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Canadian Citizenship Test questions and answers
There are 410 practice questions here, each with its correct answer and an explanation, written from Discover Canada. The real Canadian Citizenship Test is 20 questions in 45 minutes and you need 15 correct to pass. Reading is free and needs no account.
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351.Which province is the most populous of the Atlantic Provinces?
- ANova Scotia
- BNew Brunswick
- CPrince Edward Island
- DNewfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia is the most populous Atlantic Province. (The Atlantic Provinces)
352.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)
353.Where is Canada’s largest naval base?
- ASt. John’s
- BVictoria
- CSaint John
- DHalifax
Halifax is home to Canada's largest naval base. (The Atlantic Provinces)
354.Which two provinces make up Central Canada?
- AQuebec and New Brunswick
- BOntario and Alberta
- CQuebec and Ontario
- DOntario and Manitoba
Central Canada is made up of Quebec and Ontario. (Central Canada)
355.What is the capital of Ontario?
- AOttawa
- BHamilton
- CToronto
- DKingston
Toronto is the capital of Ontario. (Central Canada)
356.What is the capital of Quebec?
- AMontreal
- BGatineau
- CTrois-Rivières
- DQuébec City
Québec City is the capital of Quebec. (Central Canada)
357.Which is the largest city in Canada?
- AOttawa
- BMontreal
- CToronto
- DVancouver
Largest Canadian city, and its main financial centre, is Toronto. (Central Canada)
358.Which is Canada’s main financial centre?
- AToronto
- BVancouver
- CCalgary
- DMontreal
Largest Canadian city, and its main financial centre, is Toronto. (Central Canada)
359.Which is Canada’s second largest city?
- AVancouver
- BToronto
- CMontreal
- DOttawa
Montreal ranks second among Canadian cities, and after Paris no mainly French-speaking city in the world is bigger. (Central Canada)
360.Which province is Canada’s largest producer of hydro-electricity?
- AOntario
- BManitoba
- CQuebec
- DBritish Columbia
Quebec is Canada's largest producer of hydro-electricity. (Central Canada)
361.How much of Canada’s manufactured goods do Ontario and Quebec produce together?
- AMore than three-quarters
- BMore than one-tenth
- CMore than half
- DMore than one-quarter
Ontario and Quebec together produce more than three-quarters of all Canadian manufactured goods. (Central Canada)
362.Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
- ALake Superior
- BLake Huron
- CLake Erie
- DLake Ontario
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. (Central Canada)
363.Which of the five Great Lakes lies wholly within the United States?
- ALake Erie
- BLake Superior
- CLake Michigan
- DLake Huron
Five Great Lakes lie between Ontario and the United States: Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario. (Central Canada)
364.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)
365.Which province has the largest French-speaking population outside Quebec?
- AManitoba
- BAlberta
- CNew Brunswick
- DOntario
Ontario has the largest French-speaking population outside of Quebec. (Central Canada)
366.Which three provinces are the Prairie Provinces?
- AManitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
- BManitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan
- CAlberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan
- DSaskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces. (The Prairie Provinces)
367.What is the capital of Manitoba?
- ABrandon
- BRegina
- CWinnipeg
- DSaskatoon
Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba. (The Prairie Provinces)
368.What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
- AEdmonton
- BRegina
- CSaskatoon
- DWinnipeg
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. (The Prairie Provinces)
369.What is the capital of Alberta?
- ACalgary
- BRegina
- CBanff
- DEdmonton
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. (The Prairie Provinces)
370.Where is the RCMP training academy?
- AOttawa
- BRegina
- CWinnipeg
- DCalgary
Regina is home to the training academy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. (The Prairie Provinces)
371.Which province has 40% of Canada’s arable land?
- AAlberta, the most populous Prairie province
- BManitoba, with its farmland and hydro power
- COntario, with its dairy and grain crops
- DSaskatchewan
Two-fifths of Canada's arable land sits in Saskatchewan, the leading producer of grains and oilseeds. (The Prairie Provinces)
372.Which is Canada’s largest producer of oil and gas?
- ASaskatchewan
- BNewfoundland and Labrador
- CBritish Columbia
- DAlberta
Alberta is the largest producer of oil and gas in Canada. (The Prairie Provinces)
373.Which province has the largest Aboriginal population?
- ASaskatchewan
- BAlberta
- COntario
- DManitoba
Manitoba has the largest Aboriginal population of any province, at over 15%. (The Prairie Provinces)
374.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)
375.After whom was Alberta named?
- APrincess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria
- BLord Strathcona, who drove the last spike
- CPrince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria
- DQueen Victoria herself, who chose the name
Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. (The Prairie Provinces)
376.Which is the most populous Prairie province?
- AManitoba
- BBritish Columbia
- CAlberta
- DSaskatchewan
Alberta is the most populous Prairie province. (The Prairie Provinces)
377.Where are some of the world’s richest deposits of dinosaur fossils?
- AThe Canadian Shield
- BThe Okanagan Valley
- CThe Bay of Fundy
- DThe Badlands of Alberta
Alberta's Badlands hold some of the richest prehistoric fossil and dinosaur deposits anywhere. (The Prairie Provinces)
378.What is the capital of British Columbia?
- AKelowna
- BWhistler
- CVancouver
- DVictoria
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. (The West Coast)
379.Which is Canada’s largest and busiest port?
