5. When is Canada Day?
Select One:
July 1st every year
The second Monday of July.
September 6th of each year.
The third Monday of May.
6. Who was the leader that led the expedition that burnt down the White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C.?
Select One:
Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
The Duke of Wellington
Major-General Robert Ross
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry
7. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
Select One:
Early French settlers, Métis and Indian.
Métis, First Nations and Inuit.
Acadians, Métis and First Nations.
Métis, Inuit and United Empire Loyalists.
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. 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
10. What is the capital city of Saskatchewan?
Select One:
Prince Albert
Regina
Saskatoon
Halifax
11. How Many Canadians are awarded Highest Honour (Victoria Cross)?
Select One:
96
50
90
55
12. Jacques Cartier was the first European to explore which great Canadian river?
Select One:
Grand River
Red River
St. Lawrence River
Hillsborough River
13. In 1957, the Queen officially opened the first session of the 23rd Parliament, becoming the first reigning Canadian monarch to read the ______ from the Throne.
Select One:
Letter
Memorandum
Speech
Document
14. What is the capital city of Manitoba?
Select One:
Winnipeg
Halifax
Winkler
Ottawa
15. 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
16. When did the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Government of Canada, officially apologize in the House of Commons for the Chinese Head Tax that was imposed on Chinese newcomers in 1885?
Select One:
2005
2000
2006
2007
17. List three ways you can protect the environment.
Select One:
Recycle, conserve energy and buy bottled water
Recycle, conserve energy and drive your car to work
Recycle, conserve energy and mow your lawn
Recycle, conserve energy and water and join a car pool
18. What does due Process mean in Canada?
Select One:
You must prove your innocence in court
The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians
The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
Government must respect most of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
19. For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?
Select One:
Around 100 years.
Around 200 years.
More than 300 years
More than 178 years.
20. Which province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world?
Select One:
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta