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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

How many Canadians were killed in the Second World War?

	44,000
	24,000
	20,000
	35,000

Question 2

At the time of Confederation, who was allowed to vote?

	White men who owned property
	Everybody
	All people with British ancestry
	All men

Question 3

Who was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec?

	Jean Talon
	Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry
	Sir George-Etienne Cartier
	Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

	Pas de Calais
	Normandy
	Paris
	Dieppe

Question 6

What was the date that most Canadian women over the age of 21 were granted the vote in federal elections?

	1938
	1918
	1916
	1922

Question 7

Who was Canada's first French-Canadian Prime Minister?

	Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
	Cartier McGee
	Guillaume Laurent
	Sir Wilfred Laurier

Question 8

Why were the Metis not happy when Canada took over the northwest region from the Hudson's Bay Company in 1869?

	Because the Metis were not consulted
	Because the Metis wanted to join the USA
	Because the Metis wanted to continue their traditional way of life
	Because the Metis wanted to form their country

Question 9

Which of these Second World War campaigns did Canadian soldiers take part in?

	The liberation of China
	The liberation of Italy
	The liberation of Poland
	The battles in the Pacific Ocean

Question 10

What did the British Empire evolve into after the First World War?

	The British Commonwealth of Nations
	The British Empire of Commonwealth Nations
	The Commonwealth of British Nations
	The Empire

Question 11

When it was first formed, what were the main roles of the North West Mounted Police?

	To conquer the West and forcibly take it away from the Indians
	To stop any Americans from taking over that part of Canada, and to control the fur trade
	To stop Americans from travelling through Canada, and to collect taxes
	To pacify the West and assist in negotiations with the Indians

Question 12

How large was Canada's navy at the end of the Second World War?

	The largest in the world
	The third-largest in the world
	It was still a tiny collection of ships
	About the same as it had been at the beginning of the war

Question 13

What day is observed on November 11 in Canada?

	St Crispin's Day
	Canada Day
	Thanksgiving Day
	Remembrance Day

Question 14

What year did British Columbia join Confederation?

	1870
	1873
	1880
	1871

Question 15

What are the North West Mounted Police known as now?

	Mounties of Royal Canada
	Royal Mounties of Canada
	Royal Mounted Police of Canada
	Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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

What is the capital city of New Brunswick?

	Saint John
	St. John's
	Fredericton
	Moncton

Question 2

Which is the only province in Canada that has its own time zone?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	British Columbia
	Ontario
	Saskatchewan

Question 3

What was the Northwest Territories originally made up from?

	Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory
	The Great White North
	The Arctic
	Rupert's Land

Question 4

Which Canadian province is situated in the Appalachian Mountain Range?

	Alberta
	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which province has the highest percentage of Aboriginals?

	Alberta
	British Columbia
	Saskatchewan
	Manitoba

Question 7

Which province is known for having the world's highest tides (at the Bay of Fundy)?

	Nova Scotia
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick
	British Columbia

Question 8

Which province has the world's richest deposits of uranium and potash?

	Ontario
	Manitoba
	Quebec
	Saskatchewan

Question 9

What are Ontario's major industries?

	Agriculture and mining
	Service and manufacturing
	Manufacturing and fishing
	Service and tourism

Question 10

What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?

	Annapolis
	Halifax
	Truro
	Antigonish

Question 11

Which province's identity is linked most closely to shipbuilding, fisheries, and shipping?

	New Brunswick
	British Columbia
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Nova Scotia

Question 12

What is Canada's newest province or territory?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Ontario
	Alberta
	Nunavut

Question 13

Which province was once known as the "breadbasket of the world"?

	Ontario
	Saskatchewan
	Manitoba
	Alberta

Question 14

Which prairie province has the highest population?

	Alberta
	Manitoba
	Saskatchewan
	British Columbia

Question 15

What are the provinces that make up the Atlantic region?

	Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
	Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
	Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
	Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec

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

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

Question 2

What is NAFTA?

