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Quiz 3: Canada’s History Parts 3 and 4

By CC Test Kit | August 1, 2014 - 3:11 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Confederation?

	1989
	1905
	1949
	1999

Question 2

What two things did the government do to Canadians of Japanese origin during the Second World War?

	Took their Japanese books and made them learn English
	Made it illegal to speak Japanese, and made men join the army
	Sold their possessions and moved them to camps against their will
	Took their jobs and made them speak only English

Question 3

What was the name of the Canadian beach on D-Day?

	Juno
	Gold
	Sword
	Omaha

Question 4

What was the economy like in the 1930s?

	The economy was very bad during these years
	The economy was very good during these years
	The economy bounced from good to bad to good during these years
	The economy got worse very slowly during these years

Question 5

What does the phrase "ribbons of steel" refer to?

	The Canadian National Railway, which connected Canada from east to west
	The first national telephone wire system in Canada
	The Canadian Pacific Railway, which connected Canada from east to west
	The telephone wires that Alexander Graham Bell used for his telephones

Question 6

What is the name of the movement that worked for women to be able to vote?

	Votes for All movement
	Women's Voting movement
	Suffrage movement
	Voting movement

Question 7

What is June 6th, 1944 known as?

	D-Day
	Attack Day
	Liberation Day
	The Black Day for the German Army

Question 8

What year was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?

	1895
	1885
	1890
	1900

Question 9

When do Canadians observe a moment of silence to honour the sacrifices of over one million brave men and women who have served, and the 110,000 who have given their lives?

	January 3, International Day of the Soldier
	The second Monday of October, Thanksgiving Day
	July 1st, Canada Day
	On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month

Question 10

How was the railway important in the settlement of the West?

	It allowed large numbers of people to visit the West as tourists
	Hearing the train whistle let people they were not alone
	It allowed people to send letters quickly and easily
	It allowed large numbers of people to travel to the West quickly and easily

Question 11

Where did Canadians lead an unsuccessful raid in the Second World War?

	Paris
	Dieppe
	Normandy
	Pas de Calais

Question 12

How many Canadians were killed in the First World War?

	6,000
	60,000
	600
	20,000

Question 13

What does the phrase "the last spike" refer to?

	The price of the Canadian Pacific Railway
	The re-building of the Canadian Pacific Railway
	The completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway
	The beginning of the Canadian Pacific Railway

Question 14

Who wrote the famous war poem, "In Flanders Fields"?

	James Nielle
	Sir Arthur Currie
	Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry
	Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae

Question 15

What is the common name for the South African War?

	South African Conflict
	The Battle of Paadeberg
	Boer War
	Southy War

Quiz 10: Canada’s Regions

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:21 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

Which province has the largest French-speaking population outside of Quebec?

	Ontario
	Alberta
	New Brunswick
	Manitoba

Question 2

How does the territory of Nunavut choose its premier and ministers?

	The federal government chooses them
	By consensus of the Legislative Assembly
	By a lottery system of elected members
	By a direct vote of the population

Question 3

Which Canadian province is known for its mining, fishing, fruit orchards, and wine industry?

	British Columbia
	Nova Scotia
	New Brunswick
	Ontario

Question 4

What three oceans border Canada?

	Atlantic, Pacific, and Northern
	Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Arctic
	Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic
	Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian

Question 5

What is the capital city of Alberta?

	Red Deer
	Calgary
	Edmonton
	Rainbow Lake

Question 6

Which Canadian province has the smallest population?

	Prince Edward Island
	Nova Scotia
	Saskatchewan
	New Brunswick

Question 7

Which Canadian province's economy is based on agriculture, mining, and hydro-electric power generation?

	Manitoba
	Saskatchewan
	British Columbia
	Alberta

Question 8

Which province is Canada's largest producer of hydro-electricity?

	Alberta
	British Columbia
	Quebec
	Prince Edward Island

Question 9

Which province has both rich oil and gas reserves, as well as immense hydro-electricity resources?

