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. A Member of Parliament from Toronto decides to spend the weekend in his electoral district. This means he will be:
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In some part of Toronto where he was elected
Somewhere in USA
Taking a tour in the province of Ontario
In Ottawa
3. The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world.
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TRUE
FALSE
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4. How does a bill become a law?
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Must be approved by the Members of the Parliament.
Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent.
Must be signed by the Queen or King.
The Governors of each province must approve the bill.
5. Which city provides important shipping and air links across the Pacific Ocean?
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Vancouver
Edmonton
Victoria
Calgary
6. What do you call the Queen's representative in the Provinces
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Commissioners
Lieutenant-Governor
Sir
Lord
7. Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
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The opposition party with the most MPs.
The party picked by the Queen.
The opposition party with the least votes.
The opposition party with the most votes.
8. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?
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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.
9. How is a Cabinet Minister chosen ?
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By the Queen
By the Governor General
By the voters
By the Prime Minister
10. 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
11. Which three oceans line Canada's frontiers?
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Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic
Atlantic, Pacific, Bering
Atlantic, Hudson's Bay, Pacific
Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic
12. Which area is known as "Land of Midnight Sun"?
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Atlantic Provinces
Northern Territories
Western Provinces
Prairie Provinces
13. Canada's national colours are:
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Red and white and blue
Red and White
Red and Blue
White and Blue
14. What is the highest court in Canada?
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Supreme Court
Federal Judiciary
Superior Court
High Court
15. One third of all Canadians live in which province?
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Quebec
British Columbia
Ontario
Northwest Territories
16. This historic Canadian figure is known as the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada and is also featured on the Canadian $10 bill.
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Sir Robert Borden
Sir John A. Macdonald
Sir Trudeau
William Lyon Mackenzie King
17. 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?
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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
18. What does Confederation mean?
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The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community.
The joining of provinces to become a new country.
The United States Confederate army came to settle in Canada.
The merger of colonies to form a province.
19. '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
20. What is the capital city of Saskatchewan?
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Prince Albert
Regina
Saskatoon
Halifax