Canadian Citizenship Test practice test 8
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1.Who are the Acadians?
- AFrench settlers who founded Québec City under Champlain
- BLoyalists who fled north during the American Revolution
- CFrancophones living in Manitoba and northern Ontario
- DDescendants of French colonists who settled the Maritimes from 1604
The Acadians are the descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604. (English, French and the Acadians)
2.Who were the Loyalists?
- APeople loyal to the Crown who fled the American Revolution
- BFrench settlers who remained after 1759
- CEmployees of the Hudson’s Bay Company
- DSupporters of the rebellions of 1837-38
More than 40,000 Loyalists fled the American Revolution to settle in Nova Scotia and Quebec. (The Quebec Act and the Loyalists)
3.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)
4.Who was the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River?
- AJacques Cartier
- BSamuel de Champlain
- CLouis Riel
- DJohn Cabot
Jacques Cartier was the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River and to set eyes on present-day Québec City and Montreal. (The first Europeans)
5.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)
6.Which of these is one of the four fundamental freedoms?
- AFreedom of peaceful assembly
- BFreedom to carry a firearm
- CFreedom from taxation
- DFreedom from military service
Freedom of peaceful assembly is a fundamental freedom in the Charter. (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
7.What is the capital of Alberta?
- ACalgary
- BRegina
- CBanff
- DEdmonton
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. (The Prairie Provinces)
8.Which is Canada’s highest court?
- AThe Federal Court of Canada
- BThe Supreme Court of Canada
- CThe Provincial Court of Appeal
- DThe Court of Queen’s Bench
The Supreme Court of Canada is the country's highest court. (The justice system)
9.What are Canada’s two official languages?
- AEnglish and French
- BEnglish and Inuktitut
- CFrench and Michif
- DEnglish and Spanish
English and French are the official languages of Canada. (English, French and the Acadians)
10.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)
11.After an election, which party forms the government?
- AThe party with the most votes nationally
- BUsually the party with the most seats in the House of Commons
- CThe party with the most members in the Senate
- DThe party chosen by the Senate
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)
12.Which date is Sir John A. Macdonald Day?
- A1 July
- B11 January
- C20 November
- D9 April
Parliament has recognized January 11 as Sir John A. Macdonald Day. (Macdonald, Cartier and expansion of the Dominion)
13.What must happen before a bill becomes law in Canada?
- AA referendum must be held on the question
- BThe Supreme Court of Canada must approve it
- CThe Cabinet must vote for it unanimously
- DBoth chambers must pass it and it must receive royal assent
No bill can become law in Canada until it has been passed by both chambers and has received royal assent. (Parliament and how a bill becomes law)
14.From what age may a Canadian citizen run in a federal election?
- A18
- B35
- C21
- D25
Canadian citizens who are 18 years old or older may run in a federal election. (Federal elections)
15.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)
16.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)
17.Who invented the first cardiac pacemaker?
- ADr. Wilder Penfield
- BCharles Best
- CSir Frederick Banting
- DDr. John A. Hopps
Dr. John A. Hopps invented the first cardiac pacemaker. (Canadian achievements and inventions)
18.What peak did unemployment reach in 1933?
- A7%
- B37%
- C27%
- D17%
Unemployment reached 27% in 1933. (Between the wars and the Second World War)
19.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)
20.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)