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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?

	Nova Scotia
	Upper Canada
	Scotland
	Prince Edward Island

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

How many Canadians served in the First World War?

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

Question 4

Who did Ottawa intern in camps during the Second World War?

	Canadians of Central-European origin
	Women who wanted the vote
	Canadians who disagreed with the war
	Canadians of Japanese origin

Question 5

What year did Confederation take place?

	1791
	1871
	1870
	1867

Question 6

What were the dates of the First World War?

	1914-1915
	1914-1918
	1914-1920
	1914-1917

Question 7

Who was the first Canadian woman to practise medicine?

	Dr. Laura Secord
	Dr. Emily Stowe
	Dr. Mary Breckenridge
	Dr. Susan O'Keefe

Question 8

When did Riel's second rebellion take place?

	1869
	1880
	1885
	1890

Question 9

What year did Yukon Territory join Confederation?

	1880
	1873
	1905
	1898

Question 10

What the most significant battle of the First World War for Canada?

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

What day is observed on November 11 in Canada?

	St Crispin's Day
	Canada Day
	Remembrance Day
	Thanksgiving Day

Question 13

Whom did Ottawa intern in labour camps from 1914 to 1920?

	Canadians of Japanese origin
	Former Austro-Hungarian subjects
	Canadians who disagreed with the war
	Enemy soldiers

Question 14

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

	1945
	1967
	1970
	1988

Question 15

When was Canada's first economic boom after Confederation?

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

Quiz 10: Canada’s Regions

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

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Question 1

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

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Nova Scotia
	Ontario
	New Brunswick

Question 2

What was the Northwest Territories originally made up from?

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

Question 3

Where in the world does Canada rank in terms of size?

	Canada is the second largest country on Earth
	Canada is the third largest country on Earth
	Canada is the largest country on Earth
	Canada is the fourth largest country on Earth

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which province is home to Canada's second largest city?

	Alberta - (Calgary)
	Quebec - (Quebec City)
	British Columbia - (Vancouver)
	Quebec - (Montreal)

Question 6

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

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Nova Scotia
	New Brunswick
	British Columbia

Question 7

Which is the most populous of the Atlantic Provinces?

	Prince Edward Island
	New Brunswick
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Nova Scotia

Question 8

What is the capital city of Yukon?

	Whitehorse
	Watson Lake
	Fargo
	Dawson

Question 9

What is a common nickname for the North?

	North Pole
	Treeless Tundra
	Far North
	Land of the Midnight Sun

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

What is British Columbia's most populous city?

	Surrey
	Victoria
	Kamloops
	Vancouver

Question 12

What is the capital city of Canada?

	Toronto
	Vancouver
	Ottawa
	Montreal

Question 13

What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?

	Summerside
	Avonlea
	Cavendish
	Charlottetown

Question 14

What is Canada's newest province or territory?

	Alberta
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Nunavut
	Ontario

Question 15

What is the capital city of Saskatchewan?

	Saskatoon
	Dog River
	Regina
	Prince Albert

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

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 2

What is the engine of economic growth in Canada?

	Fishing
	Commerce
	Agriculture
	Industry

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

	2001
	1985
	1988
	1990

Question 5

Where does Canada's economy rank in the world?

	Canada has one of the 10 largest economies 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

Question 6

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

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

Question 7

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

	USA
	China
	European Union
	Great Britain

Question 8

Which of these are examples of service industries?

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

Question 9

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

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

Question 10

Which of these are examples of natural resource industries?

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

Question 11

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

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

Question 12

How does Canada maintain its high standard of living?

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

Question 13

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

	Manufacturing industries
	Agricultural industries
	Services industries
	Natural resource industries

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 world's longest undefended border
	The most-traded border in the world

Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols

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

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What is the significance of April 9?

	Sir Wilfred Laurier Day
	Vimy Day
	Canada Day
	Victoria Day

Question 3

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

	1980
	1867
	1967
	1982

Question 4

In Canada, what does the Crown represent?

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

When did the maple leaf first appear on Canadian uniforms?

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

Question 7

When did hockey develop?

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

Question 8

Which popular Canadian sport was introduced by Scottish pioneers?

	Curling
	Darts
	Lacrosse
	Bowlfing

Question 9

What is Canada's honours system called?

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

Question 10

When did Parliament pass the Official Languages Act?

