Over 40 Exam Questions for the Canadian Citizenship Test /45 2 votes, 5 avg 3764 8 - Canada Citizenship Test Canada Citizenship Test - 8 Passing Marks: 80% 1 / 45 What is the purpose of the law? to settle disputes to express the values and beliefs to provide order in society All of these 2 / 45 Which day is known as the Dominion of Canada? July 1, 1867 June 1, 1867 June 1, 1687 July 1, 1687 3 / 45 Who established the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867? Sir John A. Macdonald Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché The Fathers of Confederation Sir George-Étienne Cartier 4 / 45 A party in control with fewer than half the seats in the House of Commons is known as a minority government. False True 5 / 45 Which of the following lakes are located between Ontario and the United States? Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Simcoe, Lake Saint Clair, Lake Superior Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Simcoe, Lake Superior Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Saint Clair 6 / 45 In Canada, which languages have equal status in Parliament and throughout the government? French and English French and Italian English and Spanish French and Spanish 7 / 45 What happens immediately after the polling stations close? A statutory holiday is announced in the celebration of the new PM. Election officers count the ballots and announce the holiday. Election officers count the ballots and the results are announced. Election officers count the ballots and announce the result and a holiday. 8 / 45 Who governs the country? the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the Queen the Sovereign 9 / 45 Outside of Quebec, which province has the largest French-speaking population? Ontario Iqaluit Winnipeg Toronto 10 / 45 In which proportion of Canadians reside in Ontario? One-sixth One-fourth One-third One-fifth 11 / 45 People who speak English as a first language are known as _____ a) Anglo-Canadian c) English Canadians Both B & C b) Anglophones 12 / 45 What did Lord Durham suggest in the 1830s as the fastest way for the Canadiens to achieve progress? Adopting French-speaking Catholic culture Assimilating into English-speaking Protestant culture Establishing their own independent nation Moving to other colonies 13 / 45 A party that controls a minimum of half the seats in the House of Commons is termed a majority government. True False 14 / 45 Who becomes the Prime Minister? The leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons. The leader of the opposition party with the most seats in the House of Commons. The leader of the party with the least seats in the House of Commons. The leader of the opposition party with the least seats in the House of Commons. 15 / 45 What do Canadians strive to respect that acknowledges diversity within a society? Uniculturalism Pluralism Monolingualism Uniformity 16 / 45 Who walked 19 miles to alert Lieutenant FitzGibbon of an American attack? Major-General Sir Isaac Brock Laura Secord Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe 17 / 45 Which hockey team did Wayne Gretzky play for from 1979 to 1988? Montreal Canadians Ottawa Senators Toronto Maple Leafs Edmonton Oilers 18 / 45 From which area does a significant portion of Canada's exports originate? Ontario Manitoba Nunavut Nova Scotia 19 / 45 Who won an Olympic gold medal and is a well-known advocate for gay and lesbian Canadians? Mark Tewksbury Chantal Petitclerc Wayne Gretzky Donovan Bailey 20 / 45 The federal government is required to provide services in _____ English only French only English or French English and French 21 / 45 Do French and English Canadians sing identical words for the national anthem? True False 22 / 45 Which province's farmers are known for raising dairy and beef cattle, poultry, and cultivating vegetable and grain crops? Quebec Manitoba Ontario Nunavut 23 / 45 The law in Canada applies to ____. Local Residents Immigrants Everyone International Students 24 / 45 What is the official pledge taken during Canadian Citizenship ceremonies? The Oath of Citizenship Oath of Canadian Citizen Oath of Canada Canadian Allegiance Oath 25 / 45 What is the first line of our national anthem? O Canada! Our home and native land O Canada! from far and wide O Canada! we stand on guard for thee O Canada! True patriot love in all thy sons command 26 / 45 Who became the Fathers of Confederation? Sir George-Étienne Cartier All of these Sir John A. Macdonald Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché 27 / 45 Who was the first leader of a responsible government in Canada in 1849? Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché Sir John A. Macdonald Sir George-Étienne Cartier Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine 28 / 45 How many Great Lakes are located between Ontario and the United States? 5 7 3 4 29 / 45 Who became a world champion wheelchair racer and Paralympic gold medalist? Wayne Gretzky Chantal Petitclerc Donovan Bailey Mark Tewksbury 30 / 45 Who suggested merging Upper and Lower Canada with responsible governance? Sir Leonard Tilley Laura Secord Lord Durham Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine 31 / 45 Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in the world? Lake Superior Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Lake Erie 32 / 45 What happened to the rebels after the Rebellions of 1837–38? They were all forced into permanent exile. All were pardoned immediately. Many were hanged or exiled, with some later returning. They were given high-ranking positions. 33 / 45 What is the last line of our national anthem? O Canada! Our home and native land O Canada! True patriot love in all thy sons command O Canada! from far and wide O Canada! we stand on guard for thee 34 / 45 Aboriginal people are ___% First Nation, while __% Métis and ___% Inuit. 60,35,4 65,30,4 4,65,30 30,4,65 35 / 45 Who played a crucial role in the triumph at the Battle of Beaver Dams? Major-General Sir Isaac Brock Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe Laura Secord 36 / 45 Who is known as a champion of French language rights? Sir George-Étienne Cartier Sir John A. Macdonald Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché 37 / 45 What is our Royal Anthem? O Canada God Save the Canada God Save the Queen Queen Save the Canada 38 / 45 Which region is known for its vineyards, wines, and fruit crops? Central Canada The Niagara The Prairie The Northwest Territories 39 / 45 What is Canada’s main financial centre? Toronto Ottawa Montreal Mississauga 40 / 45 Which is the largest city in Canada? Montreal Victoria Halifax Toronto 41 / 45 What is our National Anthem? Eh Canada Canada O Canada O Canada Oh Canada 42 / 45 Which category constitutes a large percentage of Canada's exports? Agriculture Natural resources Forestry Fishing 43 / 45 When was Canada officially born? July 1, 1867 June 1, 1867 June 1, 1687 July 1, 1687 44 / 45 Is Canada one of the 53 member states that comprise the Commonwealth of Nations? No Yes 45 / 45 Which day is known as the Dominion of Canada? 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