Question 44.
22:40Until which date did the federal
22:42government force Aboriginal students to
22:44assimilate them into mainstream Canadian
22:46culture?
22:47A, 1970,
22:50B, 1980,
22:52C, 1990,
22:54D, 2000.
22:57The answer is B, 1980.
23:00From the 1800s until the 1980s, the
23:03federal government placed many
23:05Aboriginal children in residential
23:07schools to educate and assimilate them
23:10into mainstream Canadian culture.
23:15Question 45.
23:16Thousands of years ago, where did the
23:19ancestors of Aboriginal peoples migrated
23:21from?
23:23A. Africa.
23:24B. Asia.
23:26C. Korea.
23:29D. India.
23:31The answer is B. Asia.
23:33The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are
23:36believed to have migrated from Asia many
23:38thousands of years ago, which known as
23:41the first people to live in Canada.
23:46Question 46.
23:48Inuit people live across the A. Arctic.
23:52B. Prairie.
23:54C. North.
23:56D. South.
23:58The answer is A. Arctic.
24:01The Inuit, which means the people in the
24:03Inuktitut language, live in small
24:06scattered communities across the Arctic.
24:11Question 47.
24:13Should retain their individuality and
24:15each make its contribution to the
24:17national character.
24:18This was said by
24:20A.
24:21John Buchan.
24:22B. Saint Patrick.
24:25C. King George the Third.
24:27D. None of these.
24:30The answer is A. John Buchan.
24:32John Buchan, the first Baron Tweedsmuir,
24:35was a popular Governor General of
24:36Canada, 1935 to 40.
24:40Immigrant groups, he said, should retain
24:42their individuality and each make its
24:45contribution to the national character.
24:49Question 48.
24:51In which year did Ottawa formally
24:53apologize for its treatment of
24:54Aboriginal students?
24:56A. 1978
24:59B. 2008
25:01C. 1988
25:04D. 1958
25:07The answer is B. 2008
25:10In 2008, Ottawa formally apologized to
25:14the former aboriginal students.
25:19Question 49.
25:20How many groups of people make up the
25:23aboriginals?
25:24A. Two
25:26B. Three
25:28C. Four
25:30D. Five
25:32The answer is B. Three
25:35Today, the term aboriginal peoples
25:37refers to three distinct groups.
25:40One, First Nations.
25:42Two, Inuit.
25:44Three, Métis.
25:48Question 50.
25:49The Métis are distinct people of mixed
25:52aboriginal and European ancestry.
25:55They came from
25:56A. Both French and English-speaking
25:58background.
26:00B. East Asia.
26:02C. Greenland.
26:05D. Newfoundland.
26:07The answer is A. Both French and
26:09English-speaking background.
26:11The Métis are a distinct people of mixed
26:13aboriginal and European ancestry come
26:16from English and French backgrounds.
26:21Question 51.
26:23Which is considered as Canada's greatest
26:25strength?
26:27A. Freedom
26:29B. English and French language
26:32C. Diversity
26:34D. Scientific inventions
26:37The answer is C. Diversity
26:40Canada's greatest strength is its
26:42diversity.
26:45Question 52.
26:47According to John Buchan
26:49from where should we learn while
26:50cherishing our own special loyalties and
26:53traditions.
26:54A. From our own traditions.
26:57B. From others' traditions.
27:00C.
27:01Only from our parents.
27:03D. None of the above.
27:06The answer is B. From others'
27:08traditions.
27:10Each could learn from the other while
27:12cherishing their own special loyalties
27:14and traditions.
27:18Question 53.
27:20Today, how many Anglophones are present
27:23in Canada?
27:24A. 18 million.
27:26B. 20 million.
27:28C. 23 million.
27:31D. 24 million.
27:34The answer is A. 18 million.
27:37Today, there are 18 million Anglophones,
27:40people who speak English as a first
27:42language.
27:46Question 54.
27:48What percentage of Aboriginal peoples
27:50are Inuit?
27:52A. 4%.
27:54B. 8%.
27:56C. 45%.
27:59D. 50%.
28:02The answer is A. 4%.
28:054% of Aboriginal peoples are Inuit.
28:12Question 55.
28:14Today, Acadian culture is a lively part
28:16of A. English-speaking Canada.
28:20B. French-speaking Canada.
28:23C. German-speaking Canada.
28:26D. Inuktitut-speaking Canada.
28:29The answer is B. French-speaking Canada.
28:33Today, Acadian culture is flourishing
28:36and is a lively part of French-speaking
28:37Canada.
28:42Question 56.
28:44Majority of French-speaking Canadians
28:46belong to
28:47A. New Brunswick
28:49B. Quebec
28:51C. Yukon
28:53D. Ontario
28:56The answer is B. Quebec.
28:59The majority of Francophones live in the
29:01province of Quebec.
29:06Question 56.
29:08Who are the descendants of the French
29:10colonist who began settling in Maritime
29:12provinces in 1604?
29:15A. Britons
29:17B. Acadians
29:19C. Germans
29:21D. Vikings
29:24The answer is B. Acadians.
29:27The Acadians are the descendants of
29:29French colonists who began settling in
29:31what are now the Maritime provinces in
29:341604.
29:38Question 58.
29:40The only bilingual province present in
29:43Canada is
29:44A. Quebec
29:46B. New Brunswick
29:48C. Prairie province
29:51D. Montreal
29:53The answer is B. New Brunswick.
29:56New Brunswick is the only officially
29:58bilingual province.
30:03Question 59.
30:05Anglophones are the people who speak A.
30:08French as their first language
30:10B. English as their first language
30:13C. Metis as their first language
30:17D. Inuktitut as their first language
30:21The answer is B. English as their first
30:24language.
30:25Anglophones are the people who speak
30:27English as a first language.
30:32Question 60.
30:34During the war between Britain and
30:36France in 1755 and 1763
30:40more than two-thirds of the Acadians
30:42were deported from their homeland.
30:44This period is known as the A. Great
30:47Upheaval
30:49B. Great Fallback
30:51C. Great Deportation
30:54D. Great Movement
30:57The answer is A. Great Upheaval.
31:00Between 1755 and 1763,
31:04during the war between Britain and
31:05France, more than 2/3 of the Acadians
31:08were deported from their homeland.
31:11Despite this ordeal known as the Great
31:13Upheaval.
31:17Question 61
31:19In 1604, who began settling in the
31:22region which is now called the Maritime
31:24Provinces?
31:25A. Acadians
31:28B. Vikings
31:30C. Aboriginals
31:32D. Inuit
31:35The answer is A. Acadians.
31:38The Acadians are the descendants of
31:39French colonists who began settling in
31:42what are now the Maritime Provinces in
31:441604.
31:49Question 62
31:51When did the House of Commons recognize
31:53that the Quebecois can form a nation
31:55within a united Canada?
31:58A. 2000
31:59B. 2002
32:02C. 2004
32:04D. 2006
32:07The answer is D. 2006.
32:11The House of Commons recognized in 2006
32:14that the Quebecois form a nation within
32:16a united Canada.
32:21Question 63
32:23Today, approximately how many people
32:25speak French as their first language?
32:28A. 5 million
32:30B. 7 million
32:32C. 8 million
32:34D. 10 million
32:37The answer is B, 7 million.
32:40There are 7 million Francophones, people
32:42who speak French as their first
32:44language.
32:47phones are the people who speak A,
32:49French as their first language,
32:52B, English as their first language,
32:55C, Métis as their first language,
32:59D, Inuktitut as their first language.
33:02The answer is A, French as their first
33:05language.
33:06Francophones, people who speak French as
33:09their first language.
33:13Question 65.
33:15Canada is also known as the A, land of
33:18immigrants,
33:19B, house of culture,
33:22C, cloud of diversity,
33:24D, none of these.
33:27The answer is A, land of immigrants.
33:30Canada is often referred to as a land of
33:33immigrants.
33:37Question 66.
33:39In becoming Canadian citizen, newcomers
33:42are expected to embrace A, Canadian law,
33:46B, international law,
33:48C, their native lands law,
33:51D, no law.
33:54The answer is A, Canadian law.
33:57In becoming Canadian, newcomers are
33:59expected to embrace democratic
34:01principles such as the rule of law.
34:06Question 67.
34:08From non-official languages, which is
34:10the second most spoken language at home
34:12after English?
34:14A, Chinese,
34:16B, Japanese,
34:18C, Hindi,
34:20D, German.
34:22The answer is A, Chinese.
34:25Non-official languages are widely spoken
34:27in Canadian homes. Chinese languages are
34:30the second most spoken at home after
34:33English in two of Canada's biggest
34:35cities.
34:38Question 68.
34:40Does every person in Canada have the
34:41freedom to assimilate his life according
34:44to their religion?
34:45A. Yes.
34:47B. No.
34:49C. Depends on religion.
34:52D. Depends on population.
34:55The answer is A. Yes.
34:57In Canada, the state has traditionally
34:59partnered with faith communities to
35:01promote social welfare, harmony, and
35:04mutual respect, to provide schools and
35:06health care, to resettle refugees, and
35:09to uphold religious freedom, religious
35:12expression, and freedom of conscience.
35:16Question 69.
35:17Since 1970, immigrants are most likely
35:20to come from A. Africa.
35:23B. Asia.
35:25C. Korea.
35:27D. Antarctica.
35:30The answer is B. Asia.
35:32Since the 1970s, the most immigrants
35:35have come from Asian countries.
35:38Question 70.
35:40According to Canadian law, the marriage
35:42of gay and lesbian with each other is A.
35:45Not allowed.
35:46B. Allowed.
35:48C. Allowed in some conditions.
35:51D. None of the above.
35:54The answer is B. Allowed.
35:57Canada's diversity includes gay and
35:59lesbian Canadians who enjoy the full
36:01protection of and equal treatment under
36:04the law, including access to civil
36:06marriage.
36:08Question 71.
36:10The great majority of Canadians identify
36:12themselves as
36:14A. Atheist.
36:16B. Muslims.
36:18C. Hindus.
36:20D. Christians.
36:22The answer is D. Christians.
36:25The great majority of Canadians identify
36:27as Christians.
36:30Question 72.
36:32What right does Canada give to gay and
36:34lesbians as compared to heterosexual
36:37people in Canada?
36:39A, not equal rights.
36:41B, equal rights.
36:44C, equal rights under some
36:46circumstances.
36:48D, none of the above.
36:50The answer is B, equal rights.
36:53Canada's diversity includes gay and
36:55lesbian Canadians who enjoy the full
36:58protection of and equal treatment under
37:00the law, including access to civil
37:02marriage.
37:06Chapter 3, Canada's history.
37:10Question 73.
37:13In 1759,
37:14the British defeated the French in the
37:16Battle of the Plains of Abraham in
37:18Quebec City, marking the end of France's
37:21empire in America.
37:23Who was the commander of the British
37:25army who died leading his troops in this
37:27battle?
37:28A, Brigadier James Wolfe.
37:31B,
37:32Marquis de Montcalm.
37:34C, King Charles II.
37:37D, Fort Garry.
37:40The answer is A, Brigadier James Wolfe.
37:43In 1759,
37:45the British defeated the French in the
37:47Battle of the Plains of Abraham in
37:49Quebec City, marking the end of France's
37:51empire in America. The commander of the
37:54British army, Brigadier James Wolfe,
37:57died leading his troops in battle.
38:02Question 74.
38:04At the very beginning of Canadian
38:06history, a large number of Aboriginals
38:08died because of the A, European diseases
38:12towards which they lacked immunity.
38:14B, harsh climate. C, war between the
38:18Vikings and French. D, none of these.
38:22The answer is A, European diseases
38:25towards which they lacked immunity.
38:28Large numbers of Aboriginals died
38:30because of European diseases to which
38:32they lacked immunity.
38:37Question 75.
38:38Which of the following were the nomadic
38:41peoples who moved from place to place
38:43following bison buffalo herds?
38:46A, Inuit.
38:48B, Cree and D.
38:50C, French.
38:52D, Sioux.
38:54The answer is D, Sioux.
38:57The Sioux were nomads following bison
38:59herds and moved from place to place.
39:05Question 76.
39:07When Europeans explored Canada, they
39:09found all regions occupied by native
39:11people they called as A, Chinese.
39:15B, Vikings.
39:17C, Indians.
39:20D, Greenlanders.
39:22The answer is C, Indians.
39:25When Europeans explored Canada, they
39:27found all regions occupied by native
39:29peoples they called Indians.
39:33The first European.
39:37Question 77.
39:39The map of Canada's East Coast was first
39:42drawn by A, King Francis the first of
39:45France.
39:46B, John Cabot.
39:48C, Count Frontenac.
39:51D, Sir Guy Carleton.
39:54The answer is B, John Cabot.
39:57European exploration began in earnest in
39:591497
40:01with the expedition of John Cabot, who
40:03was the first to draw a map of Canada's
40:05East Coast.
40:08Question 78.
40:10Who were the first Europeans ever to
40:12visit Canada?
40:13A, Vikings. B, Indians.
40:17C, French.
40:19D, German.
40:21The answer is A, Vikings.
40:24The Vikings from Iceland who colonized
40:27Greenland 1,000 years ago also reached
40:30Labrador and the island of Newfoundland.
40:35Question 79.
40:37When Europeans explored Canada, they
40:39found all regions occupied by native
40:42people they called Indians because the
40:44first explorers thought they had reached
40:46the A, West Indies.
40:49B, North Indies.
40:51C, East Indies.
40:54D, South Indies.
40:56The answer is C, East Indies.
40:59When Europeans explored Canada, they
41:01found all regions occupied by native
41:03people they called Indians because the
41:05first explorers thought they had reached
41:07the East Indies.
41:10Question 80. The remains of the
41:12settlement of the Vikings who colonized
41:14Newfoundland is
41:16A, L'Anse aux Meadows.
41:18B, Plains of Abraham.
41:21C, Winnipeg.
41:23D, none of these.
41:25The answer is A, L'Anse aux Meadows.
41:29The Vikings from Iceland who colonized
41:31Greenland 1,000 years ago also reached
41:34Labrador and the island of Newfoundland.
41:36The remains of their settlement, L'Anse
41:38aux Meadows, are a world heritage site.
41:42Question 81.
41:44Jacques Cartier heard two captured
41:46guides speak the Iroquoian word "Kanata"
41:49which means A, home. B, land.
41:53C, village.
41:55D, Canada.
41:58The answer is C, village.
42:01Between 1534 and 1542,
42:04Jacques Cartier made three voyages
42:06across the Atlantic claiming the land
42:09for King Francis the First of France.
42:11Cartier heard two captured guides speak
42:14the Iroquoian word "Kanata", meaning
42:16village.
42:18Question 82.
42:20Since when did the name Canada begin to
42:23appear on the map of the world?
42:25A. 1650
42:27B. 1550
42:29C. 1750
42:32D. 1850
42:35The answer is B. 1550
42:38By the 1550s, the name of Canada began
42:41appearing on maps.
42:43Question 83.
42:45The French Empire in North America that
42:48was built by the French explorer reached
42:50from the Hudson's Bay south to the A.
42:53Gulf of Mexico
42:55B. USA
42:57C. Korea
42:59D. Boston
43:02The answer is A. Gulf of Mexico
43:05Outstanding leaders like Jean Talon,
43:08Bishop Laval, and Count Frontenac built
43:11a French Empire in North America that
43:13reached from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of
43:15Mexico.
43:17Question 84.
43:19In 1608
43:21Champlain built a fortress at which
43:24city?
43:25A. Vancouver
43:27B. Whitehorse
43:29C. Quebec City
43:31D.
43:32Montreal
43:34The answer is C. Quebec City
43:37In 1608,
43:38Champlain built a fortress at what is
43:41now Quebec City.
43:44Question 85.
43:46When did the Iroquois and French make
43:48peace?
43:49A. 1700
43:51B. 1701
43:53C. 1600
43:55D. 1601
43:58The answer is B. 1701
44:01The French and the Iroquois made peace
44:03in 1701.
44:05Question 86.
44:07What was the major trade present between
44:10French and Aboriginals in the late 18th
44:12century?
44:14A. Oil.
44:16B. Fur.
44:18C. Wheat.
44:20D. Coal.
44:22The answer is B. Fur.
44:24The French and Aboriginal people
44:27collaborated in the vast fur trade
44:28economy. Question 87.
44:31When did the first European settlement
44:33in the north of Florida establish?
44:36A. 1607.
44:38B. 1604.
44:41C. 1650.
44:44D. 1670.
44:46The answer is B. 1604.
44:50In 1604, the first European settlement
44:53north of Florida was established by
44:55French explorers Pierre Dugua and Samuel
44:58de Champlain.
45:00Question 88.
45:02The first European settlement was
45:04established by which French explorers?
45:07A. Pierre Dugua.
45:09B. Jacques Cartier.
45:12C. Samuel de Champlain.
45:15D. Both A and C.
45:18The answer is D. Both A and C.
45:21In 1604, the first European settlement
45:25north of Florida was established by
45:27French explorers Pierre Dugua and Samuel
45:30de Champlain.
45:31Question 89.
45:33In 1670, King Charles II of England
45:38granted the Hudson's Bay Company
45:40exclusive trading rights over the
45:41watershed draining into Hudson Bay.
45:45Then, for the next 100 years, the
45:47company competed with which traders?
45:50A. Montreal-based.
45:52B. Vancouver-based.
45:55C. New Brunswick-based.
45:58D. Quebec-based.
46:00The answer is A, Montreal-based.
46:04In 1670, King Charles II of England
46:07granted the Hudson's Bay Company
46:09exclusive trading rights over the
46:11watershed draining into Hudson Bay.
46:14For the next 100 years, the company
46:17competed with Montreal-based traders.
46:20Question 90.
46:21In 1670, who granted the Hudson's Bay
46:24Company exclusive trading rights? A,
46:28King Charles I
46:30B, King Charles II
46:32C,
46:33Queen Elizabeth II
46:36D, Queen Victoria
46:38Correct answer, B. King Charles II
46:42In 1670, King Charles II of England
46:46granted the Hudson's Bay Company
46:48exclusive trading rights.
46:51Question 91.
46:52In which battle did the British defeat
46:54the French at Quebec City, ending the
46:57rule of the French Empire?
46:59A, Battle of Plains of Abraham
47:02B, James Bay
47:04C,
47:05Boer War
47:07D, First World War
47:10The answer is A, Battle of Plains of
47:12Abraham.
47:13In 1759,
47:15the British defeated the French in the
47:17Battle of the Plains of Abraham at
47:19Quebec City.
47:21Question 92.
47:23The French-speaking Catholic people who
47:25strove to preserve their way of life in
47:27the English-speaking Protestant-ruled
47:29British Empire are known as A, Canadians
47:34B, Habitants
47:36C, Both
47:38D, None of the above
47:41The answer is C, Both.
47:43The French-speaking Catholic people
47:45known as Habitants or Canadians strove
47:48to preserve their way of life in the
47:50English-speaking Protestant-ruled
47:52British Empire.
47:54Question 93.
47:56Following the Battle of the Plains of
47:58Abraham at Quebec City, the British
48:00renamed the colony as
48:02A. Ontario
48:04B. Prairie Province
48:07C. Province of Quebec
48:10D. New Brunswick
48:12The answer is C. Province of Quebec.
48:16After the Battle of the Plains of
48:17Abraham at Quebec City, Great Britain
48:20renamed the colony the Province of
48:22Quebec.
48:24Question 94
48:26The British Parliament passed the Quebec
48:28Act in 1774,
48:30which restored the system of law based
48:32on
48:33A. French Civil Law
48:35B. British Criminal Law
48:38C. Both A and B.
48:41D. Equality Law
48:43The answer is C. Both A and B.
48:46The Quebec Act restored French Civil Law
48:49while maintaining British Criminal Law.
48:53Question 95
48:54What benefits did the Quebec Act 1774
48:58give to the Catholic people?
49:01A. Religious Freedom
49:03B. They can rule the British Empire.
49:07C. They can hold the public offices.
49:10D. Both A and C.
49:13The answer is D. Both A and C.
49:17The Quebec Act accommodated the
49:18principles of British institutions to
49:21the reality of the province.
49:23It allowed religious freedom for
49:25Catholics and permitted them to hold
49:27public office, a practice not then
49:30allowed in Britain.
49:32Question 96
49:34For which purpose did the British
49:36Parliament pass the Quebec Act of 1774?
49:40A. To better govern the English Catholic
49:43majority
49:44B. To better govern the French Roman
49:47Catholic majority
49:49C. To better govern the immigrants and
49:52armed forces.
49:54D. To better govern the non-official
49:56language speakers.
49:59The answer is B.
50:00To better govern the French Roman
50:02Catholic majority.
50:04To better govern the French Roman
50:05Catholic majority, the British
50:07Parliament passed the Quebec Act of
50:091774.
50:14Question 97.
50:16More than 40,000 people loyal to the
50:19crown fled the oppression of the
50:21American Revolution to settle in Nova
50:23Scotia and Quebec and were declared as
50:27A. Traitors.
50:29B. Loyalist.
50:31C. Independent.
50:34D.
50:35Enemies.
50:36The answer is B. Loyalist.
50:40More than 40,000 people loyal to the
50:42crown called loyalists fled the
50:45oppression of the American Revolution to
50:47settle in Nova Scotia and Quebec.
50:52Question 98.
50:54In 1792
50:56some black Nova Scotians who were given
50:58poor land moved on to established
51:01Freetown called A. Sierra Leone.
51:05B. Montreal.
51:07C. Vancouver.
51:10D. Boston.
51:12The answer is A. Sierra Leone.
51:15In turn, in 1792 some black Nova
51:18Scotians who were given poor land moved
51:21on to established Freetown, Sierra
51:23Leone, West Africa.
51:27Question 99.
51:29In 1776
51:3113 British colonies in the south of
51:33Quebec declared independence and formed
51:37A. United States.
51:39B. South America.
51:42C. England.
51:44D. Independent territory.
51:47The answer is A, United States.
51:50In 1776,
51:52the 13 British colonies to the south of
51:54Quebec declared independence and formed
51:57the United States.
51:59Question 100.
52:01Joseph Brant led thousands of which
52:04loyalist Mohawks to Canada?
52:06A, German
52:08B, Indian
52:10C, Korean
52:13D, Australian
52:15The answer is B, Indian.
52:18Joseph Brant led thousands of loyalist
52:20Mohawk Indians into Canada.
52:24Question 101.
52:26Which of the following Constitutional
52:28Act divided Quebec into Upper and Lower
52:31Canada?
52:33A, Constitutional Act of 1719
52:37B, Constitutional Act of 1790
52:41C, Constitutional Act of 1791
52:46D, Constitutional Act of 1780
52:50The answer is C, Constitutional Act of
52:531791.
52:56The Constitutional Act of 1791
52:59divided the province of Quebec into
53:01Upper Canada, later Ontario, and Lower
53:04Canada, later Quebec.
53:07Question 102.
53:09In 1608, Champlain built a fortress at
53:12which city?
53:14A, Vancouver
53:16B, Whitehorse
53:18C, Quebec City
53:20D, Montreal
53:22The answer is C, Quebec City.
53:25In 1608, Champlain built a fortress at
53:28what is now Quebec City.
53:31Question 103.
53:33In which year did the Constitutional Act
53:36passed by the British Parliament?
53:38A, 1791
53:41B, 1781
53:44C, 1771
53:46D, 1761
53:49The answer is A, 1791.
53:53The Constitutional Act was passed by the
53:55British Parliament in 1791.
53:59Question 104.
54:00The Atlantic colonies in Upper and Lower
54:03Canada were collectively called A,
54:06British Canada
54:07B, British North America
54:10C, Greater Canada
54:13D, Northern States
54:16The answer is B, British North America.
54:19The Atlantic colonies and the Upper and
54:21Lower Canada were known collectively as
54:23British North America.
54:27Question 105.
54:29In which part of Canada was the first
54:30representative assembly elected in 1758?
54:34A, Prince Edward Island
54:37B, New Brunswick
54:39C, Nova Scotia
54:41D, Newfoundland
54:44The answer is C, Nova Scotia.
54:47The first representative assembly was
54:49elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1758.
54:54Question 106. The name Canada became
54:58official in which year?
55:00A, 1791
55:02B, 1781
55:05C, 1771
55:08D, 1761
55:11The answer is A, 1791.
55:14The name Canada became official in 1791.
55:19Abolition of slavery.
55:22Question 107.
55:24Who was the founder of the city of York,
55:27now Toronto?
55:28A, Governor John Graves Simcoe
55:32B, Mary Ann Shadd Cary
55:35C, Laura Secord
55:37D, HMS Shannon.
55:40The answer is A, Governor John Graves
55:43Simcoe. Lieutenant Colonel John Graves
55:45Simcoe was Upper Canada's first
55:47Lieutenant Governor and founder of the
55:50city of York, now Toronto.
55:53Question 107.
55:55Which of the following was the first
55:57ever province to move towards abolition
55:59of slavery in 1793?