	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario
	Newfoundland and Labrador

Question 10

Which Canadian province was the oldest colony of the British Empire?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario

Question 11

Which Atlantic Province was founded by United Empire Loyalists?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick
	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia

Question 12

Which Canadian province is situated in the Appalachian Mountain Range?

	Nova Scotia
	Ontario
	New Brunswick
	Alberta

Question 13

Which province has a long history of coal mining, forestry, and agriculture?

	Nova Scotia
	British Columbia
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick

Question 14

Which province is known for cutting-edge industries such as pharmaceuticals and aeronautics?

	Quebec
	Ontario
	British Columbia
	Alberta

Question 15

How many Canadians live in Central Canada?

	More than half of all Canadians
	Approximately 40% of all Canadians
	Approximately 35% of all Canadians
	Approximately 70% of all Canadians

Quiz 9: Canada’s Economy

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:20 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

Which of these sets of numbers describes the size of the NAFTA trading block in 2008?

	640 million people, and over $100 trillion in merchandise trade
	250 million people, and over $10 billion in merchandise trade
	444 million people, and over $1 trillion in merchandise trade
	1 trillion people, and over $1.5 trillion in merchandise trade

Question 2

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

	Construction, automobiles, and government
	Paper, high technology equipment, and machinery
	High technology equipment, banking, and food
	Agriculture, paper, and healthcare

Question 3

What does the phrase, "brethren dwelling together in unity" refer to?

	The fact that Canada and the USA have close ties and common interests
	The fact that a lot of families have members on both sides of the Canada-USA border
	The fact that Canada and the USA sometimes disagree on important matters
	The fact that Fathers of Confederation and the American Founding Fathers were in fact related to each other

Question 4

What percentage of Canadian exports are sold to the USA?

	Approximately 85%
	Less than 40%
	Approximately 50%
	More than 75%

Question 5

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

	More than 90%
	Approximately 50%
	More than 75%
	Approximately 70%

Question 6

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

	Service, manufacturing, and natural resources
	Service, music, and visual arts
	Service, entertainment and food exports
	Service, art, and weapons exports

Question 7

When did Mexico join Canada and the USA in NAFTA?

	1990
	2001
	1996
	1994

Question 8

Which of these are examples of service industries?

	High technology equipment, banking, and food
	Retail services, aerospace technology, and clothing
	Transportation, health care, and tourism
	Construction, automobiles, and government

Question 9

Which phrase best describes Canada and the USA's trading relationship?

	The third largest trading relationship in the world
	A minimally acceptable relationship that pleases neither side
	A difficult relationship that is fraught with disputes
	The largest bilateral trading relationship in the world

Question 10

How does Canada maintain its high standard of living?

	By engaging in trade with other nations
	By saving our money
	By growing our own food
	By producing everything we need to live

Question 11

How is the Canadian - USA border sometimes described?

	The border with the longest wait times in the world
	The most-traded border in the world
	The world's easiest border to cross
	The world's longest undefended border

Question 12

Which type of industry played the most important role in Canada's history and development?

	Agricultural industries
	Services industries
	Manufacturing industries
	Natural resource industries

Question 13

What does the phrase, "children of a common mother" refer to?

	The fact that the birth rates in Canada and the USA used to be much higher
	The fact that Canada has French history, but the USA does not
	The fact that a lot of families have members on both sides of the Canada-USA border
	The fact that Canada and the USA were both once British colonies

Question 14

Which of these are examples of natural resource industries?

	Mining and energy, automobiles, and communications
	Forestry, fishing, and mining
	Retail services, aerospace technology, and clothing
	High technology equipment, banking, and food

Question 15

What is the engine of economic growth in Canada?

	Industry
	Commerce
	Agriculture
	Fishing

Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:19 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

When did Canada adopt its current flag?

	1965
	1945
	1867
	1982

Question 2

What do players in the NHL compete for?

