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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

Where was John A Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, born?

	Prince Edward Island
	Upper Canada
	Nova Scotia
	Scotland

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Where does the term "Dominion" come from, as it was used in Canada?

	From the British North America Act
	It is an old English word
	From the American constitution
	From the Bible (Psalm 72)

Question 4

What happened after Ottawa had regained control of Fort Garry?

	Manitoba was allowed to change the name of Fort Garry to Winnipeg
	Manitoba became the capital of the Prairies
	Manitoba was forced to pay for the cost of sending soldiers
	Manitoba became a province

Question 5

How many Canadians were killed in the First World War?

	600
	20,000
	60,000
	6,000

Question 6

"It was Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific on parade? In those few moments, I witnessed the birth of a nation." What does this quote refer to?

	The Battle of the Somme
	The Battle of Paadeberg
	The Battle of Vimy Ridge
	The Second Battle of Ypres

Question 7

How many Canadians served in the First World War?

	60,000
	500,000
	1,000,000
	600,000

Question 8

When did the Canadian government apologize to Canadians of Japanese origin for wartime wrongs?

	1988
	1967
	1970
	1945

Question 9

Which of these campaigns did Canadian soldiers take part in?

	The liberation of the Netherlands
	The liberation of Poland
	The liberation of Germany
	The liberation of Norway

Question 10

What is the name for laws and programs such as minimum wage, a standard work week, and unemployment insurance?

	Social safety net
	Guaranteed benefits
	Unemployment insurance is now called employment insurance
	Guaranteed prosperity

Question 11

What year was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?

	1895
	1900
	1885
	1890

Question 12

When Riel and the Metis seized Fort Garry, how did Ottawa respond?

	Ottawa struck a Royal Commission
	Ottawa debated for many months about what to do next
	Ottawa immediately started negotiations with the Metis
	Ottawa sent soldiers to retake Fort Garry

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What was the name of the program in the Second World War that saw thousands of air crews trained in Canada?

	British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
	British Training Plan
	Canadian Training Plan
	Commonwealth Air Crew Training Plan

Question 15

What year did Alberta and Saskatchewan join Confederation?

	1880
	1905
	1910
	1898

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 was the Northwest Territories originally made up from?

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

Question 2

What is the capital city of Northwest Territories?

	Yellowknife
	Inuvik
	Fort Smith
	Hay River

Question 3

Which province is home to some of the world's richest deposits of fossils?

	British Columbia
	Saskatchewan
	Alberta
	Manitoba

Question 4

What are the main natural resource based economic activities in the Atlantic region?

	Fishing, farming, forestry, mining, and energy
	Fishing, farming, forestry and mining
	Farming, forestry, mining, and energy
	Farming, forestry and mining

Question 5

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

	Prince Edward Island
	British Columbia
	Quebec
	Alberta

Question 6

What is the capital city of Ontario?

	Ottawa
	Toronto
	London
	Hamilton

Question 7

Which region has gold, lead, copper, diamond, and zinc mines?

	Northern Territories
	Central Canada
	West Coast
	Prairies

Question 8

Where is Western Canada's largest Francophone community?

	St. Boniface, Manitoba
	Campbell River, British Columbia
	Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan
	St. Albert, Alberta

Question 9

What is a common nickname for the North?

	North Pole
	Land of the Midnight Sun
	Treeless Tundra
	Far North

Question 10

Which is the most populous of the Atlantic Provinces?

	Nova Scotia
	New Brunswick
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Prince Edward Island

Question 11

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

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario

Question 12

In which province are forestry, agriculture, fisheries, mining, food processing, and tourism the main industries?

	Ontario
	New Brunswick
	Saskatchewan
	Alberta

Question 13

Which Canadian province is known for its beaches, red soil, and potatoes?

	Prince Edward Island
	New Brunswick
	British Columbia
	Nova Scotia

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which Canadian region is made up of only one province?

	West Coast
	Prairies
	Central Canada
	Atlantic

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

Where does Canada's economy rank in the world?

	Canada has the largest economy in the world
	Canada's economy is about the twenty-fifth largest in the world
	Canada has one of the 5 largest economies in the world
	Canada has one of the 10 largest economies in the world

Question 2

How does Canada maintain its high standard of living?

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

Question 3

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

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

Question 4

What percentage of Canadian exports are sold to the USA?

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

Question 5

What is NAFTA?

	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
	North American Financial Trading Arguments - the court that settles trade disputes in North America
	North American Free Trade Agreement - a trade agreement between Canada, the USA and Mexico

Question 6

How is the Canadian - USA border sometimes described?

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

Question 7

When did Canada enter into a free trade agreement with the USA?