56:02A, Lower Canada, currently Quebec.
56:05B, Upper Canada, currently Ontario. C,
56:10Newfoundland.
56:11D, United States.
56:13The answer is B, Upper Canada, currently
56:16Ontario.
56:18In 1793,
56:19Upper Canada, led by Lieutenant Governor
56:22John Graves Simcoe, a loyalist military
56:24officer, became the first province in
56:27the empire to move toward abolition.
56:30Question 109.
56:32When did slavery become totally
56:34abolished throughout the British Empire?
56:36A, 1700.
56:39B, 1793.
56:41C, 1807.
56:44D, 1833.
56:46The answer is D, 1833.
56:50In 1807, the British Parliament
56:53prohibited the buying and selling of
56:54slaves, and in 1833, abolished slavery
56:58throughout the empire.
57:01Question 110.
57:03Via which underground pathway did
57:05thousands of slaves escape from the
57:07United States, follow the North Star,
57:10and settled in Canada?
57:12A, a pipeline.
57:14B, railroad. C, sewage.
57:19D, tunnels.
57:21The answer is B, railroad.
57:24Thousands of slaves escaped from the
57:25United States, followed the North Star,
57:29and settled in Canada via the
57:30Underground Railroad, a Christian
57:33anti-slavery network.
57:35Question 111.
57:38When did the first financial
57:39institutions open in Canada?
57:42A. In late 17th and early 18th
57:45centuries.
57:46B. In late 16th and early 17th
57:49centuries.
57:51C. In late 18th and early 19th
57:54centuries.
57:55D. In late 19th and early 20th
57:58centuries.
58:00The answer is C.
58:01In late 18th and early 19th centuries.
58:05The first financial institutions opened
58:07in the late 18th and early 19th
58:09centuries.
58:12Question 112.
58:14For centuries, Canada's economy was
58:16based on which trade?
58:18A. Oil.
58:20B. Weapons. C. Natural resources, such
58:24as fur, timber, fish, etc.
58:27D. Slaves.
58:30The answer is C. Natural resources, such
58:32as fur, timber, fish, etc.
58:36For centuries, Canada's economy was
58:38based mainly on farming and on exporting
58:40natural resources.
58:43Question 113.
58:45Who was the first member of the Canadian
58:46Corps born in Ukraine, not born in the
58:49British Empire, to be awarded the
58:51Victoria Cross?
58:53A. Able Seaman William Hall.
58:56B. Corporal Filip Konowal.
59:00C. Lieutenant Alexander Robert Dunn.
59:03D. Captain Paul Trickett of Cabano.
59:07The answer is B.
59:08Corporal Filip Konowal.
59:11Corporal Filip Konowal, born in Ukraine,
59:14showed exceptional courage in the Battle
59:16of Hill 70 in 1917
59:19and became the first member of the
59:20Canadian Corps not born in the British
59:23Empire to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
59:27Question 114. Victoria Day is celebrated
59:30on the A. Wednesday preceding June 25th.
59:35B. Tuesday preceding May 25th.
59:38C. Monday preceding May 25th.
59:42D. Thursday preceding July 25th.
59:46The answer is C. Monday preceding May
59:4925th. Victoria Day, Monday preceding May
59:5225th, Sovereign's Birthday.
59:55Question 115.
59:57When were the first companies in Canada
59:59formed?
1:00:01A. During French and German regimes.
1:00:04B. During French and British regimes.
1:00:08C. During German and British regimes.
1:00:11D. None of these.
1:00:13The answer is B. During French and
1:00:16British regimes.
1:00:18The first companies in Canada were
1:00:19formed during the French and British
1:00:21regimes and competed for the fur trade.
1:00:25Question 116.
1:00:27The cities of the Northwest like
1:00:29Edmonton, Langley, and Victoria, these
1:00:32cities were all started as A. Landing
1:00:35stages.
1:00:36B. Army bases.
1:00:39C. Trading posts. D. Religious
1:00:42settlement.
1:00:43The answer is C. Trading posts.
1:00:46The Hudson's Bay Company with French,
1:00:48British, and Aboriginal employees came
1:00:51to dominate the trade in the Northwest
1:00:53from Fort Garry, Winnipeg, and Fort
1:00:56Edmonton to Fort Langley near Vancouver
1:00:59and Fort Victoria, trading posts that
1:01:01later became cities.
1:01:04Question 117.
1:01:07In which year did the Montreal Stock
1:01:08Exchange open?
1:01:10A. 1834.
1:01:13B. 1832.
1:01:15C. 1877.
1:01:18D. 1807.
1:01:21The answer is B, 1832.
1:01:24The Montreal Stock Exchange opened in
1:01:261832.
1:01:29Question 118,
1:01:31the first ever companies in Canada
1:01:33competed for which trade?
1:01:35A, fur,
1:01:37B, oil,
1:01:39C, fish,
1:01:40D, weapons.
1:01:43The answer is A, fur.
1:01:45The first companies in Canada were
1:01:47formed during the French and British
1:01:49regimes and competed for the fur trade.
1:01:53Question 119,
1:01:55how many American invaders did
1:01:57Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry
1:01:59and 460 soldiers, mostly French
1:02:02Canadians, manage to turn back at
1:02:05Chateauguay, south of Montreal in 1813?
1:02:08A, 4,000,
1:02:10B, 5,000,
1:02:13C, 6,000,
1:02:15D, 7,000.
1:02:17The answer is A, 4,000.
1:02:20In 1813, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de
1:02:23Salaberry and 460 soldiers, mostly
1:02:27French Canadians, turned back 4,000
1:02:30American invaders at Chateauguay, south
1:02:32of Montreal.
1:02:34Question 120,
1:02:36what was the purpose of the War of 1812?
1:02:39A, to conquer USA,
1:02:42B, for the Canada to remain independent
1:02:45of USA,
1:02:47C, political issues,
1:02:49D, natural resources.
1:02:52The answer is B, for the Canada to
1:02:55remain independent of USA.
1:02:57The present-day Canada-USA border is
1:03:00partly an outcome of the War of 1812,
1:03:03which ensured that Canada would remain
1:03:05independent of the United States.
1:03:09Question 121,
1:03:11where did the Americans burn the
1:03:12government house and the parliament
1:03:14buildings in 1813?
1:03:16A, New Brunswick B. Ontario
1:03:20C. Quebec
1:03:22D. York
1:03:24The answer is D. York.
1:03:27In 1813, the Americans burnt the
1:03:30government house and the parliament
1:03:31buildings in York, now Toronto.
1:03:36Question 112.
1:03:38When did the United States launch an
1:03:40invasion in revenge for the British
1:03:42interference with their shipping?
1:03:44A. 1832
1:03:46B. 1812
1:03:49C. 1870
1:03:51D. 1807
1:03:54The answer is B. 1812.
1:03:57After the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte's
1:03:59fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805,
1:04:03the Royal Navy ruled the waves.
1:04:05The British Empire, which included
1:04:07Canada, fought to resist Bonaparte's bid
1:04:10to dominate Europe. This led to American
1:04:13resentment at British interference with
1:04:15their shipping.
1:04:17Believing it would be easy to conquer
1:04:19Canada, the United States launched an
1:04:21invasion in June 1812.
1:04:26Question 123.
1:04:28Which nation helped Canada in the war
1:04:30against America in 1812?
1:04:33A. British
1:04:35B. German
1:04:37C. Japan
1:04:39D. India
1:04:41The answer is A. British.
1:04:44By 1814, the American attempt to conquer
1:04:47Canada had failed. The British paid for
1:04:49a costly Canadian defense system.
1:04:53Question 124.
1:04:55According to Lord Durham, in which
1:04:58culture did Canadians have to assimilate
1:05:00in order to achieve the quickest way to
1:05:02progress?
1:05:04A. English-speaking
1:05:06B. French-speaking
1:05:08C. German-speaking
1:05:11D. British
1:05:13The answer is A. English speaking
1:05:17Lord Durham said that the quickest way
1:05:19for the Canadians to achieve progress
1:05:21was to assimilate into English speaking
1:05:23Protestant culture.
1:05:26Question 125
1:05:28Lord Durham, an English reformer sent to
1:05:31report on the rebellions
1:05:33recommended that upper and lower Canada
1:05:35be merged and given
1:05:37A. Responsible government
1:05:40B. Separate government
1:05:43C. Natural resources
1:05:45D. Rebellion force
1:05:48The answer is A. Responsible government
1:05:52Lord Durham, an English reformer sent to
1:05:54report on the rebellions recommended
1:05:57that upper and lower Canada be merged
1:06:00and given responsible government powers.
1:06:03This meant that the ministers of the
1:06:04Crown must have the support of a
1:06:06majority of the elected representatives
1:06:09in order to govern.
1:06:11Question 126
1:06:13When did the armed rebellion occur in
1:06:16the area outside Montreal and in
1:06:18Toronto?
1:06:19A. 1807 to 1808
1:06:23B. 1817 to 1818
1:06:27C. 1837 to 1838
1:06:31D. 1877
1:06:34to 1878
1:06:36The answer is C.
1:06:381837 to 1838
1:06:41Armed rebellions occurred in 1837 to 38
1:06:45in the area outside Montreal and in
1:06:47Toronto.
1:06:50Question 127
1:06:52Out of the following people, who became
1:06:54the first head of a responsible
1:06:56government in Canada?
1:06:58A. Sir Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine
1:07:01B. Sir George-Étienne Cartier
1:07:04C. Sir Étienne Paschal Taché.
1:07:08D. Lieutenant James FitzGibbon.
1:07:12The answer is A.
1:07:14Sir Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine.
1:07:16LaFontaine, a champion of democracy and
1:07:19French language rights, became the first
1:07:21leader of a responsible government in
1:07:24the Canada in 1849.
1:07:27Question 128.
1:07:29In 1840, Upper and Lower Canada were
1:07:32united as the A. Province of Canada.
1:07:36B. Province of Germany.
1:07:39C. Province of United States.
1:07:41D. Province of Korea.
1:07:44The answer is A. Province of Canada.
1:07:48In 1840, Upper and Lower Canada were
1:07:51united as the Province of Canada.
1:07:55Question 129.
1:07:57Which was the first British North
1:07:59American colony to attain full
1:08:01responsible government in 1847 to 1848?
1:08:06A. Newfoundland.
1:08:08B. Nova Scotia.
1:08:10C. Greenland.
1:08:13D. Vancouver.
1:08:15The answer is B. Nova Scotia.
1:08:18The first British North American colony
1:08:20to attain full responsible government
1:08:23was Nova Scotia in 1847 to 48.
1:08:28Confederation.
1:08:31Question 131.
1:08:32Ontario, Quebec, together with New
1:08:35Brunswick and Nova Scotia, formed a new
1:08:37country called A. Dominion of Canada.
1:08:42B. Florida.
1:08:44C. Germany.
1:08:46D. None of these.
1:08:48The answer is A. Dominion of Canada.
1:08:52The old Province of Canada was split
1:08:53into two new provinces, Ontario and
1:08:56Quebec, which together with New
1:08:58Brunswick and Nova Scotia, formed a new
1:09:01country called the Dominion of Canada.
1:09:04Question 132.
1:09:06Every year, 1st of July is officially
1:09:08celebrated as
1:09:10A, Canada Day.
1:09:12B, Freedom Day.
1:09:14C, Independence Day.
1:09:17D, Constitutional Day.
1:09:20The answer is A, Canada Day.
1:09:23Until 1982,
1:09:24July 1st was celebrated as Dominion Day
1:09:27to commemorate the day that Canada
1:09:29became a self-governing dominion.
1:09:32Today, it is officially known as Canada
1:09:34Day.
1:09:36Question 133.
1:09:38When did Nunavut become part of the
1:09:40Dominion of Canada?
1:09:42A, 1995.
1:09:45B, 1996.
1:09:47C, 1998.
1:09:50D, 1999.
1:09:53The answer is D.
1:09:54Nunavut, in April 1st, 1999,
1:09:58became part of Dominion of Canada.
1:10:00Question 134.
1:10:03From 1864 to 1867,
1:10:06representatives of Nova Scotia, New
1:10:08Brunswick, and the province of Canada,
1:10:11with British support, worked together to
1:10:13establish a new country.
1:10:15What do we call these men?
1:10:17A, Fathers of Canada.
1:10:20B, Fathers of Confederation.
1:10:23C, Fathers of Dominion.
1:10:26D, None of these.
1:10:29The answer is B. Fathers of
1:10:31Confederation.
1:10:32From 1864 to 1867,
1:10:36representatives of Nova Scotia, New
1:10:38Brunswick, and the province of Canada,
1:10:40with British support, worked together to
1:10:43establish a new country. These men are
1:10:45known as the Fathers of Confederation.
1:10:49Question 135.
1:10:51Which act did the British Parliament
1:10:53pass in 1867?
1:10:55A, Constitutional Act
1:10:58B. British North America Act
1:11:01C. Both
1:11:03D. None of these.
1:11:05The answer is B. British North America
1:11:08Act.
1:11:09The British Parliament passed the
1:11:11British North America Act in 1867.
1:11:15Question 136.
1:11:17What system of government was created by
1:11:19the Fathers of Confederation?
1:11:22A. Federal
1:11:24B. Provincial
1:11:26C. Both
1:11:28D. None
1:11:30The answer is C. Both.
1:11:32Fathers of Confederation created two
1:11:34levels of government, federal and
1:11:37provincial.
1:11:39Dominion from sea to sea.
1:11:42Question 137. When did Sir Leonard
1:11:45Tilley, an elected official and Father
1:11:47of the Confederation from New Brunswick,
1:11:50suggested the term Dominion of Canada?
1:11:53A. 1864
1:11:55B. 1791
1:11:58C. 1867
1:12:01D. 1862
1:12:04The answer is A. 1864.
1:12:07Sir Leonard Tilley, an elected official
1:12:09and Father of Confederation from New
1:12:11Brunswick, suggested the term Dominion
1:12:14of Canada in 1864.
1:12:17Question 138.
1:12:19Sir Leonard Tilley was inspired by which
1:12:22Psalm in the Bible which refers to
1:12:24Dominion from sea to sea and from the
1:12:26river to the ends of the earth?
1:12:29A. 84
1:12:31B. 96
1:12:33C. 72
1:12:35D. 60
1:12:37The answer is C. 72.
1:12:40Sir Leonard Tilley was inspired by Psalm
1:12:4372 in the Bible which refers to Dominion
1:12:46from sea to sea and from the river to
1:12:48the ends of the earth.
1:12:51Question 139.
1:12:53Which of the following is the first
1:12:55Prime Minister of Canada?
1:12:57A, Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
1:13:00B, Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
1:13:04C, Sir Sam Steele.
1:13:07D, Fort Garry.
1:13:10The answer is B.
1:13:11Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
1:13:14In 1867,
1:13:16Sir John Alexander Macdonald, a Father
1:13:19of Confederation, became Canada's first
1:13:21Prime Minister.
1:13:24Question 140.
1:13:26The Parliament has recognized January
1:13:2811th as
1:13:30A, Dominion Day.
1:13:32B, Independence Day.
1:13:35C, Sir John Alexander Macdonald Day.
1:13:39D, Canada Day.
1:13:41The answer is C. Sir John Alexander
1:13:44Macdonald Day.
1:13:46Parliament has recognized January 11th
1:13:48as Sir John Alexander Macdonald Day.
1:13:52Question 141.
1:13:54When was Sir John Alexander Macdonald
1:13:56born in Scotland?
1:13:58A, February 11th, 1850.
1:14:02B, January 21st, 1815.
1:14:06C, January 11th, 1815.
1:14:10D, December 21st, 1850.
1:14:14The answer is C. January 11th, 1815.
1:14:18In 1867,
1:14:20Sir John Alexander Macdonald, a Father
1:14:23of Confederation, became Canada's first
1:14:25Prime Minister.
1:14:28Question 142.
1:14:30Whose portrait is present on the $10
1:14:32bill?
1:14:33A, Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
1:14:36B, Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
1:14:40C, Sir Sam Steele.
1:14:42D, the beaver.
1:14:45The answer is A.
1:14:46Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
1:14:49Sir John Alexander Macdonald's portrait
1:14:52is present on $10 bill.
1:14:55Question 143.
1:14:57Who led Quebec into Confederation and
1:14:59helped negotiate the entry of the
1:15:01Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and
1:15:04British Columbia into Canada?
1:15:06A, Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
1:15:09B, Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
1:15:13C, Sir Sam Steele.
1:15:15D, Fort Garry.
1:15:18The answer is A, Sir George-Étienne
1:15:21Cartier.
1:15:23Cartier led Quebec into Confederation
1:15:25and helped negotiate the entry of the
1:15:27Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and
1:15:30British Columbia into Canada.
1:15:33Challenge in the West.
1:15:36Question 144.
1:15:38When did Canada take over the vast
1:15:40Northwest region from the Hudson's Bay
1:15:42Company?
1:15:43A, 1879.
1:15:46B, 1869.
1:15:48C, 1859.
1:15:51D, 1849.
1:15:54The answer is B, 1869.
1:15:58Canada took over the vast Northwest
1:16:00region from the Hudson's Bay Company in
1:16:021869.
1:16:04Question 145.
1:16:06When did Prime Minister Macdonald
1:16:08establish the Northwest Mounted Police,
1:16:11NWMP,
1:16:12to help pacify the Northwest?
1:16:15A, 1873.
1:16:18B, 1893.
1:16:20C, 1883.
1:16:23D, 1882.
1:16:26The answer is A, 1873.
1:16:29After the first Métis uprising, Prime
1:16:32Minister Macdonald established the
1:16:33Northwest Mounted Police, NWMP, in 1873.
1:16:40Question 146.
1:16:42Riel is seen by many as a hero and is
1:16:45known as A. Defender of Metis rights.
1:16:49B. Father of Manitoba.
1:16:52C. Father of Confederation.
1:16:56D. Both A and B.
1:16:59The answer is D. Both A and B.
1:17:02Louis Riel is seen by many as a hero, a
1:17:05defender of Metis rights, and the father
1:17:08of Manitoba.
1:17:09Question 147.
1:17:11Today, the Royal Canadian Mounted
1:17:13Police, RCMP, is considered as which
1:17:16force of Canada?
1:17:18A. Municipal force. B. National police
1:17:22force.
1:17:23C. International police force.
1:17:26D. Armed force.
1:17:29The answer is B. National police force.
1:17:33Today, the Royal Canadian Mounted
1:17:35Police, RCMP, or the Mounties, are the
1:17:38national police force and one of
1:17:40Canada's best known symbols.
1:17:43Question 148.
1:17:46When Canada took over the vast Northwest
1:17:48region from the Hudson's Bay Company in
1:17:501869,
1:17:52which group of peoples of the Red River
1:17:54were not consulted?
1:17:56A. Sioux.
1:17:58B. Iroquois.
1:18:00C. Metis.
1:18:03D. Indians.
1:18:05The answer is C. Metis.
1:18:08Canada took over the vast Northwest
1:18:10region from the Hudson's Bay Company in
1:18:121869,
1:18:13the 12,000 Metis of the Red River were
1:18:16not consulted.
1:18:19Question 149.
1:18:21In 1871,
1:18:23who decided to join Canada after Ottawa
1:18:26promised to build a railway to the West
1:18:28Coast?
1:18:29A. Germany.
1:18:31B. British Columbia.
1:18:34C. Greenland.
1:18:36D. None of these.
1:18:38The answer is B. British Columbia.
1:18:42British Columbia joined Canada in 1871
1:18:45after Ottawa promised to build a railway
1:18:47to the west coast.
1:18:50Question 150.
1:18:52Who financed the project of railway to
1:18:54the west coast which was built by the
1:18:56European and Chinese laborers?
1:18:59A. British
1:19:00B. German
1:19:02C. American
1:19:05D. Both A and C.
1:19:07The answer is D. Both A and C.
1:19:11The railway project was financed by
1:19:13British and American investors and built
1:19:16by both European and Chinese labor.
1:19:20Question 151.
1:19:22When did the government of Canada
1:19:23apologize for the discriminatory policy
1:19:26against the Chinese including head tax
1:19:28to block the immigration of Chinese?
1:19:31A. 2008
1:19:34B. 2006
1:19:36C. 2004
1:19:39D. 2002
1:19:42The answer is B. 2006.
1:19:45The government of Canada apologized in
1:19:472006 for this discriminatory policy.
1:19:51Question question 152.
1:19:54How many American and British immigrants
1:19:56were welcomed by Canada during the
1:19:58economic boom?
1:20:00A. 1 million
1:20:02B. 2 million
1:20:04C. 3 million
1:20:06D. 4 million
1:20:09The answer is B. 2 million.
1:20:12Canada's economy grew and became more
1:20:14industrialized during the economic boom
1:20:17of the 1890s and early 1900s.
1:20:201 million British and 1 million
1:20:22Americans total 2 million immigrated to
1:20:25Canada at this time.
1:20:28Question 153.
1:20:30Who was the first French Canadian Prime
1:20:32Minister since the Confederation?
1:20:34A, Sir John Alexander Macdonald.
1:20:38B, Sergeant Fort Garry Horse.
1:20:41C, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
1:20:43D, Agnes Macphail.
1:20:46The answer is C, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
1:20:49Sir Wilfrid Laurier became the first
1:20:51French Canadian Prime Minister since
1:20:53Confederation and encouraged immigration
1:20:55to the West. His portrait is on the $5
1:20:58bill.
1:21:00Question 154.
1:21:02From which place did most of the
1:21:04immigrants come to Canada before the
1:21:06First World War?
1:21:08A, Ukraine.
1:21:10B, India.
1:21:11C,
1:21:12Antarctica.
1:21:14D, France.
1:21:16The answer is A, Ukraine.
1:21:19The railway made it possible for
1:21:21immigrants, including 170,000
1:21:23Ukrainians, 115 Poles, and tens of
1:21:27thousands from Germany, France, Norway,
1:21:31and Sweden to settle in the West before
1:21:331914 and develop a thriving agricultural
1:21:36sector.
1:21:38Question 155.
1:21:40When did the Canadian Corps capture Vimy
1:21:43Ridge with 10,000 killed or wounded,
1:21:46securing the Canadians reputation?
1:21:49A, December 1917.
1:21:52B, April 1917.
1:21:55C, January 1920.
1:21:58D, April 1920.
1:22:02The answer is B,
1:22:03April 1917.
1:22:06The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge
1:22:08in April 1917
1:22:10with 10,000 killed or wounded, securing
1:22:13the Canadians reputation for valor as
1:22:16the shock troops of the British Empire.
1:22:19Question 156.
1:22:22Over 7,000 Canadians volunteered to
1:22:24fight in the South African War, 1899 to
1:22:271902, which is also known as
1:22:30A. First World War
1:22:33B. Vimy War
1:22:35C. Boer War
1:22:38D. Battle of Plains of Abraham
1:22:41The answer is C, Boer War. Over 7,000
1:22:44volunteered to fight in the South
1:22:46African War, 1899 to 1902, popularly
1:22:50known as the Boer War.
1:22:53Question 157.
1:22:55How many soldiers sacrificed their lives
1:22:57during the First World War?
1:22:59A. 30,000
1:23:02B. 40,000
1:23:04C. 50,000
1:23:07D. 60,000
1:23:10The answer is D, 60,000.
1:23:1360,000 soldiers lost their lives in the
1:23:15First World War.
1:23:18Question 158.
1:23:21From 1914 to 1920, Ottawa interned over
1:23:258,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects
1:23:28as enemy aliens in 24 labor camps across
1:23:32Canada, which mainly contained A.
1:23:35Ukrainian men
1:23:37B. German men
1:23:39C. American men
1:23:42D. French men
1:23:45The answer is A, Ukrainian men.
1:23:47From 1914 to 1920, Ottawa interned over
1:23:528,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects,
1:23:55mainly Ukrainian men, as enemy aliens in
1:23:5824 labor camps across Canada.
1:24:02Question 159.
1:24:04How many Canadian people served in the
1:24:06First World War out of the 8 million
1:24:08population?
1:24:10A. 400,000
1:24:13B. 500,000
1:24:16C. 600,000
1:24:19D. 700,000
1:24:22The answer is C, 600,000.
1:24:26More than 600,000 people served in the
1:24:28First World War out of 8 million.
1:24:32Question 160.
1:24:34Who was the first woman to practice
1:24:36medicine in Canada?
1:24:38A, Sir Robert Borden
1:24:40B, Agnes Macphail
1:24:43C, Dr. Emily Stowe
1:24:46D,
1:24:47Thérèse Casgrain
1:24:49The answer is C, Dr. Emily Stowe.
1:24:53The effort by women to achieve the right
1:24:54to vote is known as the women's suffrage
1:24:57movement.
1:24:58The founder of the women's suffrage
1:25:00movement was Dr. Emily Stowe, the first
1:25:03Canadian woman to practice medicine in
1:25:05Canada.
1:25:07Question 161.
1:25:09In which year were most of the female
1:25:11citizens aged 21 and over granted the
1:25:15right to vote in federal elections?
