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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 was the railway important in the settlement of the West?

	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
	It allowed large numbers of people to visit the West as tourists

Question 2

What is the common name for the South African War?

	South African Conflict
	The Battle of Paadeberg
	Boer War
	Southy War

Question 3

Why were the 1920s known as the "Roaring Twenties"?

	People were able to play music at home because record players were becoming much more common
	The value of the Canadian dollar was very high
	The economy was booming
	The noise from factories was very loud

Question 4

When was the North West Mounted Police established?

	1885
	1890
	1873
	1870

Question 5

What happened after Ottawa had regained control of Fort Garry?

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

Question 6

What was the "Head Tax"?

	A tax that all American travellers had to pay to travel through Canada to get to Alaska
	A tax that Chinese people had to pay if they wanted to immigrate to Canada
	A tax that everybody had to pay to the federal government to pay for the Canadian Pacific Railway
	A tax that was put on every head of lettuce that was imported from the USA

Question 7

What did Ottawa promise to British Columbia when that province joined Confederation?

	To build a railway to British Columbia
	To allow British Columbia to continue fishing in the Pacific Ocean
	To encourage settlers from eastern Canada to move to British Columbia
	To collect no taxes from British Columbia for 50 years

Question 8

What year was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?

	1895
	1900
	1890
	1885

Question 9

When was Canada's first economic boom after Confederation?

	1880s - 1910s
	1890s - 1900s
	1890s - 1920s
	1880s - 1890s

Question 10

What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Confederation?

	1949
	1905
	1989
	1999

Question 11

Who was Canada's first female Member of Parliament?

	Emily Stowe (1916)
	Nellie McClung (1921)
	Emily Murphy (1927)
	Agnes Macphail (1921)

Question 12

What Fort did Louis Riel seize?

	Fort Manitoba
	Fort Garry
	Fort Calgary
	Fort Edmonton

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What was a nickname for Canadian soldiers during the First World War?

	Canuck fighters
	Canadian conquerors
	New world soldiers
	Shock troops of the British Empire

Question 15

What year did Manitoba and the Northwest Territories join Confederation?

	1871
	1873
	1867
	1870

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 name of the most famous street intersection in Canada, located in Manitoba?

	Carry and Main
	Portage and Paddle
	Main and First
	Portage and Main

Question 2

What is Canada's largest city?

	Toronto
	Montreal
	Calgary
	Vancouver

Question 3

Which territorial capital is known as the "diamond capital of North America"?

	Hay River
	Yellowknife
	Whitehorse
	Iqaluit

Question 4

What was the Northwest Territories originally made up from?

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

Question 5

What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?

	Antigonish
	Annapolis
	Halifax
	Truro

Question 6

Which Canadian province is known as the birthplace of Confederation?

	Quebec
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario
	Prince Edward Island

Question 7

What is Canada's only officially bilingual province?

	New Brunswick
	Manitoba
	Quebec
	Ontario

Question 8

Which province produces films, literary works, music, and food that are popular in La Francophonie?

	Manitoba
	New Brunswick
	Quebec
	Nova Scotia

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

What is the largest city in Saskatchewan?

	Swift Current
	Saskatoon
	Regina
	Prince Albert

Question 11

Where do most Quebecers live?

	In Montreal
	In walk-up apartments
	Along the St. Lawrence River
	In small towns

Question 12

Which Atlantic Province was founded by United Empire Loyalists?

	Nova Scotia
	New Brunswick
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick

Question 13

What is Canada's smallest province by size?

	Prince Edward Island
	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	British Columbia

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What is distinctive about Newfoundland and Labrador's geographical placement?

	It is the only province that is partly an island, and partly not
	It is the coldest place in Canada
	It is the most northerly province in Canada
	It is the most easterly point in North America

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

How does Canada maintain its high standard of living?

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

Question 2

Where does Canada's economy rank in the world?

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

Question 3

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 4

When did Mexico join Canada and the USA in NAFTA?

	2001
	1990
	1996
	1994

Question 5

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

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

Question 6

Which of these are examples of natural resource industries?

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

Question 7

What is the G8?

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

Question 8

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 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

Question 9

Which of these are examples of service industries?

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

Question 10

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

What percentage of Canadian exports are sold to the USA?

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

Question 13

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

	1990
	2001
	1985
	1988

Question 14

What is NAFTA?

	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 Tariff Arbitration - the body that tries to free North American companies from Tariffs
	North American Free Trade Agreement - a trade agreement between Canada, the USA and Mexico

Question 15

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

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

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 significance of July 1?

	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Vimy Day
	Labour Day
	Canada Day

Question 2

Who first adopted the maple leaf as a symbol of Canada?

	French Canadians
	The Dene
	English Canadians
	BC Coastal Natives

Question 3

What is the second most popular sport in Canada?

