5. When did the United Empire Loyalists come to Canada?
Select One:
During 1580s
In 1600s
Late 1700s
Late 1800s
6. Where do most French speaking Canadians live?
Select One:
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Quebec
None of above
7. What are the three parts of Parliament?
Select One:
The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate.
The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister.
8. In 1970, there was a major change to the Canadian federal election voting system. What was that change?
Select One:
Women gained the right to vote
Personal identification became a necessity to vote
The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18
Voting rights were extended to all inmates
9. Which province has the largest Francophone community in western Canada?
Select One:
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Quebec
Manitoba
10. When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?
Select One:
The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent election
March 1st every five years after the last election
There's no fixed date of Canada's federal election
The second Friday in September every four years following the most recent election
11. Which four provinces first formed the Confederation?
Select One:
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and PEI
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland
Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
12. In 1813, Laura Secord, pioneer wife and mother of five children, made a dangerous 30-kilometre journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack. Her bravery contributed to the British-Canadian victory at the Battle of:
Select One:
Beaver Dams
Secord House
Sweet River
Thamesford Harbour
13. Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?
Select One:
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta
14. Select examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family.
Select One:
Study hard so you can earn enough money to take a vacation
Buying a house for your family
Doing laundry and keeping the house clean and doing basic day to day chores
Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities
15. Which biennial sports event that began in 1970 features such sports as snowshoeing and dog sledding, as well as athletes from northern communities like the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alaska, Greenland and several northern Russian provinces?
Select One:
Arctic Cup
Northern Winter Olympics
Arctic Winter Games
Northern Games
16. How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
Select One:
355
287
338 (as per Google)
308 (as per Discover Canada book)
17. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign (Queen) and that of the Prime Minister?
Select One:
The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.
18. What is written on an election ballot?
Select One:
The names of the candidates in your electoral district.
The names of Canadians eligible to vote.
The candidates running for Prime Minister listed.
The results of the election.
19. Which of the following answers is NOT true about the Canada/USA relationship?
Select One:
Canada exports very little goods to USA
They are largest trading partners
The Canada/USA relationship is the closest and the most extensive in the world
They share longest undefended border
20. What is the capital city of British Columbia?
Select One:
Vancouver
Victoria
Surrey
British Columbia