	1982
	1975
	1969
	1867

Question 11

How many Canadians have won the Victoria Cross since 1854?

	298
	6
	96
	189

Question 12

What is the name of Canada's Royal Flag?

	The multi-crossed flag
	The Union Jack
	The crosses of Saints George, Andrew, and Patrick
	The United Kingdom's flag

Question 13

What is the significance of November 20?

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

Question 14

What is the name of Canada's former flag?

	The Union Jack and Coat of Arms
	The Red Ensign
	There was no official name
	The Red Flag

Question 15

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

	400 years
	Since 1867
	Since 1982
	200 years

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 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 governments, 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

Question 2

What is Canada's highest court?

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

Question 3

What does the phrase "due process" mean?

	There is a due-date for criminal trials
	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
	All cases must be duly processed

Question 4

What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?

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

Question 5

What does the Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?

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

Question 6

Which two provinces have provincial police forces?

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?

	Lawyers
	Nobody
	The police
	Politicians

Question 9

What is another name for a provincial trial court?

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

Question 10

Who enforces the laws in Canada?

	The army
	The police
	Special militias
	The courts

Question 11

Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities?

	Provincial police forces
	The RCMP
	Provincial police forces and the RCMP
	Municipal police forces

Question 12

Where do the RCMP enforce federal laws?

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

Question 13

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 enforce the law
	To keep people safe and to protect politicians

Question 14

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

	Other police officers
	Judges
	Everybody
	The government

Question 15

Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?

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

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

Question 2

Who do Members of Parliament represent?

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

Question 3

What is another word for "local" government?

	Small government
	Provincial government
	Government for the people
	Municipal government

Question 4

What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?

	Running the province they come from
	Running the Cabinet
	Running all aspects of the federal government
	Running the federal government departments

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What information is on a voter information card?

	Where and when you vote and the number you call if you require an interpreter or other special services
	The names and the opinions of the different political parties
	Where and when you vote
	The fact that your name is on the National Register of Electors

Question 7

What is the name of the place that citizens go to vote?

	Election Station
	Polling station
	Voting station
	Selecting Station

Question 8

Which of these words best describes the type of ballot we use in Canada?

	Chad
	Public
	Voting
	Secret

Question 9

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

	Elected Officials
	Government Leaders
	Cabinet
	Members of Parliament (MPs)

Question 10

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

	Activists
	Political party
	Pollsters
	Protestors

Question 11

What is a "by-law"?

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

Question 12

Where does the voters' list come from?

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

Question 13

Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet?

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

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 is an additional duty of our Sovereign today?

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

Question 2

Who sits in the House of Commons?

	Only members of the government
	Members of Parliament, members of the Senate, and, symbolically, the Sovereign
	Elected Members of Parliament, both the government and the opposition
	Only members of the cabinet

Question 3

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 4

What is an advantage of federalism?

	It allows different provinces to adopt policies tailored to their own populations
	It allows different provinces to work together
	It allows different provinces to show that they are different from each other
	It allows different provinces to interact with the federal government

Question 5

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

	The people of Canada
	The government
	The Prime Minister
	The Sovereign

Question 6

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 to his or her wishes
	A system of government where a Sovereign reins according his or her best judgement

Question 7

What are three key facts about Canada's system of government?

	Canada is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy
	Canada has provincial governments, is a free democracy, and has a powerful Sovereign
	Canada is a provincial state, has legislatures, and has a powerful Sovereign
	Canada is a federal state, a free democracy, and is a republic

Question 8

What happens during the Senate stage of a new bill?

	The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses
	Committee members study the bill clause by clause
	Members can make other amendments
	A similar process as in the House of Commons

Question 9

What is the role of the Prime Minister?

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

Question 10

Which is the best explanation of federalism in Canada?

	The provincial governments can only make new laws if the federal government approves
	The federal government deals with matters of national interest, and the provinces and territories deal with matters of local interest
	The federal and provincial governments work together to find suitable solutions to problems
	Both the federal and provincial governments must get each other's approval before they can pass new laws

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

What is the British North American Act now known as?

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

Question 13

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

	The Sovereign
	The Governor General
	The Cabinet
	The Prime Minister

Question 14

What happens during the second reading of a new bill?

	Committee members study the bill clause by clause
	Members can make other amendments
	Members debate the bill's principles
	The bill receives royal assent after being passed by both Houses

Question 15

What is the provincial equivalent of the Prime Minister?

