Canadian Citizenship Test full exam 3
The real conditions: 20 questions, 45 minutes on the clock, no explanations until you finish. 15 correct to pass.
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All 20 questions and answers
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1.Which language must you know adequately to become a Canadian citizen?
- ABoth English and French
- BEnglish or French
- CEnglish only
- DFrench only
You must have adequate knowledge of English or French to become a Canadian citizen. (Official languages and popular sports)
2.What did the stock market crash of 1929 lead to?
- AThe Second World War
- BThe Quiet Revolution
- CThe Roaring Twenties
- DThe Great Depression
The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression, also called the Dirty Thirties. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
3.Which 1805 naval battle left the Royal Navy ruling the waves?
- AThe Battle of the Atlantic
- BThe Battle of Amiens
- CThe Battle of Trafalgar
- DThe Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Royal Navy defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. (The War of 1812)
4.In which year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?
- A1949
- B1873
- C1905
- D1898
Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada in 1949. (Macdonald, Cartier and expansion of the Dominion)
5.When was unemployment insurance introduced by the federal government?
- AIn 1934
- BIn 1940
- CIn 1965
- DIn 1927
Unemployment insurance, now called employment insurance, was introduced by the federal government in 1940. (Modern Canada, the Cold War and Quebec)
6.What drove the fur-trade economy?
- ADemand for beaver pelts in Europe
- BDemand for timber in Britain
- CThe search for a northwest passage
- DDemand for cod in Europe
The fur-trade economy was driven by the demand for beaver pelts in Europe. (Royal New France)
7.Which phrase from Canada’s original constitutional document describes its institutions?
- AOrdered Liberty and Fair Play
- BPeace, Order and Good Government
- CLife, Liberty and Property
- DFrom Sea to Sea
Peace, Order and Good Government is a key phrase in Canada's original constitutional document of 1867, the British North America Act. (Canada’s three founding peoples)
8.Which colony for freed slaves did some black Nova Scotians help found in 1792?
- AHalifax, Nova Scotia
- BPort-Royal, Acadia
- CLiberia
- DFreetown, Sierra Leone
In 1792 some black Nova Scotians moved on to establish Freetown, Sierra Leone, a new British colony for freed slaves. (The Quebec Act and the Loyalists)
9.Which three oceans border Canada?
- AThe Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic
- BThe Pacific, Arctic and Indian
- CThe Atlantic, Arctic and Southern
- DThe Pacific, Atlantic and Indian
Oceans on three sides: Pacific to the west, Atlantic to the east, Arctic to the north. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
10.Where are the ancestors of Aboriginal peoples believed to have migrated from?
- AEurope
- BPolynesia
- CAfrica
- DAsia
The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated from Asia many thousands of years ago. (Aboriginal peoples)
11.Which national park was established in Alberta in 1885?
- AWood Buffalo National Park
- BBanff National Park
- CJasper National Park
- DLake Louise National Park
Alberta has five national parks, including Banff National Park, established in 1885. (The Prairie Provinces)
12.What usually happens if the government is defeated on a confidence vote?
- AThe Senate takes over the government
- BThe Governor General appoints new ministers
- CThe Supreme Court rules on the matter
- DThe Prime Minister asks the Governor General to call an election
After an election the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government. (After an election: government and opposition)
13.What is the Royal Anthem of Canada?
- AO Canada
- BGod Save the King or Queen
- CThe Maple Leaf Forever
- DVive la Canadienne
The Royal Anthem of Canada can be played or sung on any occasion when Canadians wish to honour the Sovereign. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
14.What is the Métis dialect called?
- AChinook
- BMichif
- CJoual
- DInuktitut
The Métis speak their own dialect, Michif. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
15.What two levels of government did the Fathers of Confederation create?
- AFederal and municipal
- BFederal and provincial
- CProvincial and municipal
- DImperial and colonial
Confederation created two levels of government: federal and provincial. (Confederation)
16.How many Canadian troops stormed Juno Beach?
- A1,500
- B15,000
- C150,000
- D44,000
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, 15,000 Canadian troops stormed and captured Juno Beach in Normandy. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
17.During which monarch’s reign did Confederation take place?
- AQueen Victoria
- BKing George III
- CQueen Elizabeth II
- DKing George V
Canada has been a constitutional monarchy in its own right since Confederation in 1867, during Queen Victoria's reign. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)
18.What must you bring to the polling station?
- AYour citizenship certificate and nothing else
- BYour voter information card and proof of identity and address
- CYour passport together with your last tax return
- DNothing at all, since your name is on the list
On election day bring your voter information card and proof of your identity and address to the polling station. (Voting procedures)
19.Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
- AThe first head of a responsible government in Canada
- BThe first Governor General of Canada
- CThe leader of the 1837 rebellions
- DCanada’s first Prime Minister
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine was a champion of French language rights and became the first head of a responsible government in Canada in 1849. (Rebellions and responsible government)
20.What is the capital of Nunavut?
- AWhitehorse
- BFrobisher
- CIqaluit
- DYellowknife
Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut. (The Northern Territories)