1:25:17A, 1971
1:25:20B, 1918
1:25:22C, 1920
1:25:25D, 1947
1:25:28The answer is B, 1918.
1:25:31In 1918, most Canadian female citizens
1:25:35aged 21 and over were granted the right
1:25:37to vote in federal elections.
1:25:41Question 162.
1:25:43In 1921,
1:25:45a woman who was a farmer and teacher
1:25:47became the first woman MP.
1:25:49Her name was
1:25:51A, Agnes Macphail
1:25:53B, Dr. Emily Stowe
1:25:56C, Queen Elizabeth II
1:25:59D, none of these
1:26:01The answer is A, Agnes Macphail.
1:26:04In 1921, Agnes Macphail, a farmer and
1:26:08teacher, became the first woman MP.
1:26:12Question 163.
1:26:14The group of nurses who served in the
1:26:16Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps were
1:26:18called A. Red Birds
1:26:22B. Blue Birds
1:26:24C.
1:26:25Purple Birds
1:26:27D. White Birds
1:26:29The answer is B. Blue Birds.
1:26:32More than 3,000 nurses nicknamed Blue
1:26:35Birds served in the Royal Canadian Army
1:26:37Medical Corps, 2,500 of them overseas.
1:26:42Question 164.
1:26:44The effort done by women to achieve the
1:26:46right to vote is known as the
1:26:49A. Women's Suffrage Movement
1:26:52B. Women Voting Action
1:26:55C. Women Right to Vote
1:26:57D. Women Power
1:27:00The answer is A. Women's Suffrage
1:27:02Movement.
1:27:04The effort by women to achieve the right
1:27:05to vote is known as the Women's Suffrage
1:27:08Movement.
1:27:10Question 165.
1:27:12When were women finally granted the
1:27:14right to vote in the provincial
1:27:16elections in Quebec?
1:27:18A. 1950
1:27:20B. 1940
1:27:23C. 1840
1:27:25D. 1850
1:27:28The answer is B. 1940.
1:27:31Due to the work of Thérèse Casgrain and
1:27:33others, Quebec granted women the right
1:27:36to vote in 1940.
1:27:39Question 166.
1:27:41Which Canadian province was the first to
1:27:43give women the right to vote in
1:27:45elections?
1:27:46A. Manitoba
1:27:48B. New Brunswick
1:27:50C. British Columbia
1:27:53D. Quebec
1:27:55The answer is A. Manitoba.
1:27:58In 1916, Manitoba became the first
1:28:01province to grant voting rights to
1:28:03women.
1:28:05Question 167.
1:28:08In which year were the farmers in
1:28:09Western Canada hit hardest by low grain
1:28:12prices and a terrible drought.
1:28:15A. 1940
1:28:17B. 1930
1:28:19C. 1920
1:28:22D. 1910
1:28:25The answer is B. 1930
1:28:28The stock market crash of 1929, however,
1:28:31led to the Great Depression of the Dirty
1:28:33Thirties.
1:28:35Unemployment reached 27% in 1933
1:28:39and many businesses were wiped out.
1:28:42Farmers in Western Canada were hit
1:28:43hardest by low grain prices and a
1:28:46terrible drought.
1:28:50Question 168
1:28:52Canada, along with the other former
1:28:54countries of the British Empire, is a
1:28:57part of which organization?
1:28:59A. The Commonwealth of Nations
1:29:02B. The Colonial Society
1:29:05C. The British Protectorate
1:29:08D. The UN
1:29:10The answer is A.
1:29:12The Commonwealth of Nations
1:29:14The British Empire evolved into a free
1:29:16association of states known as the
1:29:18British Commonwealth of Nations.
1:29:21Canada remains a leading member of the
1:29:23Commonwealth to this day, together with
1:29:26other successor states of the Empire,
1:29:28such as India, Australia, New Zealand
1:29:32and several African and Caribbean
1:29:34countries.
1:29:36Question 169
1:29:39The poem In Flanders Fields, often
1:29:41recited on Remembrance Day, was composed
1:29:44by
1:29:45A. Fort Garry
1:29:48B. Sir John Alexander Macdonald
1:29:51C. Colonel John McCrae
1:29:54D. Phil Edward
1:29:56The answer is C. Colonel John McCrae
1:30:00Colonel John McCrae composed the poem In
1:30:02Flanders Fields in 1915.
1:30:05It is often recited on Remembrance Day.
1:30:09Question 170.
1:30:11What were the outcomes of the Dirty
1:30:13Thirties?
1:30:14A. Unemployment.
1:30:16B. Bad crops.
1:30:19C. Businesses wiped out.
1:30:22D. All of the above.
1:30:25The answer is D. All of the above.
1:30:28The stock market crash of 1929, however,
1:30:31led to the Great Depression of the Dirty
1:30:34Thirties.
1:30:35Unemployment reached 27% in 1933
1:30:39and many businesses were wiped out.
1:30:42Farmers in Western Canada were hit
1:30:44hardest by low grain prices and a
1:30:46terrible drought.
1:30:49Question 171.
1:30:51What is the meaning of the Remembrance
1:30:53Day poppy?
1:30:55A. To remember our queen.
1:30:58B. To celebrate Confederation.
1:31:01C. To remember political leaders who
1:31:04have died.
1:31:05D. To remember the sacrifices of
1:31:08Canadians who have served or died in
1:31:10wars till date.
1:31:12The answer is D.
1:31:14To remember the sacrifices of Canadians
1:31:16who have served or died in wars till
1:31:19date.
1:31:20Canadians remember the sacrifices of our
1:31:22veterans and brave fallen in all wars up
1:31:25to the present day in which Canadians
1:31:27took part each year on November 11th,
1:31:31Remembrance Day.
1:31:33Question 172.
1:31:36On which date do Canadians remember the
1:31:38sacrifices of our veterans and brave
1:31:40fallen in wars in which the Canadians
1:31:42took part?
1:31:44A. October 12th.
1:31:46B. December 13th.
1:31:49C. November 11th.
1:31:51D. August 14th.
1:31:54The answer is C. November 11th.
1:31:57Canadians remember the sacrifices of our
1:31:59veterans and brave fallen in all wars up
1:32:03to the present day in which Canadians
1:32:05took part each year on November 11th,
1:32:08Remembrance Day.
1:32:10Question 173.
1:32:13When was the Bank of Canada established?
1:32:16A, 1935.
1:32:18B, 1936.
1:32:21C, 1933.
1:32:23D, 1934.
1:32:26The answer is D.
1:32:281934.
1:32:30The Bank of Canada, a central bank to
1:32:32manage the money supply and bring
1:32:34stability to the financial system, was
1:32:36created in 1934.
1:32:40Question 174.
1:32:42In year 1943 to 44, Canadians took part
1:32:46in the liberation of which nation?
1:32:48A, Germany.
1:32:50B, India.
1:32:52C, Italy.
1:32:54D, South Korea.
1:32:56The answer is C. Italy.
1:32:59Canadians took part in the liberation of
1:33:01Italy in 1943 to 44.
1:33:05Question 175.
1:33:07What is the D-Day invasion?
1:33:10A, epic invasion of Normandy in northern
1:33:13France on June 6th, 1944.
1:33:17B, the end of Second World War.
1:33:20C, epic invasion of Normandy in northern
1:33:23France in July 1955.
1:33:26D, birth of Sir John Alexander
1:33:29Macdonald.
1:33:30The answer is A. Epic invasion of
1:33:33Normandy in northern France on June 6th,
1:33:361944.
1:33:38The epic invasion of Normandy in
1:33:40northern France on June 6th, 1944, known
1:33:43as D-Day,
1:33:4515,000 Canadian troops stormed and
1:33:47captured Juno Beach from the German
1:33:50army. A great national achievement shown
1:33:53in this painting by Orville Fisher.
1:33:56Question 176.
1:33:58Approximately how many of the Allied
1:34:01troops were Canadian in the D-Day
1:34:03invasion?
1:34:04A, 10%
1:34:06B, 20%
1:34:08C, 30%
1:34:11D,
1:34:1240%
1:34:13The answer is A, 10%.
1:34:16Approximately one in 10 Allied soldiers
1:34:19on D-Day was Canadian.
1:34:22Question 177.
1:34:24Which place did Canadian troops capture
1:34:27during the epic invasion of Normandy in
1:34:29northern France on June 6th, 1944?
1:34:33A, Boston
1:34:35B, Juno Beach
1:34:37C, Newfoundland
1:34:39D, Hudson's Bay
1:34:42The answer is B, Juno Beach.
1:34:45In the epic invasion of Normandy in
1:34:47northern France on June 6th, 1944, known
1:34:50as D-Day, 15,000 Canadian troops stormed
1:34:54and captured Juno Beach from the
1:34:55Germans.
1:34:57Question 178.
1:35:00How many Newfoundlanders served in the
1:35:02Second World War?
1:35:04A, 1 million
1:35:06B, 2 million
1:35:08C, 3 million
1:35:10D, 4 million
1:35:13The answer is A, 1 million.
1:35:16More than 1 million Canadians and
1:35:18Newfoundlanders, Newfoundland was a
1:35:20separate British entity, served in the
1:35:22Second World War.
1:35:24Question 179.
1:35:26In 1941,
1:35:28Canada suffered from the unsuccessful
1:35:30defense of which nation from the
1:35:32Japanese?
1:35:33A, Moscow
1:35:35B, Boston
1:35:37C, Hong Kong
1:35:39D, Vancouver
1:35:42The answer is C, Hong Kong.
1:35:44The Canadians fought bravely and
1:35:46suffered losses in the unsuccessful
1:35:48defense of Hong Kong, 1941, from attack
1:35:52by Imperial Japan.
1:35:54Question 180.
1:35:56How many Canadian soldiers lost their
1:35:58lives serving for Canada in the Second
1:36:00World War?
1:36:02A, 54,000.
1:36:04B, 34,000.
1:36:07C, 44,000.
1:36:09D, 64,000.
1:36:12The answer is C, 44,000.
1:36:15More than 1 million Canadians and
1:36:17Newfoundlanders, Newfoundland was a
1:36:19separate British entity, served in the
1:36:22Second World War. Out of a population of
1:36:2511.5 million.
1:36:27This was a high proportion, and of
1:36:29these, 44,000 were killed.
1:36:34Question 181.
1:36:35What about the Navy of Canada at the end
1:36:38of the Second World War?
1:36:40A, completely wiped out.
1:36:42B, third largest navy in the world.
1:36:45C, no ships left in the navy fleet.
1:36:49D, none of the above.
1:36:52The answer is B, third largest navy in
1:36:54the world.
1:36:56At the end of World War II, Canada had
1:36:58the third largest navy and the fourth
1:37:01largest air force.
1:37:04Question 182.
1:37:06In which battle did the Royal Canadian
1:37:08Navy contribute in the Second World War
1:37:10against the German ships?
1:37:12A, Battle of Pacific. B, Battle of
1:37:16Atlantic.
1:37:17C, Battle of South.
1:37:20D, Battle of North.
1:37:23The answer is B, Battle of Atlantic.
1:37:26The Royal Canadian Navy, RCN, saw its
1:37:29finest hour in the Battle of the
1:37:31Atlantic, protecting convoys of merchant
1:37:34ships against German submarines.
1:37:38Question 183.
1:37:40When did the Second World War begin?
1:37:43A, 1940.
1:37:45B, 1941.
1:37:48C, 1939.
1:37:51D. 1938.
1:37:54The answer is C. 1939.
1:37:58The Second World War began in 1939 when
1:38:01Adolf Hitler, the National Socialist
1:38:03Nazi dictator of Germany, invaded Poland
1:38:07and conquered much of Europe.
1:38:11Chapter 4. Modern Canada.
1:38:15Trade and economic growth.
1:38:19Question 184.
1:38:21The Canada and Quebec Pension Plan was
1:38:23introduced in which year?
1:38:25A. 1915.
1:38:28B. 1935.
1:38:31C. 1965.
1:38:33D. 1995.
1:38:36The answer is C. 1965.
1:38:39The Canada and Quebec Pension Plan was
1:38:42introduced in the year 1965.
1:38:45Question 185.
1:38:47In which year did Canada achieve the
1:38:49milestone that more than 50% of its
1:38:51people had food, shelter, and clothes?
1:38:55A. 1931.
1:38:57B. 1941.
1:39:00C. 1951.
1:39:03D. 1961.
1:39:06The answer is C. 1951.
1:39:09In 1951, for the first time, a majority
1:39:12of Canadians were able to afford
1:39:15adequate food, shelter, and clothing.
1:39:19Question 186.
1:39:21Who ensures common elements and a basic
1:39:23standard of health?
1:39:25A. Canada Health Act.
1:39:28B. Constitutional Act 1970.
1:39:32C. Canada Medicine Act. D. Canada Patent
1:39:36Act.
1:39:37The answer is A. Canada Health Act.
1:39:41The Canada Health Act ensures common
1:39:43elements and a basic standard of health.
1:39:47Question 187.
1:39:49What began Canada's modern energy
1:39:51industry?
1:39:52A. Discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947.
1:39:57B. End of the Second World War.
1:40:00C. Freedom of Canada.
1:40:03D. United States aid.
1:40:06The answer is A.
1:40:08Discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947.
1:40:12The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947
1:40:15began Canada's modern energy industry.
1:40:19Question 188.
1:40:21Provincial and territorial governments
1:40:23provide funds for A. Public education.
1:40:28B. Weapons.
1:40:30C. Armed forces.
1:40:32D. Trading.
1:40:35The answer is A. Public education.
1:40:38Publicly funded education is provided by
1:40:41the provinces and territories.
1:40:44Question 189.
1:40:46In which year was the federal government
1:40:48unemployment insurance introduced in
1:40:51Canada?
1:40:52A. 1940.
1:40:55B. 1960.
1:40:57C. 1980.
1:40:59D. 1990.
1:41:02The answer is A. 1940.
1:41:05Unemployment insurance, now called
1:41:07employment insurance, was introduced by
1:41:10the federal government in 1940.
1:41:14Question 190.
1:41:16How many soldiers died in the Korean
1:41:18War?
1:41:19A. 300.
1:41:21B. 400.
1:41:23C. 500.
1:41:25D. 600.
1:41:28The answer is C. 500 soldiers lost their
1:41:31lives in the Korean War.
1:41:33Question 191.
1:41:36In which UN mission did Canada take part
1:41:39after World War II?
1:41:41A.
1:41:42Peacekeeping mission.
1:41:44B. Violence mission.
1:41:46C. Trading growth mission.
1:41:49D. Invasion plan.
1:41:52The answer is A. Peacekeeping mission.
1:41:55Canada has taken part in numerous UN
1:41:58peacekeeping missions in places as
1:42:00varied as Egypt, Cyprus, Haiti, as well
1:42:04as in other international security
1:42:05operations such as those in the former
1:42:08Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.
1:42:11Question 192.
1:42:14Canada, along with other democratic
1:42:16countries of the West, joined together
1:42:18to form
1:42:19A. North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
1:42:23B. North Pacific Treaty Organization. C.
1:42:27South Atlantic Treaty Organization.
1:42:30D. South Pacific Treaty Organization.
1:42:34The answer is A.
1:42:35North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
1:42:38Canada joined with other democratic
1:42:40countries of the West to form the North
1:42:43Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO.
1:42:47Question 193.
1:42:50In which year did the Canadian troops
1:42:51fight as part of the United Nations
1:42:53forces defending South Korea in the
1:42:56Korean War?
1:42:58A. 1950 to 1953.
1:43:01B. 1940 to 1943.
1:43:05C. 1960 to 1963.
1:43:09D. 1930 to 1933.
1:43:13The answer is A. 1950 to 1953.
1:43:18Canada joined international
1:43:19organizations such as the United States,
1:43:23UN.
1:43:24It participated in the UN operation
1:43:26defending South Korea in the Korean War,
1:43:291950 to 53.
1:43:32Canada and Quebec.
1:43:36Question 194.
1:43:38When was the last rejection for Quebec
1:43:40on a referendum stated? A. 1980.
1:43:44B. 1985.
1:43:46C. 1990.
1:43:49D. 1995.
1:43:52The answer is D. 1995.
1:43:55After much negotiation in 1982,
1:43:58the Constitution was amended without the
1:44:01agreement of Quebec.
1:44:03Though sovereignty was again defeated in
1:44:05a second referendum in 1995,
1:44:08the autonomy of Quebec within Canada
1:44:11remains a lively topic.
1:44:14Question 195.
1:44:16What is the outcome of Official
1:44:17Languages Act 1969?
1:44:21A. The non-official languages like
1:44:23Hindi, Japanese, etc. get their rights.
1:44:27B.
1:44:28Guaranteed French and English services
1:44:30in federal government.
1:44:32C. Total ban on non-official languages.
1:44:36D. Japanese and Hindi get the value same
1:44:39as French and English.
1:44:41The answer is B.
1:44:42Guaranteed French and English services
1:44:45in federal government.
1:44:47Official Languages Act 1969,
1:44:50which guarantees French and English
1:44:51services in the federal government
1:44:53across Canada.
1:44:56Question 196.
1:44:58Quebec experienced an era of rapid
1:45:00change in the 1960s, which is termed as
1:45:04A. Slow Revolution.
1:45:06B. Quiet Revolution.
1:45:09C. Tremendous Revolution.
1:45:12D. Rapid Revolution.
1:45:15The answer is B. Quiet Revolution.
1:45:18Quebec experienced an era of rapid
1:45:20change in the 1960s
1:45:23known as the Quiet Revolution.
1:45:27Question 197. When was La Francophonie
1:45:30founded?
1:45:31A. 1920
1:45:33B. 1940
1:45:35C. 1970
1:45:38D. 1990
1:45:40The answer is C. 1970.
1:45:44In 1970, Canada helped found La
1:45:46Francophonie, an international
1:45:48association of French-speaking
1:45:50countries.
1:45:53Question 198.
1:45:55In which year did the Japanese Canadians
1:45:57get the right to vote?
1:45:59A. 1950
1:46:02B. 1945
1:46:04C. 1948
1:46:07D. 1940
1:46:10The answer is C. 1948.
1:46:13In 1948, the last of these, the Japanese
1:46:16Canadians, gained the right to vote.
1:46:20Question 199.
1:46:22Who were the 37,000 people who escaped
1:46:25from Soviet tyranny in 1956
1:46:28and were welcomed by Canada?
1:46:31A. Hungarians
1:46:33B. Ukrainians
1:46:35C. Germans
1:46:38D. Greenlanders
1:46:41The answer is A. Hungarians.
1:46:43Canada welcomed thousands of refugees
1:46:46from communist oppression, including
1:46:48about 37,000
1:46:50who escaped Soviet tyranny in Hungary in
1:46:521956.
1:46:55Question 200.
1:46:57In which year were the Aboriginals
1:46:59granted the right to vote?
1:47:01A. 1970
1:47:04B. 1960
1:47:06C. 1950
1:47:09D. 1940
1:47:12The answer is B. 1960.
1:47:15Aboriginal people were granted the vote
1:47:17in 1960.
1:47:20Question 201.
1:47:22By the 1960s,
1:47:24how many Canadians had origins that were
1:47:26neither British nor French and took
1:47:29pride in preserving their distinct
1:47:31culture in the Canadian fabric?
1:47:33A, 1/4.
1:47:35B, 1/3.
1:47:38C, 1/2.
1:47:40D, quarter.
1:47:42The answer is B, 1/3.
1:47:45By the 1960s,
1:47:461/3 of Canadians had origins that were
1:47:49neither British nor French and took
1:47:51pride in preserving their distinct
1:47:53culture in the Canadian fabric.
1:47:57Question 202.
1:47:59From where did Canada welcome 50,000
1:48:01refugees in 1976?
1:48:04A, Ethiopia.
1:48:06B, Greenland.
1:48:09C, Africa.
1:48:11D, Vietnam.
1:48:13The answer is D, Vietnam.
1:48:16In 1976,
1:48:17many Vietnamese fled, including over
1:48:2050,000 who sought refuge in Canada.
1:48:24Question 203.
1:48:26What were the outcomes of better
1:48:28educational opportunities? A, women
1:48:31entered professional work forces.
1:48:34B, women get the right to vote.
1:48:37C, women get proper education.
1:48:40D, women can take part in armed forces.
1:48:44The answer is A, women entered
1:48:47professional work forces.
1:48:49Many women took advantage of expanding
1:48:51secondary and post-secondary educational
1:48:54opportunities and a growing number of
1:48:57women entered the professional work
1:48:59force.
1:49:02Question 204.
1:49:04Which of the following are Canadian
1:49:06musicians?
1:49:07A, Sir Ernest MacMillan.
1:49:10B, Healey Willan.
1:49:12C, both A and B.
1:49:15D, Michael Ondaatje.
1:49:18The answer is C. Both A and B.
1:49:21Musicians such as Sir Ernest MacMillan
1:49:24and Healey Willan were renowned in
1:49:27Canada and abroad.
1:49:30Question 205.
1:49:32Which of the following is a famous
1:49:34Canadian writer?
1:49:36A. Pauline Johnson
1:49:38B. Terry Fox
1:49:41C. Wayne Gretzky
1:49:43D. None
1:49:45The answer is A. Pauline Johnson.
1:49:48Michael Ondaatje and Pauline Johnson are
1:49:51the famous Canadian writers.
1:49:55Question 206.
1:49:57From which team did the great hockey
1:49:59player Wayne Gretzky play between 1972
1:50:03to 1988?
1:50:05A. Montreal Canadiens B. Edmonton Oilers
1:50:10C. Ottawa Senators
1:50:12D. Toronto Maple Leaf
1:50:15The answer is B. Edmonton Oilers.
1:50:19One of the greatest hockey players of
1:50:20all time, Wayne Gretzky, played for the
1:50:23Edmonton Oilers from 1979
1:50:26to 1988.
1:50:29Question 207.
1:50:32Canadian football is a popular game that
1:50:34differs in a number of ways from
1:50:36American football.
1:50:38Professional teams in the Canadian
1:50:39Football League, CFL, compete for which
1:50:42championship cup?
1:50:44A. Grey
1:50:46B. White
1:50:48C. Black
1:50:50D. Red
1:50:52The answer is A. Grey.
1:50:54Canadian football is a popular game that
1:50:56differs in a number of ways from
1:50:58American football.
1:51:00Professional teams in the Canadian
1:51:02Football League, CFL, compete for the
1:51:05championship Grey Cup donated by Lord
1:51:07Grey.
1:51:10Question 208.
1:51:12Who were the pioneers of modern abstract
1:51:14art in the 1950s?
1:51:17A. Le Automatiste.
1:51:19B.
1:51:20Le Realistes.
1:51:22C. Le Abstraction.
1:51:25D.
1:51:26Le Cubiste.
1:51:28The answer is A.
1:51:30Le Automatiste.
1:51:32Le Automatiste of Quebec were pioneers
1:51:34of modern abstract art in the 1950s.
1:51:39Question 209.
1:51:41In 1996 at the Olympic Summer Games, who
1:51:44became a world record sprinter and
1:51:46double Olympic gold medalist?
1:51:49A. Chantal Petitclerc.
1:51:52B. Donovan Bailey.
1:51:54C. Mark Tewksbury.
1:51:56D. Paul Henderson.
1:51:59The answer is B. Donovan Bailey.
1:52:02Donovan Bailey became a world record
1:52:04sprinter and double Olympic gold
1:52:06medalist.
1:52:07Question 210.
1:52:11Question 210.
1:52:13Who is the world champion wheelchair
1:52:14racer and Paralympic gold medalist?
1:52:17A. Donovan Bailey.
1:52:20B. Terry Fox.
1:52:22C. Wayne Gretzky.
1:52:25D. Chantal Petitclerc.
1:52:28The answer is D. Chantal Petitclerc.
1:52:31Chantal Petitclerc became a world
1:52:33champion wheelchair racer and Paralympic
1:52:36gold medalist.
1:52:39Question 211.
1:52:41Who began the cross-country run, The
1:52:43Marathon of Hope, to raise money for
1:52:45cancer research?
1:52:47A. Donovan Bailey.
1:52:50B. Terry Fox.
1:52:52C.
1:52:53Wayne Gretzky.
1:52:55D. Chantal Petitclerc.
1:52:58The answer is B. Terry Fox.
1:53:01In 1980, Terry Fox, a British Columbian
1:53:04who lost his right leg to cancer at the
1:53:06age of 18, began a cross-country run,
1:53:09the Marathon of Hope, to raise money for
1:53:12cancer research.
1:53:15Question 212.
1:53:17Who invented basketball?
1:53:19A. James Naismith.
1:53:21B. Mark Tewksbury.
1:53:24C. Paul Henderson.
1:53:27D. Donovan Bailey.
1:53:29The answer is A.
1:53:31James Naismith.
1:53:33Basketball was invented by Canadian
1:53:35James Naismith in 1891.
1:53:39Question 213.