	The Gretzky Cup
	The Stan Rogers Cup
	The Stanley Cup
	The Memorial Cup

Question 3

Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada?

	Because Canada is the only country where this hardworking animal lives
	Because it is industrious and hardworking, and because of the history of the fur trade
	Because Aboriginals used to keep beavers as pets
	Because it is on the Canadian nickel

Question 4

Which part of the Parliament buildings was destroyed by fire?

	The West Block
	The East Block
	The library
	The centre block

Question 5

What is the significance of November 20?

	Sir Wilfred Laurier Day
	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Remembrance Day
	Victoria Day

Question 6

The towers, arches, sculptures and stained glass of the Parliament buildings embody the traditions of which three cultures?

	English, Scottish, and Inuit
	English, German and Greek
	English, Dutch, and Ukrainian
	English, French, and Aboriginal

Question 7

What is the only part of the original Centre Block that did not burn down in 1916?

	The House of Commons
	The Office Block
	The Library
	The Senate Chamber

Question 8

What is Canada's national winter sport?

	Baseball
	Canadian Football
	Basketball
	Hockey

Question 9

Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from?

	It is an ancient Aboriginal game
	It is an ancient Scottish game
	It was started as a summer-time replacement for hockey
	It was developed as an alternative to field hockey

Question 10

When did hockey develop?

	In the 1600s
	In the 1800s
	In the 1900s
	In the 1700s

Question 11

What is the name of the trophy that awarded for women's hockey?

	The Champs' Cup
	The Memorial Cup
	The Clavet Cup
	The Clarkson Cup

Question 12

What is Canada's best-known symbol?

	The maple tree
	A snowflake
	The maple leaf
	The fleur-de-lys

Question 13

How long has the Crown been a symbol of the state in Canada?

	200 years
	Since 1982
	Since 1867
	400 years

Question 14

When did the maple leaf first appear on Canadian uniforms?

	Before 1800
	In the 1850s
	During the First World War
	In the 1900s

Question 15

What are the language requirements to become a Canadian citizen?

	Adequate knowledge of French
	Adequate knowledge of English or French
	Adequate knowledge of English
	Adequate knowledge of English and French

Quiz 7: The Justice System

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:19 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

In addition to appeal court and trial courts, what other types of provincial courts exist?

	Family courts, traffic courts, and small claims courts
	Family courts, traffic courts, and municipal courts
	Family courts, offence courts, and small claims courts
	Family courts, traffic courts, and neighbour courts

Question 2

Who enforces the laws in Canada?

	The army
	The police
	The courts
	Special militias

Question 3

What does the phrase "due process" mean?

	All those suspected of a crime must be processed quickly
	There is a due-date for criminal trials
	All cases must be duly processed
	The principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law

Question 4

How does the Canadian legal system ensure that the values of Canadians are reflected in Canadian laws?

	Laws are made by representatives who are selected by the Prime Minister
	Laws are made by representatives who are elected by political parties
	Laws are made by representatives who are elected by Canadians
	Laws are made by representatives who are experts in the law

Question 5

What does the presumption of innocence mean?

	The judge will always believe what the government lawyer says
	It is the government's job to prove that a person is guilty; it is not the accused's duty to prove that he or she is innocent
	The judge will always believe what the suspect's lawyer says
	Innocence cannot be assumed

Question 6

Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?

	In Canada and around the world
	Throughout Canada
	In the jail system
	In rural areas across Canada

Question 7

Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?

	Legalism
	Principles that judges must interpret
	Laws must be followed by most people
	An organized system of laws

Question 8

Why is Lady Justice blind?

	To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case
	To show that handicapped people can also expect justice
	This is the ancient Greek way of representing wise women
	It is an ancient symbol of doing the right thing

Question 9

What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?

