5. Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?
Select One:
It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit.
It made Confederation legal.
The Aboriginal people signed the act.
It was written by the British government and approved by Queen.
6. How can you contact your Member of Parliament?
Select One:
Write a letter to the House of Commons.
Write a letter to the Premier of your province.
Write a letter to the Prime Minister.
Call the office of the party in power.
7. How are Senators chosen?
Select One:
By the Premiers of all provinces
Appointed by the Prime Minister
Chosen by Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General of Canada
Appointed by the Queen
8. During the War of 1812 the Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings in York (now Toronto). What did the British and Canadians do in return?
Select One:
They attacked American merchant ships and burned them down
They burned down the White House in Washington D.C.
They expanded their defence system, including Fort York
They captured Niagara Falls and burned down all american posts
9. Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada?
Select One:
Inuit
First Nations
Métis
Acadians and Inuit
10. Which two fundamental freedoms are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Select One:
Freedom of belief and freedom of religion.
Aboriginal peoples' rights and to volunteer.
Equal employment rights and opportunities
Basic living rights and obey laws.
11. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of federal government?
Select One:
National defence, foreign policy, international trade and aboriginal affairs.
Education, foreign policy, recycling programs and aboriginal affairs.
Highways, policing, international trade and criminal justice.
National defence, health care, international trade and aboriginal affairs.
12. 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.
13. What are the provinces of the Atlantic?
Select One:
Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
14. What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?
Select One:
Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism during WWII
It resulted in the forcible relocation of Canadians of Japanese origin
It liberated North Africa from Nazi occupation
It led to the establishment of the Juno Award
15. Which Canadian province is the country's largest producer of Grains and Oilseed?
Select One:
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
16. Which province is the only officially bilingual province?
Select One:
New Brunswick
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Ontario
17. When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished?
Select One:
Late 1600s.
Late 1700s.
Late 1800s.
Early 1700s.
18. In what year did the Iroquois and the French finally make peace?
Select One:
1701
1900
1804
1943
19. Which area is known as "Land of Midnight Sun"?
Select One:
Atlantic Provinces
Northern Territories
Western Provinces
Prairie Provinces
20. For what is the Okanagan Valley famous?
Select One:
Salmon
Fruit orchards & vineyards
Country Life
Grapes