	North American Free Trade Agreement - a trade agreement between Canada, the USA and Mexico
	North American Financial Trading Arguments - the court that settles trade disputes in North America
	North American Free Tariff Arbitration - the body that tries to free North American companies from Tariffs
	North American Financial Toll Agreement - the document that sets the taxes and tariffs for trade in North America

Question 3

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

	Manufacturing industries
	Natural resource industries
	Services industries
	Agricultural industries

Question 4

How is the Canadian - USA border sometimes described?

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

Question 5

What percentage of Canadian exports are sold to the USA?

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

Question 6

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

	European Union
	USA
	Great Britain
	China

Question 9

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

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

Question 10

Which of these are examples of natural resource industries?

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

Question 11

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

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

Question 12

What is the G8?

	A famous group of Canadian artists
	The 8 largest countries (by area) in the Americas
	A group of leading industrialized countries
	The 8 largest countries (by area) in the world

Question 13

When did Mexico join Canada and the USA in NAFTA?

	1994
	1990
	2001
	1996

Question 14

Which of these are examples of service industries?

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

Question 15

In term of its economy, how can Canada can be described?

	As an industrial nation
	As a growing nation
	As a trading nation
	As a producing nation

Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols

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

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Question 1

What is Canada's best-known symbol?

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

Question 2

What did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

	50 years as Sovereign
	Her Diamond Jubilee
	Her 75th birthday
	The 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Question 3

What is Canada's honours system called?

	The Order of the Maple Leaf
	The Order of Canada
	Canadian Excellence Medals
	Centennial Awards

Question 4

When was the Peace Tower at the front of the Parliament buildings completed?

	1922
	1934
	1927
	1930

Question 5

What is the style of architecture of the Parliament buildings?

	Gothic Revival
	Greek Revival
	Post medieval English
	Spanish Revival

Question 6

When did Canada introduce its own honours system?

	1982
	1967
	1945
	1918

Question 7

What is the significance of the Monday preceding May 25th?

	Vimy Day
	Labour Day
	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Victoria Day

Question 8

When was the Centre Block rebuilt (after the fire of 1916)?

	1932
	1934
	1922
	1930

Question 9

What do players in the NHL compete for?

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

Question 10

Where did the Stanley cup come from?

	It is a war trophy from the Battle on the Plains of Abraham in 1759
	It was donated by Governor General Lord Stanley in 1892
	It was bought by the NHL in 1904
	It was donated by NHL Commissioner Lloyd Stanley in 1892

Question 11

Why do the provincial legislatures reflect Greco-Roman inspired architecture?

	There is no particular reason; it just looks nice
	Democracy originated in those places
	Those styles are quick and easy to build
	They are the pinnacle of Western architecture

Question 12

Where are the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died serving Canada remembered?

	In libraries around the country
	On the National War Memorial in Ottawa
	In the Books of Remembrance in the Peace Tower
	On plaques in the cities or towns where they grew up

Question 13

What is the significance of December 26?

	Boxing Day
	Labour Day
	Victoria Day
	Sir John A Macdonald Day

Question 14

What is the name of Canada's national anthem?

	Canada Forever
	Oh Canada
	O Canada
	Canada, We Stand on Guard for Thee

Question 15

Which of these was a symbol of the colony of New France?

	The tri-colour flag
	A golden lion
	The crown of France
	The fleur-de-lys

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

Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

What happens if you are accused of a crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer?

	If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should always admit that you have broken the law
	If you cannot afford a lawyer, you need to represent yourself
	If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should borrow money to hire one
	If you cannot afford a lawyer, most communities have legal aid services available for free or at a low cost

Question 4

What is Canada's highest court?

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

Question 5

Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?

	Politicians
	Nobody
	The police
	Lawyers

Question 6

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 7

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

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

Question 8

What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?

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

Question 9

What does the presumption of innocence mean?

	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 government lawyer says
	Innocence cannot be assumed
	The judge will always believe what the suspect's lawyer says

Question 10

Which two provinces have provincial police forces?