	The rule of law, freedom from the law, quasi-democratic principles, and due process
	The rule of law, habeas corpus, democratic principles, and Magna Carta
	The rule of law, freedom under the law, democratic principles, and due process
	The rule of freedom, democracy under the law, legal principles, and due process

Question 10

Which police forces have a process by which people can bring their concerns about the police to the attention of the police?

	This does not exist in Canada because it is not necessary
	Almost all police forces
	Only the RCMP
	Some municipal police forces

Question 11

What is the Canadian judicial system founded on?

	The presumption of innocence
	An excellent police force
	Excellent lawyers
	Judges who know how to determine if a suspect is guilty or innocent

Question 12

What is Canada's highest court?

	The Privy Council
	The Top Court of Canada
	The Senate
	The Supreme Court of Canada

Question 13

What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?

	Due process
	Unlimited legal advice
	An individual cell while you wait for your trial
	A way to pay for your crimes

Question 14

Who serves as provincial police forces in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec?

	Provincial police forces and the RCMP
	Provincial police forces
	The RCMP
	The militia

Question 15

Which two provinces have provincial police forces?

	Alberta and British Columbia
	Ontario and Quebec
	Manitoba and Prince Edward Island
	Nova Scotia and Newfoundland

Quiz 6: Federal Elections

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:18 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

What do we call a group of people who have similar political ideas, and who decide to work together to try to form the government?

	Political party
	Pollsters
	Protestors
	Activists

Question 2

Once you are at a polling station, where will you actually vote?

	Behind a screen
	In front of a poll clerk
	You must tell the poll clerk, who will then mark your choice
	There are different rooms to go in, depending which candidate you support

Question 3

When do we say there is a minority government?

	When the party that won the fewest seats form the government
	When less than half the population voted for the party that won the most seats
	When less than half the population voted
	When the party that won the most seats won less than half of the total number of seats

Question 4

What can you do if you are a Canadian citizen, but your name is not on the voters' list?

	You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election
	Nothing; you cannot vote in the election
	You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada
	You can be added to the voters' list, even on election day

Question 5

Which of these areas are local governments responsible for?

	Education, Health Care, and property rights
	Urban planning, streets and roads, and garbage removal
	Environment, snow removal, and national defence
	Policing, the military, and firefighting

Question 6

If the Prime Minister wants to call an early election, he must get the symbolic approval of:

	The Provincial Premiers
	The Governor General
	The Sovereign
	The Cabinet

Question 7

Are federal elections always held at the same time?

	No; the government can call an early election if it wishes
	Yes; the schedule can not be changed
	Yes; the schedule can not be changed except in time of war
	No; the government can call an early election if the Governor General approves

Question 8

During a federal elections, what is the maximum number of candidates in one riding?

	Fifteen
	Four
	Ten
	There is no limit

Question 9

Which term describes the political parties that do not form the government?

	Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs)
	Opposition parties
	Government in Waiting
	Other Parties

Question 10

What is a referendum?

	A vote within a single electoral district to choose a Member of Parliament
	A vote within a single electoral where all citizens vote directly on an important matter
	An important matter that all citizens have the right to vote on
	An important matter where all citizens vote through their MP

Question 11

What can you do if you know that you will be unable to vote on election day?

	You can phone the government on election day to vote
	Nothing; you cannot vote in the election
	You can vote at an advance poll
	You can ask a family member to vote for you

Question 12

What can you do if you do not receive a voter information card?

	You can launch a formal protest against Elections Canada
	You can be added to the voters' list, but only if you apply at least one week before the election
	Call your local elections office to ensure that you are on the voters' list
	Nothing; you cannot vote in the election

Question 13

Who may run in federal elections?

	Canadian citizens who were born in Canada
	Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older
	Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older
	Anybody who is living in Canada who is 18 years of age or older

Question 14

What do we call a government that holds at least half the seats in the House of Commons?

	A half-plus government
	A ruling government
	A majority government
	A big government

Question 15

Where are election results announced?

