Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 7
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1.When did the term First Nations begin to be used?
- AIn the 1970s
- BIn 1999
- CIn the 1940s
- DIn the 1870s
In the 1970s the term First Nations began to be used. (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
2.Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
- AThe first head of a responsible government in Canada
- BThe first Governor General of Canada
- CThe leader of the 1837 rebellions
- DCanada’s first Prime Minister
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine was a champion of French language rights and became the first head of a responsible government in Canada in 1849. (Rebellions and responsible government)
3.Which 1805 naval battle left the Royal Navy ruling the waves?
- AThe Battle of the Atlantic
- BThe Battle of Amiens
- CThe Battle of Trafalgar
- DThe Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Royal Navy defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. (The War of 1812)
4.What does it mean to say that Canada is a constitutional monarchy?
- AThe Sovereign governs Canada directly from London
- BThe Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign who reigns in accordance with the Constitution
- CThe Constitution of Canada may be changed only by the Sovereign
- DParliament is appointed by the Sovereign rather than elected by voters
As a constitutional monarchy, Canada's Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign who reigns in accordance with the Constitution. (Constitutional monarchy and the Sovereign)
5.Which Viking site in Canada is a World Heritage site?
- AL’Anse aux Meadows
- BFort Garry
- CSt. Croix Island
- DPort-Royal
The remains of the Viking settlement at l'Anse aux Meadows are a World Heritage site. (The first Europeans)
6.What does the rule of law mean for individuals and governments in Canada?
- AThe courts may set aside any law
- BOnly individuals are bound by law
- CGovernments may act without legal limit
- DThey are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions
Individuals and governments are regulated by laws and not by arbitrary actions, and no person or group is above the law. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
7.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)
8.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)
9.Which king issued the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
- AKing Charles II
- BKing George III
- CKing Francis I
- DKing George V
Territorial rights were first guaranteed through the Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III. (Aboriginal peoples)
10.Which Act of the British Parliament created the Dominion of Canada?
- AThe Official Languages Act
- BThe Constitutional Act
- CThe Quebec Act
- DThe British North America Act
The British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867. (Confederation)
11.What happened to the armed rebellions of 1837-38?
- AThey were abandoned before any fighting
- BThey succeeded and brought responsible government
- CThey led Canada to join the United States
- DThey were defeated by British troops and Canadian volunteers
Armed rebellions occurred in 1837-38 outside Montreal and in Toronto and were defeated by British troops and Canadian volunteers. (Rebellions and responsible government)
12.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)
13.Why does the number of electoral districts change over time?
- AThe Governor General sets the number each election
- BPeriodic redistribution redraws them as the population changes
- CThe Senate votes to add seats
- DEach new province adds ten seats
The number of electoral districts changes with periodic redistribution. (The House of Commons today)
14.What does taking responsibility for yourself and your family involve?
- AReporting your income to the province
- BPaying a family levy
- CRegistering with your municipality
- DGetting a job and taking care of your family
Taking responsibility for oneself and one's family means getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard. (Responsibilities of citizenship)
15.Which is Canada’s largest international trading partner?
- AMexico
- BThe United Kingdom
- CChina
- DThe United States
Canada's largest international trading partner is the United States. (Canada’s economy)
16.What did Britain rename the colony after the war?
- AUpper Canada
- BBritish North America
- CThe Province of Quebec
- DThe Dominion of Canada
After the war Great Britain renamed the colony the Province of Quebec. (The struggle for a continent)
17.What does the Iroquoian word kanata mean?
- AThe people
- BOur land
- CVillage
- DGreat river
Cartier heard two captured guides speak the Iroquoian word kanata, meaning village. (The first Europeans)
18.What are the three key facts about Canada’s system of government?
- AIt is a confederation, a republic and a monarchy
- BIt is a republic, a federation and a parliamentary democracy
- CIt is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy
- DIt is a unitary state, a monarchy and a democracy
Canada's system of government is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. (Three facts about Canada’s system of government)
19.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)
20.Who was the first French-Canadian prime minister since Confederation?
- ASir George-Étienne Cartier
- BSir Wilfrid Laurier
- CSir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
- DSir John A. Macdonald
Sir Wilfrid Laurier became the first French-Canadian prime minister since Confederation. (The Canadian Pacific Railway and westward growth)