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Question 1: A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:

  • In the part of Montreal where she was elected.
  • In her office on Parliament Hill.
  • Visiting the province of Quebec.
  • Going on a vacation.

Question 2: Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, and on voters' list.
  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and must work for the federal government.
  • A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a memberof the Canadian Forces.
  • A Canadian citizen, over 25 years and a member of the Canadian Forces.

Question 3: Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

  • 10
  • 13
  • 3
  • 5

Question 4: What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
  • Acadians, Métis and Inuit.
  • United Empire Loyalists, Métis and Inuit.
  • Inuit, Métis and Acadians.

Question 5: What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?

  • Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War.
  • It led to the establishment of the Juno Awards.
  • It liberated North Africa from Nazi occupation.
  • It resulted in the forcible relocation of Canadians of Japanese origin.

Question 6: What is the capital city of Ontario?

  • Toronto
  • Kingston
  • Ottawa
  • London

Question 7: What is the name of the Governor General?

  • Mary Simon.
  • David Johnston.
  • Richard Wagner.
  • Julie Payette

Question 8: What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?

  • Charlottetown
  • Cornwall
  • Stratford
  • Georgetown

Question 9: What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?

  • Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).
  • Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown) and Quebec (Quebec).
  • Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John's), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Quebec (Quebec).
  • Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton), Quebec (Quebec City)and Ontario (Toronto).

Question 10: What does Confederation mean?

  • Joining of provinces to make a new country.
  • The United States Confederate soldiers came to Canada.
  • Joining of communities to become a province.
  • Joining of suburbs to form a large city.

Question 11: Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

  • Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights.
  • Freedom of speech, Right to own land, and Right to a fair trial.
  • Right to ski anywhere in Canada, Moving rights, and Right to public assembly.
  • Right to vote, Right to speak publicly, and Security rights.

Question 12: Name the five regions of Canada

  • Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North
  • Midwest, North, South, East, Central
  • Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies, and British Columbia
  • West, Central, East, Prairies, and Territories

Question 13: Which political party is in power in Nunavut?

  • Governed by consensus
  • Progressive Conservative
  • Liberal
  • Nunavut Party

Question 14: What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

  • Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.
  • Pledge to be faithful to the King.
  • Promise to observe the laws of Canada.
  • Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen.

Question 15: What are the three levels of government in Canada?

  • Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local).
  • Federal, Provincial and City.
  • Federal, Territorial and Provincial.
  • Federal, State and Local.

Question 16: What song is Canada’s national anthem?

  • O Canada.
  • God Save the King.
  • Star Spangled Banner.
  • Amazing Grace.

Question 17: What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

  • To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
  • To remember our Sovereign, King Charles III.
  • To celebrate Confederation.
  • To honour Prime Ministers who have died.

Question 18: What did the Fathers of Confederation do?

  • They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada
  • They were explorers who formed an expedition to survey Northern Canada
  • They formed a republic state in Canada
  • They were a group of politicians that tried to unite Canada to the United States

Question 19: Name two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government.

  • Health and Education
  • Citizenship and Foreign Policy
  • Defense and Currency
  • Criminal Law and Interprovincial Trade

Question 20: Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?

  • Second
  • First
  • Third
  • Fourth