1:53:41Gerhard Herzberg, a refugee from Nazi
1:53:43Germany, John Polanyi, Sidney Altman,
1:53:47Richard E. Taylor, Michael Smith, and
1:53:50Bertram Brockhouse were
1:53:52A. Musicians.
1:53:55B. Writers.
1:53:57C. Scientist.
1:53:59D. Politicians.
1:54:02The answer is C. Scientist.
1:54:04Gerhard Herzberg, a refugee from Nazi
1:54:07Germany, John Polanyi, Sidney Altman,
1:54:11Richard E. Taylor, Michael Smith, and
1:54:14Bertram Brockhouse were Nobel
1:54:16Prize-winning scientists.
1:54:19Question 214.
1:54:21Which of the following is Canada's
1:54:23best-known contribution to visual arts?
1:54:26A. The Group of Eleven.
1:54:29B. The Group of Seven.
1:54:31C. The Group of Eight.
1:54:34D. The Group of Nine. The answer is B.
1:54:37The Group of Seven.
1:54:39In the visual arts, Canada is
1:54:41historically perhaps best known for the
1:54:43Group of Seven, founded in 1920, who
1:54:46developed a style of painting to capture
1:54:48the rugged wilderness landscapes.
1:54:53Question 215. Who invented the Canadarm,
1:54:56a robotic arm used in outer space?
1:54:59A. Alexander Graham Bell.
1:55:02B, Matthew Evans.
1:55:05C, Mike Lazaridis.
1:55:08D, SPAR Aerospace.
1:55:11The answer is D, SPAR Aerospace.
1:55:15SPAR Aerospace National Research Council
1:55:18invented the Canadarm, a robotic arm
1:55:21used in outer space.
1:55:24Question 216.
1:55:26Who is famous for inventing the
1:55:28worldwide system of standard time zone?
1:55:31A, Alexander Graham Bell.
1:55:34B, Matthew Evans.
1:55:36C, Mike Lazaridis. D, Sir Sanford
1:55:40Fleming.
1:55:41The answer is D, Sir Sanford Fleming.
1:55:45Sir Sanford Fleming invented the
1:55:47worldwide system of standard time zones.
1:55:51Question 217.
1:55:53Who discovered the insulin hormone to
1:55:55treat diabetes that has saved 16 million
1:55:58lives worldwide?
1:56:00A, Sir Frederick Banting.
1:56:03B, Dr. John A. Hopps.
1:56:06C, Alexander Graham Bell.
1:56:09D, Sir Sanford Fleming.
1:56:12The answer is A, Sir Frederick Banting.
1:56:15Sir Frederick Banting of Toronto and
1:56:17Charles Best discovered insulin, a
1:56:20hormone to treat diabetes that has saved
1:56:2316 million lives worldwide.
1:56:27Question 218.
1:56:29A wireless communication company in
1:56:31Canada known for its most famous
1:56:33invention called A, smartphones. B,
1:56:37Huawei phones.
1:56:39C, the iPhone. D, BlackBerry.
1:56:43The answer is D, BlackBerry.
1:56:46Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie of
1:56:49Research In Motion, RIM, a wireless
1:56:52communications company known for its
1:56:54famous invention, the BlackBerry.
1:56:58Question 219.
1:57:00Who invented the first cardiac
1:57:01pacemaker?
1:57:03A, Dr. Wilfrid Penfield,
1:57:06B, Dr. John A. Hopps,
1:57:09C, Alexander Graham Bell,
1:57:12D, Sir Sandford Fleming.
1:57:16The answer is B, Dr. John A. Hopps.
1:57:19Dr. John A. Hopps invented the first
1:57:22cardiac pacemaker used today to save the
1:57:25lives of people with heart disorders.
1:57:28Question 220.
1:57:30Which of the following is not a Canadian
1:57:32invention?
1:57:34A, insulin,
1:57:36B, Canadarm,
1:57:38C, electric light bulb,
1:57:41D, BlackBerry.
1:57:43The answer is C, electric light bulb.
1:57:46Insulin, Canadarm, pacemaker,
1:57:49television, and BlackBerry are part of
1:57:52Canadian inventions. Chapter 5. How
1:57:55Canadian govern themselves.
1:57:58Federal states.
1:58:01Question 221.
1:58:03Federal government takes responsibility
1:58:05for A, agriculture,
1:58:08B, national and international concerns,
1:58:12C, civil rights,
1:58:14D, immigrations.
1:58:16The answer is B, national and
1:58:19international concerns.
1:58:21In our federal state, the federal
1:58:23government takes responsibility for
1:58:24matters of national and international
1:58:27concern.
1:58:29Question 222.
1:58:31The responsibility of health care comes
1:58:33under
1:58:34A, provincial government,
1:58:37B, federal government,
1:58:39C, legislative assemblies, D, sovereign.
1:58:44The answer is A, provincial government.
1:58:47The provinces are responsible for
1:58:49municipal government, education, health,
1:58:52natural resources, property and civil
1:58:55rights, and highways.
1:58:58Question 223. To grant the right to
1:59:00vote, a person must be
1:59:03A. 16 years old.
1:59:05B. 17 years old.
1:59:07C. 18 years old.
1:59:10D. 19 years old.
1:59:13The answer is C. 18 years old. A person
1:59:16must be 18 years old to be granted the
1:59:18right to vote.
1:59:20Question 224.
1:59:23The provinces in Canada are governed by
1:59:25the
1:59:26A. Arbitrary law.
1:59:28B. Federal government.
1:59:30C. Legislative Assemblies.
1:59:33D. Sovereign.
1:59:35The answer is C. Legislative Assemblies.
1:59:38Every province has its own elected
1:59:40legislative assembly, which governs
1:59:42them.
1:59:44Question 225.
1:59:46Which act defines the responsibilities
1:59:48of the federal and provincial
1:59:50government?
1:59:51A. British North America Act.
1:59:54B. Constitutional Act 1867.
1:59:58C. Both A and B.
2:00:01D. Constitutional Act 1997.
2:00:05The answer is C. Both A and B.
2:00:08The responsibilities of the federal and
2:00:10provincial governments were defined in
2:00:121867 in the British North America Act,
2:00:16now known as the Constitution Act 1867.
2:00:20Question 226.
2:00:23Federal government sits in
2:00:25A. Montreal.
2:00:27B. Quebec City.
2:00:29C.
2:00:30Toronto.
2:00:31D. Ottawa.
2:00:34The answer is D. Ottawa.
2:00:36Federal government sits in Ottawa.
2:00:40Question 227.
2:00:41Which of the following is the key fact
2:00:43of Canada's system of government?
2:00:46A. Canada is a federal state. B, it has
2:00:50a parliamentary democracy.
2:00:52C, constitutional monarchy.
2:00:55D, all of the above.
2:00:58The answer is D, all of the above.
2:01:00There are three key facts about Canada's
2:01:02system of government. Our country is a
2:01:05federal state, a parliamentary
2:01:07democracy, and a constitutional
2:01:09monarchy.
2:01:12Question 228.
2:01:14Who grants royal assent to the bill on
2:01:16the behalf of the sovereign?
2:01:18A, governor general.
2:01:20B, prime minister.
2:01:23C, parliament members.
2:01:25D, senator.
2:01:28The answer is A, governor general.
2:01:31Royal assent granted by the governor
2:01:33general on behalf of the sovereign.
2:01:36Question 229.
2:01:39Which part of the parliament has members
2:01:41appointed by the governor general and
2:01:43serves until the age of 75?
2:01:46A, the House of Commons.
2:01:49B, the House of Lords.
2:01:51C, the governor's house.
2:01:54D, the Senate.
2:01:56The answer is D, the Senate.
2:01:59Senators are appointed by the governor
2:02:01general on the advice of the prime
2:02:03minister and serves until age 75.
2:02:07Question 230.
2:02:09How are members of parliament selected?
2:02:12A, they're appointed by the United
2:02:14Nations.
2:02:15B, they're appointed by the sovereign,
2:02:18queen or king.
2:02:20C, they're appointed by the landowners
2:02:23and police chief.
2:02:24D, they're elected by the voters in
2:02:27their local constituencies or districts.
2:02:30The answer is D. They're elected by the
2:02:33voters in their local constituencies or
2:02:35districts.
2:02:37They're elected by the voters from their
2:02:39respective districts.
2:02:41Question 231.
2:02:43Which of the following are parts of the
2:02:45Parliament?
2:02:47A, sovereign.
2:02:49B, Senate.
2:02:50C, House of Commons.
2:02:53D, all of the above.
2:02:55The answer is D, all of the above.
2:02:59Parliament has three parts, the
2:03:00sovereign, queen or king, the Senate,
2:03:04and the House of Commons.
2:03:06Question 232.
2:03:08Cabinet ministers have to resign if they
2:03:11A, are defeated in a non-confidence
2:03:14vote.
2:03:15B, succeed in a non-confidence vote.
2:03:19C,
2:03:20are defeated in a confidence vote.
2:03:22D, succeed in a confidence vote.
2:03:26The answer is A, are defeated in a
2:03:28non-confidence vote. Cabinet ministers
2:03:31are responsible to the elected
2:03:33representatives, which means they must
2:03:35retain the confidence of the House and
2:03:37have to resign if they're defeated in a
2:03:39non-confidence vote.
2:03:43Question 233. When do the elections for
2:03:46the members of the House of Common take
2:03:48place?
2:03:49A, after every 5 years.
2:03:52B, after every 3 years.
2:03:54C, after every 4 years.
2:03:58D, after every 6 years.
2:04:01The answer is C, after every 4 years.
2:04:04House of Commons is the representative
2:04:06chamber made up of members of Parliament
2:04:08elected by the people, traditionally
2:04:11every 4 years.
2:04:13Question 234.
2:04:15How many times should a bill be read in
2:04:17the House of Commons before it becomes
2:04:19law?
2:04:21A, once.
2:04:23B, twice.
2:04:25C, three times.
2:04:27D, there is no need to read the bill.
2:04:30The answer is C, three times.
2:04:32A bill must be read three times in the
2:04:34House of Commons before it becomes the
2:04:36law.
2:04:38Question 235.
2:04:40To become a law in Canada, a bill should
2:04:43A, be passed by the House of Commons.
2:04:46B, be given royal ascent.
2:04:49C, be passed by the Senate.
2:04:51D, all of the above.
2:04:54The answer is D. All of the above.
2:04:57No bill can become law in Canada until
2:04:59it has been passed by both chambers and
2:05:02has received royal ascent granted by the
2:05:04Governor General on behalf of the
2:05:06sovereign.
2:05:08Question 236.
2:05:11Who represents the sovereign in the
2:05:12provincial legislature?
2:05:14A, Lieutenant Governors.
2:05:17B, Prime Minister.
2:05:19C, Members of Parliament.
2:05:21D, Members of House of Commons.
2:05:25The answer is A. Lieutenant Governors.
2:05:28In provincial legislatures, sovereign is
2:05:30represented by Lieutenant Governors.
2:05:34Question 237.
2:05:36In the federal government, who selects
2:05:38the cabinet minister and is responsible
2:05:40for the operation and policy of the
2:05:42government?
2:05:44A, Prime Minister.
2:05:46B, Governor.
2:05:48C, Sovereign.
2:05:50D, Senators.
2:05:52The answer is A. Prime Minister.
2:05:55In the federal government, the Prime
2:05:57Minister selects the cabinet ministers
2:05:59and is responsible for the operations
2:06:01and policy of the government.
2:06:04Question 238.
2:06:06Which of the following is not a part of
2:06:08the Parliament?
2:06:09A, Senate.
2:06:11B, Lieutenant Governors.
2:06:13C, House of Commons.
2:06:16D, Sovereign.
2:06:18The answer is B. Lieutenant Governors.
2:06:21Parliament has three parts. The
2:06:23Sovereign, Queen or King, the Senate and
2:06:26the House of Commons.
2:06:28Provincial legislatures comprise the
2:06:30Lieutenant Governor and the elected
2:06:32assembly.
2:06:34Question 239.
2:06:36In Canada's parliamentary democracy, the
2:06:39people elect members to the House of
2:06:41Commons in Ottawa and to the provincial
2:06:43and territorial legislatures.
2:06:46These representatives are responsible
2:06:48for
2:06:49A, passing laws,
2:06:51B, approving and monitoring
2:06:53expenditures,
2:06:55C, keeping the government accountable,
2:06:58D, all of the above.
2:07:01The answer is D, all of the above.
2:07:04In Canada's parliamentary democracy, the
2:07:07people elect members to the House of
2:07:08Commons in Ottawa and to the provincial
2:07:11and territorial legislatures.
2:07:14These representatives are responsible
2:07:15for passing laws, approving and
2:07:18monitoring expenditures, and keeping the
2:07:20government accountable.
2:07:23Question 240.
2:07:25In Canada, a debate in the Parliament to
2:07:27make something a law is generally called
2:07:31A, proposals,
2:07:33B, inbox,
2:07:34C, theory,
2:07:37D, bills.
2:07:39The answer is D, bills.
2:07:41Bill proposed in Parliament to become
2:07:44law generally called bill.
2:07:47Question 241.
2:07:49In the Parliament, senators are
2:07:51appointed by the
2:07:52A, Canadian citizens,
2:07:55B, sovereign,
2:07:57C, House of Commons,
2:07:59D, Governor General.
2:08:01The answer is D, Governor General.
2:08:05Senators are appointed by the Governor
2:08:06General on the advice of the Prime
2:08:08Minister and serve until age 75.
2:08:13Question 242.
2:08:15Who is the head of the government?
2:08:17A, Prime Minister,
2:08:19B, Governor,
2:08:21C, sovereign,
2:08:24D, none of these.
2:08:26The answer is A, Prime Minister.
2:08:29The head of government, the Prime
2:08:30Minister, who actually directs the
2:08:32governing of the country and selects the
2:08:35cabinet ministers and is responsible for
2:08:37operations and policy of government.
2:08:41Question 243.
2:08:43Who is the head of the state?
2:08:45A, Prime Minister.
2:08:47B, Governor.
2:08:49C, Sovereign.
2:08:51D, none of these.
2:08:53The answer is C, Sovereign.
2:08:56As a constitutional monarchy, Canada's
2:08:58head of state is a hereditary sovereign,
2:09:01Queen or King.
2:09:03The sovereign is the guardian of
2:09:04constitutional freedoms.
2:09:07Question 244.
2:09:10Governor General in Canada is appointed
2:09:12by
2:09:13A, the sovereign on the advice of the
2:09:15Prime Minister. B, the cabinet minister
2:09:18on the advice of sovereign.
2:09:21C, the Canadian citizens.
2:09:23D, the House of Commons.
2:09:26The answer is A, the sovereign on the
2:09:28advice of the Prime Minister. The
2:09:30sovereign is represented in Canada by
2:09:33the Governor General, who is appointed
2:09:35by the sovereign on the advice of the
2:09:37Prime Minister.
2:09:40Question 245.
2:09:42As head of the Commonwealth, the
2:09:44sovereign links Canada to how many other
2:09:46nations that cooperate to advance
2:09:48social, economic, and cultural progress?
2:09:52A, 10.
2:09:54B, 23.
2:09:56C, 46.
2:09:58D, 53.
2:10:01The answer is D, 53.
2:10:03As head of the Commonwealth, the
2:10:05sovereign links Canada to 53 other
2:10:07nations that cooperate to advance
2:10:10social, economic, and cultural progress.
2:10:14Question 246.
2:10:17What time period is the Governor General
2:10:19appointed for?
2:10:20A, 1 year.
2:10:22B. 5 years.
2:10:24C. 10 years.
2:10:26D. 15 years.
2:10:29The answer is B. 5 years.
2:10:32The sovereign is represented in Canada
2:10:34by the Governor General, who is
2:10:36appointed by the sovereign on the advice
2:10:38of the Prime Minister, usually for 5
2:10:40years.
2:10:43Question 247.
2:10:45Who has a role similar to that of the
2:10:47Governor General in federal government?
2:10:50A. Lieutenant Governor.
2:10:52B. Premier.
2:10:54C. Senate member.
2:10:57D. Members of House of Common.
2:10:59The answer is A. Lieutenant Governor.
2:11:02Lieutenant Governor has a role similar
2:11:05to that of the Governor General.
2:11:07Question 248.
2:11:09The sovereign is represented in Canada
2:11:11by the
2:11:13A. Prime Minister.
2:11:15B. Governor.
2:11:17C. Cabinet Minister.
2:11:19D. None of these.
2:11:22The answer is B. Governor.
2:11:25The sovereign is represented in Canada
2:11:27by the Governor General.
2:11:29Question 249.
2:11:32Who has no political role in Canadian
2:11:34democracy?
2:11:35A. Sovereign.
2:11:37B. Prime Minister.
2:11:39C. Governors.
2:11:41D. Senate members.
2:11:44The answer is A. Sovereign.
2:11:46Sovereign has no political role in
2:11:48Canadian democracy.
2:11:51Question 250.
2:11:53In each province, who has a role similar
2:11:55to that of the Prime Minister?
2:11:58A. Governor.
2:11:59B. Premier.
2:12:01C. Senate member.
2:12:03D. None of these.
2:12:06The answer is B. Premier.
2:12:08In each province, the Premier has a role
2:12:10similar to that of the Prime Minister in
2:12:13the federal government.
2:12:15Question 251.
2:12:17Who represents sovereign each of the 10
2:12:19provinces and serves for 5 years?
2:12:23A. Governor General.
2:12:25B. Prime Minister.
2:12:27C. Lieutenant Governor.
2:12:29D. Members of Parliament.
2:12:32The answer is C. Lieutenant Governor.
2:12:35In each of the 10 provinces, the
2:12:38sovereign is represented by the
2:12:39Lieutenant Governor, who is appointed by
2:12:42the Governor General on the advice of
2:12:44the Prime Minister.
2:12:45Also normally for 5 years.
2:12:48Question 252.
2:12:50Who is the leader of the legislatures
2:12:52for all the provinces?
2:12:55A. Governor Generals.
2:12:57B. Premier.
2:12:59C. Lieutenant Governors.
2:13:01D. Queen.
2:13:03The answer is B. Premier.
2:13:06Premier is the leader of legislatures
2:13:08for all provinces.
2:13:11Question 253.
2:13:13No bill can become a law in Canada until
2:13:16it has been passed by the House of
2:13:17Common and the Senate and has received
2:13:20A. A royal ascent.
2:13:23B. Prime Minister.
2:13:26C. Public voting.
2:13:28D. NOC.
2:13:30The answer is A. Royal ascent.
2:13:33No bill can become law in Canada until
2:13:36it has been passed by both chambers and
2:13:38has received royal ascent. Chapter 6.
2:13:41Federal elections.
2:13:45Question 254.
2:13:47How many members of the House of Common
2:13:48are elected through each voting?
2:13:51A. 100.
2:13:53B. 200.
2:13:55C. 207.
2:13:57D. 308.
2:14:00The answer is D. 308.
2:14:03308 members of the House of Commons
2:14:06elected through voting each from every
2:14:08district.
2:14:11Question 255.
2:14:13Who represents every electoral district
2:14:16in the House of Common?
2:14:17A, member of the Parliament.
2:14:20B, governor.
2:14:22C, prime minister.
2:14:24D, none of these.
2:14:26The answer is A, member of the
2:14:28Parliament.
2:14:29The citizens in each electoral district
2:14:32elect one MP who sits in the House of
2:14:35Commons to represent them as well as all
2:14:38Canadians.
2:14:40Question 256.
2:14:43In a federal election, the Canadians
2:14:45vote for A, Senate's member.
2:14:48B, the prime minister.
2:14:51C, governors.
2:14:53D, members of the House of Commons.
2:14:57The answer is D.
2:14:58Members of the House of Commons.
2:15:01Canadians vote for members of the House
2:15:03of Commons they want to represent them
2:15:05in Parliament.
2:15:08Question 257.
2:15:10An electoral district is a geographical
2:15:13area represented by a
2:15:15A, member of the Parliament.
2:15:18B, governor.
2:15:20C, prime minister.
2:15:23D, none of these.
2:15:25The answer is A, member of the
2:15:27Parliament.
2:15:28An electoral district is a geographical
2:15:31area represented by a member of
2:15:33Parliament, MP.
2:15:36Question 258.
2:15:38Canada is divided into how many
2:15:40electoral districts, also known as
2:15:42ridings or constituencies?
2:15:45A, 300. B, 305.
2:15:49C, 350.
2:15:52D, 308.
2:15:54The answer is D, 308.
2:15:57Canada is divided into 308 electoral
2:16:00districts.
2:16:03Question 259.
2:16:05Those Canadian citizens can run in the
2:16:08federal elections who are A. 20 years
2:16:11old or more.
2:16:13B. 19 years old or more.
2:16:16C. 18 years old or more.
2:16:20D. 17 years old or more.
2:16:23The answer is C. 18 years old or more.
2:16:26Canadians who are 18 years old or older
2:16:29may run in a federal election.
2:16:32Question 260.
2:16:34The count of people that can run for
2:16:36office from a single district is
2:16:39A. 24.
2:16:41B. 12.
2:16:42C. 6.
2:16:44D. As many as can.
2:16:47The answer is D. As many as can.
2:16:50The people who run for office are called
2:16:52candidates. There can be many candidates
2:16:55in an electoral district.
2:16:59Question 261.
2:17:01How many districts are there in Canada?
2:17:04A. 208.
2:17:06B. 308.
2:17:09C. 408.
2:17:11D. 508.
2:17:14The answer is B. 308.
2:17:17Canada is divided into 308 electoral
2:17:20districts, also known as ridings or
2:17:23constituencies.
2:17:25Question 262.
2:17:27Federal elections must be held on the
2:17:30A. First Monday of October every 3 years
2:17:33following the recent election.
2:17:35B. Second Monday of August every 4 years
2:17:39following the recent election.
2:17:41C. Third Monday of October every 4 years
2:17:45following recent election.
2:17:47D. Fourth Monday of September every
2:17:50fifth years following recent election.
2:17:53The answer is C. Third Monday of October
2:17:56every 4 years following recent election.
2:18:00Federal elections must be held on the
2:18:01third Monday in October every 4 years
2:18:04following the most recent general
2:18:06election.
2:18:08Vote.
2:18:10Question 263.
2:18:12In Canada, voting details are passed to
2:18:14the citizens through A, social media.
2:18:18B, mail.
2:18:20C, phone calls. D, citizen has to find
2:18:24out on his own.
2:18:26The answer is B, mail.
2:18:28Voting details passed to Canadian
2:18:30citizens through mail.
2:18:33Question 264.
2:18:35How can a person vote on a day which is
2:18:37not the voting day?
2:18:39A, through online.
2:18:41B, through advanced polls or special
2:18:44ballots.
2:18:45C, you can't.
2:18:47D, he can decide on his own.
2:18:50The answer is B, through advanced polls
2:18:53or special ballots.
2:18:54The card lists when and where you vote
2:18:57and the number to call if you require an
2:18:59interpreter or other special services.
2:19:03Question 265.
2:19:05Can a Canadian citizen be added to the
2:19:07voters list on the election day?
2:19:10A, yes.
2:19:12B, no.
2:19:13C, depends.
2:19:15D, none.
2:19:18The answer is A, yes. A Canadian citizen
2:19:21can be added to voters list on election
2:19:23day.
2:19:25Question 266.
2:19:27The voters lists used during the federal
2:19:29elections and referendums are produced
2:19:32from the national register of electors
2:19:34by a neutral agency of the parliament
2:19:36called A, Elections Canada.
2:19:40B, Legislative Assembly.
2:19:43C, Federal Government.
2:19:45D, Sovereign.
2:19:47The answer is A, Elections Canada.
2:19:50The voters lists used during federal
2:19:52elections and referendums are produced
2:19:55from the national register of electors
2:19:58by a neutral agency of parliament called
2:20:00Elections Canada.
2:20:03Question 267.
2:20:05The piece of paper you vote on is known
2:20:07as A, a voter's list,
2:20:10B, a voter information card,
2:20:13C, a writing,
2:20:15D, a ballot.
2:20:17The answer is D, a ballot.
2:20:20The piece of paper the Canadian vote on
2:20:22is ballot.
2:20:24Question 268.
2:20:26What does the secret ballot mean?
2:20:29A, it's a type of game played in Canada,
2:20:32B, no one watches you vote and how you
2:20:35vote,
2:20:36C,
2:20:37it's a confidential government
2:20:39information,
2:20:40D, none of these.
2:20:43The answer is B,
2:20:44no one watches you vote and how you
2:20:46vote.
2:20:47Canadian law secures the right to a
2:20:49secret ballot.
2:20:50This means that no one can watch you
2:20:52vote and no one should look at how you
2:20:54voted.
2:20:56Question 269.
2:20:59After the election, the governor general
2:21:01will ask which party to form the
2:21:03government.
2:21:04A, party with less seats,
2:21:07B, party with greater seats,
2:21:10C, randomly,
2:21:12D, the party queen suggested.
2:21:15The answer is B, party with greater
2:21:17seats.
