Canadian symbols. Practice questions
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1.When did French Canadians adopt maple leaves as a symbol?
- AIn the 1700s
- BIn the 1850s
- CIn 1965
- DIn 1921
Maple leaves were adopted as a symbol by French Canadians in the 1700s. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
2.Which flag is Canada’s official Royal Flag?
- AThe maple leaf flag
- BThe Canadian Red Ensign
- CThe Union Jack
- DThe Royal Arms of Canada
The Union Jack is Canada's official Royal Flag. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
3.Which trophy does the National Hockey League play for?
- AThe Clarkson Cup
- BThe Queen’s Cup
- CThe Grey Cup
- DThe Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup was donated by Lord Stanley, the Governor General, in 1892. (Official languages and popular sports)
4.What appears at the centre of the Canadian flag?
- AA fleur-de-lis
- BA crown
- CA red maple leaf
- DA beaver
The red-white-red pattern of the Canadian flag comes from the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston, founded in 1876. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
5.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)
6.Which sport was introduced to Canada by Scottish pioneers?
- ABasketball
- BSoccer
- CCurling
- DLacrosse
Curling was introduced by Scottish pioneers and is popular in Canada. (Official languages and popular sports)
7.What does the Latin motto A mari usque ad mare mean?
- APeace, order and good government
- BOur land
- CFrom sea to sea
- DStrong and free
Canada's national motto is A mari usque ad mare, which in Latin means from sea to sea. (Other Canadian symbols)
8.Where does the flag’s red-white-red pattern come from?
- AThe Canadian Red Ensign, flown for a century
- BThe flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston
- CThe flag Quebec adopted in 1948
- DThe Union Jack, Canada’s official Royal Flag
The red-white-red pattern of the Canadian flag comes from the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston, founded in 1876. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
9.What does the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower contain?
- AThe Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians
- BThe original Constitution
- CThe Books of Remembrance
- DThe Crown Jewels of Canada
The Memorial Chamber within the Peace Tower contains the Books of Remembrance. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
10.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)
11.When did Canada adopt an official coat of arms and national motto?
- AAt Confederation
- BWhen the Charter of Rights was entrenched
- CWhen the maple leaf flag was first raised
- DAfter the First World War
As an expression of national pride after the First World War, Canada adopted an official coat of arms and a national motto. (Other Canadian symbols)
12.On what date is Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day?
- A20 November
- B26 December
- C9 April
- D11 January
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is November 20. (National holidays and important dates)
13.For about how long did the Canadian Red Ensign serve as the Canadian flag?
- AAbout 100 years
- BAbout 50 years
- CAbout 20 years
- DAbout 200 years
The Canadian Red Ensign served as the Canadian flag for about 100 years. (The Canadian flag and the maple leaf)
14.In which year did Parliament pass the Official Languages Act?
- A1867
- B1969
- C1982
- D1963
Parliament passed the Official Languages Act in 1969. (Official languages and popular sports)
15.What is the highest honour that Canadians can receive?
- AThe Victoria Cross
- BThe Order of Canada
- CThe Order of Military Merit
- DThe Grey Cup
The Victoria Cross is the highest honour available to Canadians. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
16.Which part of the original Parliament building survived the 1916 fire?
- AThe Senate chamber
- BThe Peace Tower
- CThe Centre Block
- DThe Library
The Library is the only part of the original Parliament building remaining. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
17.When is Labour Day?
- AThe first Monday of September
- BThe Monday preceding 25 May
- C1 May
- DThe second Monday of October
Labour Day is the first Monday of September. (National holidays and important dates)
18.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)
19.What is the Royal Anthem of Canada?
- AO Canada
- BGod Save the King or Queen
- CThe Maple Leaf Forever
- DVive la Canadienne
The Royal Anthem of Canada can be played or sung on any occasion when Canadians wish to honour the Sovereign. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)
20.In which year did Canada start its own honours system with the Order of Canada?
- A1921
- B1980
- C1967
- D1854
Confederation's centennial year, 1967, brought Canada its own honours system, opening with the Order of Canada. (Parliament buildings, the anthem and honours)