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

Question 11

Who enforces the laws in Canada?

	The police
	The army
	Special militias
	The courts

Question 12

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
	Some municipal police forces
	Only the RCMP

Question 13

Which types of court exist in most provinces?

	An appeal court and a trial court
	An appeal court and a provincial court
	A provincial court and a national court
	A peal court and a trial court

Question 14

In Canada, who is not required to always follow the law?

	Judges
	Politicians
	Everyone is required to follow the law
	Police officers

Question 15

What does the phrase "due process" mean?

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

Quiz 6: Federal Elections

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

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Question 1

Who can make you tell them how you voted?

	A family member
	Nobody
	Your boss
	A translator

Question 2

An electoral district is also known as a:

	Election Area
	Local Place
	Locality
	Riding

Question 3

Where does the voters' list come from?

	Each riding makes and keeps its own list
	From the National Register of Electors
	From a list of people who paid taxes the previous year
	From the political party in power at the time

Question 4

What are the names of the major federal political parties in Canada?

	The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals
	The Federalists, the Democratic Party, and the Separatists
	The Social Democrats, the National Socialists, and the National Party
	The Democrats and the Republicans

Question 5

In addition to the mayor, who else is part of local councils?

	Assistant Mayors
	Councillors, or aldermen
	Members of Parliament (MPs)
	Members of Local Government (MLGs)

Question 6

How many electoral districts are there in Canada at this time?

	318
	288
	803
	338

Question 7

When an election is called, what does Elections Canada mail to each person on the Voters' List?

	A voter information card
	A voter card
	A voter registration card
	A political survey

Question 8

What do we call a government that does not hold at least half the seats in the House of Commons?

	A minority government
	A temporary government
	A supported government
	A small government

Question 9

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

Question 10

Where do the people who are elected in federal elections represent the people who voted for them?

	In the Senate
	In the House of Commons
	In the Governing Body
	In the Houses of Parliament

Question 11

What is a "by-law"?

	A law that is made "by" the people
	A law that is made "by" the government
	A law that only affect the local community where it is made
	A law that is only for a single province

Question 12

When an election is called, who does Elections Canada mail a voter information card to?

	Everybody whose name is on the National Register of Electors
	Every person living in Canada
	Every citizen in Canada
	Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada

Question 13

What is another term for "Ministers of the Crown"?

	Cabinet
	Members of Parliament (MPs)
	Government Leaders
	Elected Officials

Question 14

Where are election results announced?

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

Question 15

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

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

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 are elected members responsible for?

	Passing laws, approving and monitoring expenditures, and keeping the government accountable
	Approving and monitoring expenditures, making decisions, and choosing the Sovereign
	Making decisions, choosing the government, and voting for the Prime Minister
	Passing laws, making decisions, and voting for the Prime Minister

Question 2

How often are federal elections typically held?

	Traditionally, every four years
	Traditionally, every five years
	Traditionally, every two years
	Traditionally, every ten years

Question 3

How can we describe the role that the Sovereign plays in Canada's Parliament?

	The sovereign plays a political role
	The sovereign plays a partisan role
	The sovereign plays a non-partisan role
	The sovereign plays an optional role

Question 4

What can Cabinet Ministers also be known as?

	Ministers of the Crown
	Cabinet Masters
	Inner Circlers
	Cabinet Makers

Question 5

What is the role of the Prime Minister?

	Head of the Council of Canadians
	Head of Government
	Head of the Supreme Court
	Head of State

Question 6

What happens during the first reading of a new bill?

	Members can make other amendments
	The bill is considered read for the first time and it is printed
	Committee members study the bill clause by clause
	Members debate the bill's principles

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

Question 8

How are Senators chosen?

	They are appointed by the current members of the Senate
	They are elected by the people of Canada
	They are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister
	They are appointed directly by the Prime Minister

Question 9

How are laws made at the provincial level?