2:21:19After election, governor general will
2:21:21ask the party with the most seats to
2:21:23form the government.
2:21:26Question 270.
2:21:28Today, there are three major political
2:21:30parties currently represented in the
2:21:32House of Commons, the Conservative
2:21:34Party, the Democrats, and
2:21:37A, the Workers Party,
2:21:39B, the Liberals Party,
2:21:42C,
2:21:43the Officers Party,
2:21:45D, the Feminist Party.
2:21:48The answer is B, the Liberals Party.
2:21:51There are three major political parties
2:21:53currently represented in the House of
2:21:54Commons. The Conservative Party, the New
2:21:58Democratic Party, and the Liberal Party.
2:22:02Question 271.
2:22:04If a majority of the members of the
2:22:06House of Commons vote against a major
2:22:08government decision, the party in power
2:22:11is
2:22:12A. Succeed.
2:22:14B. Defeated.
2:22:16C. Promoted.
2:22:18D. None of these.
2:22:21The answer is B. Defeated.
2:22:23If a majority of the members of the
2:22:25House of Commons vote against a major
2:22:28government decision, the party in power
2:22:30is defeated.
2:22:32Question 272.
2:22:35If the party in power holds at least
2:22:37half of the seats in the House of
2:22:38Commons,
2:22:39the party is referred to as A.
2:22:42Minority government.
2:22:44B.
2:22:45Majority government.
2:22:47C. Neutral government.
2:22:50D. None of these.
2:22:52The answer is B. Majority government.
2:22:55If the party in power holds at least
2:22:57half of the seats in the House of
2:22:59Commons,
2:23:00this is called a majority government.
2:23:03Question 273.
2:23:06The government ministers, along with
2:23:08prime ministers, are called
2:23:10A. The Senate.
2:23:12B. The Cabinet.
2:23:14C. The Ruler.
2:23:17D. The Table.
2:23:19The answer is B. The Cabinet.
2:23:22The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
2:23:23Ministers are called the Cabinet.
2:23:27Question 274.
2:23:29Who are responsible for governing the
2:23:31provincial government departments?
2:23:33A.
2:23:34Member of Parliament. B. Senators.
2:23:38C. Cabinet Ministers.
2:23:40D. Lieutenant Governors.
2:23:43The answer is C. Cabinet Ministers.
2:23:46The Prime Minister and the cabinet
2:23:48ministers are called the cabinet and
2:23:50they make important decisions about how
2:23:52the country is governed.
2:23:54They prepare the budget and propose most
2:23:56new laws.
2:23:59Question 275.
2:24:01Who are responsible for running the
2:24:03federal government departments?
2:24:05A. Prime Minister.
2:24:07B. Cabinet Ministers.
2:24:10C. Governor General.
2:24:12D. None of these.
2:24:15The answer is B. Cabinet Ministers.
2:24:18Cabinet Ministers are responsible for
2:24:20running the federal government
2:24:22departments.
2:24:25Question 276.
2:24:27What should you mark in the circle next
2:24:29to the name of the candidate of your
2:24:30choice?
2:24:32A. O.
2:24:34B. Y.
2:24:36C. X.
2:24:38D. Exclamation mark.
2:24:40The answer is C. X.
2:24:43Mark an X in the circle next to the name
2:24:45of the candidate of your choice.
2:24:49Question 277.
2:24:51Canadian government ensures that your
2:24:52vote remains A. Closed. B. Not
2:24:56registered. C. Secret. D. None.
2:25:02The answer is C. Secret.
2:25:04Your vote is secret. You'll be invited
2:25:07to go behind the screen to mark your
2:25:08ballot. Once marked, fold it and present
2:25:12it to the poll officials.
2:25:14Question 278.
2:25:16Which of the following confirms that
2:25:18your name is on the voters list and
2:25:21states when and where you vote?
2:25:23A. An email from government officials.
2:25:27B. A phone call.
2:25:29C.
2:25:30Voter information card.
2:25:32D. Social media.
2:25:35The answer is C. Voter information card.
2:25:39Voter information card confirms that
2:25:41your name is on the voters list and
2:25:43states when and where you vote.
2:25:47Question 279.
2:25:49Which of the following is the
2:25:51responsibility of the federal
2:25:52government?
2:25:54A. National defense.
2:25:56B. Education.
2:25:58C. Social and community health.
2:26:01D. Agriculture.
2:26:04The answer is A. National defense.
2:26:07The responsibilities of the federal
2:26:09government includes national defense.
2:26:13Question 280.
2:26:15Which of the following is the
2:26:16responsibility of the municipal
2:26:18government? A.
2:26:20Foreign policy.
2:26:21B. Agriculture.
2:26:24C. Health care.
2:26:26D. Social and community health.
2:26:29The answer is D. Social and community
2:26:32health.
2:26:33Municipalities are normally responsible
2:26:36for urban or regional planning, streets
2:26:39and roads, sanitation, such as garbage
2:26:41removal, snow removal, fire fighting,
2:26:45ambulance and other emergency services,
2:26:47recreation facilities, public transit,
2:26:50and some local health and social
2:26:52service.
2:26:54Question 281.
2:26:56Municipal governments usually have a
2:26:58council that passes laws. These laws
2:27:01only affect the local community and are
2:27:03called A. National law.
2:27:06B. International law.
2:27:09C. By-law.
2:27:11D. Local law.
2:27:13The answer is C. By-law.
2:27:16Municipal governments usually have a
2:27:18council that passes laws called by-laws
2:27:21that affect only the local community.
2:27:25Question 282.
2:27:26The council usually includes a councilor
2:27:29or alderman and a
2:27:31A. Mayor.
2:27:33B. Prime Minister.
2:27:35C.
2:27:36Governor General.
2:27:38D. Member of Parliament.
2:27:41The answer is A.
2:27:42Mayor.
2:27:43The council usually includes a mayor or
2:27:46a reeve and counselors or alderman.
2:27:49Canadian symbols.
2:27:51The Canadian Crown.
2:27:54Question 295.
2:27:56The Crown has been the symbol of the
2:27:58state in Canada for over A. 300 years.
2:28:03B. 400 years.
2:28:05C. 450 years.
2:28:09D. 600 years.
2:28:12The answer is B. 400 years.
2:28:15The Crown has been a symbol of the state
2:28:17in Canada for 400 years.
2:28:21Question 296.
2:28:23Canada has been a constitutional
2:28:25monarchy in its own right since the
2:28:27Confederation in 1867
2:28:30during
2:28:31A.
2:28:32Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
2:28:34B. Queen Victoria's reign.
2:28:38C. Queen Elizabeth
2:28:40reign.
2:28:41D.
2:28:42King Charles
2:28:43reign.
2:28:45The answer is B.
2:28:47Queen Victoria's reign.
2:28:49Canada has been a constitutional
2:28:51monarchy in its own right since
2:28:53Confederation in 1867
2:28:56during Queen Victoria's reign.
2:29:00Question 297.
2:29:02She has been the Queen of Canada since
2:29:041952.
2:29:06Marked her Golden Jubilee in 2002.
2:29:09And celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in
2:29:112012.
2:29:13A.
2:29:14Queen Elizabeth
2:29:16B. Queen Elizabeth
2:29:19C. Queen Elizabeth
2:29:23D. Queen Victoria.
2:29:26The answer is B. Queen Elizabeth
2:29:31Queen Elizabeth II, who has been Queen
2:29:33of Canada since 1952,
2:29:36marked her Golden Jubilee in 2002 and
2:29:39celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years
2:29:42a sovereign, in 2012.
2:29:44Flags in Canada.
2:29:46Question 298.
2:29:49The red-white pattern of the Canadian
2:29:51flag is derived from the A.
2:29:54Royal Financial College, Kingston.
2:29:57B. Royal Nursing College, Toronto.
2:30:01C. Royal Military College, Kingston.
2:30:05D. Royal Medical Campaign.
2:30:08The answer is C. Royal Military College,
2:30:12Kingston.
2:30:13The red-white pattern comes from the
2:30:15flag of the Royal Military College,
2:30:17Kingston, founded in 1876.
2:30:21Question 299.
2:30:24What has been the colors of France and
2:30:25England since the Middle Ages and the
2:30:28national colors of Canada since 1921?
2:30:32A. Blue and red.
2:30:35B. White and purple.
2:30:38C. Red and white.
2:30:41D. Red and black.
2:30:44The answer is C. Red and white.
2:30:47Red and white had been the colors of
2:30:49France and England since the Middle Ages
2:30:52and the national colors of Canada since
2:30:541921.
2:30:57Question 300.
2:30:59Which of the following is our official
2:31:01royal flag?
2:31:03A. Union Jack.
2:31:05B. Union Queen.
2:31:08C. Union King.
2:31:11D. Union Law.
2:31:14The answer is A. Union Jack.
2:31:17The Union Jack is our official royal
2:31:19flag.
2:31:21Question 301.
2:31:24The red-white-red pattern comes from the
2:31:26flag of the Royal Military College in
2:31:28Kingston, founded in which year?
2:31:31A. 1865
2:31:33B. 1876
2:31:36C. 1885
2:31:38D.
2:31:391897
2:31:41The answer is B. 1876
2:31:44The red white red pattern comes from the
2:31:46flag of the Royal Military College
2:31:48Kingston, founded in 1876.
2:31:53Question 302.
2:31:55A new Canadian flag was raised for the
2:31:57first time in A. 1965
2:32:02B. 1955
2:32:05C. 1950
2:32:08D.
2:32:091930
2:32:11The answer is A. 1965
2:32:15A new Canadian flag was raised for the
2:32:17first time in 1965.
2:32:21Question 303.
2:32:23The Canadian Red Ensign served as the
2:32:26Canadian flag for about A. 200 years
2:32:30B. 100 years
2:32:33C. 50 years
2:32:35D. 10 years
2:32:38The answer is B. 100 years
2:32:41The Canadian Red Ensign before the
2:32:44current flag served as the Canadian flag
2:32:46for about 100 years.
2:32:49The maple leaf
2:32:51Question 304.
2:32:54Maple leaf has been a symbol and part of
2:32:56the Canadian military uniforms and
2:32:58insignia since
2:33:00A. 1950s
2:33:03B. 1850s
2:33:06C. 1750s
2:33:09D. 1650s
2:33:12The answer is B. 1850s
2:33:15Maple leaf appeared on Canadian uniforms
2:33:18and insignia since the 1850s.
2:33:22Question 305.
2:33:24Which is Canada's best-known symbol?
2:33:27A.
2:33:28Poa leaf.
2:33:30B. Kale leaf.
2:33:33C. Maple leaf.
2:33:35D. Guava leaf.
2:33:38The answer is C. Maple leaf.
2:33:41The maple leaf is Canada's best-known
2:33:43symbol.
2:33:45Maple leaf is carved into the headstones
2:33:47of our fallen soldiers buried overseas
2:33:50and in Canada.
2:33:52Question 306.
2:33:55Maple leaves were first adopted as a
2:33:57symbol by French Canadians in
2:34:00A. 1400s.
2:34:02B. 1500s.
2:34:05C. 1600s.
2:34:08D. 1700s.
2:34:11The answer is D. 1700s.
2:34:15Maple leaves were adopted as a symbol by
2:34:17French Canadians in the 1700s.
2:34:21The fleur-de-lis.
2:34:23Question 307.
2:34:26At the Confederation,
2:34:28which symbol is included in the Canadian
2:34:30Red Ensign?
2:34:32A. Beaver.
2:34:34B. Maple leaf.
2:34:36C. Lily flower.
2:34:39D. Crown.
2:34:41The answer is C. Lily flower.
2:34:44At Confederation, the fleur-de-lis was
2:34:47included in the Canadian Red Ensign.
2:34:50Question 308.
2:34:53What is the meaning of the word
2:34:55fleur-de-lis in French?
2:34:57A. Maple leaf.
2:34:59B. Lily flower.
2:35:01C. Beaver.
2:35:04D. Crown.
2:35:06The answer is B. Lily flower.
2:35:10Fleur-de-lis in French stands for lily
2:35:13flower.
2:35:14Question 309.
2:35:17It is that the lily flower,
2:35:19fleur-de-lis, was adopted by the French
2:35:21king in the year A, 500 B, 495
2:35:28C, 496
2:35:31D, 596
2:35:34The answer is 496.
2:35:38It is said that the lily flower,
2:35:40fleur-de-lis, was adopted by the French
2:35:42king in the year 496.
2:35:47Question 310.
2:35:49When did Quebec adopt its own flag based
2:35:52on the cross and the fleur-de-lis?
2:35:56A, 1948
2:35:58B, 1950
2:36:01C, 1958
2:36:04D, 1960
2:36:07The answer is A, 1948.
2:36:11In 1948, Quebec adopted its own flag
2:36:15based on the cross and the fleur-de-lis.
2:36:19Question 311.
2:36:22For how many years was the lily flower a
2:36:24symbol of French royalty and became part
2:36:28of the Quebec flag in 1948?
2:36:31A,
2:36:32500 years
2:36:34B, 1,000 years
2:36:37C, 1,500 years
2:36:40D, 2,000 years
2:36:43The answer is B, 1,000 years.
2:36:47It is said that the lily flower,
2:36:48fleur-de-lis, [snorts]
2:36:50was adopted by the French king in the
2:36:52year 496.
2:36:54It became the symbol of French royalty
2:36:56for more than 1,000 years.
2:37:00Coat of arms and motto.
2:37:03Question 312.
2:37:05In Latin, Amari usque ad mare means A,
2:37:10from river to river
2:37:12B, from region to region.
2:37:15C, from sea to sea.
2:37:18D, from country to country.
2:37:21The answer is C, from sea to sea.
2:37:25A mari usque ad mare, which in Latin
2:37:28means from sea to sea.
2:37:32Question 313.
2:37:34When did Canada adopt the official coat
2:37:37of arms and a national motto as an
2:37:39expression of national pride?
2:37:42A, after First World War.
2:37:46B, after Second World War.
2:37:49C, after Third World War.
2:37:52D, after Boer War.
2:37:55The answer is A, after First World War.
2:37:59As an expression of national pride after
2:38:01the First World War,
2:38:03Canada adopted an official coat of arms
2:38:06and a national motto.
2:38:09Question 314.
2:38:12The Canadian arms consist of symbols of
2:38:15England, France, Scotland, and A,
2:38:19Germany.
2:38:20B, Korea.
2:38:22C, Ireland.
2:38:25D, Australia.
2:38:27The answer is C, Ireland.
2:38:30The arms contain symbols of England,
2:38:33France, Scotland, and Ireland.
2:38:37Parliament Buildings.
2:38:39Parliament Buildings.
2:38:42Question 315.
2:38:44Which of the following building in
2:38:46Canada was completed in the 1860s?
2:38:49A, Parliament Building.
2:38:52B, Peace Tower.
2:38:55C, Eiffel Tower.
2:38:58D, Clock Tower.
2:39:00The answer is A, Parliament Building.
2:39:04The buildings were completed in the
2:39:051860s.
2:39:07The center block was destroyed by an
2:39:09accidental fire in 1916
2:39:12and rebuilt in 1922.
2:39:15The library is the only part of the
2:39:17original building remaining.
2:39:20Question 316.
2:39:22The memorial chamber within the tower
2:39:25contains the books of remembrance, which
2:39:27has the names of the A. Soldiers who
2:39:31died in war.
2:39:32B. Soldiers who served in war.
2:39:36C. Commanders leading the troops in war.
2:39:40D. Prime Ministers.
2:39:43The answer is A. Soldiers who died in
2:39:46war.
2:39:47The memorial chamber within the tower
2:39:49contains the books of remembrance, in
2:39:52which are written the names of soldiers
2:39:54who died in wars.
2:39:58Question 317.
2:40:00In which style is the Quebec National
2:40:02Assembly built?
2:40:04A. French First Empire.
2:40:07B. French Second Empire.
2:40:10C. French Third Empire.
2:40:13D. German and Indian.
2:40:17The answer is B. French Second Empire.
2:40:20The Quebec National Assembly is built in
2:40:23the French Second Empire style.
2:40:27Question 318.
2:40:30The Peace Tower was completed in
2:40:32A. 1920.
2:40:35B. 1927.
2:40:38C. 1930.
2:40:41D. 1937.
2:40:43The answer is B. 1927.
2:40:47The Peace Tower was completed in 1927
2:40:51in memory of the First World War.
2:40:55Question 319.
2:40:57The only original part remaining in the
2:41:00Canadian Parliament is
2:41:02A, entrance
2:41:04B, central lounge
2:41:07C, library
2:41:09D, basement
2:41:12The answer is C, library.
2:41:16The buildings were completed in the
2:41:171860s.
2:41:19The center block was destroyed by an
2:41:21accidental fire in 1916
2:41:24and rebuilt in 1922.
2:41:27The library is the only part of the
2:41:29original building remaining.
2:41:32Question 320.
2:41:34The Memorial Chamber of Peace Tower
2:41:36contains
2:41:37A, books of science
2:41:40B, books of history
2:41:43C,
2:41:44books of remembrance
2:41:46D,
2:41:47books of economics
2:41:49The answer is C, books of remembrance.
2:41:53Memorial Chamber within the tower
2:41:55contains the books of remembrance.
2:41:59Question 321.
2:42:01The Peace Tower was made in the memory
2:42:03of
2:42:04A, Battle of Plains of Abraham
2:42:08B, Second World War
2:42:11C, First World War
2:42:14D, Boer War
2:42:16The answer is C, First World War.
2:42:20The Peace Tower was completed in 1927 in
2:42:23memory of the First World War.
2:42:26Popular sports.
2:42:28Question 322.
2:42:30Ice hockey was founded in Canada in A,
2:42:341700s
2:42:36B, 1800s
2:42:38C,
2:42:391900s
2:42:42D, 2000s
2:42:44The answer is B, 1800s.
2:42:48Ice hockey was developed in Canada in
2:42:50the 1800s.
2:42:53Question 323.
2:42:55Which of the following is the national
2:42:57winter sport?
2:42:59A. Cricket.
2:43:01B. Badminton.
2:43:04C. Hockey.
2:43:06D. Football.
2:43:09The answer is C. Hockey.
2:43:12Hockey is Canada's most popular
2:43:14spectator sport and is the national
2:43:16winter sport.
2:43:19Question 324.
2:43:21Which is the second most popular sport
2:43:23in Canada?
2:43:25A. Basketball.
2:43:27B. Football.
2:43:29C. Cricket.
2:43:32D. Lacrosse.
2:43:34The answer is B. Football.
2:43:38Canadian football is the second most
2:43:40popular sport.
2:43:43Question 325.
2:43:45Lacrosse, an ancient sport, was first
2:43:47played by the A. Germans.
2:43:51B. French.
2:43:53C. Aboriginals.
2:43:56D. Indians.
2:43:58The answer is C. Aboriginals.
2:44:02Lacrosse is an ancient sport first
2:44:04played by Aboriginals.
2:44:08Question 326.
2:44:11Which of the following sports have the
2:44:12most registered players in Canada?
2:44:16A. Cricket.
2:44:18B. Golf.
2:44:20C. Basketball.
2:44:23D. Soccer.
2:44:25The answer is D. Soccer.
2:44:29Soccer has the most registered players
2:44:31of any game in Canada.
2:44:35Question 327.
2:44:37The National Hockey League plays for the
2:44:39championship Stanley Cup donated by A.
2:44:43Adrienne Clarkson.
2:44:45B. Lord Stanley.
2:44:48C. Fort Garry.
2:44:51D. Sir Alexander Macdonald
2:44:54The answer is B. Lord Stanley
2:44:58The National Hockey League plays for the
2:45:00championship Stanley Cup donated by Lord
2:45:02Stanley, the Governor General in 1892.
2:45:07Question 328
2:45:09Which sports was introduced by Scotland?
2:45:12A. Lacrosse
2:45:14B. Basketball
2:45:16C. Football
2:45:19D. Curling
2:45:21The answer is D. Curling
2:45:24Curling, an ice game introduced by
2:45:26Scottish pioneers.
2:45:29Question 329
2:45:31Which of the following is Canada's
2:45:32official summer sport?
2:45:35A. Football
2:45:37B. Lacrosse
2:45:39C. Hockey
2:45:41D. Cricket
2:45:43The answer is B. Lacrosse
2:45:47Lacrosse, an ancient sport first played
2:45:49by Aboriginals, is the official summer
2:45:51sport.
2:45:54Question 340
2:45:56Which of the following is Canada's most
2:45:58popular spectator sport?
2:46:00A. Cricket
2:46:03B. Badminton
2:46:05C. Football
2:46:07D. Hockey
2:46:10The answer is D. Hockey
2:46:13Hockey is Canada's most popular
2:46:15spectator sport and is considered to be
2:46:17the national winter sport.
2:46:20Question 341
2:46:22The Clarkson Cup, established in 2005 by
2:46:25Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor
2:46:28General, is awarded for
2:46:31A.
2:46:32Men's hockey
2:46:33B. Women's hockey
2:46:35C. Both
2:46:37D. None
2:46:40The answer is B. Women's hockey
2:46:43Clarkson Cup, established in 2005 by
2:46:46Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor
2:46:49General and the first of Asian origin,
2:46:52is awarded for women's hockey.
2:46:55The beaver.
2:46:56Question 342.
2:46:58What was adopted centuries ago as a
2:47:00symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company?
2:47:03A, the lion. B, the eagle.
2:47:07C, the bison.
2:47:09D, the beaver.
2:47:12The answer is D, the beaver.
2:47:15The beaver was adopted centuries ago as
2:47:18a symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company.
2:47:22Question 343.
2:47:24Which symbol can be found on a 5-cent
2:47:27coin?
2:47:28A, maple leaves.
2:47:30B, polar bears.
2:47:33C, deer.
2:47:35D, the beaver.
2:47:37The answer is D, the beaver.
2:47:41The beaver can be seen on the 5-cent
2:47:43coin.
2:47:44Question 344.
2:47:46The beaver became an emblem of the
2:47:48Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society, a
2:47:50French-Canadian patriotic association,
2:47:52in A, 1834.
2:47:55B, 1824.
2:47:58C, 1814.
2:48:00D, 1804.
2:48:03The answer is A, 1834.
2:48:07It became an emblem of the
2:48:08Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society, a
2:48:10French-Canadian patriotic association,
2:48:13in 1834.
2:48:16Question 345.
2:48:18Which of the following symbols can be
2:48:20seen on the coats of arms of cities such
2:48:23as Montreal and Toronto?
2:48:26A, fleur-de-lis.
2:48:29B, maple leaf.
2:48:31C, the beaver.
2:48:33D, the crown.
2:48:36The answer is C, the beaver.
2:48:39The beaver can be seen on the 5-cent
2:48:41coin on the coats of arms of
2:48:43Saskatchewan and Alberta, and of cities
2:48:46such as Montreal and Toronto.
2:48:49Canada's official language.
2:48:51Question 346.
2:48:54O Canada, the national anthem, was first
2:48:56sung in A, Ontario,
2:49:00B, Newfoundland,
2:49:02C, Quebec City,
2:49:04D, Vancouver.
2:49:07The answer is C, Quebec City.
2:49:10O Canada was proclaimed as the national
2:49:12anthem in 1980.
2:49:15It was first sung in Quebec City in
2:49:171880.
2:49:20Question 347.
2:49:23In Canada, where is the equivalent
2:49:25status given to the English and French?
2:49:28A, everywhere,
2:49:31B, only in the Parliament buildings,
2:49:34C,
2:49:35only in specific regions,
2:49:37D,
2:49:38only in Ontario.
2:49:40The answer is A, everywhere.
2:49:44English and French have equal status
2:49:46throughout Canada.
2:49:48Question 348.
2:49:50O Canada was proclaimed as the national
2:49:52anthem of Canada in
2:49:55A, 1960,
2:49:57B, 1970,
2:50:00C, 1980,
2:50:03D, 1990.
2:50:06The answer is C, 1980.
2:50:09O Canada was proclaimed as the national
2:50:12anthem in 1980.
2:50:15Question 349.
2:50:17The royal anthem of Canada is
2:50:20A,
2:50:21God bless the Queen,
2:50:23B, God save the Queen,
2:50:26C, God defend the Queen,
2:50:29D,
2:50:30God protect the Queen.
2:50:33The answer is B, God save the Queen.
2:50:37The Royal Anthem of Canada, God save the
2:50:40Queen or King.
2:50:42Question 350,
2:50:44how do the French and English Canadians
2:50:46sing the words of the national anthem?
2:50:49A, they sing the same words.
2:50:52B, they sing the words of their
2:50:54language.
2:50:55C, they don't sing.
2:50:58D, none of these.
2:51:01The answer is B.
2:51:02They sing the words of their language.
2:51:05French and English Canadians sing
2:51:07different words to the national anthem.
2:51:10Question 351,
2:51:12English speakers, Anglophones, and
2:51:15French speakers, Francophones, have
2:51:17lived together in partnership and
2:51:19creative tension for more than A, 200
2:51:23years.
