5. How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
Select One:
Ten provinces and three territories.
Eight provinces and three territories.
Nine provinces and two territory.
Ten provinces and two territories.
6. Where are the highest tides in the world?
Select One:
Hudson's Bay, between Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nunavut
James Bay, between Ontario and Quebec
Cowichan Bay, British Columbia
The Bay of Fundy, between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
7. What form of transportation did Aboriginal peoples and fur traders use?
Select One:
Highway
Roads
Waterways
Railway
8. The cornerstone of Centre Block in the Parliament Buildings was laid by Prince ______ in 1860; the son of Queen Victoria.
Select One:
Harry
Albert
Charles
William
9. Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?
Select One:
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie provinces
West Coast.
10. Which Canadian province has Chinese and Punjabi as the most spoken languages in the cities after English ?
Select One:
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
11. Which legal documents protect the rights of Canadians with regards to the official languages?
Select One:
British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Official English Act.
Canadian Constitution and Official Languages Act.
Canadian Constitution.
12. Name the battle which United States lost near Niagara Falls, in the War of 1812. Hint: Sir Isaac Brock, Governor of Upper Canada and Commander-in-Chief, was killed in the battle.
Select One:
Plains of Abraham
Niagara Falls
Queenston Heights
Independence
13. What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?
Select One:
Kingston
Alberton
Charlottetown
Cornwall
14. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?
Select One:
United Kingdom and United States of America
France, Great Britain and United States of America
Canada and United States of America
British Empire and United States of America.
15. What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?
Select One:
Approved by the Governor General.
Approved by the Queen.
Approved by all the Senators.
Approved by the Governors.
16. What does the Canadian justice system guarantee to everyone?
Select One:
Due Process
Justice
Fairness
Liberty
17. 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.
18. 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
19. After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
Select One:
The Queen herself picks party to run the government after the results.
The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body.
The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government
The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power.
20. What leaf is on the Canadian flag?
Select One:
Birch
Oak
Bay Leaf
Maple Leaf