	The federal government makes separate laws for each province
	The federal government makes suggestions, and the provinces usually follow these suggestions
	Each province has an executive council, which is named by the federal government
	Each province has its own elected Legislative Assembly

Question 10

What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

	The Sovereign is the Head of State and has very little real power, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and is quite powerful
	The Sovereign is the Head of State and is represented by the Governor General, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and is represented by the Ministers of the Crown
	The Sovereign is the Head of State, and the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government but they must work together
	The Sovereign is the Head of State and is quite powerful, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and has very little real power

Question 11

What is the term used to describe the House of Commons that shows that the Members of Parliament are chosen by the people of Canada?

	Law-making chamber
	Senatorial chamber
	Representative chamber
	National chamber

Question 12

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 13

Who chooses the people who work in the House of Commons?

	The Prime Minister
	The people of Canada
	The government
	The Sovereign

Question 14

Who really chooses the Governor General?

	The Sovereign
	The Prime Minister
	The Cabinet
	The Supreme Council

Question 15

What do we call a "law" before it becomes a law?

	A bill
	A pre-law
	A proposed law
	A suggestion

Quiz 4: Modern Canada

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

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Question 1

Which invention is Reginald Fessenden associated with?

	He deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics
	He made the first TV broadcast
	He invented the electric razor
	He sent the first wireless radio voice message

Question 2

What is the era of rapid change in the 1960s in Quebec called?

	The Quiet Revolution
	The Change Period
	The Second French Revolution
	The Quebec Revolution

Question 3

What was Terry Fox's run called?

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

Question 4

What is La Francophonie?

	An international business association of French-speaking countries
	An international association of French-speaking singers and songwriters
	An international association of French and English speaking countries
	An international association of French-speaking countries

Question 5

Which international trade organization replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade?

	World Trade Organization
	Trade Barrier Busters
	World Trading Group
	World Trade Council

Question 6

What major economic milestone took place in Canada in 1951?

	For the first time, a majority of Canadians could afford their own house
	For the first time, a majority of Canadians could afford a telephone
	For the first time, a majority of Canadians could afford adequate food, shelter, and clothing
	For the first time, a majority of Canadians could afford their own car

Question 7

When was Old Age Security devised?

	1927
	1932
	1922
	1937

Question 8

What is NORAD?

	An American-Canadian partnership to protect North America's airspace
	An American-Canadian partnership to promote cultural exchange
	An American-Canadian partnership to promote trade
	An American-Canadian partnership to fight organized crime

Question 9

Where is it easiest to see the diversity of Canada's peoples?

	Everywhere in Canada
	Small towns
	Countryside
	Cities

Question 10

What is Canada's national winter sport?

	Ice fishing
	Hockey
	Curling
	Swimming

Question 11

What is unemployment insurance now known as?

	Job insurance
	Guaranteed income
	Employment insurance
	Job protection

Question 12

Which invention is Alexander Graham Bell credited with?

	The television
	Developing insulin
	The telephone
	The eclectic light bulb

Question 13

By the 1960s, what portion of Canadians had origins that were neither British nor French?

	One quarter
	One half
	One third
	One fifth

Question 14

Which city is Canada's financial capital?

	Montreal
	Calgary
	Toronto
	Vancouver

Question 15

Which of these was the most important outcome of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism?

	English and French Act
	Canadian Languages Act
	The Official Languages Act
	The Culture Act

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

After the British won at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, what did they rename the colony where the battle took place?

	The Canadian Colony
	British North America
	Province of Canada
	Province of Quebec

Question 2

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

	500
	3,000
	50,000
	5,000

Question 3

Who first suggested that Canada be given responsible government?

	Lord Durham
	Lord Pembroke
	Lord Macdonald
	Lord Duncan

Question 4

What are the date of the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada?

	1842 and 1843
	1834 and 1835
	1855 and 1856
	1837 and 1838

Question 5

In responsible government, what kind of vote must the government lose for the government to be forced to resign?

	A conference vote
	A conenndum vote
	A confederate vote
	A confidence vote

Question 6

How did the Inuit live at the time that the Europeans arrived?

