5. 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
6. When was Great Charter of Freedoms signed ?
Select One:
1215
1245
1615
1225
7. 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
8. Who was the first governor general of Canada
Select One:
Georges Vanier
Vincent Massey
Samuel de Champlain
Viscount Monck
9. From where did the first European settlers in Canada come?
Select One:
Germany
France
England
Spain
10. Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
Select One:
The best speaker running the election campaign.
Someone to become the Premier of the province.
A candidate whom they want to represent them in Parliament
All candidates in their electoral district.
11. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of provincial government?
Select One:
Education, health care, natural resources and policing.
National defence, foreign policy, highways and aboriginal affairs.
Education, foreign policy, natural resources and policing.
National defence, health care, citizenship and firefighting.
12. Which group of Aboriginal peoples has the largest population in Canada?
Select One:
Inuit
First Nations
Métis
Acadians and Inuit
13. Canada has what percentage of the world's forests?
Select One:
20 %
10 %
5 %
50 %
14. Which document first defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments?
Select One:
The Constitution Act, 1982.
The Confederation Act.
The British North America Act.
The Multicultural Act
15. In 1813, Laura Secord, pioneer wife and mother of five children, made a dangerous 30-kilometre journey on foot to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack. Her bravery contributed to the British-Canadian victory at the Battle of:
Select One:
Beaver Dams
Secord House
Sweet River
Thamesford Harbour
16. What is the capital city of Manitoba?
Select One:
Winnipeg
Halifax
Winkler
Ottawa
17. Which Canadian province is the country's largest producer of Hydro-electricity?
Select One:
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
18. Which province is Canada's major producer of oil and gas?
Select One:
Alberta
British Columbia
Quebec
Yukon
19. When did the British North America Act came into effect?
Select One:
July 1, 1867
July 1, 1887
July 1, 1900
July 1, 1857
20. What is the capital city of Canada?
Select One:
Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto
Quebec