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. What leaf is on the Canadian flag?
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Birch
Oak
Bay Leaf
Maple Leaf
3. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.
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In the School
In Day to day life
In parliament of Canada
In workplace
4. 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
5. This person drew the map of East Coast Canada.
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Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Sir John A. Macdonald
King Charles V
6. Who was the first Francophone prime minister of Canada after Confederation?
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Paul Edgar Philippe Martin
Jean Chrétien
ouis St-Laurent
7. Who was the leader that led the expedition that burnt down the White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C.?
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Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
The Duke of Wellington
Major-General Robert Ross
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry
8. What is the capital city of Northwest Territories?
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Yellowknife
Whitehorse
Halifax
Ottawa
9. How can you contact your Member of Parliament?
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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.
10. What do you call a law before it is passed?
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A proposal of a law
A new law.
A bill.
A proposed law
11. Select the answer that lists the Canadian Symbols.
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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. 'Habeas corpus' became part of Canadian Rights and Responsibility. Where was the concept of 'Habeas corpus' taken from ?
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A word that came from Aboriginal language
It was part of aboriginal culture
It came from French Common Law
It came from English common law
13. Which of the following not a Canadian Invention?
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Basketball
Refrigerator
Insulin
Telephone
14. What is a ballot?
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A form that tells you when and where to vote.
A dance.
A form for voting.
An official who counts the number of votes.
15. When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?
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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
16. What does the Iroquoian word "Kanata" mean?
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The Land
The People
The Village
The place
17. Select four rights "Canadian Citizens" have under the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms
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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
18. On September 10 of which year did the government of Mackenzie King declare war on Hitler's Germany ten days after the rest of the British Empire declared war?
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1939
1914
1907
1922
19. When did the name Canada begin first appearing on maps?
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1880
1920
1550
1760
20. Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?
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Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie provinces
West Coast.