	They lived off food that they traded for
	They lived off Arctic wildlife
	They lived off plants and crops they grew
	They lived off the crops they grew

Question 7

What was the name of the network of people who worked to bring escaped slaves from the USA to safety in Canada?

	The North Star Network
	The Underground Railroad
	The Escape Route
	The Slave Trail

Question 8

Who captured Detroit for the British July, 1812

	Brigadier General William Hull
	Major-General Robert Ross
	Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salberry
	Major-General Sir Isaac Brock

Question 9

Who was the leader of the Shawnee during the war of 1812?

	Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
	Major-General Robert Ross
	Chief Tecumseh
	Brigadier General William Hull

Question 10

Who fought against the British invasion in 1812?

	Canadian volunteers, First Nations, and British soldiers
	Freed slaves
	Professional British soldiers
	English and French colonists

Question 11

With which European country did the Algonquin, Montagnais, and Huron ally themselves?

	The English
	The Spanish
	The Dutch
	The French

Question 12

What does the Iroquois word "kanata" mean?

	The place
	The people
	The house
	The village

Question 13

When did the name "Canada" first begin appearing on maps?

	1550s
	1600s
	1520s
	1580s

Question 14

What was the main reason for the rebellions of 1837-38 in Upper and Lower Canada?

	Some people wanted to become full British subjects, with the same rights as Britons
	Some people believed that taxes were too high
	Some people believed that the French had too many special rights
	Some people believed that progress towards full democracy was too slow

Question 15

How did the Aboriginals survive at the time that Europeans arrived?

	They mostly traded with the Aboriginals further south for their food
	They were all farmers
	Some hunted and gathered, while other grew crops
	They all hunted and gathered what food they could

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 does the phrase "ordered liberty" mean?

	There is freedom with no limits
	There is freedom, but with certain limits
	Freedom is liberty
	People must follow the government

Question 2

Which of these groups was the first to arrive in Canada?

	Nobody knows
	Aboriginals
	French
	British

Question 3

Who are the "Metis" people?

	They are a distinct people of mixed First Nations and Inuit ancestry
	They are a distinct people of mixed ancestry from around the world
	They are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry
	They are a distinct people of mixed Inuit and European ancestry

Question 4

Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain?

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

Question 5

How are the rights of gays and lesbians limited in Canada?

	Gays and lesbians are asked to keep to themselves in Canada
	Gays and lesbians must apply for special permission to work in certain types of jobs in Canada
	There are no limits on the rights of gays and lesbians in Canada
	Gays and lesbians are allowed to live together, but not to marry in Canada

Question 6

Today, who does the term "Aboriginal Peoples" refer to?

	Indians, Inuit, and Metis
	Aboriginals, Inuit, and Metis
	Indians and Inuit
	Indians and Metis

Question 7

Why is Canada often referred to as "a land of immigrants"?

	Over the past 200 years, millions of newcomers have helped to build and defend our country
	Over the past 50 years, Canada's immigration policies have become much more open
	Over the past 20 years, the number of immigrants has grown every year
	Over the past 100 years, the number of immigrants has gone up significantly

Question 8

What are the most common non-official languages spoken at home by Canadians?

	European languages
	African languages
	Chinese languages
	Middle-eastern languages

Question 9

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

	South America
	North Africa
	Asia
	Europe

Question 10

The majority of Canadians were born in this country. Since when has this been true?

	1600s
	1900s
	1800s
	1700s

Question 11

Where did the Acadians first settle?

	In what is now Central Canada
	In what are now the Maritime provinces
	In what are now the Prairie provinces
	In what is now the USA

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Where do most Inuit live?

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

Question 14

Where do the majority of Metis live?

	In the Maritime provinces
	In the Northern provinces
	In the Prairie provinces
	In Central Canada

Question 15

Approximately how many Anglo-Quebecers are there?

	Two hundred thousand
	Seven hundred thousand
	One million
	Five hundred thousand