	Canadian Football
	Baseball
	Hockey
	Lacrosse

Question 4

What do Alexander Roberts Dunn, Filip Konowal, Billy Bishop, and Paul Triquet all have in common?

	They all won the Victoria Cross for bravery in the presence of the enemy
	They are all famous Canadian scientists and researchers
	They are all famous Canadian politicians
	They are all famous sports stars

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What is the highest honour for bravery available to Canadians?

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

Question 7

How many Canadians have won the Victoria Cross since 1854?

	96
	189
	298
	6

Question 8

When did "O Canada" officially become Canada's national anthem?

	1967
	1980
	1867
	1982

Question 9

In Canada, what does the Crown represent?

	The Sovereign
	The Sovereign and the government
	The federal government, the provinces, and the court system
	Government, including Parliament, the legislatures, the courts, police services and the Canadian Forces

Question 10

How does Canada's motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, translate into English?

	Great White North
	Land of Greatness
	From Sea to Sea
	From the North We will Overcome

Question 11

When were the Parliament buildings completed?

	1873
	1867
	1860
	1885

Question 12

What is the significance of November 20?

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

Question 13

When did Canada adopt an official motto?

	In 1982
	After the First World War
	After the Second World War
	In 1867

Question 14

Which popular Canadian sport was introduced by Scottish pioneers?

	Lacrosse
	Curling
	Bowlfing
	Darts

Question 15

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

	1927
	1934
	1930
	1922

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

What is another name for a provincial trial court?

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

Question 2

What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What is Canada's highest court?

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

Question 5

What are the primary responsibilities of the police in Canada?

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

Question 6

Why is Lady Justice blind?

	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
	To represent that justice is blind to everything but the facts of the case

Question 7

What does the presumption of innocence mean?

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

Question 8

What are Canadian laws intended to do?

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

Question 9

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

	Everybody
	Other police officers
	The government
	Judges

Question 10

Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?

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

Question 11

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 experts in the law
	Laws are made by representatives who are elected by Canadians

Question 12

What does the phrase "due process" mean?

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

Question 13

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 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
	If you cannot afford a lawyer, you need to represent yourself

Question 14

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

	Politicians
	Judges
	Everyone is required to follow the law
	Police officers

Question 15

Who settles legal disputes in Canada?

	The government
	The police
	Political parties
	The courts

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 is an electoral district?

	A geographical area represented by a leader who is chosen by a political party
	A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament (MP)
	A geographical area based on language that is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP)
	A geographical area represented by the Prime Minister

Question 2

What are the people who are elected in federal elections called?

	Members of the National Assembly (MNAs)
	Members of Parliament (MPs)
	Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)
	Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs)

Question 3

What is a referendum?

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

Question 4

An electoral district is also known as a:

	Election Area
	Locality
	Riding
	Local Place

Question 5

What three conditions must be met for a person to be eligible to vote in a federal election or a referendum?

	Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, on the voters' list
	Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, voted in the last election
	Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, on the voters' list
	Canadian citizen, 21 years or older, voted in the last election

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

After an election, how is the Prime Minister chosen?

	Ordinarily, the Governor General decides who should become Prime Minister
	Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides who should become Prime Minister
	Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should be Prime Minister
	Ordinarily, the leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons becomes the Prime Minister

Question 9

Who can make you tell them how you voted?

	A family member
	A translator
	Your boss
	Nobody

Question 10

Who do Members of Parliament represent?

	The party that they belong to
	The people in their ridings, as well as all Canadians
	The represent themselves
	Only the people in their ridings

Question 11

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

Question 12

How is the Member of Parliament for an electoral district chosen?

	The candidate who is part of the winning party becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district
	The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district, if the Prime Minister approves
	The three candidates who receives the most votes have a second election to choose the winner
	The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the Member of Parliament for that electoral district

Question 13

What kind of bills are considered matters of confidence?

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

Question 14

What phrase do we use to refer to the fact that the Prime Minister and the ministers of the Crown must have the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament?

	They must have the confidence of the majority of the MPs
	They must have the support of the majority of the MPs
	They must have the confederation of the majority of the MPs
	They must have the allowance of the majority of the MPs

Question 15

After an election, how is the government chosen?

	Ordinarily, the Governor General decides which party should form the government
	Ordinarily, the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government
	Ordinarily, the Sovereign decides which party should form the government
	Ordinarily, the Members of Parliament who have just been elected decide who should form the government

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 happens during the first reading of a new bill?

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

Question 2

What happens during the third reading of a new bill?

	The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses
	Committee members study the bill clause by clause
	Members debate and vote on the bill
	Members debate the bill's principles

Question 3

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

	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
	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 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

Question 4

Which of these is an example of a provincial responsibility?

	Defence
	Citizenship
	Municipal government
	Currency

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

Question 6

What is the British North American Act now known as?

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

Question 7

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 8

How are Senators chosen?