2:51:24B, 300 years.
2:51:27C, 400 years.
2:51:30D, 500 years.
2:51:33The answer is B, 300 years.
2:51:37English speakers, Anglophones, and
2:51:39French speakers, Francophones, have
2:51:41lived together in partnership and
2:51:43creative tension for more than 300
2:51:46years.
2:51:48Question 352,
2:51:50Parliament passed the Official Language
2:51:52Act in A, 1959.
2:51:57B, 1969.
2:52:00C, 1979.
2:52:03D, 1989.
2:52:06The answer is B, 1969.
2:52:10Parliament passed the Official Languages
2:52:12Act in 1969.
2:52:15Question 353,
2:52:17what is the age limit for the applicants
2:52:19applying for Canadian citizenship who
2:52:22must have an adequate knowledge of
2:52:23English and French?
2:52:25A, 16 to 70.
2:52:28B, 18 to 54.
2:52:31C, 19 to 50
2:52:34D, 15 to 60
2:52:37The answer is B, 18 to 54.
2:52:40Applicants applying for Canadian
2:52:42citizenship between 18 and 54 years of
2:52:45age must have an adequate knowledge of
2:52:47English and French.
2:52:50The Order of Canada and other honors.
2:52:53Question 354.
2:52:56Canada started its own honor system with
2:52:58the Order of Canada in A, 1937
2:53:03B, 1987
2:53:06C, 1967
2:53:09D, 1997
2:53:12The answer is C, 1967.
2:53:16Canada started its own honor system with
2:53:18the Order of Canada in 1967,
2:53:21the centennial of Confederation.
2:53:24Question 355.
2:53:27Before starting its own honor system
2:53:28with the Order of Canada in 1967,
2:53:32which honor system did Canada use?
2:53:35A, German honor system
2:53:37B, Indian honor system
2:53:40C, British honor system
2:53:43D, Australian honor system
2:53:47The answer is C, British honor system.
2:53:51After using British honors for many
2:53:53years, Canada started its own honor
2:53:55system with the Order of Canada in 1967,
2:53:59the centennial of Confederation.
2:54:04Question 356.
2:54:06The nomination of any Canadian for
2:54:08Canadian honor can be done by A, any
2:54:12Canadian
2:54:13B, by Parliament
2:54:15C, by Prime Minister
2:54:18D, by Queen
2:54:20The answer is A, any Canadian.
2:54:24If you know a fellow citizens who you
2:54:26think are worthy of recognition, you're
2:54:28welcome to nominate them.
2:54:31Victoria Cross
2:54:33Question 357.
2:54:35Who is the first Canadian to be awarded
2:54:37the Victoria Cross for his actions in
2:54:40the Crimean War?
2:54:41A. Able Seaman William Hall
2:54:45B. Corporal Philip Konowal
2:54:48C. Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dun
2:54:51D. Captain Paul Triquet of Cabano
2:54:55The answer is C. Lieutenant Alexander
2:54:58Roberts Dun
2:54:59Then Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dun,
2:55:02born in present-day Toronto, served in
2:55:05the British Army in the Charge of the
2:55:07Light Brigade at Balaclava, 1854, in the
2:55:11Crimean War, and was the first Canadian
2:55:13to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
2:55:16Question 358.
2:55:18Who is the last Canadian to be awarded
2:55:20the Victoria Cross, which is the highest
2:55:23military honor, from 1945 to date?
2:55:27A. Able Seaman William Hall
2:55:30B. Corporal Philip Konowal
2:55:33C.
2:55:34Captain Paul Triquet of Cabano
2:55:37D. Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray
2:55:40The answer is D. Lieutenant Robert
2:55:43Hampton Gray
2:55:44Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray, a Navy
2:55:47pilot born in Trail, BC, was killed
2:55:50while bombing and sinking a Japanese
2:55:52warship in August 1945,
2:55:55a few days before the end of the Second
2:55:57World War, and was the last Canadian to
2:55:59receive the VC to date.
2:56:04Question 359.
2:56:06The Victoria Cross is awarded for the
2:56:08act of A. Scientific research B.
2:56:12Conspicuous bravery
2:56:14C. Civil service
2:56:16D. Military service
2:56:19The The is B. conspicuous bravery.
2:56:23The Victoria Cross, VC, is the highest
2:56:26honor available to Canadians and is
2:56:29awarded for the most conspicuous
2:56:30bravery, a daring or preeminent act of
2:56:34valor or self-sacrifice,
2:56:36or extreme devotion to duty in the
2:56:38presence of the enemy.
2:56:41Question 360,
2:56:43which is the highest honor available for
2:56:45Canadians?
2:56:47A, Nobel Prize, B, Victoria Cross,
2:56:51C, Lieutenant Shield, D, none of these.
2:56:56The answer is B, Victoria Cross.
2:57:00The Victoria Cross, VC, is the highest
2:57:02honor available to Canadians and is
2:57:05awarded for the most conspicuous
2:57:07bravery, a daring or preeminent act of
2:57:10valor or self-sacrifice,
2:57:12or extreme devotion to duty in the
2:57:14presence of the enemy.
2:57:22Question 361,
2:57:24since 1854,
2:57:26how many people have been awarded with
2:57:28the Victoria Cross to date?
2:57:31A, 67,
2:57:33B, 85,
2:57:35C, 71,
2:57:38D, 96.
2:57:40The answer is D, 96.
2:57:44The Victoria Cross has been awarded to
2:57:4696 Canadians since 1854.
2:57:50Question 362,
2:57:53who was the first black man to be
2:57:54awarded the Victoria Cross?
2:57:57A, Able Seaman William Hall,
2:58:00B, Corporal Philip Konowal,
2:58:03C, Lieutenant Alexander Robert Dunn,
2:58:06D, Captain Paul Trickett of Kabuno.
2:58:10The answer is A, Able Seaman William
2:58:13Hall.
2:58:14Able Seaman William Hall of Horton, Nova
2:58:17Scotia, whose parents were American
2:58:19slaves, was the first black man to be
2:58:21awarded the Victoria Cross for his role
2:58:24in the Siege of Lucknow during the
2:58:26Indian Rebellion of 1857.
2:58:31National public holidays.
2:58:33Question 363.
2:58:35Good Friday is celebrated on the A.
2:58:39Friday immediately preceding Easter
2:58:41Sunday.
2:58:42B. Friday immediately preceding Easter
2:58:45Monday.
2:58:46C. Friday immediately preceding Easter
2:58:49Tuesday.
2:58:51D. Friday immediately preceding Easter
2:58:54Wednesday.
2:58:55The answer is A.
2:58:57Friday immediately preceding Easter
2:58:59Sunday.
2:59:01Good Friday is celebrated on Friday
2:59:03immediately preceding Easter Sunday.
2:59:08Question 364.
2:59:10Boxing Day is celebrated on
2:59:12A. November 11th.
2:59:15B. November 20th.
2:59:17C. December 25th.
2:59:20D. December 26th.
2:59:23The answer is D. December 26th.
2:59:27Boxing Day, December 26th.
2:59:32Question 365.
2:59:34Vimy Day is celebrated on
2:59:36A. April 9th.
2:59:39B. May 29th.
2:59:41C. June 30th.
2:59:44D. March 30th.
2:59:46The answer is A. April 9th. Vimy Day,
2:59:50April 9th.
2:59:54Question 366.
2:59:56Christmas Day is celebrated on
2:59:58A. November 11th.
3:00:01B. November 20th.
3:00:03C. December 25th.
3:00:06D. December 26th.
3:00:09The answer is C.
3:00:11December 25th.
3:00:13Christmas Day, December 25th.
3:00:17Question 367.
3:00:19Canada Day is celebrated on
3:00:21A, June 1st.
3:00:24B, July 1st.
3:00:26C, August 1st.
3:00:29D, September 1st.
3:00:32The answer is B, July 1st.
3:00:35Canada Day, July 1st to celebrate the
3:00:38anniversary of Confederation.
3:00:41Question 368.
3:00:43Feast of St. John the Baptist is
3:00:45celebrated on
3:00:47A, August 24th.
3:00:49B, June 24th.
3:00:52C, July 24th.
3:00:55D, September 24th.
3:00:58The answer is B, June 24th.
3:01:02Fête Nationale Quebec, June 24th, Feast
3:01:05of St. John the Baptist.
3:01:08Question 369.
3:01:11Labor Day is celebrated on the
3:01:13A, second Monday of October.
3:01:16B, first Monday of September.
3:01:19C, third Tuesday of December.
3:01:23D, first Friday of November.
3:01:26The answer is B, first Monday of
3:01:29September.
3:01:31Labor Day, first Monday of September.
3:01:35Question 370. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is
3:01:38celebrated on A, November 11th.
3:01:42B, November 20th.
3:01:45C, December 25th.
3:01:48D, December 26th.
3:01:51The answer is B, November 20th.
3:01:55Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day, November 20th.
3:01:59Question 371.
3:02:01Remembrance Day is celebrated on
3:02:04A, November 11th.
3:02:06B, November 20th.
3:02:09C, December 25th
3:02:12D. December 26th
3:02:15The answer is A. November 11th
3:02:19Remembrance Day, November 11th.
3:02:22Canada's economy
3:02:24A trading nation
3:02:26Question 372
3:02:28Today, where does Canada's economy lie
3:02:31among the largest economies in the
3:02:32world?
3:02:34A. Among top three
3:02:36B. Among top five
3:02:39C. Among top eight
3:02:41D. Among top 10
3:02:44The answer is D. Among top 10
3:02:48Today, Canada has one of the 10 largest
3:02:50economies in the world and is part of
3:02:53the G8 group of leading industrialized
3:02:55countries with the United States,
3:02:57Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy,
3:03:00France, Japan, and Russia.
3:03:05Question 373
3:03:07When did Canada enact free trade with
3:03:09the United States?
3:03:11A. 1968
3:03:14B. 1988
3:03:16C. 1998
3:03:19D. 2018
3:03:21The answer is B. 1988
3:03:26In 1988, Canada enacted free trade with
3:03:29the United States.
3:03:32Question 374
3:03:34Canada's economy mostly depends upon A.
3:03:38Tourism
3:03:39B. Finance
3:03:41C. Service
3:03:43D. Trading
3:03:46The answer is D. Trading
3:03:49Canada has always been a trading nation
3:03:51and commerce remains the engine of
3:03:54economic growth.
3:03:55As Canadians, we could not maintain our
3:03:58standard of living without engaging in
3:04:00trade with other nations.
3:04:03Question 375.
3:04:05Who became a partner in 1994 in the
3:04:08broader North American Free Trade
3:04:10Agreement NAFTA with over 444 million
3:04:15people and over 1 trillion dollars in
3:04:18merchandise trade in 2008?
3:04:21A, Germany.
3:04:22B, Japan.
3:04:24C, Mexico.
3:04:27D, China.
3:04:29The answer is C, Mexico.
3:04:32In 1988, Canada enacted free trade with
3:04:35the United States.
3:04:37Mexico became a partner in 1994 in the
3:04:41broader North American Free Trade
3:04:42Agreement NAFTA with over 444 million
3:04:47people and over 1 trillion dollars in
3:04:50merchandise trade in 2008.
3:04:54Three main types of industries.
3:04:56Question 376.
3:04:59It is one of the largest trading
3:05:00partners of Canada.
3:05:02A, Mexico.
3:05:04B, United States.
3:05:07C, Australia.
3:05:09D, Greenland.
3:05:11The answer is B, United States.
3:05:15Canada enjoys close relations with the
3:05:17United States and each is the other's
3:05:20largest trading partner. Question 377.
3:05:24Canadians and Americans cross the border
3:05:26every year and in safety, which is now
3:05:28traditionally regarded as A, the world's
3:05:32longest undefended border.
3:05:34B, the inter-Canada and America border.
3:05:38C, the intercity defense border.
3:05:41D, the Canadian highway.
3:05:45The answer is A, the world's longest
3:05:47undefended border.
3:05:49Canadians and Americans cross every year
3:05:52and in safety, what is traditionally
3:05:54known as the world's longest undefended
3:05:56border.
3:05:57Question 378.
3:06:00What proportion of Canadian workers
3:06:02belong to the service industries?
3:06:04A, 25%
3:06:07B, 50%
3:06:09C, 75%
3:06:12D, 85%
3:06:15The answer is C, 75%.
3:06:18More than 75% of Canadian workers are
3:06:21now part of service industries in
3:06:23Canada.
3:06:25Question 379. How much of Canada's
3:06:28exports are destined for the United
3:06:30States?
3:06:32A, quarter
3:06:34B, three quarters
3:06:36C, half
3:06:38D, less than a quarter
3:06:41The answer is B, three quarters.
3:06:45Over three quarters, 75% of Canadian
3:06:48exports are destined for the USA.
3:06:52Question 380.
3:06:54Even today, the major exports of Canada
3:06:57contain which commodities?
3:06:59A, natural resources
3:07:02B, manufacturing industrial products
3:07:05C, automobile
3:07:08D, all of the above
3:07:11The answer is A, natural resources.
3:07:14Today, the economy of many areas of the
3:07:17country still depends on developing
3:07:19natural resources and a large percentage
3:07:22of Canada's exports are natural
3:07:24resources commodities.
3:07:28Canada's region.
3:07:30The regions of Canada.
3:07:32Question 382.
3:07:34How many distinct regions does Canada
3:07:37contain?
3:07:38A, two
3:07:40B, three
3:07:42C, four
3:07:45D, five
3:07:47The answer is D, five.
3:07:50Canada includes many different
3:07:52geographical areas and five distinct
3:07:55regions.
3:07:56Question 383,
3:07:58which ocean is found in the west of
3:08:00Canada?
3:08:01A, Pacific
3:08:04B, Atlantic
3:08:06C, Arctic
3:08:08D, none of these.
3:08:11The answer is A, Pacific.
3:08:14Three oceans line Canada's frontiers.
3:08:17The Pacific Ocean in the west, the
3:08:20Atlantic Ocean in the east, and the
3:08:22Arctic Ocean to the north. Question 384,
3:08:26Canada is which largest country in the
3:08:28world?
3:08:30A, first
3:08:32B, second C, third
3:08:36D, fourth.
3:08:38The answer is B, second.
3:08:41Canada is the second largest country on
3:08:44Earth.
3:08:45Question 385,
3:08:47along the southern edge of Canada lies
3:08:50the A, Arctic Ocean
3:08:53B, Atlantic Ocean
3:08:56C,
3:08:57Canada-United States boundary
3:08:59Greenland.
3:09:01The answer is C,
3:09:03Canada-United States boundary.
3:09:06Along the southern edge of Canada lies
3:09:08the Canada-United States boundary.
3:09:11Question 386,
3:09:13how many ocean lines surround Canada?
3:09:17A, two
3:09:18B, three
3:09:21C, four
3:09:23D, five.
3:09:25The answer is B, three.
3:09:29Three oceans line Canada's frontiers.
3:09:32The Pacific Ocean in the west,
3:09:34the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and the
3:09:36Arctic Ocean to the north.
3:09:39Question 387,
3:09:41which Canadian province lies in the east
3:09:44region?
3:09:45A, Prairie province.
3:09:48B. Atlantic province.
3:09:50C. Central Canada.
3:09:53D. Yukon.
3:09:56The answer is B. Atlantic province.
3:09:59Atlantic province is found in the East
3:10:01region of Canada.
3:10:04The national capital.
3:10:05Question 388.
3:10:08Ottawa was chosen as the capital of
3:10:10Canada in 1857
3:10:12by A. Queen Elizabeth the first.
3:10:16B.
3:10:17Queen Elizabeth the second.
3:10:19C.
3:10:20Queen Victoria.
3:10:22D. King Charles the second.
3:10:25The answer is C.
3:10:27Queen Victoria.
3:10:29Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was
3:10:32chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen
3:10:36Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of
3:10:38Queen Elizabeth the second.
3:10:41Question 389.
3:10:43The area that surrounds Ottawa is known
3:10:45as the A. National Capital Region.
3:10:49B. National Canadian Region.
3:10:52C. National Territorial Region.
3:10:56D.
3:10:57National Queen's Region.
3:10:59The answer is A. National Capital
3:11:02Region.
3:11:04The National Capital Region, 4,700
3:11:07square kilometers surrounding Ottawa,
3:11:10preserves and enhances the area's built
3:11:12heritage.
3:11:15Question 390.
3:11:17Ottawa was chosen as the capital in
3:11:20A. 1857.
3:11:22B. 1875.
3:11:25C. 1845.
3:11:28D. 1834.
3:11:31The answer is A. 1857.
3:11:35Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was
3:11:38chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen
3:11:41Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of
3:11:44Queen Elizabeth II.
3:11:47Question 391:
3:11:49Which of the following is the capital of
3:11:51Canada?
3:11:52A. Ontario,
3:11:54B. Ottawa,
3:11:56C. Quebec City,
3:11:59D. None of these.
3:12:02The answer is B. Ottawa.
3:12:05Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was
3:12:08chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen
3:12:11Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of
3:12:14Queen Elizabeth II.
3:12:16Question 392:
3:12:18Today, which of the following is the
3:12:20fourth-largest metropolitan area of
3:12:22Canada?
3:12:24A. Montreal,
3:12:26B. Vancouver,
3:12:28C.
3:12:29Ottawa,
3:12:31D. Ontario.
3:12:33The answer is C. Ottawa.
3:12:36Today, Ottawa is Canada's fourth-largest
3:12:39metropolitan area.
3:12:42Provinces and territories.
3:12:44Question 393:
3:12:47How many territories does Canada consist
3:12:49of?
3:12:50A. Two,
3:12:52B. Three,
3:12:55C. Four,
3:12:57D. Five.
3:12:59The answer is B. Three.
3:13:02Canada has 10 provinces and three
3:13:05territories.
3:13:07Question 394:
3:13:09How many provinces does Canada consist
3:13:11of?
3:13:13A. Five,
3:13:15B. 10,
3:13:17C. 15,
3:13:19D. 20.
3:13:21The answer is B. 10.
3:13:24Canada has 10 provinces and three
3:13:26territories.
3:13:29Population.
3:13:31Question 395:
3:13:33Canada population is around A. 20
3:13:36million people.
3:13:38B, 24 million people.
3:13:41C, 30 million people.
3:13:44D, 34 million people.
3:13:47The answer is D.
3:13:4934 million people.
3:13:52Canada has a population of about 34
3:13:54million people.
3:13:57Atlantic Provinces.
3:13:59Question 396.
3:14:01What sets in Prince Edward Island by
3:14:03Lucy Maud Montgomery is a much loved
3:14:06story about the adventures of a little
3:14:08red-headed orphan girl?
3:14:10A,
3:14:11Anne of Green Gables.
3:14:13B, Lucy of Green Gables.
3:14:17C, Matilda of Green Gables.
3:14:21D,
3:14:22Liana of Green Gables.
3:14:24The answer is A.
3:14:26Anne of Green Gables.
3:14:28Anne of Green Gables, set in PEI by Lucy
3:14:31Maud Montgomery, is a much loved story
3:14:34about the adventures of a little
3:14:35red-headed orphan girl.
3:14:38Question 397.
3:14:40Which is the most populous Atlantic
3:14:42province?
3:14:44A, New Brunswick.
3:14:46B, Prince Edward Island.
3:14:49C, Nova Scotia.
3:14:51D, Newfoundland and Labrador.
3:14:54The answer is C. Nova Scotia. Nova
3:14:57Scotia is the most populous Atlantic
3:14:59province.
3:15:01Question 398.
3:15:03On which of the following mountains is
3:15:05New Brunswick situated?
3:15:07A,
3:15:08Appalachian.
3:15:10B, K2.
3:15:12C, Yukon.
3:15:14D, Rocky.
3:15:17The answer is A. Appalachian.
3:15:20New Brunswick is located on the
3:15:22Appalachian mountain range.
3:15:25Question 399.
3:15:27Which of the following is the smallest
3:15:29province of the Atlantic region?
3:15:32A. Newfoundland and Labrador
3:15:34B. Prince Edward Island
3:15:37C. Alberta
3:15:39D. Yukon
3:15:42The answer is B. Prince Edward Island
3:15:45Prince Edward Island is the smallest
3:15:47province of the Atlantic region.
3:15:50Question 400
3:15:52Which cities have the most easterly
3:15:54points in North America and also have
3:15:57their own time zone?
3:15:59A. Newfoundland and Labrador
3:16:02B. New Brunswick
3:16:04C. Yukon
3:16:06D. Alberta
3:16:09The answer is A. Newfoundland and
3:16:11Labrador
3:16:13Newfoundland and Labrador is the most
3:16:15easterly point in North America and has
3:16:17its own time zone.
3:16:20Question 401
3:16:22Which of the following is considered to
3:16:24be the gateway to Canada?
3:16:26A. Newfoundland and Labrador
3:16:30B. Prince Edward Island
3:16:33C. Nova Scotia
3:16:35D. New Brunswick
3:16:38The answer is C. Nova Scotia
3:16:41Nova Scotia is considered to be the
3:16:43gateway to Canada.
3:16:46Question 402
3:16:48Which of the following is the only
3:16:50official bilingual province and contains
3:16:53about 1/3 of the population living and
3:16:55working in French?
3:16:57A. Newfoundland and Labrador
3:17:00B. Prince Edward Island
3:17:03C. Nova Scotia
3:17:06D. New Brunswick
3:17:08The answer is D. New Brunswick
3:17:12New Brunswick is the only official
3:17:14bilingual province.
3:17:16Question 403
3:17:18Which of the following is the largest
3:17:20city in New Brunswick?
3:17:22A. Saint John
3:17:24B. Victoria
3:17:26C. Halifax,
3:17:28D. Iqaluit.
3:17:31The answer is A. Saint John.
3:17:33Saint John is the largest city in New
3:17:35Brunswick.
3:17:37Question 404.
3:17:39Which of the following contains the
3:17:41second largest river system on North
3:17:43America's Atlantic coastline, Saint John
3:17:46River system?
3:17:47A. Newfoundland and Labrador,
3:17:50B. Prince Edward Island,
3:17:53C. Nova Scotia,
3:17:56D. New Brunswick.
3:17:58The answer is D. New Brunswick.
3:18:02New Brunswick contains the Saint John
3:18:03River system.
3:18:05Question 405.
3:18:07Atlantic region of Canada contains the
3:18:09following provinces.
3:18:11Newfoundland and Labrador,
3:18:13New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and
3:18:17A. Ontario,
3:18:19B. Yukon,
3:18:21C. Alberta,
3:18:23D. Nova Scotia.
3:18:26The answer is D. Nova Scotia.
3:18:29Atlantic provinces contain Newfoundland
3:18:31and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince
3:18:34Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.
3:18:37Question 406.
3:18:39Which of the following is the home of
3:18:41Canada's largest naval base, as well as
3:18:43containing the largest East Coast?
3:18:46A. Newfoundland and Labrador,
3:18:49B. Prince Edward Island,
3:18:52C. Nova Scotia,
3:18:54D. New Brunswick.
3:18:57The answer is C. Nova Scotia.
3:19:00Nova Scotia is the homeland of Canada's
3:19:02largest naval base.
3:19:05Question 407.
3:19:07Which of the following is the home to
3:19:09over 700 annual festivals, including the
3:19:13spectacular military tattoo in Halifax?
3:19:16A. Nova Scotia,
3:19:18B. New Brunswick,
3:19:21C. Newfoundland and Labrador
3:19:24D. Prince Edward Island
3:19:27The answer is A. Nova Scotia.
3:19:30Nova Scotia is home to over 700 annual
3:19:33festivals including the spectacular
3:19:35military tattoo in Halifax.
3:19:38Question 408.
3:19:40What fraction of the population in New
3:19:42Brunswick, the only officially bilingual
3:19:45province in Canada, lives and works in
3:19:48French?
3:19:49A. 1/2
3:19:51B. 1/3
3:19:54C. 1/6
3:19:56D. 1/5
3:19:58The answer is B. 1/3
3:20:02New Brunswick is the only official
3:20:04bilingual province and about 1/3 of the
3:20:06population lives and works in French.
3:20:10Question 409.
3:20:12The Atlantic region contains how many
3:20:14provinces?
3:20:16A. Four
3:20:18B. Three
3:20:20C. Five
3:20:22D. Six
3:20:24The answer is A. Four
3:20:27Atlantic provincial region contains four
3:20:30provinces.
3:20:32Question 410.
3:20:33Newfoundland and Labrador is the oldest
3:20:36colony of the
3:20:37A. German Empire
3:20:40B. British Empire
3:20:42C. French Empire
3:20:45D. None of these
3:20:47The answer is B. British Empire.
3:20:51Newfoundland and Labrador is the oldest
3:20:53colony of the British Empire since 1949.
3:20:57Question 411.
3:20:59Prince Edward Island PEI is the smallest
3:21:03province known for its beaches, red soil
3:21:06and agriculture, especially A. Oil
3:21:10B. Potatoes
3:21:12C. Marbles
3:21:14D. Coal
3:21:16The answer is B, potatoes.
