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1. 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


2. Canada's economy of the 17th and 18th century depended mainly on:


Select One:
 Invensions
 Tourism
 Fur Trade
 All of above


3. Which of the following criteria gives the right to vote?


Select One:
 Have driving License
 Landed Immigrant
 On an official voters' list
 Own a house/Property in the riding


4. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?


Select One:
 The Governor General
 The Prime Minister
 The Premier of Province
 The Speaker of National assembly


5. Ms X immigrated to Canada and She can work and earn as much money as a man would. Why is that?


Select One:
 Because her degree is acceptable here in Canada
 Because of acceptance of diversity
 Because of Freedom of Speech
 Because of equality between sexes (Equal rights of Man and Woman)


6. 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.


7. What is the head of government in Canada called?


Select One:
 President
 Prime Minister or Premier
 Senator
 Governor General


8. Where did the name Alberta came from ?


Select One:
 Comes from the Huron-Iroquois language
 Named after a French Leader
 Named after a daughter of Queen Victoria
 Was proposed when it officially became a province in 1905


9. In which parts of Canada did the Aboriginal peoples first live?


Select One:
 All regions
 The Prairies and the North
 The North and Great Lakes regions
 The Great Lakes regions and Prairies.


10. Which national project to connect Canadians across the country began in 1871 and was completed six years ahead of schedule in 1885, with the final section constructed in Craigellachie, British Columbia?


Select One:
 Canadian Pacific Railway
 Trans-Canada Highway
 Telephone lines
 Trans-Canada Trail


11. When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River?


Select One:
 Early 1500s.
 Early 1600s.
 Mid 1700s.
 Late 1800s.


12. What did the Suffrage movement achieve?


Select One:
 Abolished slavery in Canada
 Women achieved the right to vote
 Introduction of employment insurance
 Quebec experienced an era of rapid change


13. How is the Prime Minister chosen?


Select One:
 The leader of the party with the most elected Members of Parliament.
 The Queen appoints the Prime Minister.
 The Governor General appoints the Prime Minister.
 The Members of Parliament vote for the Prime Minister.


14. Who are Anglophones?


Select One:
 People speaking English as a first language.
 English speaking Aboriginal peoples.
 British people
 People speaking French as a first language


15. 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.


16. What is the most popular spectator sport of Canada?


Select One:
 Soccer
 Cricket
 Football
 Hockey


17. What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?


Select One:
 Victoria Cross
 Order of Merit
 Badge of Courage
 Red Cross


18. What part of the Constitution legally protects basic rights and freedoms of Canadians?


Select One:
 The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 The Canadian Charter of Responsibilities.
 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.


19. In what sorts of jobs do most Canadians work?


Select One:
 Natural resources
 Auto Industry
 Farming
 Service


20. Where are the Parliament Buildings located?


Select One:
 Ottawa
 Toronto
 Montreal
 Quebec City


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The passing grade on the Canadian Citizenship test is ..... The Canadian Citizenship Test will consist of 20 questions that will be taken from various sections of "Discover Canada" and you are required to answer 15 questions correctly.

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