	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 by the current members of the Senate
	They are appointed directly by the Prime Minister

Question 9

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 Sovereign at the provincial level
	To represent the Canadian people

Question 10

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 11

The Governor General officially names new Senators, but who has the real decision-making power?

	The Cabinet
	The Prime Minister
	The Governor General
	The Sovereign

Question 12

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

	A proposed law
	A suggestion
	A pre-law
	A bill

Question 13

Who appoints the Governor General?

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

Question 14

What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today?

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

Question 15

What types of matters are the responsibility of the federal government?

	Matters of national, local, and international concern
	Matters of national and provincial concern
	Matters of national, provincial, and international concern
	Matters of national and international concern

Quiz 4: Modern Canada

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

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Question 1

Who are Marshall McLuhan and Harold Innis?

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

Question 2

How did Terry Fox lose his leg?

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

Question 3

Which city is Canada's financial capital?

	Calgary
	Toronto
	Vancouver
	Montreal

Question 4

Which field is Dr. Wilder Penfield associated with?

	He was a pioneering journalist
	He was a pioneering sports broadcaster
	He was a pioneering philosopher
	He was a pioneering brain surgeon

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

	GPS Satellites
	Blackberry
	Microphones
	IPhone

Question 7

Which invention is Joseph-Armand Bombardier credited with?

	The artificial snow machine
	The chairlift
	A new way of waxing skis
	The snowmobile

Question 8

What does the Canada Health Act guarantee?

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

Question 9

Stephen Leacock, Louis Hemon, Robertson Davies, Margaret Laurence, and Mordecai Richler are all:

	Famous Canadian authors
	Famous Canadian athletes
	Famous Canadian singers
	Famous Canadian painters

Question 10

What is unemployment insurance now known as?

	Job insurance
	Guaranteed income
	Job protection
	Employment insurance

Question 11

Who circled the globe in a wheelchair in 1985 to raise money for spinal cord research?

	Rick Hansen
	Terry Fox
	Catrina Le May Doan
	Donovan Bailey

Question 12

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 13

Which country did Canada grow economically closer to in the period from 1945 to 1970?

	Japan
	The USA
	Britain
	Germany

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which organization coordinates Canada's efforts in space?

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

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

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

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

Question 2

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

	1520s
	1600s
	1580s
	1550s

Question 3

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 4

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

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

Question 5

Which of Lord Durham's recommendations were ignored?

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

Question 6

Which of the commanders at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham died?

	Marquis de Montcalm
	Both Wolfe and Montcalm died
	Neither Wolfe nor Montcalm died
	Brigadier James Wolfe

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What year did the Montreal Stock Exchange open?

	1807
	1904
	1898
	1832

Question 9

Lord Durham recommended that the Canadas be given responsible government. How long did responsible government last in Canada?

	Only a few months
	It is the system that we still use today
	Until the British North America Act (1867)
	Only until the next election

Question 10

Who made a 19-mile journey through the woods to warn the British of an American attack during the war of 1812?

	A young First Nations boy whose name has been lost
	Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
	Laura Secord
	Chief Tecumseh

Question 11

What was the most important outcome of the War of 1812?

	The War of 1812 made Canadians enthusiastic about war
	The War of 1812 was the last time that Canadians fought a war
	The War of 1812 ensured that Canada would remain independent of the USA
	The War of 1812 was the most popular war in Canadian history

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

How did the Constitutional Act change the map of Canada?

	The Constitutional Act divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada
	The Constitutional Act first defined the borders of Prince Edward Island
	The Constitutional Act encouraged the French to move to Lower Canada
	The Constitutional Act created the province of Manitoba

Question 14

Which of these groups of Aboriginals were both farmers and hunters?

	Huron-Wendat, Iroquois, and Dene
	Huron-Wendat and Iroquois
	Cree and Dene
	Sioux and Huron-Wendat

Question 15

What do we now know Lower Canada as?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Quebec
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario

Quiz 2: Who We Are

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Question 1

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

	Arab countries
	Asian countries
	African countries
	European countries

Question 2

Which term best describes Canada's political organization?

	Constitutional Monarchy
	Constitutional Republic
	Democratic Monarchy
	Democratic Exceptionalism

Question 3

Who are the Acadians?

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

Question 4

How long were residential schools for Aboriginals in operation?

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Where did the Acadians first settle?

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

Question 7

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

	The people
	Our people
	Northerners
	The snow people

Question 8

Where do most Inuit live?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Where do the majority of Metis live?

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

Question 11

Which of these is a key phrase in the British North America Act?

	Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
	Live, Laugh, Love
	Peace, Order, and Good Government
	Life, Order, and Liberty

Question 12

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 13

Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?

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

Question 14

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

	African languages
	Middle-eastern languages
	Chinese languages
	European languages

Question 15

What were some of the problems associated with residential schools?

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