Canadian Citizenship Test (Study Guide) /45 8 votes, 4.5 avg 5697 4 - Canada Citizenship Test Canada Citizenship Test - 4 Passing Marks: 80% 1 / 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” “railway of steel” “path of steel” 2 / 45 ______, a responsibility of Canadian citizenship, serves as a valuable avenue to acquire skills and build friendships and contacts. Communicating Traveling Volunteering Relocating 3 / 45 In Canada, under what circumstances are you legally obligated to serve? When elected to a school board When selected for community service When called upon to serve on a jury When summoned for a census count 4 / 45 The border between these two countries is known as “the world’s longest undefended border.” USA, Mexico Canada, USA Canada, Mexico USA, Russia 5 / 45 Which police is known as the National Police force? Peel Police RMCP RCMP RPCM 6 / 45 Which province boasts Canada's most valuable forestry industry? Ontario Saskatchewan British Columbia Nunavut 7 / 45 Who invented the snowmobile? Matthew Evans Joseph-Armand Bombardier Mike Lazaridis Reginald Fessenden 8 / 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 Captain Billy Bishop Captain Paul Triquet Corporal Filip Konowal 9 / 45 As newcomers become Canadian citizens, what democratic principle are they expected to embrace? Anarchic society Dictatorial governance The rule of law Absolute monarchy 10 / 45 The Northern Territories contain ____of Canada’s landmass. one-fourth one-sixth one-third one-fifth 11 / 45 What do you mark next to the name of the candidate of your choice on the ballot? “X” “Y” ✅ ⏺ 12 / 45 Which Ukrainian-born individual displayed outstanding valor during the Battle of Hill 70 in 1917? Corporal Filip Konowal Captain Paul Triquet Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray Captain Billy Bishop 13 / 45 Canada is often referred to as a _______. A land of cultures A land of immigrants A land of religions A land of traditions 14 / 45 During the economic booms of the 1890s and 1990s, how many British and Americans immigrated to Canada? 10K British,1M Americans 1M British,1M Americans 10K British,10K Americans 1M British,10K Americans 15 / 45 Which investors financed and which laborers built the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) project? European and American investors; Chinese and British labor European and Chinese investors; British and American labor British and European investors; American and Chinese labor British and American investors; European and Chinese labor 16 / 45 What year saw Canada apologize to the Chinese for historical discrimination? 2010 2006 2000 2012 17 / 45 Who became the first African-Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross? Able Seaman William Hall Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn Corporal Filip Konowal Captain Paul Triquet 18 / 45 What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize? A symbol of freedom A symbol of peace A symbol of unity A symbol of speech 19 / 45 Whose portrait is on the $5 bill? Sir John A. Macdonald Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontain Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Leonard Tilley 20 / 45 Who is credited with creating the global system of standard time zones? Reginald Fessenden Henry Woodward Jim Balsillie Sir Sandford Flemings 21 / 45 Who was honored Air Marshal of the Royal Canadian Air Force? Captain Billy Bishop Corporal Filip Konowal Able Seaman William Hall Captain Paul Triquet 22 / 45 The members of the legislature are called ____. MLAs All of these MNAs MPPs or MHAs 23 / 45 Which ethnic group was required to pay a race-based entry fee? Spanish French Chinese Ukrainian 24 / 45 Who should you contact if you don't receive a voter information card? b) Elections Canada in Ottawa c) Local community center d) Both A and B a) Local Elections Office 25 / 45 Who was the first French Canadian prime minister? Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontain Sir John A. Macdonald Sir George-Étienne Cartier 26 / 45 Which are the largest Asian communities living in BC? Chinese Japanese Vietnamese Korean 27 / 45 The population of The Northern Territories is only ____. 120,000 100,000 10,000 110,000 28 / 45 In which year was the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway completed? November 7, 1880 November 8, 1880 November 8, 1885 November 7, 1885 29 / 45 Who was the famed military leader of the Métis? Laura Secord Gabriel Dumont Sir Arthur Currie Sir Sam Steele 30 / 45 What number can you call if you do not receive a voter information card? 1-800-463-6868 1-800-463-6688 1-800-463-8866 1-800-463-8686 31 / 45 Which of the following represents policing categories in Canada? Provincial Authorities National Police Force City Law Enforcement All of these 32 / 45 What should you bring to the polling station on election day? Voter information card and government-issued photo ID Voter information card Only Voter information card and a driver’s license Voter information card and Proof of your identity and address 33 / 45 What are the 3 branches of government? Federal, Provincial, Supreme House of Commons, Senate, Sovereign Executive, Legislative, Municipal Executive, Legislative, Judicial 34 / 45 In Canada, who is personified by the nation, just as the nation is personified by them? Sovereign King Citizen Queen 35 / 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 36 / 45 Who invented the telephone? Reginald Fessenden Alexander Graham Bell Matthew Evans Mike Lazaridis 37 / 45 Which province has the most extensive park system with approximately 600 provincial parks in Canada? Manitoba Nova Scotia British Columbia Alberta 38 / 45 Which community faced the imposition of a Head Tax? Portuguese Chinese Indian British 39 / 45 British Columbia (B.C.) is Canada’s _____ province. easternmost southernmost westernmost northernmost 40 / 45 During the Siege of Lucknow in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, who played a significant role? Corporal Filip Konowal Able Seaman William Hall Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn Captain Paul Triquet 41 / 45 Which province agreed to join Canada in 1871 with the condition of constructing a railway to the West Coast? Alberta British Columbia Manitoba Saskatchewan 42 / 45 Where is the headquarters of the navy’s Pacific fleet? Victoria Yellowknife Toronto Charlottetown 43 / 45 Which province is known for mining, fishing, fruit orchards, and the wine industry? New Brunswick Yukon Territory Quebec British Columbia 44 / 45 The Port of _____ is our gateway to the Asia-Pacific. Toronto Vancouver Victoria Halifax 45 / 45 Which is the most spoken language after English in B.C? 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