Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 15
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1.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)
2.Who invites the leader of the winning party to form the government?
- AThe Chief Electoral Officer
- BThe Governor General
- CThe Speaker of the House of Commons
- DThe Chief Justice
After an election the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons is invited by the Governor General to form the government. (After an election: government and opposition)
3.How many Canadians were killed in the First World War?
- A600,000
- B60,000
- C110,000
- D44,000
In total 60,000 Canadians were killed and 170,000 wounded in the First World War. (The First World War)
4.What does Nunavut mean in Inuktitut?
- AVillage
- BThe people
- COur land
- DMidnight sun
Nunavut means our land in Inuktitut. (The Northern Territories)
5.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)
6.In which year did Britain abolish slavery throughout the Empire?
- A1793
- B1833
- C1863
- D1807
In 1833 Britain abolished slavery throughout the Empire. (The beginnings of democracy and the abolition of slavery)
7.What is the Métis dialect called?
- AChinook
- BMichif
- CJoual
- DInuktitut
The Métis speak their own dialect, Michif. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
8.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)
9.Which of these is a federal responsibility?
- ACitizenship
- BHighways
- CHealth care
- DEducation
The federal government takes responsibility for defence, foreign policy, interprovincial trade and communications, currency, navigation, criminal law and citizenship. (Canada as a federal state)
10.Which is the most populous Prairie province?
- AManitoba
- BBritish Columbia
- CAlberta
- DSaskatchewan
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces. (The Prairie Provinces)
11.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)
12.Who usually heads a municipal government?
- AA commissioner
- BA lieutenant governor
- CA band chief
- DA mayor or a reeve
A municipal council usually includes a mayor or a reeve and councillors or aldermen. (Provincial, territorial and municipal government)
13.Where is Canada’s largest naval base?
- ASt. John’s
- BVictoria
- CSaint John
- DHalifax
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. (The Atlantic Provinces)
14.In which year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?
- A1949
- B1873
- C1905
- D1898
Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada in 1949. (Macdonald, Cartier and expansion of the Dominion)
15.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)
16.What is the federal government required by law to provide in both official languages?
- APrivate-sector employment contracts
- BMunicipal by-laws
- CProvincial school curricula
- DServices throughout Canada
The federal government is required by law to provide services throughout Canada in English and French. (English, French and the Acadians)
17.Which court deals with matters concerning the federal government?
- AThe Supreme Court of Canada
- BThe Court of Queen’s Bench
- CA small claims court
- DThe Federal Court of Canada
The Federal Court of Canada deals with matters concerning the federal government. (The justice system)
18.What did the House of Commons recognise in 2006?
- AThat Quebec may leave Canada by referendum
- BThat Quebec is a sovereign state
- CThat the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada
- DThat French is Quebec’s only official language
The House of Commons recognized in 2006 that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada. (Quebec, diversity and religion)
19.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)
20.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)