Canadian Citizenship Test full exam 9

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1. 1.What does it mean to say that Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

   • AThe Sovereign governs Canada directly from London
   • BThe Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign who reigns in accordance with the Constitution
   • CThe Constitution of Canada may be changed only by the Sovereign
   • DParliament is appointed by the Sovereign rather than elected by voters

   As a constitutional monarchy, Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign who reigns in accordance with the Constitution. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)

2. 2.Which country did the Canadian Army liberate in 1944-45?

   • ABelgium, in the advance out of Normandy
   • BNorway, after the German withdrawal there
   • CDenmark, in the closing weeks of the war
   • DThe Netherlands

   The Canadian Army liberated the Netherlands in 1944-45. (Between the wars and the Second World War)

3. 3.In which year was the Canadian flag first raised?

   • A1965
   • B1921
   • C1867
   • D1876

   A new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)

4. 4.Which province is the most populous of the Atlantic Provinces?

   • ANova Scotia
   • BNew Brunswick
   • CPrince Edward Island
   • DNewfoundland and Labrador

   The Atlantic Provinces are Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. (The Atlantic Provinces)

5. 5.Is military service compulsory in Canada?

   • AYes, for one year after citizenship
   • BNo, there is no compulsory military service
   • CYes, for men aged 18 to 25
   • DYes, in time of war only

   There is no compulsory military service in Canada. (The equality of women and men, and defending Canada)

6. 6.What is the capital of Quebec?

   • AMontreal
   • BGatineau
   • CTrois-Rivières
   • DQuébec City

   Québec City is the capital of Quebec. (Central Canada)

7. 7.Which mountain is the highest in Canada?

   • AMount Columbia
   • BMount Logan
   • CMount Waddington
   • DMount Robson

   Mount Logan, located in the Yukon, is the highest mountain in Canada. (The Northern Territories)

8. 8.What is the role of the opposition parties?

   • ATo appoint senators
   • BTo administer the government departments
   • CTo peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals
   • DTo grant royal assent

   The role of opposition parties is to peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals. (After an election: government and opposition)

9. 9.Which adult applicants are exempt from the language requirement?

   • AThose born in a Commonwealth country
   • BThose aged 65 or over
   • CThose aged 45 or over
   • DAdult applicants 55 years of age or over

   Adult applicants 55 years of age or over are exempted from the language requirement. (Official languages and popular sports)

10. 10.Which city is called the diamond capital of North America?

    • AIqaluit
    • BYellowknife
    • CSaskatoon
    • DWhitehorse

    Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories. (The Northern Territories)

11. 11.Which region is known for its vineyards, wines and fruit crops?

    • AThe Prairies
    • BThe Bay of Fundy
    • CThe Okanagan Valley
    • DThe Niagara region

    The Niagara region is known for its vineyards, wines and fruit crops. (Central Canada)

12. 12.Who represents the Sovereign in each province?

    • AThe Mayor
    • BThe Lieutenant Governor
    • CThe Premier
    • DThe Commissioner

    In each of the ten provinces the Sovereign is represented by the Lieutenant Governor. (The Governor General and the Lieutenant Governors)

13. 13.Which level of government is responsible for natural resources?

    • AThe federal government
    • BThe territories only
    • CMunicipal governments
    • DThe provinces

    The provinces are responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property and civil rights, and highways. (Canada as a federal state)

14. 14.What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?

    • AInuvik
    • BWhitehorse
    • CIqaluit
    • DYellowknife

    Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories. (The Northern Territories)

15. 15.Which Shawnee chief supported British soldiers in Canada’s defence?

    • ABig Bear
    • BJoseph Brant
    • CPoundmaker
    • DTecumseh

    Alongside British soldiers in 1812 stood Canadian volunteers and First Nations, Chief Tecumseh's Shawnee among them. (The War of 1812)

16. 16.Which city became the headquarters of the North West Mounted Police?

    • ARegina
    • BCalgary
    • CWinnipeg
    • DOttawa

    Regina became the headquarters of the North West Mounted Police. (Louis Riel, the Métis and the Mounties)

17. 17.Who invented the first cardiac pacemaker?

    • ADr. Wilder Penfield
    • BCharles Best
    • CSir Frederick Banting
    • DDr. John A. Hopps

    Dr. John A. Hopps invented the first cardiac pacemaker. (Canadian achievements and inventions)

18. 18.How many Canadians served in the First World War?

    • AMore than one million
    • BMore than 600,000
    • CMore than 6,000
    • DMore than 60,000

    More than 600,000 Canadians served in the First World War, most of them volunteers, out of a population of eight million. (The First World War)

19. 19.In which year did the French and the Iroquois make peace?

    • A1608
    • B1701
    • C1604
    • D1763

    The French and the Iroquois made peace in 1701. (Royal New France)

20. 20.Who was the Métis’ greatest military leader?

    • ALouis Riel
    • BGabriel Dumont
    • CJoseph Brant
    • DSir Sam Steele

    Gabriel Dumont was the Métis' greatest military leader. (Louis Riel, the Métis and the Mounties)