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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 a nickname for Canadian soldiers during the First World War?

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

Question 2

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

	Paris
	Normandy
	Pas de Calais
	Dieppe

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

	Omaha
	Juno
	Sword
	Gold

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

In what year were the Arctic Islands transferred to the Northwest Territories?

	1905
	1898
	1880
	1873

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What year did Nunavut become a territory?

	2001
	1949
	1999
	1880

Question 10

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

	1945
	1967
	1970
	1988

Question 11

What year did Confederation take place?

	1871
	1791
	1870
	1867

Question 12

What are the North West Mounted Police known as now?

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

Question 13

What year did Manitoba and the Northwest Territories join Confederation?

	1873
	1871
	1870
	1867

Question 14

How did Japan try to attack Canada during the Second World War?

	Japan tried to get the USA to attack Canada
	Japan attacked Canadian ships around the world
	Japan launched an invasion of British Columbia
	Japan launched fire balloons over British Columbia and the Prairies

Question 15

Why was the Bank of Canada created in 1934?

	To bring stability to the Canadian financial system
	To compete with banks in other countries
	To act as a national bank
	To store the government's gold

Quiz 10: Canada’s Regions

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

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Question 1

What is the capital city of Nunavut?

	Iqaluit
	Baker Lake
	Kugluktuk
	Rankin Inlet

Question 2

Which province has over 600 provincial parks?

	Ontario
	British Columbia
	Nova Scotia
	Quebec

Question 3

When was Ottawa chosen as the national capital?

	1867
	1877
	1857
	1847

Question 4

How many Quebecers speak French as their first language?

	Approximately 90%
	Approximately 75%
	Approximately 85%
	Approximately 40%

Question 5

What was the Northwest Territories originally made up from?

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

Question 6

What are Ontario's major industries?

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

Question 7

Where is Western Canada's largest Francophone community?

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

Question 8

Which is the most populous of the Atlantic Provinces?

	New Brunswick
	Nova Scotia
	Newfoundland and Labrador
	Prince Edward Island

Question 9

Which province hosts the annual military tattoo?

	Nova Scotia
	New Brunswick
	British Columbia
	Newfoundland and Labrador

Question 10

What is Canada's largest city?

	Vancouver
	Calgary
	Toronto
	Montreal

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

What are the provinces of Central Canada?

	Ontario and Manitoba
	Ontario and Quebec
	Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut
	Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba

Question 13

What is the capital city of Quebec?

	Quebec City
	Sept-Iles
	Montreal
	Laval

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What is a common nickname for the North?

	Far North
	Treeless Tundra
	North Pole
	Land of the Midnight Sun

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 are examples of natural resource industries?

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

Which of these are examples of manufacturing industries?

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

	European Union
	USA
	China
	Great Britain

Question 6

When did Mexico join Canada and the USA in NAFTA?

	2001
	1996
	1990
	1994

Question 7

What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

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

Question 8

What is the engine of economic growth in Canada?

	Fishing
	Commerce
	Agriculture
	Industry

Question 9

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 10

Which of these are examples of service industries?

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

Question 11

How many working Canadians now have jobs in service industries?

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

What is the G8?

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

Question 14

How does Canada maintain its high standard of living?

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

Question 15

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

	Manufacturing industries
	Agricultural industries
	Natural resource industries
	Services industries

Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols

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

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Question 1

Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from?

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

Question 2

When were the Parliament buildings completed?

	1867
	1885
	1873
	1860

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What is Canada's most popular spectator sport?

	Hockey
	Canadian Football
	Baseball
	Basketball

Question 5

Where are the Books of Remembrance?

	In the House of Commons
	In the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower
	In the National War Museum
	In the Senate Chamber

Question 6

Where does the red-white-red colour pattern on the Canadian flag come from?

	An old British flag
	The Royal Military College
	The Canadian Armed Forces
	A combination of old British and French flags

Question 7

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 8

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

	1608
	In the 1800s
	In the 1700s
	1867

Question 9

What are the language requirements to become a Canadian citizen?

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

Question 10

In Canada, what does the Crown represent?

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

Question 11

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

	1967
	1982
	1867
	1980

Question 12

What is the significance of December 26?

	Boxing Day
	Labour Day
	Sir John A Macdonald Day
	Victoria Day

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What is Canada's official summer sport?