	At the polling stations
	At City Hall
	Radio and television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet
	In Ottawa

Quiz 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:17 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

What does it mean to say that a bill "receives royal assent"?

	It means the bill has received the direct approval of the Sovereign
	It means the bill, through the Governor General, has received the approval of the Sovereign
	It means the bill, through the Governor General, has received the approval of the Prime Minister
	It means the bill, through the Governor General, has received the approval of the Cabinet and Prime Minister

Question 2

What is the role of the Governor General?

	To represent the Sovereign at the federal level
	To represent the Sovereign's point of view in politics
	To represent the Canadian people
	To represent the Sovereign at the provincial level

Question 3

What is the British North American Act now known as?

	British North American Act
	The Confederation Act
	Constitution Act, 1867
	The Reformers Bill

Question 4

In which of these areas do the federal and provincial governments share jurisdiction?

	Agriculture and Immigration
	Criminal Justice and Citizenship
	Highways and Firefighting
	Education and Currency

Question 5

What is the provincial equivalent of the Prime Minister?

	Prime Minister
	Provincial Prime Minister
	Premier
	Secondary Minister

Question 6

What are the three parts of Parliament?

	The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the backbenchers
	The government, the opposition, and youth pages
	The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Commons
	The Sovereign, the Senate, and the House of Lords

Question 7

How are Lieutenants General chosen?

	They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the British Parliament
	They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the Prime Minister
	They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the provincial cabinet
	They are appointed by the Governor General, on advice from the Premier of the province

Question 8

What happens if the Cabinet loses the confidence of the House?

	They must try to pass the same bill again
	They must let the other political parties try to form a government
	They must choose a new Prime Minister
	They must resign, which normally results in new elections

Question 9

What is the House of Commons?

	The whole government in Ottawa
	The part of the federal government that is named by the Prime Minister
	The house where the government meets
	The part of the federal government where elected Members of Parliament govern the country

Question 10

How long do Senators serve in the Senate?

	For a period of four years
	Until the age of 75
	Until the next general election
	Until the Prime Minister asks them to leave

Question 11

Which role has the most power and influence in directing Canada?

	Head of the Commonwealth
	Head of Government
	Head of State
	Head of the Council

Question 12

Who appoints the Governor General?

	The Sovereign, on advice from the British Parliament
	The Sovereign, on advice from the Prime Minister
	The Sovereign, who decides on his or her own
	The Sovereign, on advice from the Cabinet

Question 13

Which body exists at the federal level but does not exist at the provincial or territorial level?

	Representative chamber
	Senate
	Representative of the Sovereign
	Elected members

Question 14

Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?

	Policing
	Currency
	Health Care
	Education

Question 15

What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today?

	To act as Head of NATO
	To act as Head of the United Nations
	To act as Head of the Cabinet
	To act as Head of the Commonwealth

Quiz 4: Modern Canada

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:15 am |September 20, 2017 Practice

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Question 1

What do the letters N-A-T-O stand for?

	North Atlantic Treaty Organization
	North American Trade Organization
	North African Treaty Optimization
	North American Trade Organization

Question 2

What is the name of the international organization that worked to relax restrictive trading policies after the Great Depression?

	General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
	Business Trade Circle
	Trade Council
	International Trade Boundaries Commission

Question 3

Which piece of communication technology are Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie associated with?

	Blackberry
	Microphones
	IPhone
	GPS Satellites

Question 4

What is Canada's national winter sport?

	Swimming
	Curling
	Hockey
	Ice fishing

Question 5

What was the result of the 1980 Quebec referendum on separation?

	A majority of Quebecers voted to change the language of the province to English
	A majority of Quebecers voted that Canada was the best country in the world
	A majority of Quebecers wanted to remain part of Canada
	A majority of Quebecers did not vote, so the referendum was cancelled

Question 6

Who did Wayne Gretzky, one of the greatest hockey players of all time, play for from 1979 to 1988?