	1990
	1985
	1988
	2001

Question 8

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

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

Question 9

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

	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
	The fact that a lot of families have members on both sides of the Canada-USA border
	The fact that Canada and the USA have close ties and common interests

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

	USA
	European Union
	China
	Great Britain

Question 12

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

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

Question 13

What is the engine of economic growth in Canada?

	Industry
	Agriculture
	Fishing
	Commerce

Question 14

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

	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
	The fact that Canada has French history, but the USA does not
	The fact that the birth rates in Canada and the USA used to be much higher

Question 15

Which of these are examples of service industries?

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

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 the highest honour for bravery available to Canadians?

	The Order of the Maple Leaf
	The Canada Medal
	The Victoria Cross
	The Bravery Cross

Question 2

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

	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Victoria Day
	Labour Day
	Vimy Day

Question 3

What is Canada's honours system called?

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

Question 4

What are the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act?

	Equality of English, French, and Aboriginal languages in Parliament, maintain and support all language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society
	Equality of all languages in Parliament, maintain and support large language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society
	Equality of English and French in Parliament, maintain and support official language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society
	Equality of English and French everywhere in Canada, maintain official language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French around the world

Question 5

Where can you see Canada's coat of arms today?

	Bank documents, government documents, and legal documents
	Government bills, government documents, and government cars
	Dollar bills, all postage stamps, and on police officers' badges
	Dollar bills, government documents, and public buildings

Question 6

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

	1932
	1930
	1922
	1934

Question 7

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

Question 8

When did people start to use the maple leaf as a symbol of Canada?

	In the 1700s
	1867
	In the 1800s
	1608

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

How many Canadians have won the Victoria Cross since 1854?

	189
	298
	6
	96

Question 11

What are official awards called in Canada?

	Medals
	Honours
	Decorations
	Orders

Question 12

When did Canada adopt its current flag?

	1867
	1965
	1945
	1982

Question 13

What is Canada's motto?

	Tempus Fugit
	Errare Humanum Est
	Cogito Ergo Sum
	A Mari Usque Ad Mare

Question 14

What is the second most popular sport in Canada?

	Canadian Football
	Lacrosse
	Hockey
	Baseball

Question 15

Where does the Clarkson Cup come from?

	It was bought by the league in 1984
	Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor General, donated the cup in 2005
	It is an old trophy from men's hockey that is no longer awarded
	It was donated by Lloyd Clarkson, the League Commissioner, in 1982

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

Who settles legal disputes in Canada?

	Political parties
	The courts
	The police
	The government

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Who enforces the laws in Canada?

	Special militias
	The police
	The courts
	The army

Question 4

What are the primary responsibilities of the police in Canada?

	To keep people happy and to make new laws
	To keep people from protesting against the government and to enforce the will of the government
	To keep people safe and to protect politicians
	To keep people safe and to enforce the law

Question 5

Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?

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

Question 6

What is another name for a provincial trial court?

	Court of Criminal Activities
	Court of the Province
	Court of Trial
	Court of Queen's Bench

Question 7

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

	Everyone is required to follow the law
	Judges
	Politicians
	Police officers

Question 8

In Canada, who may question the police about their actions?

	The government
	Judges
	Everybody
	Other police officers

Question 9

Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?

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

Question 10

What are Canadian laws intended to do?

	Provide order to society, a quick and easy way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of politicians
	Provide order to society, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians
	Provide order to the legal system, a conflictual way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians
	Provide order to governments, a peaceful way to settle disputes, and to express the values and beliefs of Canadians

Question 11

What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?

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

Question 12

What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?

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

Question 13

What is the Canadian judicial system founded on?

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

Question 14

What is Canada's highest court?

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

Question 15

How are laws useful to society?

	They give people rules to follow
	They provide a peaceful way to settle disputes
	They let police decide which laws to enforce
	They explain every detail of how Canadians must live

Quiz 6: Federal Elections

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

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Question 1

When are federal elections normally held?

	The third Monday in October every year
	The third Monday in October in years in which the Winter Olympics are held
	The third Monday in October every two years following the most recent general election
	The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election

Question 2

What is a referendum?

	An important matter that all citizens have the right to vote on
	An important matter where all citizens vote through their MP
	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

Question 3

An electoral district is also known as a:

	Locality
	Constituency
	Election Area
	Local Place

Question 4

Where does the voters' list come from?

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

Question 5

Who decides if there is to be an early election?

	The Supreme Court
	The Sovereign
	The Governor General
	The Prime Minister

Question 6

Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet?

	They prepare the budget and propose most new laws
	They must keep the House of Commons happy
	They control all of the money that government spends
	They propose all new laws

Question 7

What is another word for "local" government?

	Small government
	Government for the people
	Municipal government
	Provincial government

Question 8

Which of these areas are local governments responsible for?

