5. 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
6. Why did early explorers first come to Atlantic Canada?
Select One:
To look for new mines
To fish and trade with First Nations people
To run away from religious persecution
To build immigration sites for settlers
7. When was Great Charter of Freedoms signed ?
Select One:
1215
1245
1615
1225
8. How many Canadians served in the World War II?
Select One:
More than one million.
About 100,000.
About 800,000.
About 440,000
9. Who donated the Stanley Cup to the National Hockey League?
Select One:
Lord Stanley, Governor General (1888 - 1893)
Bill Stanley
Stanley Bill
Stanley Lord
10. What year women got the right to vote in Federal election?
Select One:
1919
1917
1918
1916
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 do political parties do?
Select One:
Work with the local governments.
Follow commands from the Queen.
Plan for the celebration of Canada Day
Share ideas about how government should work
13. 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.
14. Which region of Canada is known for its fertile agricultural land and energy resources?
Select One:
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie provinces
West Coast.
15. Under Canadian law, why is everybody presumed to be innocent until proven guilty?
Select One:
No person or group is above the law
To guarantee the due process under the law
Men and women are equal under the law
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
16. What is the role of the Opposition parties?
Select One:
To draft bills to be passed.
To cause problems for the Prime Minister.
To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
To help the Prime Minister.
17. What is the highest honor available to Canadians?
Select One:
Elizabeth Cross
Victoria Cross
The Queen's Medal
Victoria Medal
18. What was the name of the new country formed in Confederation?
Select One:
Canadian Confederation
Dominion of Canada
Britain
Canada
19. Who are the Québécois?
Select One:
Descendants of French colonists
French-speaking Catholics
People of Quebec
Aboriginals who settled in Quebec
20. What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today?
Select One:
Zinc, gold and tin
Silver, lead and zinc
Gold, lead and zinc
Tin, lead and aluminum