	Edmonton Grads
	Edmonton Oilers
	Edmonton Oil Kings
	Edmonton Eskimos

Question 7

How did Terry Fox lose his leg?

	He had a farming accident
	He broke his leg, and then infection set in
	He was born with only one leg
	He had cancer

Question 8

What is unemployment insurance now known as?

	Guaranteed income
	Employment insurance
	Job insurance
	Job protection

Question 9

What does the Official Languages Act guarantee?

	French and English services in the federal and provincial governments across Canada
	French and English services at all businesses across Canada
	French and English services in the federal government across Canada
	French and English services in all places and in all ways across Canada

Question 10

Which invention is Alexander Graham Bell credited with?

	The telephone
	The eclectic light bulb
	The television
	Developing insulin

Question 11

What was Terry Fox's run called?

	Marathon of Hope
	The Long Run
	Canada Marathon
	East to West Run

Question 12

What did James Naismith do that was significant in the world of sports?

	He was the first professional swimming coach in the world
	He was the first to write down the rules of hockey
	He invented the game of basketball
	He invented the game of hockey

Question 13

Who are Marshall McLuhan and Harold Innis?

	A famous musical duo
	The first Post Masters General in Canada
	Championship swimmers
	Pioneer thinkers

Question 14

Which event began Canada's modern energy industry?

	The discovery of oil in British Columbia in 1987
	The discovery of oil off Newfoundland in 1979
	The discovery of oil in Saskatchewan in 1955
	The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947

Question 15

Which province does not have any national historic sites?

	Alberta
	All provinces have national historic sites
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Prince Edward Island

Quiz 3: Canada’s History Parts 1 and 2

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:15 am |August 1, 2014 Practice

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Question 1

When was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

	1634
	1759
	1608
	1774

Question 2

Why was warfare between Aboriginal groups common at the time that Europeans arrived?

	Aboriginals were competing for land, resources, and prestige
	Aboriginals were competing for prestige
	Aboriginals were competing for land and resources
	Aboriginals were competing for land

Question 3

What did the West Coast natives live off of at the time that Europeans arrived?

	Bison that they hunted
	Crops that they grew
	Fish that they dried and smoked
	Animals that they hunted

Question 4

When was the fortress at Quebec first established?

	1664
	1608
	1632
	1616

Question 5

Which of these events happened a result of a recommendation made by Lord Durham?

	The French were assimilated into English culture
	Upper and Lower Canada were merged and given responsible government
	The French retained their distinct identity
	Canada became a republic

Question 6

Approximately how many black Loyalists came to Canada during and after the American Revolution?

	500
	5,000
	3,000
	50,000

Question 7

In 1814, Major-General Robert Ross led an expedition from Nova Scotia that burned the White House in Washington, DC. Why?

	To get back at the Americans for invading Canada
	In retaliation for the burning of York (now Toronto)
	To make the Americans want to end the war quickly
	To settle a personal grievance he had with the American President

Question 8

A large number of black Loyalists left Nova Scotia for Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1792. Why did they leave?

	They did not like the colder Canadian weather
	They wanted to return to Africa
	They had been given poor land to farm
	They were forced to leave by the government

Question 9

For whom did Jacques Cartier claim the land he explored?

	King Ludwig I of Bavaria
	Queen Isabella II of Spain
	King Charles II of England
	Francis I of France

Question 10

In what year were Upper and Lower Canada united as the Province of Canada?

	1814
	1850
	1840
	1832

Question 11

Which of Lord Durham's recommendations were ignored?

	Upper and Lower Canada should be merged
	The City of Quebec should be made the capital city for the Canadas
	Upper and Lower Canada should be given responsible government
	The French should be assimilated to the English way of life

Question 12

Who was the commander of the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

	Count Frontenac
	Marquis de Montcalm
	Samuel de Champlain
	Jean Talon

Question 13

How many voyages did Jacques Cartier make between 1534 and 1542?

