Canadian Citizenship Test (Study Guide) /45 8 votes, 4.5 avg 5916 4 - Canada Citizenship Test Canada Citizenship Test - 4 Passing Marks: 80% 1 / 45 Which investors financed and which laborers built the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) project? European and Chinese investors; British and American labor British and American investors; European and Chinese labor British and European investors; American and Chinese labor European and American investors; Chinese and British labor 2 / 45 What are the 3 branches of government? Executive, Legislative, Judicial House of Commons, Senate, Sovereign Federal, Provincial, Supreme Executive, Legislative, Municipal 3 / 45 Who was honored Air Marshal of the Royal Canadian Air Force? Captain Billy Bishop Able Seaman William Hall Captain Paul Triquet Corporal Filip Konowal 4 / 45 In Canada, who is personified by the nation, just as the nation is personified by them? Citizen Sovereign Queen King 5 / 45 The members of the legislature are called ____. MPPs or MHAs MNAs All of these MLAs 6 / 45 During the economic booms of the 1890s and 1990s, how many British and Americans immigrated to Canada? 10K British,1M Americans 10K British,10K Americans 1M British,10K Americans 1M British,1M Americans 7 / 45 What was the Canadian Pacific Railway often metaphorically called, signifying its stretch from Canada's west coast to the east coast? “railway of steel” “ribbons of steel” “path of steel” “track of steel” 8 / 45 Which Ukrainian-born individual displayed outstanding valor during the Battle of Hill 70 in 1917? Corporal Filip Konowal Captain Billy Bishop Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray Captain Paul Triquet 9 / 45 What do you mark next to the name of the candidate of your choice on the ballot? “X” ✅ “Y” ⏺ 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 What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize? A symbol of freedom A symbol of unity A symbol of peace A symbol of speech 12 / 45 The Northern Territories contain ____of Canada’s landmass. one-third one-fourth one-sixth one-fifth 13 / 45 Which province agreed to join Canada in 1871 with the condition of constructing a railway to the West Coast? Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba British Columbia 14 / 45 Which ethnic group was required to pay a race-based entry fee? French Ukrainian Spanish Chinese 15 / 45 From the 1600s to the 20th century, the basic way of life in English-speaking areas was established by _____. English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish English, Welsh, French and Irish English, Welsh, Scottish and French English, French, Scottish and Irish 16 / 45 In which year was the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway completed? November 7, 1885 November 8, 1885 November 7, 1880 November 8, 1880 17 / 45 Who became the first African-Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross? Corporal Filip Konowal Able Seaman William Hall Captain Paul Triquet Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn 18 / 45 During the Siege of Lucknow in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, who played a significant role? Captain Paul Triquet Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn Able Seaman William Hall Corporal Filip Konowal 19 / 45 As newcomers become Canadian citizens, what democratic principle are they expected to embrace? The rule of law Dictatorial governance Anarchic society Absolute monarchy 20 / 45 What number can you call if you do not receive a voter information card? 1-800-463-8866 1-800-463-8686 1-800-463-6688 1-800-463-6868 21 / 45 Who should you contact if you don't receive a voter information card? d) Both A and B b) Elections Canada in Ottawa a) Local Elections Office c) Local community center 22 / 45 Which is the most spoken language after English in B.C? Farsi Punjabi Spanish Hindi 23 / 45 Which province has the most extensive park system with approximately 600 provincial parks in Canada? Manitoba Alberta Nova Scotia British Columbia 24 / 45 Which community faced the imposition of a Head Tax? British Portuguese Chinese Indian 25 / 45 Who was the first French Canadian prime minister? Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontain Sir George-Étienne Cartier Sir John A. Macdonald 26 / 45 Which of the following represents policing categories in Canada? All of these National Police Force City Law Enforcement Provincial Authorities 27 / 45 Who invented the snowmobile? Matthew Evans Reginald Fessenden Joseph-Armand Bombardier Mike Lazaridis 28 / 45 Which are the largest Asian communities living in BC? Japanese Korean Vietnamese Chinese 29 / 45 Which province is known for mining, fishing, fruit orchards, and the wine industry? Yukon Territory New Brunswick British Columbia Quebec 30 / 45 Which police is known as the National Police force? RCMP Peel Police RMCP RPCM 31 / 45 ______, a responsibility of Canadian citizenship, serves as a valuable avenue to acquire skills and build friendships and contacts. Relocating Communicating Volunteering Traveling 32 / 45 Which province boasts Canada's most valuable forestry industry? British Columbia Ontario Saskatchewan Nunavut 33 / 45 In Canada, under what circumstances are you legally obligated to serve? When selected for community service When called upon to serve on a jury When summoned for a census count When elected to a school board 34 / 45 Who became the first individual from the Canadian Corps, not originally from the British Empire, to receive the V.C.? Captain Paul Triquet Captain Billy Bishop Corporal Filip Konowal Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray 35 / 45 Where is the headquarters of the navy’s Pacific fleet? Toronto Yellowknife Victoria Charlottetown 36 / 45 The Port of _____ is our gateway to the Asia-Pacific. Victoria Halifax Vancouver Toronto 37 / 45 Who is credited with creating the global system of standard time zones? Jim Balsillie Sir Sandford Flemings Henry Woodward Reginald Fessenden 38 / 45 What year saw Canada apologize to the Chinese for historical discrimination? 2000 2012 2006 2010 39 / 45 What should you bring to the polling station on election day? Voter information card and Proof of your identity and address Voter information card and a driver’s license Voter information card and government-issued photo ID Voter information card Only 40 / 45 British Columbia (B.C.) is Canada’s _____ province. southernmost northernmost westernmost easternmost 41 / 45 Who was the famed military leader of the Métis? Sir Sam Steele Sir Arthur Currie Laura Secord Gabriel Dumont 42 / 45 Who invented the telephone? Reginald Fessenden Alexander Graham Bell Matthew Evans Mike Lazaridis 43 / 45 Canada is often referred to as a _______. A land of cultures A land of traditions A land of religions A land of immigrants 44 / 45 The population of The Northern Territories is only ____. 100,000 10,000 120,000 110,000 45 / 45 Whose portrait is on the $5 bill? Sir Leonard Tilley Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir John A. 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