Practice the “Canada Flags and Crown” Citizenship Test Topic
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The test is based on questions taken from Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
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You will be tested on the Canadian Crown, constitutional monarchy, the National Flag of Canada, the Union Jack, the Canadian Red Ensign, provincial and territorial flags and more.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
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Reminder: To pass your real Canadian citizenship test, you will need to score at least 75% (15 of 20) in 45 minutes.
What is the Diamond Jubilee, and when was it celebrated?
60 years as Sovereign, in 2012.
50 years as Sovereign, in 2002.
70 years as Sovereign, in 2022.
75 years as Sovereign, in 2025.
A Diamond Jubilee celebrates 60 years as Sovereign, which Queen Elizabeth II marked in 2012.
Where does the Canadian flag's red-white-red pattern come from?
The historic French banner.
The British naval standard.
The coat of arms of Ottawa.
The flag of the Royal Military College.
The red-white-red pattern comes from the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston.
When did Queen Elizabeth II become Queen of Canada?
1867.
1945.
1952.
2002.
Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne and became Queen of Canada in 1952.
Which flag served as the Canadian flag for about 100 years before 1965?
The Union Jack.
The Canadian Red Ensign.
The Maple Leaf Flag.
The Kingston Tricolour.
The Canadian Red Ensign was used as the national flag for about 100 years.
What do the flags of the Canadian provinces and territories show?
Their distinct traditions.
Their federal budgets.
Their total population size.
Their distance from Europe.
Each province and territory has its own flag showing its distinct traditions.
When did red and white become Canada's national colours?
1867.
1876.
1921.
1965.
Red and white became the official national colours of Canada in 1921.
When was the Royal Military College founded?
1867.
1965.
1921.
1876.
The Royal Military College at Kingston was founded in 1876.
Which flag serves as Canada's official Royal Flag?
The Canadian Red Ensign.
The Union Jack.
The Fleur-de-lys.
The Provincial Standard.
The Union Jack is Canada's official Royal Flag.
When was Canada's current flag first raised?
1867.
1921.
1965.
1976.
The current red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the first time in 1965.
Since when have red and white been the colours of France and England?
The 19th Century.
The 1700s.
Confederation.
The Middle Ages.
Red and white have been the colors of France and England since the Middle Ages.
What did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2002?
Her Silver Jubilee.
Her Golden Jubilee.
Her Diamond Jubilee.
Her Platinum Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth II marked her Golden Jubilee (50 years as Sovereign) in 2002.
Who was the monarch when Canada became a constitutional monarchy?
Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Victoria.
King George VI.
King Charles III.
Canada became a constitutional monarchy at Confederation in 1867 during Queen Victoria’s reign.
Which Canadian institutions are represented by the Crown?
Parliament, legislatures, courts, police services, and the Canadian Forces.
Only the Prime Minister and the Cabinet ministers.
Only the provincial legislatures and municipal city halls.
International trade boards and foreign banks operating in Canada.
The Crown is a symbol of all branches of government, including Parliament, the legislatures, the courts, police, and the military.
How long has the Crown been a symbol of Canada?
100 years.
200 years.
400 years.
500 years.
According to the study guide text, the Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for 400 years.