Ready to Be Canadian? Start with Our Citizenship Practice Test /45 1 votes, 5 avg 1996 14 - Canada Citizenship Test Canada Citizenship Test - 14 Passing Marks: 80% 1 / 45 Who is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister? The Senator The Premier The member of Parliament The Mayor 2 / 45 What does the word ‘Kanata’ means? Canada Village River People 3 / 45 What does “A mari usque ad mare” mean? around the universe around the earth sea to sea from sea to sea 4 / 45 When did Quebec voters reject becoming independent for the second time? 1982 1995 1980 1985 5 / 45 Does each province and territory of Canada have its own capital city? Yes No 6 / 45 What is the capital city of Quebec? Ottawa Toronto Québec City Montreal 7 / 45 What is the capital city of New Brunswick? Halifax Edmonton Fredericton Winnipeg 8 / 45 What is the national motto found on Canada's official coat of arms? A mari usque and mare A mari usque ad mare A mare usque ad mari A mare ad mari usque 9 / 45 In which year, the first European settlement north of Florida was established? 1604 1601 1603 1602 10 / 45 When was the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement signed? 1978 1994 1988 1980 11 / 45 What is the capital city of Ontario? Victoria Toronto Quebec Montreal 12 / 45 Canada is divided into the following regions: Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, Prairie Provinces, West Coast, Southern Territories Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, Prairie Provinces, East Coast, Northern Territories Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, Prairie Provinces, West Coast, Northern Territories Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, Prairie Provinces, East Coast, Southern Territories 13 / 45 In which year did Quebec voters say "no" to becoming its own country for the first time? 1995 1982 1985 1980 14 / 45 Who were the first people to live in Canada? Vikings Aboriginals English Europeans 15 / 45 Who were the first two French explorers came to Canada in 1604? Samuel de Champlain, Sir Guy Carleton Pierre de Monts, Samuel de Champlain Pierre de Monts, Sir Guy Carleton Samuel de Champlain, Colonel John Graves Simcoe 16 / 45 Who was the first European to explore present-day Québec City and Montreal? Jacques Cartier King Charles John Cabot Sir Arthur Currie 17 / 45 Members of the House of Commons are also known as members of Parliament or MPs. True False 18 / 45 The members of Parliament elected by the people after every ___ years? 5 4 10 2 19 / 45 Three founding peoples of Canada are Metis, French and English European, French and English Aboriginal, French and British Indian, French and British 20 / 45 What is the population of Canada? 33 million 36 million 38 million 35 million 21 / 45 What is the capital city of British Columbia? Victoria Vancouver St. John’s Toronto 22 / 45 Poets and songwriters have hailed Canada as the Great Country Dominion of Canada Great Dominion Great Canada 23 / 45 When do the Federal elections take place? the fourth Monday in November every three years the third Monday in October every four years the fourth Monday in October every three years the third Monday in November every four years 24 / 45 Which group’s ancient settlements in Canada are recognized as a World Heritage site? Europeans Vikings English Aboriginals 25 / 45 What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island? Yellowknife Whitehorse Fredericton Charlottetown 26 / 45 In which year did John Cabot set foot on Newfoundland? 1534 1794 1497 1479 27 / 45 When did the name ‘Canada’ start appearing on maps? The 1400s The 1500s The 1550s The 1440s 28 / 45 How big is the National Capital Region of Canada? 5000 km² 4500 km² 4570 km² 4700 km² 29 / 45 When did European start to explore Canada? 1534 1497 1479 1794 30 / 45 Which of the following is recognized as a primary Canadian icon? The Maple leaf The Snowbirds The Crown The Coat of Arms 31 / 45 What is the capital city of Saskatchewan? Edmonton Regina Halifax Manitoba 32 / 45 Can voters re-elect the same members of the House of Commons? Yes No 33 / 45 Which symbol is commonly found on Canada's dollar bills, government documents, and public buildings? The Crown The Coat of Arms The Lily Flower The Beaver 34 / 45 Which symbol is not found in Canada's coat of arms? Scotland, Ireland Red maple leaves England, France Purple Lilies 35 / 45 What is the capital city of Alberta? Whitehorse Winnipeg Charlottetown Edmonton 36 / 45 Which group did Canada create in 1970 for nations that use the French language? Association of French Francophones French Associates La Francophonie 37 / 45 What is the capital city of Nova Scotia? Yellowknife Regina Halifax Iqaluit 38 / 45 What is the capital city of Nunavut? Yellowknife Iqaluit Whitehorse Fredericton 39 / 45 Canada constitutes 3 main regions Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Arctic Circle Ontario, Quebec, USA Upper Canada, Lower Canada, Atlantic Colonies 40 / 45 Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada’s East Coast? King Charles Mary Ann Shadd Cary John Cabot Jacques Cartier 41 / 45 What is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador? Fredericton Charlottetown St. John’s Iqaluit 42 / 45 What is the capital city of Manitoba? Saskatchewan Winnipeg Victoria Edmonton 43 / 45 In 1994, which country joined NAFTA, expanding the agreement to a significant market size by 2008? China US Russia Mexico 44 / 45 Who was the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River? Donald Smith King Charles Mary Ann Shadd Cary Jacques Cartier 45 / 45 Who explored Canada’s Atlantic region, Newfoundland and Labrador? Vikings English Europeans Aboriginals 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