	3
	1
	2
	4

Question 14

Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

	The first Francophone to teach in an English university and a famous writer
	The first head of a representative government, and a champion of French language rights
	A popular politician who wanted Canada to declare its independence from Britain
	A popular governor and the inventor of the game of hockey

Question 15

Who was the commander of the British of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

	John Cabot
	John A Macdonald
	King Charles II of England
	Brigadier James Wolfe

Quiz 2: Who We Are

By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:14 am |April 18, 2023 Practice

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Question 1

What are the largest ethnic groups in Canada?

	English, German, Irish, French, Chinese, Italian, Scottish
	English, French, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian, Chinese
	English, French, Chinese, Arab, German, Italian, Irish
	French, Scottish, English, Irish, Italian, Chinese, African

Question 2

Where does Canadian society today largely stem from?

	English-speaking and French-speaking atheistic civilizations
	Pan-European Christian civilizations
	English-speaking and Dutch-speaking Christian civilizations
	English-speaking and French-speaking Christian civilizations

Question 3

Where are the ancestors of Aboriginals believed to have migrated from?

	North Africa
	Asia
	Europe
	South America

Question 4

What were the goals of residential schools?

	To allow Europeans to learn from Aboriginals
	To educate and assimilate Aboriginals into mainstream Canadian culture
	To keep Aboriginals away from mainstream Canadian culture
	To encourage Aboriginals to retain their heritage and customs

Question 5

Who are the Acadians?

	People who speak English at work, but another language at home
	People who speak a special combination of French and First Nations languages
	The descendants of French colonists who began settling in 1604
	The descendants of English and French colonists who settled in Quebec in 1763

Question 6

What is the name given to the time when two thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland?

	The Great Deplacement
	The Great Relocation
	The Great Upheaval
	The Great Move

Question 7

Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?

	Aboriginal, French, and British
	First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
	Europeans, First Nations, and Africans
	Indians, Inuit, and Metis

Question 8

Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain?

	The freest political institutions in the world
	The oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world
	The oldest monarchy in the world
	The first democracy in the world

Question 9

Some immigrants move to Canada from places where they have experienced war or conflict expected to be in Canada. How are these (and all other) immigrants expected to act in Canada?

	Past experiences are an important part of who people are, therefore Canada accepts that some immigrants will have violent feelings towards certain groups of people
	Past experiences do not justify bringing violent, extreme, or hateful prejudices to Canada; newcomers are expected to embrace democratic principles such as the rule of law
	Part of being a multicultural society is that Canadians understand and accept that there are certain groups of people who will never get along
	Canadians do not have any specific expectations about how immigrants will act in Canada

Question 10

Why are Anglophones generally referred to as "English Canadians"?

	This is just a way to distinguish them from Francophones
	The basic way of life in English-speaking areas was established by hundreds of thousands of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish settlers
	"English Canadians" is just a different way to say "Anglophones"
	Because English is the language that people in these areas speak

Question 11

What were some of the problems associated with residential schools?

	Poor funding, poor sports teams, some students were physically abused
	Poor funding, poor teaching, some students were not allowed to leave
	Poor funding, hardship was inflicted on students, some students were physically abused
	Poor funding, suffering was inflicted on students, parents missed their children

Question 12

How long were residential schools for Aboriginals in operation?

	From the 1800s to the 1970s
	From the 1800s to the 1980s
	From the 1800s to the 1990s
	From the 1800s to the 1960s

Question 13

What are some of the areas where the state has partnered with faith communities to promote social welfare?

	Health and religion
	Jobs and employment
	Recreation and summer programs
	Schools and healthcare

Question 14

Which of these organizations is required by law to provide services in both English and French?

	The federal government
	Only those organizations that choose to do so
	All provincial legislatures
	All businesses

Question 15

Where do most Inuit live?

	In large urban centres
	In small, scattered communities across the Arctic
	It is impossible to generalize about so many people
	On reservations across the country