Canadian Citizenship Test full exam 7
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1.Which two principles does the Charter say Canada is founded upon?
- ALiberty, equality and fraternity
- BLife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- CPeace, order and good government
- DThe supremacy of God and the rule of law
The Charter begins with the words that Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
2.Which Act defined federal and provincial responsibilities in 1867?
- AThe Quebec Act
- BThe British North America Act
- CThe Official Languages Act
- DThe Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments were defined in 1867 in the British North America Act, now known as the Constitution Act, 1867. (Canada as a federal state)
3.What does Nunavut mean in Inuktitut?
- AVillage
- BThe people
- COur land
- DMidnight sun
Nunavut means our land in Inuktitut. (The Northern Territories)
4.On which river does Ottawa stand?
- AThe Mackenzie River
- BThe Saguenay River
- CThe St. Lawrence River
- DThe Ottawa River
Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
5.On what date did the First World War end?
- A9 April 1917
- B8 August 1918
- C11 November 1918
- D8 May 1945
The First World War ended in the Armistice on November 11, 1918. (The First World War)
6.What is meant by the equality of women and men in Canada?
- AEquality applies only to citizens
- BMen and women are equal under the law
- CEach province sets its own rule
- DWomen receive preference in employment
In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)
7.Name two Canadian symbols.
- AThe maple leaf and the beaver
- BThe eagle and the oak
- CThe thistle and the rose
- DThe lion and the unicorn
The beaver appears on the coats of arms of Saskatchewan and Alberta and of cities such as Montreal and Toronto. (Other Canadian symbols)
8.In which year was that first settlement established?
- A1701
- B1604
- C1497
- D1608
In 1604 the first European settlement north of Florida was established by French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain. (Royal New France)
9.What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 establish the basis for?
- ANegotiating treaties with the newcomers
- BAbolishing slavery in the colonies
- CCreating the province of Quebec
- DElecting a representative assembly
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 established the basis for negotiating treaties with the newcomers. (Aboriginal peoples)
10.Which beach did Canadian troops capture on D-Day?
- AOmaha Beach
- BJuno Beach
- CGold Beach
- DSword Beach
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)
11.Why is Canada often called a land of immigrants?
- AImmigration to Canada is unrestricted by law
- BMost Canadians alive today were born outside Canada
- CThe country has almost no native-born population
- DMillions of newcomers have helped build the country over the past 200 years
Canada is often referred to as a land of immigrants because millions of newcomers have arrived over the past 200 years. (Quebec, diversity and religion)
12.What are the elected members of Quebec’s legislature called?
- AMembers of the House of Assembly
- BMembers of the National Assembly
- CMembers of the Provincial Parliament
- DMembers of the Legislative Assembly
Members of provincial and territorial legislatures are called members of the Legislative Assembly, members of the National Assembly, members of the Provincial Parliament or members of the House of Assembly. (Provincial, territorial and municipal government)
13.Where is the navy’s Pacific fleet headquartered?
- AVictoria
- BHalifax
- CEsquimalt Bay
- DVancouver
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. (The West Coast)
14.Who are the Métis?
- AThe descendants of French colonists in Acadia
- BAboriginal people who live in the Arctic
- CFirst Nations people living off-reserve
- DA distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry
The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
15.In which years were more than two-thirds of the Acadians deported?
- A1604 to 1610
- B1812 to 1814
- C1837 to 1838
- D1755 to 1763
Between 1755 and 1763 more than two-thirds of the Acadians were deported from their homeland. (English, French and the Acadians)
16.Whose role in a province is similar to the Prime Minister’s?
- AThe Mayor’s
- BThe Premier’s
- CThe Lieutenant Governor’s
- DThe Commissioner’s
There is a clear distinction in Canada between the head of state, the Sovereign, and the head of government, the Prime Minister. (The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors)
17.How many members are there in the House of Commons?
- A308
- B338
- C295
- D343
There are 343 members of the House of Commons following the 2025 general election. (The House of Commons today)
18.Which bridge connects Prince Edward Island to the mainland?
- AThe Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
- BThe Peace Bridge
- CThe Lions Gate Bridge
- DThe Confederation Bridge
Prince Edward Island is connected to mainland Canada by the Confederation Bridge, one of the longest continuous multispan bridges in the world. (The Atlantic Provinces)
19.Which legal systems did the Quebec Act combine?
- AAmerican common law with British criminal law
- BAboriginal customary law with French civil law
- CFrench civil law with British criminal law
- DBritish civil law with French criminal law
The Quebec Act restored French civil law while maintaining British criminal law. (The Quebec Act and the Loyalists)
20.Where do the majority of Métis live?
- AIn Quebec
- BIn the Prairie provinces
- CIn the Arctic territories
- DIn the Atlantic provinces
The majority of Métis live in the Prairie provinces. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)