5. Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?
Select One:
It made changes to the Citizenship Act.
Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government.
The Queen has more power in Canadian Government.
It lets Canadians to enjoy more freedom.
6. What leaf is on the Canadian flag?
Select One:
Birch
Oak
Bay Leaf
Maple Leaf
7. Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?
Select One:
To look for new mines
To fish and trade with First Nations people
To run away from religious persecution
To build immigration sites for settlers
8. What does the Canadian flag look like?
Select One:
White and red with the federal emblem.
Red maple leaf with white in the background.
White and red with a deer in the center.
White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the center.
9. In what year did Canada become a country?
Select One:
1867
1876
1866
1800
10. How many Canadians served in the First World War?
Select One:
More than 600,000.
About 10,000.
More than 60,000.
About 170,000.
11. Which of following sports are official in Canada?
Select One:
Basketball and curling
Hockey and basketball
Soccer and curling
Hockey and Lacrosse
12. What does the National Register of electors contain?
Select One:
Database of landed immigrants
Database of Canadian citizens at least 18 years of age who are qualified to vote in federal elections and referendums
Database of all Canadian citizens
Database of Canadian tax payers
13. What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today?
Select One:
Zinc, gold and tin
Silver, lead and zinc
Gold, lead and zinc
Tin, lead and aluminum
14. 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)
15. What does 'Habeas corpus' means ?
Select One:
Name given to a deceased person
Family of deceased
Name that refers to the rights of a person that has died
The right to challenge unlawful
detention by the state
16. What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?
Select One:
To pledge your loyalty to Canada from sea to sea
To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II
To pledge your allegiance to the flag and fulfill the duties of a Canadian
To pledge your allegiance to the Canadian Constitution
17. What is an electoral district?
Select One:
The area in which elections are held.
A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
The office where you find a candidate's name.
The building in which you vote.
18. Select four rights "Canadian Citizens" have under the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms
Select One:
Leave Canada freely, apply for a Canadian passport, be educated
Work in Canada, vote, educated, drive
Be educated in either official language, apply for a Canadian passport, to drive, exit Canada
Be educated in either official language, apply for a passport,vote,enter/exit Canada freely
19. Which document first defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments?
Select One:
The Constitution Act, 1982.
The Confederation Act.
The British North America Act.
The Multicultural Act
20. 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