	Prime Minister
	Provincial Prime Minister
	Premier
	Secondary Minister

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 organization coordinates Canada's efforts in space?

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

Question 2

What are the years of the Korean War?

	1956 - 1959
	1953 - 1956
	1959 - 1962
	1950 - 1953

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which innovation is Sir Sanford Fleming credited with?

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

Question 6

Which city is Canada's financial capital?

	Montreal
	Toronto
	Vancouver
	Calgary

Question 7

Which war did Canada participate in as a member of the United Nations?

	The Second World War
	The Vietnam War
	The First World War
	The Korean War

Question 8

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

	Small towns
	Everywhere in Canada
	Cities
	Countryside

Question 9

Canada accepted a large number of refugees (37,000) from one country in 1956. Where were these refugees from?

	Czechoslovakia
	Poland
	Hungary
	Austria

Question 10

What was Terry Fox's run called?

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

Question 11

What major economic milestone took place in Canada in 1951?

	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 house
	For the first time, a majority of Canadians could afford their own car

Question 12

What is unemployment insurance now known as?

	Job protection
	Employment insurance
	Guaranteed income
	Job insurance

Question 13

Which invention are Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward associated with?

	They invented the first refrigerator
	They invented the first rechargeable batteries
	They invented the first working radio
	They invented the first electric light bulb

Question 14

What is La Francophonie?

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

Question 15

Which event began Canada's modern energy industry?

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

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

What role did Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, and Count Frontenac play in the development of Canada?

	They built the French empire in Canada
	They treated the Aboriginals very fairly
	They treated the Aboriginals very poorly
	They became very rich and influential

Question 2

What did the Sioux follow at the time that Europeans arrived?

	The seasons for farming
	Herds of any animal that they could find
	Bison (buffalo)
	Migrating fish

Question 3

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

	Marquis de Montcalm
	Count Frontenac
	Jean Talon
	Samuel de Champlain

Question 4

When was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

	1774
	1759
	1634
	1608

Question 5

What was the name for the holiday celebrated on July 1 from 1867 to 1982?

	Dominion of Canada Day
	Canadian Dominion Day
	Canada Day
	Dominion Day

Question 6

How many levels of government did the Fathers of Confederation create?

	Three: Federal, Provincial, and municipal
	This is not a good way to think of this question
	One: Federal
	Two: Federal and Provincial

Question 7

Where was the first representative assembly elected in British North America?

	St. John, New Brunswick
	Quebec City, Quebec
	Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
	Halifax, Nova Scotia

Question 8

Who founded Port-Royal?

	Samuel de Champlain and Jean Talon
	Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain
	Pierre de Monts and John Cabot
	Pierre de Monts and Jacques Cartier

Question 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Who were the first Europeans to visit North America?

	The Vikings
	The Spanish
	The French
	The English

Question 13

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

	4
	2
	3
	1

Question 14

How long did representatives from various colonies and provinces work towards confederation?

	From 1854 to 1867
	From 1864 to 1867
	From 1862 to 1867
	From 1866 to 1867

Question 15

What were the ethnic origins of the United Empire Loyalists?

	British and French
	British, French, Dutch, and German
	Almost all were British
	Dutch, German, British, Scandinavian, and Aboriginal

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 is a key phrase in the British North America Act?

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

Question 2

What is the most common religion in Canada?

	Christianity
	Hinduism
	Judaism
	Sikhism

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What is the name we give to formal agreements between the federal government and Aboriginal peoples?

	Negotiations
	Deals
	Contracts
	Treaties

Question 5

What does the phrase "ordered liberty" mean?

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Which sovereign was responsible for the Royal Proclamation, which guaranteed territorial rights of Aboriginals?

	Elizabeth II
	George III
	Ethan I
	Charles II

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What were some of the problems associated with residential schools?

	Poor funding, poor sports teams, 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
	Poor funding, hardship was inflicted on students, some students were physically abused

Question 10

Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain?

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

Question 11

Who are the "Metis" people?

	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
	They are a distinct people of mixed First Nations and Inuit ancestry

Question 12

Which Governor General said that immigrant communities, "should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character"?

	Adrienne Clarkson
	Jeanne Sauv
	John Buchan
	David Johnson

Question 13

Where does Canadian society today largely stem from?

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How many constitutional monarchies are there in North America?

	2
	4
	1
	3