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

Question 9

Who is allowed to watch you vote?

	A family member
	Nobody
	An election official
	A translator

Question 10

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 citizen in Canada
	Everybody over the age of 18 in Canada
	Every person living in Canada

Question 11

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

	288
	338
	318
	803

Question 12

How many Members of Parliament does each riding elect?

	Up to two
	Five
	Two
	One

Question 13

What is the most common name for the group of people who make local laws?

	Council
	Local government
	Municipal lawyers
	Localers

Question 14

What kind of bills are considered matters of confidence?

	All government bills
	Only bills that involve going to war
	Major government bills, such as budgets
	Only bills that the government chooses to be matters of confidence

Question 15

Who puts ballots in the ballot box?

	An official from the government
	The person who is voting
	The poll clerk
	The candidate

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

How are laws made at the federal level?

	Laws are made by Members of Parliament, who are named by the Prime Minister
	Laws are made by elected Members of Parliament, who sit in the House of Commons
	Laws are made by elected Members of Parliament, who sit in the Senate
	Laws are made by elected Members of Parliament, each of whom represents his or her own province

Question 2

How long does the Governor General serve?

	Usually a period of ten years
	Usually a period of five years
	Usually a period of eight years
	Usually a period of three years

Question 3

What is the provincial equivalent of the Prime Minister?

	Premier
	Provincial Prime Minister
	Secondary Minister
	Prime Minister

Question 4

How are laws made at the provincial level?

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

Question 5

How can a Cabinet "lose the confidence of the House"?

	If a majority of the elected representatives vote against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House
	If a majority of the opposition Members of Parliament vote against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House
	If a majority of the Cabinet votes against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House
	If the Prime Minister votes against a confidence motion, the Cabinet has lost the confidence of the House

Question 6

What happens during the first reading of a new bill?

	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
	Members can make other amendments

Question 7

What is a constitutional monarchy?

	A system of government where a Sovereign reins according to the laws of the constitution
	A system of government where a Prime Minister reins according to the laws of the constitution
	A system of government where a Sovereign reins according his or her best judgement
	A system of government where a Sovereign reins according to his or her wishes

Question 8

What can Cabinet Ministers also be known as?

	Inner Circlers
	Cabinet Masters
	Ministers of the Crown
	Cabinet Makers

Question 9

Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?

	Highways
	Snow Removal
	Natural Resources
	Citizenship

Question 10

How often are federal elections typically held?

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

Question 11

What are the three branches of government?

	The Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the backbenchers
	Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
	Federal, Provincial, and Municipal
	The Conservatives, the New Democratic Party, and the Liberals

Question 12

What is the sovereign's role in Canada?

	Head of the House of Commons
	Head of Government
	Head of the Cabinet
	Head of State

Question 13

Which document defined the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments?

	The Constitutional Bill
	The Reformers Bill
	The British North America Act
	The Confederation Act

Question 14

What function do the House of Commons and Senate both have, even though they do it separately?

	Suggest laws, and speak with the Sovereign
	Settle disputes between people and make new laws
	Choose the Prime Minister and Cabinet members
	Consider and review bills

Question 15

In Canada's constitutional monarchy, who is the focus of citizenship and allegiance?

	The Prime Minister
	The Cabinet
	The Governor General
	The Sovereign

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 does the Canada Health Act guarantee?

	Healthcare premiums are illegal
	Coverage of all medical expenses
	Coverage of experimental drugs and treatments
	A basic standard of medical coverage

Question 2

Who designed and built the Canadarm?

	Canadian Outer Space Consortium
	C-NASA
	SPAR Aerospace / National Research Council
	Canadian Space Agency

Question 3

When was Old Age Security devised?

	1932
	1922
	1937
	1927

Question 4

How many Canadian soldiers were killed and wounded in the Korean War?

	1,500 and 2,000
	250 and 500
	500 and 1,000
	1,000 and 1,500

Question 5

How has the number of women in the professional workforce changed over the past 50 years?

	The number has remained almost exactly the same
	The number increased a lot, but since that time, has fallen back to where it was
	The number has decreased
	The number has increased

Question 6

Which invention is Reginald Fessenden associated with?

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

Question 7

Which city is Canada's financial capital?

	Vancouver
	Montreal
	Calgary
	Toronto

Question 8

What is La Francophonie?

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

Question 9

Which organization coordinates Canada's efforts in space?

	Canadian Space Agency
	Canadian Outer Space Consortium
	C-NASA
	Outer Realm Scientists

Question 10

What is NORAD?

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

Question 11

What is the approximate number of refugees who came to Canada from Vietnam after the Vietnam war?

	50,000
	80,000
	70,000
	60,000

Question 12

When were the Canada Pension Plan and the Quebec Pension plan introduced?

