5. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign (Queen) and that of the Prime Minister?
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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.
6. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
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It was the last battle of the First World War
It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation
It was an important victory in the Boer War
Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps
7. What is the tower in the center of the Parliament buildings called?
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CN Tower
Peace Tower.
Canada Tower
Peaceful Tower
8. Which provinces are connected to Ontario by land?
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Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
Manitoba and Quebec.
Manitoba and Newfoundland
Quebec and Saskatchewan.
9. After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
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The Queen herself picks party to run the government after the results.
The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body.
The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government
The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power.
10. From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?
Select One:
Germany
France
England
Spain
11. What is Canada's system of governance?
Select One:
Police state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Federal state, Provincial state and constitutional monarchy
Federal state, parliamentary democracy and dictatorship
Federal state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
12. What is the name of the dried meat, made by Plains Indians and M?tis peoples, that became a staple during the fur trade?
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Bison
Jerk Meat
Pemmican
Bannock
13. What do you call the Queen's representative in the Territories?
Select One:
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Lieutenant-Governor
Commissioner
Sir
14. What day is Armistice Day of First World War ?
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Civic Holiday (first Monday of August)
The first Monday of November.
Remembrance Day (Nov 11)
Canada Day (July 1)
15. What does crown mean for Canadians?
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The Crown contain symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland as well as red maple leaves
The Crown is a symbol of Government, including Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services and the armed forces
A national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, which in Latin means from sea to sea
Reflecting the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization in which democracy originated
16. Which Province holds the record for the
coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada
Select One:
Quebec
Alberta
Yukon
Northwest Territories
17. How old is the Canadian Shield?
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More than 2.0 Billion years
More than 3.96 Billion years
More than 6.0 Billion years
More than 5.03 Billion years
18. Which province is on the Pacific coast of Canada?
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Nova Scotia.
Yukon
British Columbia
Quebec
19. How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
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Ten provinces and three territories.
Eight provinces and three territories.
Nine provinces and two territory.
Ten provinces and two territories.
20. Name the five Great lakes between Canada and United States.
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Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior
Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe
Lake Erie, Hudson's Bay, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior
Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Niagara, Lake Ontario and Lake Superior