Richmond Library Latest Citizenship Test /44 3 votes, 2.3 avg 2275 11 - Canada Citizenship Test Canada Citizenship Test - 11 Passing Marks: 80% 1 / 44 Which fundamental principle underpins Canada's judicial system in criminal matters? Automatic jury bias Presumption of innocence Instant conviction on accusation Guilty until proven innocent 2 / 44 What is the term for the right to contest illegal imprisonment by the state? English Common law The Great Charter of Freedoms Habeas Corpus Magna Carta 3 / 44 How many readings does a bill go through to become a law? 4 3 6 7 4 / 44 Who is known as the head of state? the Prime Minister the Queen the Federal the Sovereign 5 / 44 The neutral agency of Parliament responsible for producing voters' lists used during federal elections and referendums is called _____. Elections Canada Elections’ List Voters’ List Canada Elections 6 / 44 What is the eligibility to vote in a federal election? You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on voting day, and on the voters’ list. You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years on the voting day. You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old one day before the voting day, and on the voters’ list. You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 16 years old on voting day, and on the voters’ list. 7 / 44 In which Canadian province are over 700 annual festivals celebrated, including the notable military tattoo? Nova Scotia Ontario British Columbia Manitoba 8 / 44 Who was the 1st and 26th Asian Governor General? Lord Grey Lord Stanley Adrienne Clarkson Seaman William 9 / 44 What is the eligibility to cast a ballot in a federal referendum? You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years on the voting day. You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old on voting day, and on the voters’ list. You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 16 years old on voting day, and on the voters’ list. You need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old one day before the voting day, and on the voters’ list. 10 / 44 When was Halifax, Nova Scotia's first representative assembly elected? 1773 1875 1578 1758 11 / 44 From where did the Loyalists who escaped the American Revolution originate? All of these Dutch, German British, Scandinavian Aboriginal 12 / 44 Which freedoms are included in the Great Charter of Freedoms? Freedom of travel and movement Freedom of conscience and religion Freedom of commerce and trade Freedom of assembly and association 13 / 44 When did the name Canada become official? 1791 1719 1790 1771 14 / 44 Which Act divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada? The Official Languages Act (1969) The Quebec Act of 1774 The Constitutional Act of 1791 The British North America Act of 1867 15 / 44 When was New Brunswick’s first representative assembly elected? 1857 1785 1875 1758 16 / 44 Half of First Nations people live on reserve land. False True 17 / 44 Which group, founded in 1920, is Canada famous for in the visual arts? Group of Seven Group of Eleven Group of Four Group of Six 18 / 44 Which Atlantic province is known as the gateway to Canada? Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia 19 / 44 During the American Revolution, how many black Loyalists, both freedmen and slaves, migrated north in search of a better life? 2,000 10,000 3,000 5,000 20 / 44 Which province has sustained a vibrant culture of Celtic and Gaelic traditions? Nova Scotia Nunavut Yukon Territory Saskatchewan 21 / 44 Which ice game, introduced to Canada by Scottish pioneers, remains popular today? Skiing Skating Hockey Curling 22 / 44 One of the privileges of Canadian citizenship is the ___. the right to freedom the right to vote the right to election the right to speech 23 / 44 In which province was the much-loved story "Anne of Green Gables," about a little orphan girl, set? Newfoundland and Labrador Ontario Quebec Prince Edward Island 24 / 44 What was known as Lower Canada? Quebec Ontario None of these Central Canada 25 / 44 Which Atlantic province is linked to shipbuilding? Nova Scotia Ontario Nunavut Newfoundland and Labrador 26 / 44 In which province the world’s highest tides can be found? British Columbia Ontario Nova Scotia Saskatchewan 27 / 44 Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Métis refers to ____ Both A & C (b) European (a) Indian (c) First Nations 28 / 44 When did Lower Canada's Assembly debate the use of both French and English? January 21, 1793 January 20, 1793 January 21, 1792 January 20, 1792 29 / 44 Who is known for painting the West Coast's forests and Indigenous artifacts? Joy Kogawa Healey Willan Emily Carr Stephen Leacock 30 / 44 What are the three types of industries in Canada? Transportation, Technology, Natural resources Service, Technology, Natural resources Service, Manufacturing, Agriculture Service, Manufacturing, Natural resources 31 / 44 What was known as Upper Canada? Central Canada None of these Ontario Quebec 32 / 44 Which city is home to Canada’s largest naval base? Yukon Territory Nova Scotia Alberta Newfoundland and Labrador 33 / 44 Which province in Canada is historically known for its coal mining, forestry, and agriculture? Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Nunavut 34 / 44 In which year did black Nova Scotians establish Freetown in Sierra Leone(West Africa)? 1791 1790 1793 1792 35 / 44 Which act granted Canada its first legislative assemblies elected by the people? The Official Languages Act The Constitutional Act of 1791 The British North America Act The Quebec Act 36 / 44 Which province has the highest population of all the Atlantic Provinces? New Brunswick Alberta Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia 37 / 44 Which of the following authors have contributed to the diversity of Canadian literature? All of these Joy Kogawa Rohinton Mistry Michael Ondaatje 38 / 44 Which sport do many young Canadians play at school or on quiet streets? Lacrosse Football Basketball Hockey 39 / 44 Who was the popular Governor-General of Canada(1935–40)? King Charles II Jacques Cartier John Cabot John Buchan 40 / 44 Which is our national summer sport? Football Hockey Lacrosse Basketball 41 / 44 When was Prince Edward Island’s first representative assembly elected? 1578 1773 1758 1857 42 / 44 Which is Canada's largest east coast port? Yukon Territory Halifax Newfoundland and Labrador British Columbia 43 / 44 Which is Canada's second most popular sport? Lacrosse Basketball Hockey Football 44 / 44 In the Canadian judicial system, which of the following statements is correct? Everyone is right until proven wrong. Everyone is guilty until proven innocent. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Everyone is wrong until proven right. 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
