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1. 301.On which coin does the beaver appear?

   • AThe ten-cent coin
   • BThe twenty-five-cent coin
   • CThe five-cent coin
   • DThe one-cent coin

   The beaver can be seen on the five-cent coin. (Other Canadian symbols)

2. 302.Which company first adopted the beaver as its symbol?

   • AThe Bank of Canada
   • BThe Canadian Pacific Railway
   • CThe Hudson’s Bay Company
   • DThe North West Company

   The beaver was adopted centuries ago as the symbol of the Hudson's Bay Company. (Other Canadian symbols)

3. 303.In which year is the fleur-de-lys said to have been adopted by the French king?

   • A1534
   • B496
   • C1608
   • D1948

   The fleur-de-lys is said to have been adopted by the French king in the year 496. (Other Canadian symbols)

4. 304.In which year did Quebec adopt its own flag?

   • A1921
   • B1965
   • C1948
   • D1867

   In 1948 Quebec adopted its own flag, based on the Cross and the fleur-de-lys. (Other Canadian symbols)

5. 305.Which symbols does the Canadian coat of arms contain?

   • ASymbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland, and red maple leaves
   • BA crown, a beaver and an eagle set above a shield
   • CA beaver and a single maple leaf, and nothing else
   • DThe fleur-de-lys and the Union Jack, and nothing else

   The Canadian coat of arms contains symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland as well as red maple leaves. (Other Canadian symbols)

6. 306.When did Canada adopt an official coat of arms and national motto?

   • AAt Confederation
   • BWhen the Charter of Rights was entrenched
   • CWhen the maple leaf flag was first raised
   • DAfter the First World War

   As an expression of national pride after the First World War, Canada adopted an official coat of arms and a national motto. (Other Canadian symbols)

7. 307.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. 308.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)

9. 309.How many Canadians have received the Victoria Cross since 1854?

   • A196
   • B96
   • C69
   • D9

   Confederation's centennial year, 1967, brought Canada its own honours system, opening with the Order of Canada. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

10. 310.What is Canada’s national anthem?

    • AA mari usque ad mare
    • BGod Save the King
    • CO Canada
    • DThe Maple Leaf Forever

    O Canada was proclaimed as the national anthem in 1980. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

11. 311.In which year was O Canada proclaimed the national anthem?

    • A1880
    • B1980
    • C1967
    • D1965

    O Canada was proclaimed as the national anthem in 1980. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

12. 312.Where was O Canada first sung?

    • AQuébec City
    • BToronto, then the largest city
    • COttawa, at the opening of Parliament
    • DHalifax, at a naval review

    O Canada was first sung in Québec City in 1880. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

13. 313.In which year did Canada start its own honours system with the Order of Canada?

    • A1921
    • B1980
    • C1967
    • D1854

    Confederation's centennial year, 1967, brought Canada its own honours system, opening with the Order of Canada. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

14. 314.What is the Royal Anthem of Canada?

    • AO Canada
    • BGod Save the King or Queen
    • CThe Maple Leaf Forever
    • DVive la Canadienne

    The Victoria Cross rewards the most conspicuous bravery before the enemy: valour, self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

15. 315.What does the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower contain?

    • AThe Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians
    • BThe original Constitution
    • CThe Books of Remembrance
    • DThe Crown Jewels of Canada

    The Memorial Chamber within the Peace Tower contains the Books of Remembrance. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

16. 316.In which year was the Peace Tower completed?

    • A1927
    • B1916
    • C1867
    • D1922

    Completed in 1927, the Peace Tower commemorates the First World War. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

17. 317.Which part of the original Parliament building survived the 1916 fire?

    • AThe Senate chamber
    • BThe Peace Tower
    • CThe Centre Block
    • DThe Library

    The Library is the only part of the original Parliament building remaining. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)

18. 318.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)

19. 319.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)

20. 320.In which year did Parliament pass the Official Languages Act?

    • A1867
    • B1969
    • C1982
    • D1963

    Parliament passed the Official Languages Act in 1969. (Official languages and popular sports)

21. 321.Which trophy does the National Hockey League play for?

    • AThe Clarkson Cup
    • BThe Queen’s Cup
    • CThe Grey Cup
    • DThe Stanley Cup

    The Stanley Cup was donated by Lord Stanley, the Governor General, in 1892. (Official languages and popular sports)

22. 322.Who donated the Stanley Cup, and in which year?

    • AAdrienne Clarkson in 2005
    • BQueen Victoria in 1867
    • CLord Stanley, the Governor General, in 1892
    • DLord Grey, the Governor General, in 1909

    The Stanley Cup was donated by Lord Stanley, the Governor General, in 1892. (Official languages and popular sports)

23. 323.Which sport has the most registered players in Canada?

    • ACurling
    • BHockey
    • CSoccer
    • DCanadian football

    Soccer has the most registered players of any game in Canada. (Official languages and popular sports)

24. 324.Which sport was introduced to Canada by Scottish pioneers?