- AThe Port of Victoria
- BThe Port of Montreal
- CThe Port of Vancouver
- DThe Port of Halifax
The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest and busiest port. (The West Coast)
380.Which province is Canada’s Pacific gateway?
- AYukon, on the northern Pacific coast
- BAlberta, with its oil and gas exports
- CManitoba, with its hydro-electric power
- DBritish Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, on the Pacific coast. (The West Coast)
381.Which province has the most valuable forestry industry in Canada?
- ANew Brunswick
- BOntario
- CBritish Columbia
- DQuebec
British Columbia has the most valuable forestry industry in Canada. (The West Coast)
382.Which valley in British Columbia is known for fruit orchards and wine?
- AThe Barossa Valley
- BThe Niagara region
- CThe Okanagan Valley
- DThe Fraser Valley
British Columbia is known for mining, fishing, and the fruit orchards and wine industry of the Okanagan Valley. (The West Coast)
383.Approximately how many provincial parks does British Columbia have?
- A600
- B6,000
- C60
- D100
British Columbia has the most extensive park system in Canada, with approximately 600 provincial parks. (The West Coast)
384.Which languages are most spoken in British Columbia’s cities after English?
- AJapanese and Korean
- BSpanish and Punjabi
- CChinese and Punjabi
- DFrench and Chinese
Chinese and Punjabi are the most spoken languages in British Columbia's cities after English. (The West Coast)
385.Where is the navy’s Pacific fleet headquartered?
- AVictoria
- BHalifax
- CEsquimalt Bay
- DVancouver
Victoria is a tourist centre and the headquarters of the navy's Pacific fleet. (The West Coast)
386.What is the capital of Nunavut?
- AWhitehorse
- BFrobisher
- CIqaluit
- DYellowknife
Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut. (The Northern Territories)
387.What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?
- AInuvik
- BWhitehorse
- CIqaluit
- DYellowknife
Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories. (The Northern Territories)
388.What is the capital of Yukon?
- AWhitehorse
- BDawson City
- CYellowknife
- DIqaluit
Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon. (The Northern Territories)
389.What does Nunavut mean in Inuktitut?
- AVillage
- BThe people
- COur land
- DMidnight sun
Nunavut means our land in Inuktitut. (The Northern Territories)
390.In which year was Nunavut established?
- A1870
- B1999
- C1949
- D1898
Nunavut was established in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories. (The Northern Territories)
391.Why is the North called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
- AIt has the longest winter nights in the world
- BThe sun never sets in winter
- CDaylight can last up to 24 hours at the height of summer
- DThe northern lights shine all night
Land of the Midnight Sun is the North's nickname: midsummer daylight can run a full 24 hours. (The Northern Territories)
392.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)
393.Which territory holds the record for the coldest temperature recorded in Canada?
- ANunavut
- BYukon
- CNewfoundland and Labrador
- DThe Northwest Territories
Yukon holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada, at -63°C. (The Northern Territories)
394.What is the tundra?
- AThe boreal forest of the North
- BThe Arctic ice shelf
- CThe grassland of the Prairies
- DThe vast rocky Arctic plain with no trees
Much of the North is made up of tundra, the vast rocky Arctic plain. (The Northern Territories)
395.What share of Nunavut’s population is Inuit?
- AAbout 30%
- BAbout 50%
- CAbout 85%
- DAbout 15%
Roughly 85% of Nunavut is Inuit; Inuktitut is official there and the first language of its schools. (The Northern Territories)
396.How does Nunavut’s Legislative Assembly choose a premier and ministers?
- ABy direct territorial election
- BBy consensus
- CBy party vote
- DBy appointment from Ottawa
Nunavut's 19-member Legislative Assembly chooses a premier and ministers by consensus. (The Northern Territories)
397.Which city is called the diamond capital of North America?
- AIqaluit
- BYellowknife
- CSaskatoon
- DWhitehorse
Yellowknife is called the diamond capital of North America. (The Northern Territories)
398.Which is the second-longest river system in North America?
- AThe Yukon River
- BThe St. Lawrence River
- CThe Mackenzie River
- DThe Fraser River
At 4,200 kilometres the Mackenzie is North America's second-longest river system, after the Mississippi. (The Northern Territories)
399.Which Gold Rush brought thousands of miners to Yukon?
- AThe Gold Rush of the 1930s
- BThe Gold Rush of the 1850s
- CThe Gold Rush of 1867
- DThe Gold Rush of the 1890s
Yukon drew thousands of miners in the Gold Rush of the 1890s. (The Northern Territories)
400.What are the three main types of industry in Canada’s economy?
- AService, natural resources and manufacturing
- BAgriculture, mining and forestry
- CPrimary, secondary and financial
- DPublic, private and voluntary
Canada's economy includes three main types of industries: service industries, natural resources industries and manufacturing industries. (Canada’s economy)
Common questions
- How many questions are in the Canadian Citizenship Test?
- The real test is 20 multiple-choice questions with 45 minutes to answer them, and you need 15 correct to pass. This page lists 410 practice questions drawn from the same official material, which is far more than any single sitting will ask you.
- Are these the real Canadian Citizenship Test questions?
- No, and nobody has them. No government publishes its live exam questions. These are written from Discover Canada, the official study guide the real questions are drawn from, so the facts being tested are the same even though the wording is ours.
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