	Basketball
	Canadian Football
	Baseball
	Lacrosse

Question 15

Which part of the Parliament buildings was destroyed by fire?

	The centre block
	The West Block
	The library
	The East Block

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 Canadian justice system guarantee everyone?

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

Question 2

Who enforces laws in Canada's big cities?

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

Question 3

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

	Everyone is required to follow the law
	Police officers
	Politicians
	Judges

Question 4

Who gets special consideration in Canadian courts?

	The police
	Politicians
	Nobody
	Lawyers

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How are laws useful to society?

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

Question 7

Which two provinces have provincial police forces?

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

Question 8

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 9

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

Question 10

Which types of court exist in most provinces?

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

Question 11

What is another name for a provincial trial court?

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

Question 12

What four principles is the Canadian legal system based on?

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

Question 13

What is Canada's highest court?

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

Question 14

What does the phrase "due process" mean?

	There is a due-date for criminal trials
	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

Question 15

What is the Canadian judicial system founded on?

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

Quiz 6: Federal Elections

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

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Question 1

After the polling stations close, who counts the ballots?

	The candidates
	Scrutineers
	Vote officials
	Election officers

Question 2

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

Question 3

An electoral district is also known as a:

	Constituency
	Election Area
	Locality
	Local Place

Question 4

What does it mean to "run" in an election?

	You ask party members to vote for you
	You hope that nobody else wants to do that job
	You ask the leader of the party to choose you
	You ask voters to vote for you

Question 5

Which of these best describes the responsibilities of the Cabinet?

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

Question 6

Who may run in federal elections?

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

Question 7

Who puts ballots in the ballot box?

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

Question 8

What information is on a voter information card?

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

Question 9

When do we say there is a minority government?

	When the party that won the fewest seats form the government
	When the party that won the most seats won less than half of the total number of seats
	When less than half the population voted for the party that won the most seats
	When less than half the population voted

Question 10

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

	803
	318
	338
	288

Question 11

What are Cabinet ministers responsible for?

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

Question 12

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

	Municipal lawyers
	Localers
	Local government
	Council

Question 13

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

	Election Station
	Voting station
	Polling station
	Selecting Station

Question 14

What happens when the majority of the Members of Parliament vote against a major government decision?

	The party in power must try again and again until they get the result they want
	The party in power is embarrassed, and they must try to regain the support of the Members of Parliament
	The government cannot move forward until that bill is approved by the House of Commons
	The party in power is defeated, which usually results in new elections

Question 15

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

	Government Leaders
	Members of Parliament (MPs)
	Elected Officials
	Cabinet

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

Which of these is an example of a federal responsibility?

	Citizenship
	Snow Removal
	Highways
	Natural Resources

Question 2

What can Cabinet Ministers also be known as?

	Cabinet Masters
	Cabinet Makers
	Inner Circlers
	Ministers of the Crown

Question 3

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 Senate
	Laws are made by elected Members of Parliament, who sit in the House of Commons
	Laws are made by Members of Parliament, who are named by the Prime Minister

Question 4

Which of these is an example of a provincial responsibility?

	Highways
	Criminal Justice
	Aboriginal Affairs
	Firefighting

Question 5

Which role has the most power and influence in directing Canada?

	Head of the Commonwealth
	Head of State
	Head of Government
	Head of the Council

Question 6

What is the role of the Governor General?

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

Question 7

What happens during the report stage of a new bill?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

What happens during the Senate stage of a new bill?

	Committee members study the bill clause by clause
	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

Question 10

What are the three branches of government?

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

Question 11

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 12

What happens during the Royal Assent stage of a new bill?

	Members can make other amendments
	The Governor General, on behalf of the Sovereign, signs the bill, and it becomes law
	Members debate the bill's principles
	Committee members study the bill clause by clause

Question 13

Which body exists at the federal level but does not exist at the provincial or territorial level?

	Representative chamber
	Representative of the Sovereign
	Senate
	Elected members

Question 14

What does it mean to say that, "Cabinet Ministers are responsible to the elected representatives"?

	It means that the Cabinet must always work together with the elected representatives very closely
	It means that the Cabinet has the power to act as it pleases
	It means that the Cabinet must retain the confidence of the House
	It means the Cabinet must only answer to the Prime Minister

Question 15

Which is the best explanation of federalism in Canada?