    • ABasketball
    • BSoccer
    • CCurling
    • DLacrosse

    Curling was introduced by Scottish pioneers and is popular in Canada. (Official languages and popular sports)

25. 325.For how long have Anglophones and Francophones lived together in Canada?

    • AMore than 800 years
    • BMore than 500 years
    • CMore than 300 years
    • DMore than 150 years

    Anglophones and Francophones have lived together in partnership and creative tension for more than 300 years. (Official languages and popular sports)

26. 326.On what date is Canada Day?

    • A24 June
    • B1 January
    • C1 July
    • D11 November

    Canada Day is July 1. (National holidays and important dates)

27. 327.Which holiday marks the Sovereign’s birthday?

    • ACanada Day
    • BVimy Day
    • CThanksgiving Day
    • DVictoria Day

    Victoria Day is the Monday preceding May 25 and marks the Sovereign's birthday. (National holidays and important dates)

28. 328.When is Victoria Day?

    • AThe first Monday of September
    • BThe Monday preceding 25 May
    • CThe second Monday of October
    • D9 April

    Victoria Day is the Monday preceding May 25 and marks the Sovereign's birthday. (National holidays and important dates)

29. 329.On what date is Fête nationale celebrated in Quebec?

    • A24 June
    • B20 November
    • C11 January
    • D1 July

    Fête nationale in Quebec is June 24, the Feast of St. John the Baptist. (National holidays and important dates)

30. 330.When is Thanksgiving Day in Canada?

    • AThe first Monday of September
    • BThe second Monday of October
    • CThe fourth Thursday of November
    • DThe Monday preceding 25 May

    Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday of October. (National holidays and important dates)

31. 331.When is Labour Day?

    • AThe first Monday of September
    • BThe Monday preceding 25 May
    • C1 May
    • DThe second Monday of October

    Labour Day is the first Monday of September. (National holidays and important dates)

32. 332.On what date is Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day?

    • A20 November
    • B26 December
    • C9 April
    • D11 January

    Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is November 20. (National holidays and important dates)

33. 333.On what date is Boxing Day?

    • A26 January
    • B25 December
    • C1 January
    • D26 December

    Christmas Day is December 25 and Boxing Day is December 26. (National holidays and important dates)

34. 334.Which is the second largest country on earth?

    • AThe United States
    • BChina
    • CAustralia
    • DCanada

    Canada is the second largest country on earth, at 10 million square kilometres. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

35. 335.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

    Canada includes five distinct regions: the Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast and the Northern Territories. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

36. 336.How many provinces and territories does Canada have?

    • ATen provinces and three territories
    • BNine provinces and four territories
    • CTen provinces and two territories
    • DTwelve provinces and one territory

    Canada has ten provinces and three territories. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

37. 337.How many distinct regions does Canada include?

    • AThree
    • BFive
    • CFour
    • DSix

    Canada includes five distinct regions: the Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast and the Northern Territories. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

38. 338.Which is Canada’s capital city?

    • AToronto
    • BQuébec City
    • COttawa
    • DMontreal

    Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

39. 339.Who chose Ottawa as the capital, and in which year?

    • ASir John A. Macdonald, in 1867
    • BQueen Elizabeth II, in 1952
    • CLord Durham, in 1840
    • DQueen Victoria, in 1857

    Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

40. 340.On which river does the national capital 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)

41. 341.What is Canada’s approximate population?

    • AAbout 60 million
    • BAbout 11 million
    • CAbout 34 million
    • DAbout 18 million

    Canada has a population of about 34 million people. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)

42. 342.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)

43. 343.What is the capital of Nova Scotia?

    • ACharlottetown
    • BHalifax
    • CSt. John’s
    • DSaint John

    Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. (The Atlantic Provinces)

44. 344.What is the capital of New Brunswick?

    • AFredericton
    • BSaint John
    • CMoncton
    • DHalifax

    Fredericton is the capital of New Brunswick. (The Atlantic Provinces)

45. 345.What is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?

    • ASaint John
    • BHalifax
    • CSt. John’s
    • DCharlottetown

    St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. (The Atlantic Provinces)

46. 346.What is the capital of Prince Edward Island?

    • ASt. John’s
    • BSummerside
    • CCharlottetown
    • DFredericton

    Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island. (The Atlantic Provinces)

47. 347.Which is Canada’s smallest province?

    • ANewfoundland and Labrador
    • BNew Brunswick
    • CNova Scotia
    • DPrince Edward Island

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

48. 348.Which province is the birthplace of Confederation?

    • AOntario, the most populous province
    • BPrince Edward Island
    • CQuebec, the oldest of the colonies
    • DNova Scotia, the gateway to Canada

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

49. 349.Where are the world’s highest tides found?

    • AThe Gulf of St. Lawrence
    • BThe Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
    • CHudson Bay
    • DThe Strait of Georgia

    The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia has the world's highest tides. (The Atlantic Provinces)

50. 350.Which is the most easterly point in North America?

    • ANova Scotia
    • BPrince Edward Island
    • CNewfoundland and Labrador
    • DNew Brunswick

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