5. "O Canada" was sung for over a century before becoming Canada's national anthem. In which year was the song officially designated by Parliament as our national anthem?
Select One:
1980
1958
1920
1899
6. When did the name Canada begin first appearing on maps?
Select One:
1880
1920
1550
1760
7. After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
Select One:
The Queen herself picks party to run the government after the results.
The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body.
The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government
The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power.
8. Which of the followings are the responsibilities of Canadian citizenship?
Select One:
Protecting our environment, buying a house and voting in elections.
Obeying the law, serving on a jury, voting in elections and helping others in the community.
Serving in an army, obeying the law and taking responsibility for oneself and one's family.
Obeying the law, getting a job in the government and serving in Canadian Forces.
9. What are the Prairie Provinces?
Select One:
Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.
Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia.
10. What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign (Queen) and that of the Prime Minister?
Select One:
The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.
11. Who invented the snowmobile?
Select One:
Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward
Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Alexander Graham Bell
Sir Sandford Fleming
12. For how long did the Hudson Bay Company control the northern lands?
Select One:
Around 100 years.
Around 200 years.
More than 300 years
More than 178 years.
13. Which famous Canadian composed the Canadian national anthem?
Select One:
Céline Dion
Bryan Adams
Gordon Lightfoot
Calixa Lavall&eactue;e
14. How Many Canadians are awarded Highest Honour (Victoria Cross)?
Select One:
96
50
90
55
15. What is the capital city of Nunavut?
Select One:
Cambridge Bay
Arviat
Iqaluit
Arctic Bay
16. What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
Select One:
Early French settlers, Métis and Indian.
Métis, First Nations and Inuit.
Acadians, Métis and First Nations.
Métis, Inuit and United Empire Loyalists.
17. One third of all Canadians live in which province?
Select One:
Quebec
British Columbia
Ontario
Northwest Territories
18. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
Select One:
It was the last battle of the First World War
It has come to symbolise Canada's coming of age as a nation
It was an important victory in the Boer War
Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps
19. What is the Motto of Canada?
Select One:
UT INCEPIT FIDELIS SIC PERMANET (
Loyal she began, loyal she remains)
a mari usque ad mare (From sea to sea)
Je me souviens (I remember)
Vigilamus pro Te (We Stand on Guard for Thee)
20. Which biennial sports event that began in 1970 features such sports as snowshoeing and dog sledding, as well as athletes from northern communities like the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alaska, Greenland and several northern Russian provinces?
Select One:
Arctic Cup
Northern Winter Olympics
Arctic Winter Games
Northern Games