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Question 1What major economic milestone took place in Canada in 1951? For the first time, a majority of Canadians could afford their own house 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 car Question 2Which piece of communication technology are Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie associated with? Blackberry IPhone GPS Satellites Microphones Question 3What 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 4Which invention is Joseph-Armand Bombardier credited with? The chairlift A new way of waxing skis The snowmobile The artificial snow machine Question 5When were the Canada Pension Plan and the Quebec Pension plan introduced? 1965 1980 1975 1970 Question 6What was entrenched in the Constitution in 1982? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Canadian Charter of Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness The Canadian Charter of Political Forwardism The Canadian Charter of Liberties and Privileges Question 7What is Canada's national winter sport? Swimming Ice fishing Curling Hockey Question 8Who is responsible for funding primary and secondary education in Canada? The provinces and territories The federal government Education is free in Canada Parents pay tuition Question 9What are the years of the Korean War? 1956 - 1959 1959 - 1962 1950 - 1953 1953 - 1956 Question 10What is unemployment insurance now known as? Employment insurance Job protection Job insurance Guaranteed income Question 11What is the Group of Seven? A group of writers who defined the quintessential style of Canadian writing A group of athletes who dominated the sport of hockey for many years A group of painters who developed a particular style of painting A group of musicians who developed new types of uniquely Canadian music Question 12Which war did Canada participate in as a member of the United Nations? The Vietnam War The Korean War The First World War The Second World War Question 13Why did Terry Fox start his Marathon of Hope? To raise money for space research To raise money for cancer research To raise money for injury research To raise money for disease research Question 14How has the number of women in the professional workforce changed over the past 50 years? The number has remained almost exactly the same The number increased a lot, but since that time, has fallen back to where it was The number has increased The number has decreased Question 15Today, who may vote in Canadian elections? Canadian citizens who are over the age of 18 Everybody who lives in Canada, and who is over the age of 18 Everybody who was born in Canada, and who is over the age of 18 Permanent residents and citizens who are over the age of 18
What major economic milestone took place in Canada in 1951?
Which piece of communication technology are Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie associated with?
What is NORAD?
Which invention is Joseph-Armand Bombardier credited with?
When were the Canada Pension Plan and the Quebec Pension plan introduced?
What was entrenched in the Constitution in 1982?
What is Canada's national winter sport?
Who is responsible for funding primary and secondary education in Canada?
What are the years of the Korean War?
What is unemployment insurance now known as?
What is the Group of Seven?
Which war did Canada participate in as a member of the United Nations?
Why did Terry Fox start his Marathon of Hope?
How has the number of women in the professional workforce changed over the past 50 years?
Today, who may vote in Canadian elections?
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