5. In 1980, Terry Fox began a cross-country run, the "Marathon of Hope", to raise money for what cause?
Select One:
Diabetic Research
Cancer research
Heart disease
AIDS
6. The cornerstone of Centre Block in the Parliament Buildings was laid by Prince ______ in 1860; the son of Queen Victoria.
Select One:
Harry
Albert
Charles
William
7. Name the battle which United States lost near Niagara Falls, in the War of 1812. Hint: Sir Isaac Brock, Governor of Upper Canada and Commander-in-Chief, was killed in the battle.
Select One:
Plains of Abraham
Niagara Falls
Queenston Heights
Independence
8. When does a federal election have to be held under legislation passed by Parliament?
Select One:
Within 4 years of the most recent election.
When the Queen wants to replace the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister can call the election any time at his own will
Within 5 years of the last election
9. Why is the discovery of insulin by Canadians so important?
Select One:
Helps control abnormal heart beat
Saves the lives of people with heart disorder
Insulin treats diabetes which has saved millions of lives worldwide
Eliminated polio in the World
10. Who was Louis Riel?
Select One:
The Prime Minister of Canada during World War I
A winner of the Victoria Cross
A Metis leader and the Father of Manitoba
A Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen
11. Select the answer that lists the Canadian Symbols.
Select One:
the Crown, the Canadian flag, the maple leaf, the Parliament Buildings and the beaver
the maple leaf, Basketball and the beaver
the Canadian flag, the maple leaf, Niagra Fall and the beaver
the Crown, the Canadian flag, the maple leaf and the beaver
12. The largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area is located between the province of Ontario and the United States of America and is called:
Select One:
Lake Superior
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Great Slave Lake
13. What is the Canada Health Act?
Select One:
Ensures availability of drugs
Ensures availability of Doctors and Nurses
Ensures common elements and a basic standard of coverage
Ensures availability of doctors, Drug and Nurses to Canadians
14. 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
15. Fill in the blank: Canada is ____________ Constitutional monarchy in North America.
Select One:
First
Last
Only
Not
16. Where do most French speaking Canadians live?
Select One:
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Quebec
None of above
17. What day is Armistice Day of First World War ?
Select One:
Civic Holiday (first Monday of August)
The first Monday of November.
Remembrance Day (Nov 11)
Canada Day (July 1)
18. Which of following sports are official in Canada?
Select One:
Basketball and curling
Hockey and basketball
Soccer and curling
Hockey and Lacrosse
19. Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?
Select One:
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta
20. 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