	1965
	1980
	1975
	1970

Question 13

What is Canada's national winter sport?

	Curling
	Ice fishing
	Hockey
	Swimming

Question 14

What is the name of the historical period that saw the democratic West and the communist East compete for prestige and power?

	Non-shooting War
	Cold War
	Prestige & Power War
	Global Influence War

Question 15

Which innovation is Sir Sanford Fleming credited with?

	Standard time zones
	Newfoundland's half time zone
	The 24-hour clock
	Daylight savings time

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

During and after the American Revolution, where did most United Empire Loyalists settle?

	Quebec and Ontario
	Ontario and the Maritime Provinces
	Nova Scotia and Ontario
	All over Canada

Question 2

What is "l'Anse aux Meadows"?

	The name of the first Viking settlement in what is now New Brunswick
	The name of the first French settlement in what is now Quebec
	The name of the first Viking settlement in what is now Newfoundland
	The name of the first English settlement in what is now Ontario

Question 3

What is special about "l'Anse aux Meadows" today?

	It is a World Heritage site
	There is a Viking party there every year
	It is a Newfoundland Provincial park
	It is the site of a land dispute

Question 4

Which of these is a major reason why the USA invaded Canada in 1812?

	The Americans were angry at the British for interfering with their shipping
	The Americans were disorganized militarily
	The Americans were mad at the British for burning the White House
	The Americans thought that they could conquer Canada easily

Question 5

Regarding slavery, what step did the British Parliament take in 1807?

	Slaves were allowed to own property for the first time
	Slaves were allowed to buy their freedom for the first time
	The buying and selling of slaves became illegal
	Beating slaves became illegal

Question 6

What are two features of the Quebec Act?

	Religious freedom for Catholics and the right for Catholics to learn English
	Religious freedom for Catholics and the right for Catholics to hold public office
	Religious freedom for Catholics and the right for Catholics to return to France
	Religious freedom for Catholics and the right for Catholics to continue working in the fur trade

Question 7

What do we now know Upper Canada as?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Ontario
	Nova Scotia
	Quebec

Question 8

What did the Constitutional Act grant to the Canada for the first time?

	Responsible government
	Elected legislative assemblies
	A Governor General
	Appointed legislative assemblies

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

What year did the Montreal Stock Exchange open?

	1904
	1832
	1898
	1807

Question 11

Who first suggested that Canada be given responsible government?

	Lord Macdonald
	Lord Durham
	Lord Pembroke
	Lord Duncan

Question 12

How did the Cree and Dene survive at the time that Europeans arrived?

	Hunting, gathering, and farming
	Farming and hunting
	Farming and gathering
	Hunting and gathering

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

During and after the American Revolution, what name was given to the people who wanted to maintain loyalty to Britain?

	The British
	Nor' Westers
	United Kingdom Loyalists
	United Empire Loyalists

Question 15

What were the founding provinces of confederation?

	Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec
	Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and the Province of Canada
	New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Newfoundland
	New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and the Maritimes

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

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

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

Question 2

Since the 1970s, where have most of Canada's immigrants come from?

	Arab countries
	Asian countries
	African countries
	European countries

Question 3

What does the word "Inuit" mean in the Inuktitut language?

	Northerners
	The snow people
	Our people
	The people

Question 4

When did Acadian culture die?

	In the mid-1800s
	Shortly after the Great Upheaval
	Acadian culture is flourishing today
	In the early 1900s

Question 5

What is the most common religion in Canada?

	Christianity
	Judaism
	Sikhism
	Hinduism

Question 6

Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?

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

Question 7

Who are most French-speaking Quebecers descendants of?

	8,500 French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s
	8,500 French settlers from the 1500s and 1600s
	8,500 French settlers from the 1500s to the 1800s
	8,500 French settlers from the 1600s to the 1900s

Question 8

What does the phrase "ordered liberty" mean?

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

Question 9

What are the approximate numbers of Anglophones and Francophones in Canada today?

	28 million Anglophones and 7 million Francophones
	15 million Anglophones and 7 million Francophones
	18 million Anglophones and 7 million Francophones
	12 million Anglophones and 7 million Francophones

Question 10

Who are the "Metis" people?

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

How has Ottawa acknowledged the wrongs of the residential school era?

	Ottawa now funds the residential school system better
	Ottawa formally apologized in 2008
	Ottawa has improved the residential school system
	Ottawa cancelled the residential school system in 2008

Question 13

With regards to the Quebecois, what did the House of Commons recognize in 2006?

	That the Quebecois speaks only French
	That the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada
	That the Quebecois also speak English
	That the Quebecois are a separate part of a united Canada

Question 14

Where do most Inuit live?

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

Question 15

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

	1700s
	1600s
	1800s
	1900s