1. On July 5, 1916, the assembly of the No. 2 Construction Battalion was approved. Why was this battalion different from the rest of the military's battalions?
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It was Canada's first, and only, all-black battalion
It was Canada's first, and only, battalion consisting of only construction workers
It was Canada's first, and only, all-female battalion
It was Canada's first, and only, Francophone battalion
2. How are Senators chosen?
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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
3. Fill in the blank: Canada is ____________ Constitutional monarchy in North America.
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First
Last
Only
Not
4. 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:
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Lake Superior
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Great Slave Lake
5. What leaf is on the Canadian flag?
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Birch
Oak
Bay Leaf
Maple Leaf
6. What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?
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Approved by the Governor General.
Approved by the Queen.
Approved by all the Senators.
Approved by the Governors.
7. What is the highest honor available to Canadians?
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Elizabeth Cross
Victoria Cross
The Queen's Medal
Victoria Medal
8. What is the oldest English settlement in Canada?
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Québec, Quebec
Ottawa, Ontario
Halifax, Nova Scotia
9. 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.
10. In what sorts of jobs do most Canadians work?
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Natural resources
Auto Industry
Farming
Service
11. What did the Suffrage movement achieve?
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Abolished slavery in Canada
Women achieved the right to vote
Introduction of employment insurance
Quebec experienced an era of rapid change
12. 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
13. From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?
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Germany
France
England
Spain
14. Give an example of how you can participate in Community?
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Mind your own business. Live and Let Live
Keep your property tidy
Have a party
Join a community group
15. How can you help to protect the environment?
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Drive a car to go to and come back from work by yourself.
Walking, cycling, taking transit or carpooling wherever possible.
Use electric car instead of gas car.
Do not buy gas at a higher price.
16. What year women got rights to vote in Manitoba ?
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1984
1916
1918
1922
17. Les Automatistes of Québec were:
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A political organisation
Pioneering modern abstract artists
A musical group who raised Quebecers? morale during the Depression
One of largest mechanical engineering companies
18. Which province has the most valuable forest industry in Canada?
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Ontario
Alberta
British Columbia.
Quebec
19. Which biennial sports event that began in 1970 features such sports as snowshoeing and dog sledding, as well as athletes from northern communities like the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alaska, Greenland and several northern Russian provinces?
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Arctic Cup
Northern Winter Olympics
Arctic Winter Games
Northern Games
20. This person drew the map of East Coast Canada.
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Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Sir John A. Macdonald
King Charles V