5. Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?
Select One:
It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit.
It made Confederation legal.
The Aboriginal people signed the act.
It was written by the British government and approved by Queen.
6. What are the provinces of the Atlantic region?
Select One:
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
7. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of local government?
Select One:
Education, foreign policy and transportation
Health care, natural resources and transportation
National defence, health care and transportation
Social and community Health, snow removal and transportation.
8. What are the three parts of Parliament?
Select One:
The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate.
The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister.
9. How many Canadians served in the World War II?
Select One:
More than one million.
About 100,000.
About 800,000.
About 440,000
10. What do the initials MP stand for in Canadian politics?
Select One:
Member of Parliament.
Master of the Province
Member of the Patriots
Minister of Parliament.
11. Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?
Select One:
The eagle
The lion
The tiger
The beaver
12. Where do the majority of Métis live in Canada?
Select One:
Central Canada
Prairie Provinces
West Coast
Northern territories
13. In 1980, Terry Fox began a cross-country run, the "Marathon of Hope", to raise money for what cause?
Select One:
Diabetic Research
Cancer research
Heart disease
AIDS
14. What are the parties that are not in power called?
Select One:
Opposition Parties.
Without power Parties
Out of Power Parties
Side Parties
15. When is the fixed election date of Canada's federal election?
Select One:
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
16. 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
17. Why is the North sometimes called the - Land of the Midnight Sun- ?
Select One:
Fall daylight can last up to 24 hours.
Summer daylight can last up to 24 hours
Winter daylight can last up to 24 hours
Spring daylight can last up to 24 hours
18. What does equality under the law mean?
Select One:
To be protected against any discrimination.
To be discriminated against.
To be the same as anywhere in the world.
To be like anyone else in Canada.
19. Which is the capital city of Alberta?
Select One:
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Red Deer
20. What is an electoral district?
Select One:
The area in which elections are held.
A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons.
The office where you find a candidate's name.
The building in which you vote.