Canadian Citizenship Test (Study Guide) /45 9 votes, 4.6 avg 5961 4 - Canada Citizenship Test Canada Citizenship Test - 4 Passing Marks: 80% 1 / 45 The members of the legislature are called ____. MLAs MPPs or MHAs MNAs All of these 2 / 45 What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize? A symbol of freedom A symbol of unity A symbol of speech A symbol of peace 3 / 45 Who was honored Air Marshal of the Royal Canadian Air Force? Captain Billy Bishop Captain Paul Triquet Corporal Filip Konowal Able Seaman William Hall 4 / 45 In Canada, who is personified by the nation, just as the nation is personified by them? King Queen Sovereign Citizen 5 / 45 Which is the most spoken language after English in B.C? Farsi Hindi Spanish Punjabi 6 / 45 Where is the headquarters of the navy’s Pacific fleet? Toronto Victoria Charlottetown Yellowknife 7 / 45 From the 1600s to the 20th century, the basic way of life in English-speaking areas was established by _____. English, Welsh, Scottish and French English, Welsh, French and Irish English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish English, French, Scottish and Irish 8 / 45 What should you bring to the polling station on election day? Voter information card and government-issued photo ID Voter information card and a driver’s license Voter information card and Proof of your identity and address Voter information card Only 9 / 45 In Canada, under what circumstances are you legally obligated to serve? When summoned for a census count When elected to a school board When selected for community service When called upon to serve on a jury 10 / 45 The border between these two countries is known as “the world’s longest undefended border.” USA, Russia USA, Mexico Canada, USA Canada, Mexico 11 / 45 Who became the first African-Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross? Able Seaman William Hall Captain Paul Triquet Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn Corporal Filip Konowal 12 / 45 Who was the famed military leader of the Métis? Laura Secord Gabriel Dumont Sir Arthur Currie Sir Sam Steele 13 / 45 During the Siege of Lucknow in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, who played a significant role? Captain Paul Triquet Able Seaman William Hall Corporal Filip Konowal Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn 14 / 45 Who became the first individual from the Canadian Corps, not originally from the British Empire, to receive the V.C.? Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray Corporal Filip Konowal Captain Paul Triquet Captain Billy Bishop 15 / 45 Canada is often referred to as a _______. A land of traditions A land of immigrants A land of religions A land of cultures 16 / 45 As newcomers become Canadian citizens, what democratic principle are they expected to embrace? Anarchic society Dictatorial governance The rule of law Absolute monarchy 17 / 45 What year saw Canada apologize to the Chinese for historical discrimination? 2010 2006 2000 2012 18 / 45 Which Ukrainian-born individual displayed outstanding valor during the Battle of Hill 70 in 1917? Captain Paul Triquet Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray Captain Billy Bishop Corporal Filip Konowal 19 / 45 What do you mark next to the name of the candidate of your choice on the ballot? ✅ “X” ⏺ “Y” 20 / 45 In which year was the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway completed? November 8, 1885 November 7, 1885 November 8, 1880 November 7, 1880 21 / 45 Which ethnic group was required to pay a race-based entry fee? Chinese Spanish Ukrainian French 22 / 45 Which police is known as the National Police force? RCMP RMCP Peel Police RPCM 23 / 45 What number can you call if you do not receive a voter information card? 1-800-463-6688 1-800-463-6868 1-800-463-8866 1-800-463-8686 24 / 45 Which province has the most extensive park system with approximately 600 provincial parks in Canada? Manitoba British Columbia Nova Scotia Alberta 25 / 45 Which province agreed to join Canada in 1871 with the condition of constructing a railway to the West Coast? Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta British Columbia 26 / 45 Which province boasts Canada's most valuable forestry industry? Ontario British Columbia Nunavut Saskatchewan 27 / 45 Who was the first French Canadian prime minister? Sir John A. Macdonald Sir George-Étienne Cartier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontain Sir Wilfrid Laurier 28 / 45 What are the 3 branches of government? House of Commons, Senate, Sovereign Executive, Legislative, Judicial Federal, Provincial, Supreme Executive, Legislative, Municipal 29 / 45 The Northern Territories contain ____of Canada’s landmass. one-third one-fourth one-sixth one-fifth 30 / 45 Which investors financed and which laborers built the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) project? European and Chinese investors; British and American labor British and European investors; American and Chinese labor European and American investors; Chinese and British labor British and American investors; European and Chinese labor 31 / 45 Who is credited with creating the global system of standard time zones? Sir Sandford Flemings Jim Balsillie Reginald Fessenden Henry Woodward 32 / 45 The Port of _____ is our gateway to the Asia-Pacific. Halifax Victoria Vancouver Toronto 33 / 45 What was the Canadian Pacific Railway often metaphorically called, signifying its stretch from Canada's west coast to the east coast? “ribbons of steel” “track of steel” “path of steel” “railway of steel” 34 / 45 Who invented the telephone? Matthew Evans Alexander Graham Bell Mike Lazaridis Reginald Fessenden 35 / 45 Which province is known for mining, fishing, fruit orchards, and the wine industry? Quebec New Brunswick British Columbia Yukon Territory 36 / 45 ______, a responsibility of Canadian citizenship, serves as a valuable avenue to acquire skills and build friendships and contacts. Relocating Volunteering Communicating Traveling 37 / 45 Which community faced the imposition of a Head Tax? Chinese Portuguese Indian British 38 / 45 During the economic booms of the 1890s and 1990s, how many British and Americans immigrated to Canada? 1M British,10K Americans 1M British,1M Americans 10K British,1M Americans 10K British,10K Americans 39 / 45 Which of the following represents policing categories in Canada? Provincial Authorities All of these City Law Enforcement National Police Force 40 / 45 Who invented the snowmobile? Matthew Evans Mike Lazaridis Reginald Fessenden Joseph-Armand Bombardier 41 / 45 The population of The Northern Territories is only ____. 110,000 120,000 10,000 100,000 42 / 45 Which are the largest Asian communities living in BC? Chinese Korean Vietnamese Japanese 43 / 45 Whose portrait is on the $5 bill? Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontain Sir John A. Macdonald Sir Leonard Tilley 44 / 45 Who should you contact if you don't receive a voter information card? d) Both A and B a) Local Elections Office c) Local community center b) Elections Canada in Ottawa 45 / 45 British Columbia (B.C.) is Canada’s _____ province. westernmost southernmost northernmost easternmost Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Please rate this quiz Send feedback Citizenship Test Quizzes – Set 1 Citizenship Test – 1 Citizenship Test – 2 Citizenship Test – 3 Citizenship Test – 4 Citizenship Test – 5 Citizenship Test – 6 Citizenship Test – 7 Citizenship Test – 8 Citizenship Test Quizzes – Set 2 Citizenship Test – 9 Citizenship Test – 10 Citizenship Test – 11 Citizenship Test – 12 Citizenship Test – 13 Citizenship Test – 14 Citizenship Test – 15 Citizenship Test – 16 Citizenship Test Practice by Chapter Understanding the OathRights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipWho We AreCanada’s HistoryModern CanadaHow Canadians Govern ThemselvesFederal ElectionsThe Justice SystemCanadian SymbolsCanada’s EconomyCanada’s Regions