3:21:19Prince Edward Island, PEI, is the
3:21:22smallest province known for its beaches,
3:21:25red soil, and agriculture, especially
3:21:27potatoes.
3:21:29Central Canada.
3:21:31Question 412.
3:21:33The Central Canada region contains how
3:21:36many provinces?
3:21:37A, two.
3:21:39B, three.
3:21:41C, four.
3:21:43D, five.
3:21:45The answer is A, two.
3:21:49Central Canada region contains two
3:21:51provinces, Ontario, Toronto, and Quebec,
3:21:55Quebec City.
3:21:57Question 413.
3:22:00Which of the following is the largest
3:22:02city of Canada in term of population? A,
3:22:05Winnipeg. B, Toronto.
3:22:08C, Regina.
3:22:10D, Victoria.
3:22:13The answer is B, Toronto.
3:22:15Toronto is the largest city in Canada in
3:22:18term of population.
3:22:20Question 414.
3:22:23Which of the following is Canada's
3:22:25second largest city and the world's
3:22:27second largest mainly French-speaking
3:22:29city in the world after Paris?
3:22:32A, Saint John.
3:22:34B, Winnipeg.
3:22:36C, Victoria.
3:22:38D, Montreal.
3:22:41The answer is D, Montreal.
3:22:44Montreal is Canada's second largest city
3:22:47as well as world's second largest
3:22:49French-speaking city after Paris.
3:22:52Question 415.
3:22:54How many lakes are located between
3:22:56Ontario and the United States?
3:22:59A, four.
3:23:01B, five.
3:23:03C, six.
3:23:05D, seven.
3:23:07The answer is B, five.
3:23:10There are five lakes present between
3:23:12Ontario and the United States.
3:23:16Question 415.
3:23:18Ontario contains what percentage of
3:23:20Canadian citizens overall?
3:23:23A. 25% 1/4
3:23:26B. 33%
3:23:291/3
3:23:30C. 50% 1/2
3:23:34D. 75%
3:23:363/4
3:23:38The answer is B. 33% 1/3
3:23:42At more than 12 million, the people of
3:23:45Ontario make up more than 1/3 of
3:23:47Canadians. Question 417.
3:23:51Which of the following is Canada's
3:23:52largest producer of hydroelectricity?
3:23:56A. Quebec
3:23:58B. Ontario
3:24:00C. Manitoba
3:24:02D. Victoria
3:24:05The answer is A. Quebec
3:24:08Quebec is Canada's largest
3:24:09hydroelectricity producer.
3:24:12The resources of the Canadian Shield
3:24:14have helped Quebec to develop important
3:24:16industries including forestry, energy,
3:24:19and mining.
3:24:21Quebec is Canada's main producer of pulp
3:24:23and paper.
3:24:24The province's huge supply of fresh
3:24:26water has made it Canada's largest
3:24:29producer of hydroelectricity.
3:24:32Question 418.
3:24:34Which of the following is the largest
3:24:36freshwater lake in the world?
3:24:38A. Lake Erie
3:24:41B. Lake Ontario
3:24:43C. Lake Superior
3:24:45D. Lake Mackenzie
3:24:48The answer is C. Lake Superior
3:24:52Lake Superior is the largest freshwater
3:24:54lake in the world.
3:24:56Question 419.
3:24:58What fraction of the people in Canada
3:25:01live in cities and towns near the Great
3:25:03Lakes and the St. Lawrence River in
3:25:05Southern Quebec and Ontario.
3:25:07A. 1/3
3:25:10B. 1/2
3:25:12C. 1/4
3:25:14D. 1/5
3:25:17The answer is B. 1/2
3:25:20More than half the people in Canada live
3:25:22in cities and towns near the Great Lakes
3:25:25and the St. Lawrence River, major river
3:25:27in southern Quebec and Ontario.
3:25:30Question 420.
3:25:32How many people live in Quebec,
3:25:34especially along or near the St.
3:25:36Lawrence River?
3:25:38A. 7 million
3:25:40B. 8 million C. 9 million D. 10
3:25:47The answer is B. 8 million
3:25:50Nearly 8 million people live in Quebec.
3:25:54The Prairie Provinces.
3:25:56Question 421.
3:25:58Which Canadian province produces most of
3:26:00the oil and gas for Canada?
3:26:03A. Quebec
3:26:05B. Alberta
3:26:07C. Yukon
3:26:09D. Newfoundland and Labrador
3:26:12The answer is B. Alberta
3:26:15Alberta is the largest producer of oil
3:26:18and gas and the oil sands in the north
3:26:21are being developed as a major energy
3:26:23source.
3:26:24Question 422.
3:26:27Alberta has five national parks,
3:26:29including Banff National Park,
3:26:31established in A. 1885
3:26:35B. 1890
3:26:37C. 1895
3:26:40D. 1900
3:26:43The answer is A. 1885
3:26:46Alberta has five national parks,
3:26:48including Banff National Park,
3:26:50established in 1885.
3:26:54Question 423.
3:26:56Which of the following province contains
3:26:58the largest number of Aboriginal
3:26:59populations?
3:27:01A. New Brunswick
3:27:03B. Montreal
3:27:06C. Manitoba
3:27:09D. Ontario
3:27:11The answer is C. Manitoba.
3:27:15Manitoba contains the largest population
3:27:17of Aboriginal citizens of any other
3:27:20provinces at over 15%.
3:27:24Question 424.
3:27:26Saskatchewan, once known as the
3:27:28breadbasket of the world and the wheat
3:27:30province, contains what fraction of the
3:27:33total arable land in Canada?
3:27:36A. 30%
3:27:38B. 40%
3:27:40C. 50%
3:27:43D. 60%
3:27:46The answer is B. 40%.
3:27:49Saskatchewan, once known as the
3:27:51breadbasket of the world and the wheat
3:27:54province, has 40% of the arable land in
3:27:57Canada.
3:27:59Question 425.
3:28:01Prairie provinces contains the most A.
3:28:04Fertile farmlands in the world
3:28:07B. Oil reserves in the world
3:28:10C.
3:28:11Coal reserves in the world
3:28:13D. Freshwater lakes in the world
3:28:17The answer is A. Fertile farmlands in
3:28:19the world.
3:28:21Prairie provinces contain the most
3:28:23fertile farmlands in the world.
3:28:26Question 426.
3:28:28Which of the following is the home of
3:28:30the training academy of the Royal
3:28:31Canadian Mounted Police?
3:28:34A. Saskatchewan
3:28:36B.
3:28:37Victoria
3:28:38C.
3:28:39Regina
3:28:41D.
3:28:42Montreal
3:28:44The answer is C. Regina.
3:28:47Regina, the capital city of
3:28:49Saskatchewan, is home to the training
3:28:51academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted
3:28:53Police.
3:28:55Question 427.
3:28:57Which of the following is the capital of
3:28:59Alberta?
3:29:00A. St. John.
3:29:02B. Charlottetown.
3:29:05C. Iqaluit. D. Edmonton.
3:29:09The answer is D. Edmonton.
3:29:12Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta.
3:29:16Question 428.
3:29:18Which of the following is the
3:29:19headquarters of the mining industry and
3:29:22an important educational research and
3:29:24technology center?
3:29:26A. Regina.
3:29:28B. Saskatoon.
3:29:30C. Toronto.
3:29:32D. Montreal.
3:29:35The answer is B. Saskatoon.
3:29:38Saskatoon, the largest city, is the
3:29:41headquarters of the mining industry and
3:29:43an important educational research and
3:29:46technology center.
3:29:48The West Coast.
3:29:50Question 429.
3:29:52Which of the following is a tourist
3:29:54center and headquarters of the Navy's
3:29:56Pacific Fleet?
3:29:58A. Montreal.
3:30:00B. Victoria.
3:30:03C. New Brunswick. D. Winnipeg.
3:30:08The answer is B. Victoria.
3:30:11The capital city of British Columbia,
3:30:13Victoria, is a tourist center and
3:30:16headquarters of the Navy's Pacific
3:30:17Fleet.
3:30:20Question 430.
3:30:22British Columbia, BC, on the Pacific
3:30:24Coast, is Canada's westernmost province
3:30:28with a population of
3:30:30A. 5 million.
3:30:32B. 4 million.
3:30:34C. 3 million.
3:30:37D. 2 million.
3:30:39The answer is B. 4 million.
3:30:43British Columbia, on the Pacific Coast,
3:30:45is Canada's westernmost province with a
3:30:48population of 4 million.
3:30:51Question 431.
3:30:53About 1/2 of all the goods produced in
3:30:56British Columbia are
3:30:58A, natural resources.
3:31:01B, automobile products.
3:31:04C, forestry products.
3:31:07D,
3:31:08oil products.
3:31:09The answer is C,
3:31:11forestry products.
3:31:13About 1/2 of all the goods produced in
3:31:16BC are forestry products.
3:31:19Question 432.
3:31:21Which of the following is the capital
3:31:23city of British Columbia?
3:31:25A, Winnipeg.
3:31:28B, Quebec City.
3:31:30C, Victoria.
3:31:32D,
3:31:33Yellowknife.
3:31:35The answer is C, Victoria.
3:31:38Victoria is the capital city of British
3:31:41Columbia.
3:31:43Question 433.
3:31:45How many provincial parks does British
3:31:47Columbia have?
3:31:49A, 900. B, 800.
3:31:54C, 600.
3:31:56D, 700.
3:31:59The answer is C, 600.
3:32:03British Columbia contains approximately
3:32:05600 provincial parks.
3:32:08Question 434.
3:32:10Which of the following port is the
3:32:12gateway to Asia Pacific?
3:32:15A, Port of Vancouver.
3:32:18B, Port of Quebec.
3:32:20C, Port of Montreal.
3:32:23D, Port of New Brunswick.
3:32:26The answer is A,
3:32:28Port of Vancouver.
3:32:30The Port of Vancouver is our gateway to
3:32:32the Asia Pacific.
3:32:34The Northern Territories.
3:32:37Question 435.
3:32:39Which of the following mountains is
3:32:41located in Yukon and is also considered
3:32:43the highest mountain in Canada?
3:32:46A, Mackenzie.
3:32:48B, Logan.
3:32:50C. Bower
3:32:52D. Lawrence
3:32:55The answer is B. Logan
3:32:58Mount Logan, located in the Yukon, is
3:33:01the highest mountain in Canada.
3:33:05Question 436.
3:33:07Which is the second largest river system
3:33:09in North America?
3:33:11A. The Mackenzie River System
3:33:15B. St. John River System
3:33:18C. Mississippi River System
3:33:21D. None of these.
3:33:24The answer is A. The Mackenzie River
3:33:27System
3:33:28The Mackenzie River, at 4,200
3:33:33longest river system in North America
3:33:36after the Mississippi, and drains an
3:33:38area of 1.8 million square kilometers.
3:33:42Question 437.
3:33:45What fraction of Canada's total land
3:33:47mass is covered by the Northwest
3:33:49Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon?
3:33:52A. 1/2
3:33:54B. 1/3
3:33:57C. 1/4
3:33:59D. 1/5
3:34:02The answer is B. 1/3
3:34:06The Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and
3:34:08Yukon contain 1/3 of Canada's land mass.
3:34:12Question 438.
3:34:14Which of the following is called the
3:34:16diamond capital of North America?
3:34:18A. Quebec City
3:34:20B. Montreal
3:34:23C. Yellowknife
3:34:25D. Victoria
3:34:28The answer is C. Yellowknife
3:34:31The capital Yellowknife, population
3:34:3320,000, is called the diamond capital of
3:34:36North America.
3:34:38Yellowknife is the capital city of the
3:34:40Northwest Territories.
3:34:42Question 439.
3:34:44Which of the following has long cold
3:34:47winters and short cool summers?
3:34:50A. Atlantic.
3:34:52B. Central Canada.
3:34:55C. West Coast.
3:34:58D. Northern Territories.
3:35:01The answer is D.
3:35:03Northern Territories.
3:35:05The Northern Territories have long cold
3:35:07winters and short cool summers.
3:35:11Question 440.
3:35:13Which of the following is the capital of
3:35:15Yukon Territory?
3:35:17A. Yellow Moon.
3:35:20B.
3:35:21Whitehorse.
3:35:22C.
3:35:23Whitehorse.
3:35:25D.
3:35:26Yellowhorse.
3:35:28The answer is C. Whitehorse.
3:35:31Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon.
3:35:35Question 441.
3:35:38The Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and
3:35:40Yukon contain 1/3 of Canada's land mass
3:35:44with a population of
3:35:46A. 100,000.
3:35:48B. 200,000.
3:35:51C. 300,000.
3:35:54D. 400,000.
3:35:57The answer is A. 100,000.
3:36:01The Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and
3:36:03Yukon contain 1/3 of Canada's land mass,
3:36:07but have a population of only 100,000.
3:36:11Question 442.
3:36:14When was Nunavut, meaning our land in
3:36:17Inuktitut language, established from the
3:36:19eastern part of Northwest Territories?
3:36:22A. 1999.
3:36:25B. 1995.
3:36:28C. 1991.
3:36:31D. 1986.
3:36:34The answer is A. 1999.
3:36:38Nunavut, meaning our land in Inuktitut,
3:36:41was established in 1999 from the eastern
3:36:44part of the Northwest Territories.
3:36:47Question 443.
3:36:50Thousands of miners came to the Yukon
3:36:52during the gold rush of the A. 1860s,
3:36:56B. 1890s,
3:36:59C. 1990s,
3:37:01D. 1910s.
3:37:04The answer is B. 1890s.
3:37:08Thousands of miners came to the Yukon
3:37:10during the gold rush of the 1890s.
3:37:13Question 444.
3:37:16Which of the following region is often
3:37:18referred to as the land of midnight sun?
3:37:21A. Atlantic,
3:37:24B. Northern Territories,
3:37:26C. Central Canada,
3:37:29D. West Coast.
3:37:32The answer is B. Northern Territories.
3:37:36The north is often referred to as the
3:37:38land of the midnight sun.
3:37:41Question 445.
3:37:44Which province has a population of about
3:37:4685 Inuit and Inuktitut is the official
3:37:50and first language in schools there?
3:37:53A. Yukon,
3:37:54B. Northwest Territories,
3:37:57C. Alberta,
3:37:59D. Nunavut.
3:38:02The answer is D. Nunavut.
3:38:05Nunavut has a population of about 85
3:38:08Inuit and Inuktitut is an official
3:38:10language and the first language in
3:38:12schools.
3:38:14The Canadian Rangers.
3:38:16Question 446.
3:38:19Which animal is the symbol of north of
3:38:21Canada?
3:38:22A. Beaver,
3:38:24B. Porcupine,
3:38:26C. Caribou,
3:38:29D. Camel.
3:38:31The answer is C, caribou.
3:38:34The caribou, reindeer, is a popular game
3:38:38for hunters and a symbol of Canada's
3:38:40north.
3:38:41Question 447.
3:38:43Which of the following is a part of the
3:38:45Canadian Forces Reserve, militia?
3:38:49A, Canadian police
3:38:51B, Canadian Rangers
3:38:54C, Canadian doctors
3:38:56D, Canadian Army
3:38:59The answer is B, Canadian Rangers.
3:39:03Canada's vast north brings security and
3:39:06sovereignty challenges. Dealing with
3:39:09harsh weather conditions in an isolated
3:39:11region, the Canadian Rangers, part of
3:39:14the Canadian Forces Reserves, militia.
3:39:17Question 448.
3:39:20On which automobile do the Rangers
3:39:22travel in winter from the Resolute to
3:39:24the Magnetic North Pole?
3:39:26A motorbike
3:39:28B heat engine cars
3:39:31C, snowmobiles
3:39:34D none of these
3:39:37The answer is C, snowmobiles.
3:39:40The Rangers travel by snowmobile in the
3:39:42winter and all-terrain vehicles in the
3:39:45summer from the Resolute to the Magnetic
3:39:47North Pole.
3:39:50Federal questions.
3:39:52Question 449.
3:39:54A member of Parliament from Montreal
3:39:56announces that she will spend her
3:39:58weekend in her electoral district. This
3:40:01means she would be A, in her office on
3:40:04Parliament Hill
3:40:05B, visiting the province of Quebec
3:40:08C, in the part of Montreal where she was
3:40:11elected
3:40:12D, going on a vacation
3:40:15The answer is C, in the part of Montreal
3:40:18where she was elected. An electoral
3:40:21district is a geographical area
3:40:23represented by a member of Parliament,
3:40:26MP.
3:40:27The citizens in each electoral district
3:40:30elect one MP who sits in the House of
3:40:33Commons.
3:40:34Question 450.
3:40:36After a federal election, which party
3:40:39forms the new government?
3:40:41A, the party with the most elected
3:40:44representatives is invited by the
3:40:46Governor General to become the party in
3:40:48power.
3:40:49B, the Queen herself picks any party to
3:40:52run the government.
3:40:54C, the Governor General proposes a law
3:40:57for elected officials to become the
3:40:59governing body.
3:41:01D, the premiers of each province pick a
3:41:03party to run the government.
3:41:06The answer is A.
3:41:08The party with the most elected
3:41:10representatives is invited by the
3:41:11Governor General to become the party in
3:41:14power.
3:41:15The people in each electoral district
3:41:18vote for the candidate and political
3:41:20party of their choice.
3:41:22The candidate who receives the most
3:41:24votes become the MP for that electoral
3:41:27district.
3:41:29Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada.
3:41:32What law allows her to take a job at par
3:41:34with a man?
3:41:35A, equality of women and men.
3:41:38B, equality of all races.
3:41:42C, equal pay for equal work.
3:41:45D, equal rights.
3:41:48The answer is A, equality of women and
3:41:51men.
3:41:52Getting a job, taking care of one's
3:41:54family, and working hard in keeping with
3:41:57one's abilities are important Canadian
3:41:59values.
3:42:01Question 452.
3:42:04From where does the name Canada come
3:42:06from?
3:42:07A, from the Inuit word meaning country.
3:42:11B, from the French word meaning joining.
3:42:15C, from the Metis word meaning rivers.
3:42:19D, from Kanata, the Huron-Iroquois word
3:42:23for village.
3:42:24The answer is D, from "kanata", the
3:42:27Huron-Iroquois word for village. Cartier
3:42:31heard two captured guides speak the
3:42:33Iroquoian word "kanata", meaning
3:42:36village.
3:42:37By the 1550s, the name of Canada began
3:42:41appearing on maps.
3:42:44Question 453.
3:42:46Give us an example of where English and
3:42:48French have equal status in Canada.
3:42:51A, in schools. B, in the workplace.
3:42:55C, in the Parliament of Canada.
3:42:58D, at City Hall.
3:43:01The answer is C, in the Parliament of
3:43:04Canada.
3:43:06The federal government is required by
3:43:08law to provide services throughout
3:43:10Canada in English and French.
3:43:13Question 454.
3:43:16Give the first line of Canada's national
3:43:18anthem.
3:43:19A, O Canada, our home and native land.
3:43:24B,
3:43:25O Canada, our province and native land.
3:43:29C,
3:43:30O Canada,
3:43:32from far and wide, O Canada.
3:43:35D,
3:43:36O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
3:43:39The answer is A, O Canada, our home and
3:43:43native land.
3:43:45O Canada, our home and native land, is
3:43:48the English version of O Canada, Terre
3:43:50de nos aieux, is the French version.
3:43:53Question 455.
3:43:55How is the government formed after a
3:43:57federal election?
3:43:59A, the party with the most elected
3:44:02representatives becomes the party in
3:44:04power.
3:44:05The Queen chooses the Prime Minister
3:44:07from this party.
3:44:09B, ordinarily, the party with the most
3:44:12elected representatives becomes the
3:44:14party in power.
3:44:15The leader of this party becomes the
3:44:17Prime Minister.
3:44:19C.
3:44:20The Governor General picks a party and a
3:44:23Prime Minister to run the government.
3:44:26D. Each province elects one
3:44:28representative to form the government.
3:44:31The Queen then chooses the Prime
3:44:32Minister.
3:44:34The answer is B.
3:44:36Ordinarily, the party with the most
3:44:38elected representatives becomes the
3:44:40party in power.
3:44:42The leader of this party becomes the
3:44:44Prime Minister.
3:44:46Ordinarily, after an election, the
3:44:48leader of the political party with the
3:44:50most seats in the House of Commons is
3:44:52invited by the Governor General to form
3:44:55the government.
3:44:57After being appointed by the Governor
3:44:58General,
3:44:59the leader of this party becomes the
3:45:01Prime Minister.
3:45:04Question 456.
3:45:06In Canada, are you allowed to question
3:45:08the police about their service or
3:45:10conduct?
3:45:12A. No. Police service and conduct is not
3:45:15open to discussion with Canadians.
3:45:18B. Yes, you can question their service,
3:45:21but not their conduct.
3:45:23C.
3:45:24Yes, you can question their conduct, but
3:45:27not their service.
3:45:29D. Yes, if you feel the need to.
3:45:32The answer is D. Yes, if you feel the
3:45:35need to.
3:45:37You can question the police about their
3:45:38service or conduct if you feel you need
3:45:41to.
3:45:42Almost all police forces in Canada have
3:45:45a process by which you can bring your
3:45:47concerns to the police and seek action.
3:45:51Question 457.
3:45:53In what industry do most Canadians work?
3:45:56A. Natural resources.
3:45:59B.
3:46:00Tourism.
3:46:01C. Service.
3:46:04D.
3:46:05Manufacturing.
3:46:07The answer is C.
3:46:08Service.
3:46:10More than 75% of working Canadians now
3:46:13have jobs in service industries.
3:46:17Question 458.
3:46:19In which region do more than half the
3:46:21people in Canada live?
3:46:23A, Central Canada.
3:46:26B,
3:46:27Prairies.
3:46:28C, Atlantic Canada.
3:46:31D, Northern Canada.
3:46:34The answer is A, Central Canada.
3:46:38More than half the population in Canada
3:46:40live in cities and towns near the Great
3:46:42Lakes and the St. Lawrence River in
3:46:45Southern Quebec and Ontario, known as
3:46:48Central Canada and the industrial and
3:46:50manufacturing heartland.
3:46:53Question 459.
3:46:55Name all the federal political parties
3:46:57in the House of Commons and their
3:46:59leaders.
3:47:00A, Conservative, Poilievre.
3:47:03NDP, Singh.
3:47:06Liberal, Trudeau.
3:47:08Bloc Québécois, Blanchet.
3:47:11Green Party, Cutter.
3:47:13B, Conservative, Poilievre.
3:47:16Green, May.
3:47:18Liberal, Trudeau.
3:47:20Bloc Québécois, Duceppe.
3:47:23C, NDP, Singh.
3:47:25Green, May.
3:47:27Liberal, Rae.
3:47:29Bloc Québécois, Payette.
3:47:31D, Liberal, Trudeau.
3:47:34Conservative, Poilievre.
3:47:36NDP, Singh.
3:47:38Green, May.
3:47:40The answer is A.
3:47:42Conservative, Poilievre.
3:47:44NDP, Singh.
3:47:47Liberal, Trudeau.
3:47:49Bloc Québécois, Blanchet.
3:47:52Green Party, Cutter.
3:47:54Question 460.
3:47:56Name the five regions of Canada.
3:47:59A, Midwest, North, South, East, Central.
3:48:05B,
3:48:06Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies,
3:48:10and British Columbia.
3:48:12C. Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West
3:48:16Coast, and North.
3:48:18D. West, Central,
3:48:22East, Prairies, and Territories.
3:48:26The answer is C.
3:48:28Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast,
3:48:32and North.
3:48:34The five regions of Canada are
3:48:35considered of Atlantic, Central,
3:48:39Prairie, West Coast, and North.
3:48:42Question 461.
3:48:44Name three additional rights protected
3:48:46by the Canadian Charter of Rights and
3:48:48Freedoms.
3:48:49A. Freedom of speech, right to own land,
3:48:53and right to a fair trial.
3:48:55B. Mobility rights, multiculturalism,
3:48:59and Aboriginal peoples' rights.
3:49:02C. Right to ski anywhere in Canada,
3:49:05moving rights, and right to public
3:49:08assembly.
3:49:09D. Right to vote, right to speak
3:49:12publicly, and security rights.
3:49:15The answer is B. Mobility rights,
3:49:18multiculturalism, and Aboriginal
3:49:20peoples' rights.
3:49:22The Charter attends to summarize
3:49:23fundamental freedoms while also setting
3:49:26out additional rights.
3:49:28The most important of these include
3:49:30mobility rights, multiculturalism,
3:49:33Aboriginal peoples' rights, and official
3:49:36language rights, and minority language
3:49:38educational rights.
3:49:41Question 462.
3:49:43Name two fundamental freedoms protected
3:49:46by the Canadian Charter of Rights and
3:49:48Freedoms.
3:49:49A. Freedom of conscience and religion,
3:49:52and freedom of association.
3:49:55B. Equality rights, and to care for
3:49:58Canada's heritage.
