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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. Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?


Select One:
 Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
 Sir John A Macdonald
 Louis Riel
 Robert Baldwin

3. What is the population of Canada? (Last Statistics: 2013)


Select One:
 About 33 million
 About 30 million
 About 35 million
 About 23 million

4. What is the Second most popular sport of Canada?


Select One:
 Hockey
 Football
 Curling
 Golf

5. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?


Select One:
 Protecting our environment, buying a house and voting in elections.
 Obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting in elections and helping others in the community.
 Serving in an army, obeying the law and taking responsibility for oneself and one's family.
 Obeying the law, getting a job in the government and serving in Canadian Forces.

6. 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.

7. From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?


Select One:
 Germany
 France
 England
 Spain

8. Canada's national colours are:


Select One:
 Red and white and blue
 Red and White
 Red and Blue
 White and Blue

9. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate


Select One:
 We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year
 June 15 of each year to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation
 We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 4th of each year
 May 21st of each year to remember Queen Victoria

10. What song is Canada's Royal anthem?


Select One:
 O Canada
 God Save the Queen
 I swear thee
 I will stand and protect

11. In 1957, the Queen officially opened the first session of the 23rd Parliament, becoming the first reigning Canadian monarch to read the ______ from the Throne.


Select One:
 Letter
 Memorandum
 Speech
 Document

12. Which three oceans line Canada's frontiers?


Select One:
 Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic
 Atlantic, Pacific, Bering
 Atlantic, Hudson's Bay, Pacific
 Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic

13. What is the Canadian Constitution?


Select One:
 The laws which formed the country.
  A system of laws and conventions which our country governs itself by.
 Municipal and local bylaws.
 The laws which govern the Territories in Canada.

14. Which of following sports are official in Canada?


Select One:
 Basketball and curling
 Hockey and basketball
 Soccer and curling
 Hockey and Lacrosse

15. Who was the first prime minister of Canada?


Select One:
 Louis St. Laurent
 Robert Borden
 Sir John A. Macdonald
 Queen Elizabeth

16. What is the capital city of Manitoba?


Select One:
 Winnipeg
 Halifax
 Winkler
 Ottawa

17. What is the capital city of Nova Scotia?


Select One:
 New Glasgow
 Halifax
 Cape Breton
 Amherst

18. How can a party in power be defeated in Parliament?


Select One:
 If Canadians do not approve of the laws to be passed.
 If a majority of the MPs vote against a major government decision.
 If the Premiers vote against major federal government decisions.
 If Canadians vote against the party in power.

19. What is the capital city of Yukon?


Select One:
 Yellowknife
 Whitehorse
 St. John's
 Georgetown

20. Who is considered the Father of Manitoba ?


Select One:
 Louis Riel
 Gabriel Dumont
 John A. Macdonald
 William McDougall

 Citizenship Test Tips

What language should my supporting documents be in? ..... Unless CIC tells you otherwise, all supporting documents must be in English or French.
If it is not in English or French, you must send it with:
- the English or French translation and
- an affidavit from the person who completed the translation and
- a certified photocopy of the original document

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