Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 3
20 questions, no clock, with the answer explained as you go. Use the timed exams when you want to know if you are ready.
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1.Which peoples did Champlain ally the colony with?
- AThe Algonquin, Montagnais and Huron
- BThe Inuit and the Métis
- CThe Cree and the Dene
- DThe Iroquois and the Sioux
Champlain allied the colony with the Algonquin, Montagnais and Huron. (Royal New France)
2.What is the capital of Ontario?
- AOttawa
- BHamilton
- CToronto
- DKingston
Toronto is the capital of Ontario. (Central Canada)
3.What is the opposition party with the most members called?
- AThe Shadow Government
- BThe Loyal Coalition
- CThe Third Party
- DThe Official Opposition
The opposition party with the most members of the House of Commons is the Official Opposition, or Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. (After an election: government and opposition)
4.What began Canada’s modern energy industry?
- AThe creation of the Bank of Canada
- BThe discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947
- CThe opening of the oil sands in 1985
- DThe building of hydro-electric dams in Quebec
The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947 began Canada's modern energy industry. (Modern Canada, the Cold War and Quebec)
5.Which king granted the Hudson’s Bay Company its charter?
- AKing George V
- BKing George III
- CKing Francis I
- DKing Charles II
In 1670 King Charles II of England granted the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay. (The struggle for a continent)
6.What does the right to a secret ballot mean?
- ACandidates’ names are not printed on the ballot
- BBallots are destroyed after counting
- CNo one can watch you vote
- DResults are kept secret until the next election
No one can watch you vote and no one should look at how you voted. (Who can vote, and the secret ballot)
7.How does the guide describe multiculturalism?
- AAs a recent policy of the federal government
- BAs a responsibility belonging to the provinces
- CAs a fundamental characteristic of Canadian heritage and identity
- DAs a feature of the preamble to the Charter
Multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity. (Other rights in the Charter)
8.Which kind of vote is considered a matter of confidence?
- AAny vote in the Senate
- BA vote on a major issue such as the budget
- CA vote on a private member’s bill
- DA vote to elect the Speaker
A vote on a major issue such as the budget is considered a matter of confidence. (After an election: government and opposition)
9.Who were the founding peoples of Canada?
- ABritish, German and Ukrainian
- BAboriginal, French and American
- CFrench, British and Irish
- DAboriginal, French and British
Canada's three founding peoples are Aboriginal, French and British. (Canada’s three founding peoples)
10.Where was Canada’s first representative assembly elected?
- AQuébec City, capital of New France
- BCharlottetown, on Prince Edward Island
- CToronto, then the town of York
- DHalifax, Nova Scotia
The first representative assembly was elected in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1758. (The beginnings of democracy and the abolition of slavery)
11.What is the Crown a symbol of in Canada?
- AThe Commonwealth of Nations, and nothing beyond it
- BGovernment, including Parliament, the courts, police services and the Canadian Forces
- CThe Canadian Forces and the RCMP, but not Parliament or the courts
- DThe province of Ontario, where the Crown first sat
The Crown is a symbol of government, including Parliament, the legislatures, the courts, police services and the Canadian Forces. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)
12.Which four provinces formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867?
- AOntario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
- BNova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. and Newfoundland
- COntario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
- DOntario, Quebec, Manitoba and British Columbia
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia formed the new country called the Dominion of Canada. (Confederation)
13.Which colony first attained full responsible government?
- APrince Edward Island
- BNew Brunswick
- CNova Scotia
- DThe Province of Canada
The first British North American colony to attain full responsible government was Nova Scotia in 1847-48. (Rebellions and responsible government)
14.From where are most Cabinet ministers chosen?
- AFrom the public service
- BFrom among members of the House of Commons
- CFrom among senators
- DFrom the provincial legislatures
The Prime Minister chooses the ministers of the Crown, most of them from among members of the House of Commons. (The Cabinet and confidence)
15.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)
16.Where do the majority of Métis live?
- AIn Quebec
- BIn the Prairie provinces
- CIn the Arctic territories
- DIn the Atlantic provinces
The majority of Métis live in the Prairie provinces. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
17.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)
18.In which language does the word Inuit mean “the people”?
- AInuktitut
- BCree
- CMichif
- DOjibwe
Inuit means the people in the Inuktitut language. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
19.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
Oceans on three sides: Pacific to the west, Atlantic to the east, Arctic to the north. (Canada’s size, oceans and regions)
20.How large was Canada’s navy at the end of the Second World War?
- ASmaller than before the war
- BThe largest in the world
- CThe third-largest in the world
- DThe tenth-largest in the world
At the end of the Second World War Canada had the third-largest navy in the world. (Between the wars and the Second World War)