Free Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 15
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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 4 core areas: History & Identity, Government & Elections, The Justice System, and Our Economy & Regions. (Click to view complete list of topics )
- Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
- Who We Are
- Canada’s History
- Modern Canada
- How Canadians Govern Themselves
- Federal Elections
- The Justice System
- Canadian Symbols
- Canada’s Economy
- Canada’s Regions
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The test consists of 20 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.
Which language is the first language of most people in Quebec?
English.
French.
Spanish.
Italian.
Quebec is a predominantly French-speaking province, where roughly 77.5% of the population speaks French as a first language.
Which flag flew over Western Canada for 200 years before Confederation?
The flag of the Hudson's Bay Company.
The modern Maple Leaf flag.
The French Tricolor.
The Stars and Stripes.
The Hudson's Bay Company flag flew over Rupert's Land and the Northwest for two centuries before the territory was transferred to Canada.
Who are referred to as "Indians" under Canadian legislation?
The Inuit.
The Métis.
The First Nations.
All Aboriginal peoples collectively.
Legally and historically, the term "Indian" refers to all Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Métis, encompassing the First Nations.
What do you call Canadians whose first language is English?
Anglophones.
Francophones.
Hispanophones.
Lusophones.
An Anglophone is defined as an individual whose native or primary spoken language is English.
What is the full form of RCN?
Royal Canadian Navy.
Royal College of Nursing.
Residential Communications Network.
Royal Canadian News.
The RCN stands for the Royal Canadian Navy, which forms the maritime component of the Canadian Armed Forces.
What is the legal status of military service?
It is strictly voluntary.
It is completely mandatory.
It includes a partial draft system.
It requires periodic conscription.
Service in the Canadian Armed Forces is voluntary. Canada does not have compulsory military service (conscription) in peacetime.
Which people had the right to vote in Canada in 1867?
All women aged 21 and over.
Property-owning adult males.
All native-born Canadians.
All men aged 21 and over.
At Confederation in 1867, voting rights were generally limited to property-owning adult men. Women, many Indigenous people, and other groups were not allowed to vote until later changes to Canadian voting laws.
Who proposed the term "Dominion of Canada" in 1864?
Sir John A. Macdonald.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
Sir Charles Tupper.
Sir Leonard Tilley.
Sir Leonard Tilley proposed the title "Dominion," inspired by Psalm 72:8: "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea."
Which industry contributes significantly to Canada's international trade?
High technology consumer equipment.
Heavy manufacturing machinery.
Natural resource commodities.
Fast-fashion clothing textiles.
A large percentage of Canada's exports are natural resource commodities, including forestry, fishing, agriculture, mining, and energy.
What is the official national anthem of Canada?
O Canada.
The Maple Leaf Forever.
Oh Canada.
True North Strong and Free.
"O Canada" was first sung in 1880 and was officially proclaimed as the national anthem in 1980.
What natural site in Alberta is known for its rich fossil deposits?
Vast cattle ranches.
Rich agricultural plains.
Oil sands in the north.
The Badlands.
The Alberta Badlands are home to some of the world's richest deposits of dinosaur fossils and prehistoric finds.
What positions did Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché and Sir George-Étienne Cartier hold following the Rebellions?
They became local farmers.
They became Fathers of Confederation.
They became independent fur traders.
They remained permanent soldiers.
Despite the unrest of 1837–38, many reformers later worked within the system to become celebrated Fathers of Confederation.
Which of the following is against Canadian law?
Traditional cultural celebrations.
Progressive artistic expressions.
Diverse culinary customs.
Spousal and family abuse.
Canada's legal framework clearly condemns cultural or domestic practices that tolerate spousal abuse, honor killings, or violence.
Which country shares Canada's southern border?
Mexico.
The United States.
Russia.
China.
Canada and the United States share the longest unfortified land border in the world.
Which nations' symbols appear on Canada's official coat of arms?
England, France, and Spain.
England, France, Scotland, and Ireland.
England, Germany, and Wales.
England, Italy, and China.
Canada's coat of arms contains the symbols of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland to honor its primary European founding nations.
Which is Canada's highest mountain, located in Yukon?
Mount Everest.
Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mount Logan.
Mount Rushmore.
Mount Logan, located in the Yukon Territory, is Canada's highest peak and is named after geologist Sir William Logan.
Who helped British troops defeat the American invasions during the War of 1812?
French Canadian regular regiments only.
Spanish European allies.
First Nations and Canadian volunteers.
American loyalists living in Washington.
The defense of Canada was a joint effort between British regular soldiers, local Canadian volunteers, and First Nations allies.
What was Canada's economy like during the Roaring Twenties?
Hyperinflation.
A continuous stock market crash.
Severe trade deficits.
Low unemployment and economic growth.
The 1920s saw a booming post-WWI economy, businesses expanding, and low unemployment before the 1929 market crash.
What is the capital city of the Northwest Territories?
Iqaluit.
Whitehorse.
Inuvik.
Yellowknife.
Yellowknife is the official capital and largest city located within the Northwest Territories.
What did Emily Carr become famous for painting?
Prairie farms and wheat fields.
Forests and Aboriginal artifacts of the West Coast.
Canadian Parliament buildings.
Arctic wildlife and glaciers.
Emily Carr became famous for painting the forests and Aboriginal artifacts of the West Coast.