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. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
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To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
To celebrate Confederation.
To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
To honour prime ministers who have died.
3. What is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador?
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Windsor
St. Lawrence
St. John's
St. George's
4. What does voting by secret ballot mean?
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Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot.
No one can watch you vote except the election officer.
No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot.
The voter should not tell anyone for whom he/she voted.
5. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
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Early French settlers, Métis and Indian.
Métis, First Nations and Inuit.
Acadians, Métis and First Nations.
Métis, Inuit and United Empire Loyalists.
6. More than half of Canada's aeronautics and space industry are located in which province?
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Ontario
Alberta
Manitoba
Quebec
7. What is meaning of the Canadian coat of arms and motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare?
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From coast to coast.
From sea to sea.
From land to land.
From land to sea.
8. Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada?
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Inuit
First Nations
Métis
Acadians and Inuit
9. In 1970, there was a major change to the Canadian federal election voting system. What was that change?
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Women gained the right to vote
Personal identification became a necessity to vote
The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18
Voting rights were extended to all inmates
10. Which group of people was important in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
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French
Métis
Chinese
English
11. How Many Canadians are awarded Highest Honour (Victoria Cross)?
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96
50
90
55
12. From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?
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Germany
France
England
Spain
13. When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?
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The third Monday in October every four years following the most recent election
March 1st every five years after the last election
There's no fixed date of Canada's federal election
The second Friday in September every four years following the most recent election
14. What is the capital city of Manitoba?
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Winnipeg
Halifax
Winkler
Ottawa
15. What does crown mean for Canadians?
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The Crown contain symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland as well as red maple leaves
The Crown is a symbol of Government, including Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services and the armed forces
A national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, which in Latin means from sea to sea
Reflecting the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization in which democracy originated
16. What are three minerals still being mined in the territories today?
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Zinc, gold and tin
Silver, lead and zinc
Gold, lead and zinc
Tin, lead and aluminum
17. '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
18. Which country is Canada's major trade partner for energy products?
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UK
China
United States
Asia
19. What are the three branches of the Canadian government?
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Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Executive, Legislative and Monarchy
Executive, Senate and Judicial
Executive, Police and Judicial
20. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate
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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