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Quiz 3: Canada’s History Parts 3 and 4

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

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Question 1

What was the name of the group of Canadian soldiers who went to fight in Europe at the beginning of the First World War?

	The Canadian Army
	The Canadian Militia
	The Canadian Corps
	The Canadian Expeditionary Force

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Where did Canadians fight bravely and suffer losses in the unsuccessful defence of a city in the Second World War?

	Manila
	Bangkok
	Tokyo
	Hong Kong

Question 5

What was the main job of the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War?

	Building troop-carrying ships
	Protecting all of North America from attack
	Stopping whales from interfering with heavy shipping
	Protecting convoys of merchant ships

Question 6

Which of these campaigns did Canadian soldiers take part in?

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

Question 7

When was Canada's first economic boom after Confederation?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

How many Canadians served in the First World War?

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

What year did Confederation take place?

	1870
	1871
	1791
	1867

Question 13

What is the common name for the South African War?

	South African Conflict
	Southy War
	Boer War
	The Battle of Paadeberg

Question 14

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

	Gold
	Sword
	Juno
	Omaha

Question 15

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

	Pas de Calais
	Paris
	Dieppe
	Normandy

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 city is considered Canada's financial capital?

	Vancouver
	Calgary
	Montreal
	Toronto

Question 2

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

	Nova Scotia
	British Columbia
	New Brunswick
	Ontario

Question 3

Approximately how many square kilometres are there in Canada?

	7 million
	34 million
	10 million
	20 million

Question 4

When was Ottawa chosen as the national capital?

	1847
	1857
	1877
	1867

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

What is the capital city of Alberta?

	Rainbow Lake
	Calgary
	Red Deer
	Edmonton

Question 7

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

	British Columbia
	Quebec
	Alberta
	Ontario

Question 8

Which province is known for its oil and beef?

	Manitoba
	Alberta
	Saskatchewan
	Ontario

Question 9

Which province hosts the annual military tattoo?

	Newfoundland and Labrador
	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	British Columbia

Question 10

What is the capital city of British Columbia?

	Vancouver
	Victoria
	Surrey
	Kelowna

Question 11

What is Canada's only officially bilingual province?

	Ontario
	Quebec
	Manitoba
	New Brunswick

Question 12

Which province has the highest percentage of Aboriginals?

	Alberta
	Saskatchewan
	British Columbia
	Manitoba

Question 13

What three oceans border Canada?

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

Question 14

Who chose Ottawa as the national capital?

	The Fathers of Confederation
	The people of Canada
	The first representative government of Upper Canada
	Queen Victoria

Question 15

What is the capital city of Saskatchewan?

	Saskatoon
	Dog River
	Prince Albert
	Regina

Quiz 9: Canada’s Economy

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

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

	USA
	European Union
	China
	Great Britain

Question 3

Which of these are examples of service industries?

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

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

Question 6

When did Mexico join Canada and the USA in NAFTA?

	1996
	1994
	2001
	1990

Question 7

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

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

Question 8

Which of these are examples of natural resource industries?

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

Question 9

How is the Canadian - USA border sometimes described?

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

Question 10

What is the engine of economic growth in Canada?

	Commerce
	Industry
	Agriculture
	Fishing

Question 11

What percentage of Canadian exports are sold to the USA?

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

Question 12

What is the G8?

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

Question 13

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

	1985
	1988
	1990
	2001

Question 14

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 sometimes disagree on important matters
	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

Question 15

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

	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
	The fact that Canada and the USA were both once British colonies
	The fact that a lot of families have members on both sides of the Canada-USA border

Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols

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

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Question 1

When did Canada adopt an official motto?

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

Question 2

Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from?

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

Question 3

What is the significance of December 26?

	Labour Day
	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Victoria Day
	Boxing Day

Question 4

What is Canada's official summer sport?

	Lacrosse
	Canadian Football
	Basketball
	Baseball

Question 5

What is the name of Canada's Royal Flag?

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

Question 6

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

	1922
	1934
	1927
	1930

Question 7

What is the second most popular sport in Canada?

	Hockey
	Canadian Football
	Baseball
	Lacrosse

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

	1867
	In the 1800s
	1608
	In the 1700s

Question 10

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

	1932
	1934
	1930
	1922

Question 11

What are the language requirements to become a Canadian citizen?

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

Question 12

What are official awards called in Canada?

	Orders
	Honours
	Medals
	Decorations

Question 13

Canada's coat of arms includes symbols from which of these countries?

	England, France, Italy, and Holland
	England, France, Scotland, and Ireland
	England, France, Scotland, and Wales
	England, France, Ukraine and the USA

Question 14

Where did the Stanley cup come from?

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

Question 15

What is the significance of July 1?

	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Canada Day
	Vimy Day
	Labour Day

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 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 those suspected of a crime must be processed quickly
	All cases must be duly processed
	There is a due-date for criminal trials

Question 2

Who enforces the laws in Canada?

	The courts
	Special militias
	The police
	The army

Question 3

Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?

	The police
	Politicians
	Lawyers
	Nobody

Question 4

What are Canadian laws intended to do?

	Provide order to society, a peaceful 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
	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 5

Who makes the laws in Canada?

	Lawyers
	Elected representatives
	Political parties
	Judges

Question 6

How are laws useful to society?

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

Question 7

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

	Judges
	Everybody
	Other police officers
	The government

Question 8

Which type of court deals with matters concerning the federal government?

	The Federal Court
	The Canada Court
	The National Court
	The Government Court

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

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

Question 12

Which of these phrases describes how Canada is governed?

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

Question 13

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

	Politicians
	Police officers
	Judges
	Everyone is required to follow the law

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What is Canada's highest court?