3:49:59C. Basic freedoms, and obeying laws.
3:50:03D, Aboriginal people's rights, and to
3:50:06volunteer.
3:50:08The answer is A,
3:50:10freedom of conscience and religion, and
3:50:12freedom of association.
3:50:14The Great Charter of Freedoms, including
3:50:17freedom of conscience and religion,
3:50:19freedom of thought, belief, opinion and
3:50:22expression, freedom of peaceful
3:50:24assembly, and freedom of association.
3:50:28Question 463.
3:50:30Name two key documents that contain our
3:50:33rights and freedoms.
3:50:34A, the Canadian Constitution and English
3:50:37common law.
3:50:39B, Civil Code of France and the Canadian
3:50:42Constitution.
3:50:43C, Canadian Charter of Rights and
3:50:46Freedoms and Magna Carta, the Great
3:50:49Charter of Freedoms.
3:50:51D, laws passed by Parliament and English
3:50:54common law.
3:50:55The answer is C, Canadian Charter of
3:50:58Rights and Freedoms and Magna Carta, the
3:51:00Great Charter of Freedoms.
3:51:03Canadian citizens have rights and
3:51:04responsibilities.
3:51:06These come to us from our history, are
3:51:08secured by Canadian law, and structured
3:51:11in Canadian Charter of Rights and
3:51:12Freedoms and Magna Carta, the Great
3:51:15Charter of Freedoms.
3:51:18Question 464.
3:51:20Name two responsibilities of the federal
3:51:22government. A, national defense and
3:51:26firefighting.
3:51:27B, national defense and foreign policy.
3:51:31C, citizenship and highways.
3:51:34D, recycling and education.
3:51:37The answer is B, national defense and
3:51:40foreign policy.
3:51:42The federal government has 10
3:51:43responsibilities, and two of them are
3:51:46national defense and foreign policy.
3:51:49Question 465.
3:51:51Name two responsibilities of the
3:51:53provincial and territorial government.
3:51:56A, citizenship and foreign policy.
3:52:00B, health and education.
3:52:02C, defense and currency.
3:52:05D, criminal law and interprovincial
3:52:08trade.
3:52:09The answer is B, health and education.
3:52:13The old province of Canada was split
3:52:15into two new provinces, Ontario and
3:52:18Quebec, which together with New
3:52:20Brunswick and Nova Scotia formed the new
3:52:23country called the Dominion of Canada.
3:52:26Each province would elect its own
3:52:28legislature and have control of such
3:52:30areas as education and health.
3:52:33Question 466.
3:52:35What are some examples of taking
3:52:37responsibility for yourself and your
3:52:39family?
3:52:40A, buying a house and a TV.
3:52:43B, getting a job, taking care of one's
3:52:46family, and working hard in keeping
3:52:49one's abilities.
3:52:51C,
3:52:52doing laundry and keeping the house
3:52:53clean.
3:52:55D, study hard so you can earn enough
3:52:57money to take a vacation.
3:52:59The answer is B, getting a job, taking
3:53:03care of one's family, and working hard
3:53:05in keeping with one's abilities. Getting
3:53:07a job, taking care of one's family, and
3:53:10working hard in keeping with one's
3:53:12abilities are important Canadian values.
3:53:15Work contributes to personal dignity and
3:53:18self-respect and to Canada's prosperity.
3:53:22Question 467.
3:53:25What are the prairie provinces and their
3:53:27capital cities?
3:53:29A, Alberta, Edmonton, and Saskatchewan,
3:53:33Regina.
3:53:34B,
3:53:35Alberta, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Regina,
3:53:39and Manitoba, Winnipeg.
3:53:42C, Saskatchewan, Regina, and Manitoba,
3:53:45Winnipeg.
3:53:47D, Saskatchewan, Regina, Manitoba,
3:53:50Winnipeg, and Ontario, Toronto. The
3:53:54answer is B. Alberta, Edmonton,
3:53:57Saskatchewan, Regina, and Manitoba,
3:54:00Winnipeg.
3:54:02Canada has 10 provinces and three
3:54:04territories.
3:54:05Each province and territory has its own
3:54:08capital city.
3:54:09The region of Prairie Provinces has
3:54:11three province territory, which are
3:54:14Alberta, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Regina,
3:54:17and Manitoba, Winnipeg.
3:54:22Question 468.
3:54:24What are the territories of Northern
3:54:26Canada and their capital cities? A.
3:54:29Alaska, Juneau,
3:54:31and Yukon Territory, Whitehorse.
3:54:34B. Northwest Territories, Yellowknife,
3:54:38and Alaska, Juneau.
3:54:40C. Northwest Territories, Yellowknife.
3:54:44D. Yukon Territory, Whitehorse,
3:54:48Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, and
3:54:51Nunavut, Iqaluit.
3:54:53The answer is D. Yukon Territory,
3:54:56Whitehorse, Northwest Territories,
3:54:59Yellowknife, and Nunavut, Iqaluit.
3:55:02The region of Northern Canada has three
3:55:04province territory, which are Yukon
3:55:07Territory, Whitehorse, Northwest
3:55:10Territories, Yellowknife, and Nunavut,
3:55:13Iqaluit.
3:55:14Question 469.
3:55:17What are the three levels of government
3:55:19in Canada?
3:55:20A. Federal,
3:55:22provincial and territorial, municipal,
3:55:25local.
3:55:27B. Federal, provincial, and city.
3:55:31C. Federal, territorial, and provincial.
3:55:35D. Federal, state, and local.
3:55:39The answer is A. Federal,
3:55:42provincial and territorial, municipal,
3:55:45local.
3:55:47There are federal, provincial,
3:55:49territorial, and municipal governments
3:55:51in Canada.
3:55:52The responsibilities of the federal and
3:55:54provincial governments were defined in
3:55:561867 in the British North America Act,
3:56:00now known as the Constitution Act, 1867.
3:56:06Question 470.
3:56:08What are the two official languages of
3:56:09Canada?
3:56:11A. English and Metis
3:56:13B. Inuktitut and French
3:56:17C. English and French
3:56:19D. English and Inuktitut
3:56:22The answer is C. English and French.
3:56:26Official language rights and minority
3:56:28language educational rights. French and
3:56:30English have equal status in Parliament
3:56:33and throughout the government.
3:56:37Question 471.
3:56:39What did the Canadian Pacific Railway
3:56:41symbolize?
3:56:42A. Easy access to the West Coast
3:56:46B. What can be achieved by working
3:56:48together
3:56:50C. Unity
3:56:52D. Ribbons of steel
3:56:55The answer is C. Unity.
3:56:58On November 7th, 1885,
3:57:01a powerful symbol of unity was completed
3:57:03when Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, the
3:57:06Scottish-born director of the Canadian
3:57:08Pacific Railway, CPR, drove the last
3:57:12spike.
3:57:14Question 472.
3:57:16What did the Fathers of Confederation
3:57:18do?
3:57:19A. They worked together to establish a
3:57:22new country, the Dominion of Canada.
3:57:25B. They were explorers who formed an
3:57:27expedition to survey northern Canada.
3:57:31C. They formed a republic state in
3:57:33Canada.
3:57:35D. They were a group of politicians that
3:57:38tried to unite Canada to the United
3:57:40States.
3:57:41The answer is A.
3:57:43They worked together to establish a new
3:57:45country, the Dominion of Canada.
3:57:48The Fathers of Confederation established
3:57:51the Dominion of Canada on July 1st,
3:57:531867,
3:57:55the birth of the country that we know
3:57:56today.
3:57:58Question 473.
3:58:01What does the Canadian flag look like?
3:58:03A. Red and white with provincial
3:58:05emblems.
3:58:07B. Red and white with a beaver.
3:58:10C. White with a red border on each end
3:58:13and a red maple leaf in the center.
3:58:15D. Red with a white maple leaf.
3:58:19The answer is C.
3:58:21White with a red border on each end and
3:58:23a red maple leaf in the center.
3:58:26A new Canadian flag was raised for the
3:58:27first time in 1965.
3:58:30The red-white-red pattern comes from the
3:58:33flag of the Royal Military College,
3:58:35Kingston, founded in 1876.
3:58:38Red and white had been colors of France
3:58:40and England
3:58:42and the national colors of Canada since
3:58:451921.
3:58:48Question 474.
3:58:50What is Canada's system of government
3:58:52called?
3:58:53A. Dictatorship.
3:58:55B.
3:58:56Parliamentary government.
3:58:58C. Military rule.
3:59:01D. Communism.
3:59:04The answer is B. Parliamentary
3:59:06government.
3:59:07Canadians are bound together by a shared
3:59:10commitment to the rule of law and to the
3:59:12institutions of parliamentary
3:59:14government.
3:59:15Question 475.
3:59:17What is the head tax?
3:59:20A. Race-based entry fee charged for
3:59:22Chinese entering Canada.
3:59:25B. Fee charged for anyone entering
3:59:28Canada after 1900.
3:59:30C. A tax imposed on beer beginning in
3:59:331867.
3:59:35D.
3:59:36Fee charged for moving westward in the
3:59:38early 1900s.
3:59:40The answer is A.
3:59:42Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese
3:59:45entering Canada.
3:59:47Afterwards, the Chinese were subject to
3:59:49discrimination, including the head tax,
3:59:52a race-based entry fee. The government
3:59:55of Canada apologized in 2006 for this
3:59:58discriminatory policy.
4:00:00After many years of heroic work, the
4:00:03CPR's ribbons of steel fulfilled a
4:00:05national dream.
4:00:07Question 476.
4:00:09What is the largest religious
4:00:11affiliation in Canada?
4:00:13A. Catholic. B. Muslim.
4:00:17C. Jewish.
4:00:19D. Hindu.
4:00:22The answer is A. Catholic. The largest
4:00:25religious affiliation is Catholic,
4:00:27followed by various Protestant churches.
4:00:31Question 477.
4:00:33What is the name of the Governor
4:00:35General?
4:00:36A. David Johnston.
4:00:38B. Mary Simon.
4:00:41C. Richard Wagner.
4:00:43D. Julie Payette.
4:00:47The answer is B. Mary Simon. The name of
4:00:50the Governor General is Mary Simon.
4:00:53Question 478.
4:00:55What is the name of the Prime Minister
4:00:57of Canada and his/her party?
4:01:00A. Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party.
4:01:04B. Stephen Harper, Conservative Party.
4:01:07C. Thomas Mulcair, New Democratic Party.
4:01:12D. Christy Clark, Liberal Party.
4:01:15The answer is A. Justin Trudeau, Liberal
4:01:18Party.
4:01:19The name of the Prime Minister of Canada
4:01:21is Justin Trudeau and his party is
4:01:24Liberal Party.
4:01:25Question 479.
4:01:28What is the role of the opposition
4:01:29parties?
4:01:30A. To assist the Prime Minister.
4:01:33B. To sign bills.
4:01:36C. To oppose or try to improve
4:01:38government proposals.
4:01:40D. To put forward bills to be passed.
4:01:44The answer is C.
4:01:46To oppose or try to improve government
4:01:48proposals.
4:01:50The role of opposition parties is to
4:01:52peacefully oppose or try to improve
4:01:54government proposals.
4:01:56Question 480.
4:01:58What percentage of Aboriginal people are
4:02:01First Nations?
4:02:02A. 30%. B. 6%.
4:02:07C. 50%.
4:02:09D. 65%.
4:02:12The answer is D. 65%.
4:02:16About 65% of the Aboriginal people are
4:02:19First Nations, while 30% are Métis, and
4:02:224% Inuit.
4:02:25Question 481.
4:02:27What should you do if you do not receive
4:02:29a voter information card telling you
4:02:31when and where to vote?
4:02:33A. Go to the police station.
4:02:36B. Call your Member of Parliament.
4:02:39C. Assume you cannot vote.
4:02:42D. Call Elections Canada or visit their
4:02:45website.
4:02:47The answer is D.
4:02:48Call Elections Canada or visit their
4:02:50website.
4:02:52Once an election has been called,
4:02:54Elections Canada mails a voter
4:02:56information card to each elector whose
4:02:59name is in the National Register of
4:03:00Electors.
4:03:02The card lists when and where you vote,
4:03:05and the number to call if you require.
4:03:07Question 482.
4:03:09When you vote on election day, what do
4:03:12you do?
4:03:13A.
4:03:14Go to the voting station, tell them who
4:03:17you are, and mark your X. Give the
4:03:19ballot back to the attendant.
4:03:22B. Go to the voting station, remove one
4:03:25ballot, and after marking your X,
4:03:28deposit it in the ballot box.
4:03:31C. Go to the voting station, take your
4:03:34voter's card with proof of identity,
4:03:36highlight your choice on the ballot, and
4:03:38deposit it in the box.
4:03:41D. Go to the voting station with your
4:03:43voter's card and ID,
4:03:46mark an X next to your chosen candidate,
4:03:49fold the ballot and present it to the
4:03:51poll officials, who will tear off the
4:03:53ballot number and give you the ballot to
4:03:55deposit in the box.
4:03:58The answer is D. The procedures during
4:04:01an election period are to go to the
4:04:03voting station with your voter's card
4:04:05and ID, mark an X next to your chosen
4:04:08candidate, fold the ballot and present
4:04:11it to the poll officials, who will tear
4:04:13off the ballot number and give you the
4:04:16ballot to deposit in the box.
4:04:18Question 483.
4:04:20Where do you most French-speaking
4:04:22Canadians live?
4:04:24A. Ontario. B. Nova Scotia. C. Quebec.
4:04:30D. Prince Edward Island.
4:04:33The answer is C. Quebec.
4:04:36Nearly 8 million people live in Quebec.
4:04:39The vast majority along or near the
4:04:41Saint Lawrence River.
4:04:42More than three quarters speak French as
4:04:44their first language.
4:04:46Question 484. Which act granted, for the
4:04:50first time in Canada, legislative
4:04:52assemblies elected by the people?
4:04:55A. The Constitutional Act of 1867.
4:04:59B. The Constitutional Act of 1791.
4:05:04C. The Constitutional Act of 1982.
4:05:08D. The Constitutional Act of 2010.
4:05:12The answer is B. The Constitutional Act
4:05:16of 1791.
4:05:18The first representative assembly was
4:05:20elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in
4:05:221758.
4:05:24Prince Edward Island followed in 1773,
4:05:28New Brunswick in 1785.
4:05:31The Constitutional Act of 1791
4:05:34divided the province of Quebec into
4:05:37Upper Canada, later Ontario, which was
4:05:40mainly loyalist, Protestant, and
4:05:42English-speaking, and Lower Canada,
4:05:45later Quebec, heavily Catholic and
4:05:47French-speaking.
4:05:49Question 485. Which country borders
4:05:53Canada on the south?
4:05:54A, United States of America.
4:05:57B, Central America.
4:06:00C, Mexico.
4:06:02D, Washington.
4:06:05The answer is A, United States of
4:06:07America.
4:06:09Three oceans line Canada's frontiers.
4:06:12The Pacific Ocean in the west, the
4:06:14Atlantic Ocean in the east, and the
4:06:16Arctic Ocean to the north.
4:06:18Along the southern edge of Canada, lies
4:06:21the Canada-United States boundary.
4:06:24Both Canada and the USA are committed to
4:06:26a safe, secure, and efficient frontier.
4:06:30Question 486.
4:06:33Which federal political party is in
4:06:35power?
4:06:36A, Green Party. B, New Democratic Party.
4:06:41C, Liberal Party.
4:06:43D, Conservative Party.
4:06:46The answer is C, Liberal Party.
4:06:50The name of the Prime Minister of Canada
4:06:51is Justin Trudeau, and his party is
4:06:54Liberal Party.
4:06:57Question 487.
4:06:59Which of the following statements about
4:07:01residential schools is not true?
4:07:03A, The federal government placed many
4:07:06Aboriginal children in residential
4:07:08schools to educate and assimilate them
4:07:11into mainstream Canadian culture.
4:07:14B, The schools were poorly funded and
4:07:17inflicted hardship on the students.
4:07:20C. The schools were welcomed by the
4:07:22Aboriginal people.
4:07:24D. Aboriginal language and cultural
4:07:27practices were mostly prohibited.
4:07:30The answer is C.
4:07:32The schools were welcomed by the
4:07:34Aboriginal people.
4:07:36From the 1800s until the 1980s, the
4:07:39federal government placed many
4:07:41Aboriginal children in residential
4:07:43schools to educate and assimilate them
4:07:46into mainstream Canadian culture.
4:07:49The schools were poorly funded and
4:07:51inflicted hardship on the students. Some
4:07:53were physically abused.
4:07:55Aboriginal languages and cultural
4:07:57practices were mostly prohibited.
4:08:01Question 488.
4:08:03Which party is the official opposition
4:08:05at the federal level?
4:08:07A. The New Democratic Party.
4:08:10B. The Liberal Party.
4:08:13C. The Independent Party.
4:08:16D. The Conservative Party.
4:08:18The answer is D. The Conservative Party.
4:08:22The opposition party with the most
4:08:24members of the House of Commons is the
4:08:27official opposition of Her Majesty's
4:08:29Loyal Opposition.
4:08:31The role of opposition parties is to
4:08:33peacefully oppose or try to improve
4:08:36government proposals.
4:08:38There are three major political parties
4:08:40currently represented in the House of
4:08:42Commons. The Conservative Party,
4:08:45the New Democratic Party, and the
4:08:47Liberal Party.
4:08:49Question 489.
4:08:51Which region covers more than 1/3 of
4:08:53Canada?
4:08:54A. Central Canada.
4:08:57B. Prairies.
4:08:59C. Atlantic Canada.
4:09:02D. Northern Territories.
4:09:05The answer is D. Northern Territories.
4:09:09The Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and
4:09:11Yukon contain 1/3 of Canada's landmass,
4:09:15but have a population of only 100,000.
4:09:19Question 490.
4:09:20Which region is known as the industrial
4:09:23and manufacturing heartland of Canada?
4:09:26A. Atlantic provinces.
4:09:28B.
4:09:29Prairie provinces.
4:09:31C. Central Canada.
4:09:34D. West Coast.
4:09:37The answer is C. Central Canada.
4:09:40More than half the people in Canada live
4:09:42in cities and towns near the Great Lakes
4:09:44and the St. Lawrence River in southern
4:09:46Quebec and Ontario, known as Central
4:09:49Canada and the industrial and
4:09:51manufacturing heartland.
4:09:54Question 491.
4:09:56Which region of Canada is known for both
4:09:58its fertile agricultural land and
4:10:00valuable energy resources?
4:10:03A. British Columbia.
4:10:05B. Prairie provinces.
4:10:08C.
4:10:09Ontario.
4:10:11D. Manitoba.
4:10:13The answer is B. Prairie provinces.
4:10:17Alberta is the most populous prairie
4:10:19province.
4:10:20Alberta is the largest producer of oil
4:10:22and gas, and the oil sands in the north
4:10:25are being developed as a major energy
4:10:28source.
4:10:29Alberta is also renowned for
4:10:31agricultural, especially for the vast
4:10:33cattle ranches that make Canada one of
4:10:36the world's major beef producers.
4:10:38Question 492.
4:10:41Which was the last province to join
4:10:43Canada?
4:10:44A. Newfoundland.
4:10:46B. Alberta.
4:10:48C. Saskatchewan.
4:10:51D. British Columbia.
4:10:53The answer is A. Newfoundland.
4:10:56Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada
4:10:59in 1949 by an act of the British
4:11:01Parliament before the 1982 patriation of
4:11:05the Constitution.
4:11:07Question 493.
4:11:09Who are the Quebecers?
4:11:11A. European settlers in the 1600s.
4:11:14B. Descendants of the French colonists.
4:11:18C. Descendants of the Anglophones.
4:11:21D. People of Quebec.
4:11:24The answer is D. People of Quebec.
4:11:27Quebecers are the people of Quebec. The
4:11:29vast majority French-speaking.
4:11:33Question 494.
4:11:35Who played an important part in building
4:11:37the Canadian Pacific Railway, CPR?
4:11:40A. American railroad engineers.
4:11:44B. Acadian railroad workers.
4:11:47C.
4:11:48Chinese railroad workers.
4:11:50D. African-American slaves.
4:11:53The answer is C. Chinese railroad
4:11:56workers.
4:11:58Chinese workers camp on the CPR,
4:12:00Kamloops, BC, 1886.
4:12:04Question 495.
4:12:06Who have major responsibilities on First
4:12:08Nations reserves?
4:12:10A. Band chiefs and counselors.
4:12:13B. Municipal governments.
4:12:16C. Provincial and territorial
4:12:18governments.
4:12:19D. Federal government.
4:12:22The answer is A. Band chiefs and
4:12:25counselors.
4:12:26The First Nations have band chiefs and
4:12:28counselors who have major
4:12:30responsibilities on First Nations
4:12:32reserves, including housing, schools,
4:12:35and other services.
4:12:37Question 496.
4:12:39Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
4:12:42A. A military leader of the Métis in the
4:12:4519th century.
4:12:47B. A great frontier hero.
4:12:49C. An explorer of Western Canada.
4:12:53D. Canada's greatest soldier in the
4:12:55First World War.
4:12:57The answer is D.
4:12:59Canada's greatest soldier in the First
4:13:01World War. In 1918,
4:13:04under the command of General Sir Arthur
4:13:06Currie, Canada's greatest soldier, the
4:13:09Canadian Corps advanced alongside the
4:13:11French and British Empire troops in the
4:13:13last 100 days.
4:13:16Question 497.
4:13:18Who is the leader of the federal
4:13:20official opposition party?
4:13:22A, Candice Bergen.
4:13:24B, Andrew Scheer.
4:13:27C, Erin O'Toole.
4:13:29D, Pierre Poilievre.
4:13:32The answer is D. Pierre Poilievre.
4:13:35Pierre Poilievre, member of the
4:13:37Parliament of Carleton, Ontario, is a
4:13:39Canadian politician serving as leader of
4:13:42the official opposition of Canada.
4:13:45Question 498.
4:13:48Who led an armed uprising and seized
4:13:50Fort Garry?
4:13:51A, John A. Macdonald.
4:13:54B, Louis Riel.
4:13:57C, Sam Steele.
4:13:59D, George-Étienne Cartier.
4:14:02The answer is B. Louis Riel.
4:14:05When Canada took over the vast Northwest
4:14:07region from the Hudson's Bay Company in
4:14:101869,
4:14:11the 12,000 Métis of the Red River were
4:14:14not consulted.
4:14:16In response, Louis Riel led an armed
4:14:19uprising and seized Fort Garry, the
4:14:21territorial capital.
4:14:24Question 499.
4:14:26Who led Quebec into Confederation?
4:14:29A,
4:14:29Sir Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine.
4:14:32B, Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
4:14:35C, Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
4:14:38D, Sir John A. Macdonald.
4:14:41The answer is B. Sir George-Étienne
4:14:44Cartier.
4:14:45Sir George-Étienne Cartier led Quebec
4:14:48into Confederation and helped negotiate
4:14:51the entry of the Northwest Territories,
4:14:53Manitoba, and British Columbia into
4:14:56Canada.
4:14:58Question 500.
4:15:00Who was Sir Sam Steele?
4:15:02A, a great frontier hero, mounted
4:15:05policeman, and soldier of the Queen.
4:15:08B, a military leader of the Métis in the
4:15:1119th century.
4:15:13C, the first Prime Minister of Canada.
4:15:16D, the father of Manitoba.
4:15:19The answer is A.
4:15:21A great frontier hero, mounted
4:15:23policeman, and soldier of the Queen.
4:15:26Today, the Royal Canadian Mounted
4:15:28Police, RCMP, or the Mounties, are the
4:15:31national police force and one of
4:15:33Canada's best-known symbols.
4:15:36Some of Canada's most colorful heroes,
4:15:38such as Major General Sir Sam Steele,
4:15:41came from the ranks of the Mounties.
4:15:44Question 501.
4:15:46Who were the voyageurs?
4:15:48A, Montreal-based traders who traveled
4:15:51by canoe.
4:15:52B, immigrants to Canada in the 18th
4:15:55century.
4:15:57C, explorers searching for the Northwest
4:16:00Passage.
4:16:01D, geographers who first charted the
4:16:04coastline of British Columbia.
4:16:06The answer is A. Montreal-based traders
4:16:10who traveled by canoe.
4:16:12The skilled and courageous men who
4:16:13traveled by canoe were called voyageur
4:16:16and coureur des bois and formed strong
4:16:19alliances with First Nations.
4:16:22Question 502.
4:16:24Why is trade with other countries
4:16:25important to Canada?
4:16:28A, it enhances our standard of living.
4:16:31B, it makes it easier for us to travel
4:16:34to foreign countries.
4:16:36C, it enhances our economy and raises
4:16:39our standard of living.
4:16:41D, it brings in cheaper goods.
4:16:45The answer is C.
4:16:46It enhances our economy and raises our
4:16:48standard of living.
4:16:50For centuries, Canada's economy was
4:16:53based mainly on farming and on exporting
4:16:55natural resources.

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