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- Rights and responsibilities of citizenship30 questions
- Who we are36 questions
- Canada's history130 questions
- How Canadians govern themselves97 questions
- Canadian symbols42 questions
- Canada's regions75 questions
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1.In which year was Magna Carta signed?
- A1791
- B1215
- C1867
- D1982
Magna Carta was signed in 1215 in England and is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms. (Where Canadian rights come from)
2.What constitutional tradition has Canada inherited?
- AThe oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world
- BA constitution modelled on the United States
- CA constitution drawn up entirely in 1982
- DThe newest written constitution in the Commonwealth
Canada has inherited the oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world. (Canada’s three founding peoples)
3.Which explorer claimed land for King Francis I of France?
- AJohn Cabot
- BCount Frontenac
- CPierre de Monts
- DJacques Cartier
Between 1534 and 1542 Jacques Cartier made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming the land for King Francis I of France. (The first Europeans)
4.When did the name Canada become official?
- AIn 1982
- BIn 1867
- CIn 1791
- DIn 1763
The name Canada became official in 1791 and has been used ever since. (The beginnings of democracy and the abolition of slavery)
5.Who led the Métis uprising at Red River?
- AChief Tecumseh
- BLouis Riel
- CJoseph Brant
- DGabriel Dumont
Louis Riel led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry, the territorial capital. (Louis Riel, the Métis and the Mounties)
6.How many Canadians were killed in the Second World War?
- A44,000
- B110,000
- C60,000
- D600,000
44,000 Canadians were killed in the Second World War. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
7.Which level of government is responsible for criminal law?
- AThe federal government
- BThe courts alone
- CThe provinces
- DMunicipal governments
The federal government takes responsibility for defence, foreign policy, interprovincial trade and communications, currency, navigation, criminal law and citizenship. (Canada as a federal state)
8.What are elected representatives responsible for?
- AAppointing judges to the courts and senators to the Senate
- BGranting royal assent to bills passed by Parliament
- CPassing laws, approving expenditures and keeping the government accountable
- DRunning the departments of the federal government
Elected representatives are responsible for passing laws, approving and monitoring expenditures, and keeping the government accountable. (The Cabinet and confidence)
9.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)
10.What is the highest honour that Canadians can receive?
- AThe Victoria Cross
- BThe Order of Canada
- CThe Order of Military Merit
- DThe Grey Cup
The Victoria Cross is the highest honour available to Canadians. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
11.Which provinces are referred to as the Atlantic Provinces?
- ANewfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, P.E.I. and Nova Scotia
- BNewfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I., Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- CQuebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- DNova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba and P.E.I.
The Atlantic Provinces are Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. (The Atlantic Provinces)
12.Which is the most populous Prairie province?
- AManitoba
- BBritish Columbia
- CAlberta
- DSaskatchewan
Alberta is the most populous Prairie province. (The Prairie Provinces)
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