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

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 can belong to NATO?

	Democratic countries
	Socialist countries
	All countries
	Countries with a historical connection to Britain

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

What was the result of the 1980 Quebec referendum on separation?

	A majority of Quebecers voted that Canada was the best country in the world
	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 did not vote, so the referendum was cancelled

Question 4

When did Canadians of Japanese origin gain the right to vote?

	1919
	1948
	1935
	1921

Question 5

What does the Canada Health Act guarantee?

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

Question 6

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

	1965
	1980
	1975
	1970

Question 7

Who are Marshall McLuhan and Harold Innis?

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

Question 8

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

	Blackberry
	IPhone
	GPS Satellites
	Microphones

Question 9

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

Question 10

Who is responsible for funding primary and secondary education in Canada?

	The provinces and territories
	Education is free in Canada
	Parents pay tuition
	The federal government

Question 11

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

	A majority of Quebecers voted that Canada was the best country in the world
	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 did not vote, so the referendum was cancelled

Question 12

What is Canada's national winter sport?

	Ice fishing
	Swimming
	Curling
	Hockey

Question 13

What is NORAD?

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which invention is Reginald Fessenden associated with?

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

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 were the founding provinces of confederation?

	New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Newfoundland
	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

Question 2

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

	1500s
	1600s
	1800s
	1700s

Question 3

What does the Iroquois word "kanata" mean?

	The people
	The house
	The place
	The village

Question 4

Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

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

Question 5

When did New Brunswick elect its first representative assembly?

	1773
	1758
	1785
	1777

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
	Two: Federal and Provincial
	One: Federal

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What did the British hope to accomplish with the Quebec Act?

	The Quebec Act accommodated the principles of British institutions to the reality that most of the inhabitants of the province were French and Catholic
	The Quebec Act was a way for the British to keep English colonists happy after the war
	The Quebec Act later became one of the constitutional foundations of Canada
	The Quebec Act was designed to force the French to live in more or less the same way as the British did

Question 9

What was the result of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham for the French?

	The loss of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham ended France's empire in North America
	The loss of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was a major embarrassment to the French
	The loss of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was not really that important to the French
	The loss of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was bad for the French fur trade

Question 10

In the early days of Canada, what was the economy mostly based on?

	Publishing, fine art, and entertainment
	Farming and exporting natural resources such as fur, fish, and timber
	Oil, inventions, and mining of asbestos, nickel, and iron
	Tourism, farming, and publishing

Question 11

When did Prince Edward Island elect its first representative assembly?

	1777
	1773
	1758
	1785

Question 12

What do we now know Lower Canada as?

	Ontario
	Quebec
	Nova Scotia
	Newfoundland and Labrador

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What are "voyageurs" and "coureurs des bois"?

	The men who travelled by canoe to facilitate the fur trade
	The men who invented, and then travelled in, canoes
	The men who traded with Americans
	The men who travelled by riverboat to facilitate the movement of settlers

Question 15

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

	Canada Day
	Dominion of Canada Day
	Canadian Dominion Day
	Dominion Day

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

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

	1900s
	1800s
	1700s
	1600s

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

What year did the British North America Act become law?

	1802
	1774
	1867
	1864

Question 4

What was the first document that guaranteed territorial rights for Aboriginals?

	Royal Proclamation, 1763
	Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1982
	British North America Act, 1867
	Quebec Act, 1774

Question 5

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

	European languages
	Chinese languages
	Middle-eastern languages
	African languages

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?

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

Question 8

Where do most Inuit live?

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

Question 9

What are the approximate proportions of Aboriginal peoples?

	45% First Nations, 14% Inuit, and 40%Metis
	65% First Nations, 4% Inuit, and 30%Metis
	56% First Nations, 12% Inuit, and 32%Metis
	30% First Nations, 4% Inuit, and 65%Metis

Question 10

What is the most common religion in Canada?

	Sikhism
	Hinduism
	Judaism
	Christianity

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Where does Canadian society today largely stem from?

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

Question 13

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

	The people
	The snow people
	Our people
	Northerners

Question 14

Which of these has Canada inherited from Britain?

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

Question 15

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

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