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

Quiz 6: Federal Elections

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

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Question 1

Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet?

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

	Voting station
	Selecting Station
	Polling station
	Election Station

Question 5

Who decides if there is to be an early election?

	The Governor General
	The Sovereign
	The Supreme Court
	The Prime Minister

Question 6

An electoral district is also known as a:

	Constituency
	Locality
	Election Area
	Local Place

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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
	A vote within a single electoral district to choose a Member of Parliament
	An important matter where all citizens vote through their MP

Question 9

Are federal elections always held at the same time?

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

Question 10

Who may run in federal elections?

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

Question 11

Who are the people in the Cabinet?

	The Cabinet minsters, the Prime Minister, and the Governor General
	The Cabinet ministers
	All Members of Parliament
	The Cabinet minsters and the Prime Minister

Question 12

Who can make you tell them how you voted?

	Nobody
	Your boss
	A translator
	A family member

Question 13

When are federal elections normally 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
	The third Monday in October in years in which the Winter Olympics are held
	The third Monday in October every year

Question 14

Which term describes the opposition party that has more seats than any other opposition party?

	Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
	Government in Waiting
	Non-government Members of Parliament (NMPs)
	Other Parties

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

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 elected Members of Parliament, each of whom represents his or her own province
	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 Members of Parliament, who are named by the Prime Minister

Question 2

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

	The Prime Minister
	The people of Canada
	The government
	The Sovereign

Question 3

What is the House of Commons?

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

Question 4

What is the role of a Lieutenant Governor?

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

Question 5

What does it mean when a bill "receives royal assent"?

	It means the law must be debated some more
	It means the law must now go to the provinces for approval
	It means the Sovereign likes the bill
	The bill is now officially a law

Question 6

What is an advantage of federalism?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What are the three branches of government?

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

Question 9

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

	Law-making chamber
	National chamber
	Senatorial chamber
	Representative chamber

Question 10

What is the British North American Act now known as?

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

Question 11

What is an additional duty of our Sovereign today?

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

Question 12

What happens during the Senate stage of a new bill?

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

Question 13

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 represented by the Governor General, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government and is represented by the Ministers of the Crown
	The Sovereign is the Head of State and 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 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 the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government but they must work together

Question 14

What happens during the committee stage of a new bill?

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

Question 15

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

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

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 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

Question 2

What is La Francophonie?

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

Question 3

What was the result of the 1995 Quebec referendum on separation?

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

Question 4

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 has increased
	The number increased a lot, but since that time, has fallen back to where it was
	The number has decreased

Question 5

Which organization coordinates Canada's efforts in space?

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

Question 6

Who are Marshall McLuhan and Harold Innis?

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

Question 7

What are the years of the Korean War?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What does the Canada Health Act guarantee?

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

Question 10

Which field is Dr. Wilder Penfield associated with?

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

Question 11

When was Old Age Security devised?

	1932
	1927
	1922
	1937

Question 12

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

	Donovan Bailey
	Catrina Le May Doan
	Terry Fox
	Rick Hansen

Question 13

When did Aboriginals gain the right to vote?

	1948
	1960
	1921
	1956

Question 14

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

	Cities
	Small towns
	Countryside
	Everywhere in Canada

Question 15

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

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

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 event happened in 1776 that had a major impact on the development of Canada?

	The American Revolution began
	The Spanish ended their attempts to establish colonies in Canada
	The French colonists started a rebellion against the British
	The Quebec Act

Question 2

In which industry did the French and Aboriginal peoples work together?

	Mining
	Fur trade
	Forestry
	Fishing

Question 3

How did the Constitutional Act affect the name of Canada?

	The name "Canada" became official
	The name "New Britain" was never used again
	The spelling changed from "Kanata" to "Canada"
	"Canada" could be said in both English and French

Question 4

Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada's East Coast?

	Amerigo Vespucci
	John Cabot
	Samuel de Champlain
	Christopher Columbus

Question 5

Who founded Port-Royal?

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

Question 6

How many First Nations were part of the Iroquois confederation?

	Four, later five
	Seven, later six
	Five, later six
	Six, later seven

Question 7

When was the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

	1759
	1634
	1774
	1608

Question 8

Who first suggested that Canada be given responsible government?

	Lord Macdonald
	Lord Durham
	Lord Duncan
	Lord Pembroke

Question 9

Which phrase best describes how democratic institutions developed in Canada?

	Quickly and violently
	Quickly and unexpectedly
	Gradually and peacefully
	Slowly and violently

Question 10

In which century did the French and English battle for control of North America?

	1500s
	1600s
	1700s
	1800s

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

What is the name of the law that actually created the Dominion of Canada?

	Dominion of Canada Act
	Canada Act
	British North America Act
	Canada Law

Question 14

Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

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

Question 15

What were the founding provinces of confederation?

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

Quiz 2: Who We Are

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

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Question 1

What term has mostly replaced the term "Indians" since the 1970s?

	West Indians
	Natives
	First Nations
	Autochtones

Question 2

Who are the Acadians?

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

Question 3

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

	European countries
	Arab countries
	Asian countries
	African countries

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which term best describes Canada's political organization?

	Constitutional Monarchy
	Democratic Exceptionalism
	Democratic Monarchy
	Constitutional Republic

Question 6

What were the goals of residential schools?

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

Question 7

Where do most Inuit live?

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

Question 8

Where do the majority of Metis live?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

What does the phrase "ordered liberty" mean?

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

Question 11

Who are the "Metis" people?

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Approximately how many Anglo-Quebecers are there?

	Two hundred thousand
	One million
	Seven hundred thousand
	Five hundred thousand

Question 14

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

	1700s
	1900s
	1800s
	1600s

Question 15

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

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