Citizenship Practice Test No.12 Posted August 4, 2015January 26, 2016 CitizenshipAdmin 1. Give an example of how you can help in your neighbourhood…. Fly a Canadian flag in your garden Keep your car spotlessly clean at all times Wear red and white clothes on Canada day Volunteer at the local animal sanctuary 2. What is known as the Great Upheaval ? When two thirds of Arcadians were deported from their homeland between 1755 and 1763 When Canadian troops helped liberate Italy and the Netherlands When explorers trekked from the East Coast to discover the West Coast When 3,000 black loyalists came north to Canada, seeking a better life 3. Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada? United Empire Loyalists Immigrants from Australia The first inhabitants of Canada Métis 4. Who suggested the term Dominion of Canada in 1864? The fathers of Confederation Sir Leonard Tilley Sir John A. MacDonald Sir Sam Steele 5. In the 1850’s Canada’s soldiers started to use what emblem on their cap badge? The Bluebird The Fleur-De-Lis The Maple Leaf The Beaver 6. During the War of 1812 the Americans burned down the Parliament Buildings in York. What did the British and Canadians do in retaliation? They captured the US side of the Niagara Falls They burned down the White House in Washington D.C. They attacked American merchant ships sailing on the St.Lawrence River They expanded their defence system, including Fort York 7. Together, these two individuals invented the first electric light bulb….. Mike Lazaridis & Jim Balsillie Sir Frederick Banting & Charles Best Matthew Evans & Henry Woodward Alexander Graham Bell & Reginald Fassenden 8. What is the final step in a bill becoming law? Members debate and vote on the bill Committee members study the bill and approve it It is approved by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet The bill receives royal assent 9. There is a clear distinction between head of state and head of Government. True False 10. What is the British North America Act of 1867 now known as? The Canada act of 1867 The Constitution act of 1867 The Federal State act The Federal Assembly act 11. In Canada, citizens are allowed to question the police about their service or conduct – If they feel the need to. False True 12. What are the first two lines of the National Anthem? O Canada! Our home and native land! With glowing hearts we see thee rise O Canada! Our home and native land! God keep our land glorious and free God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command 13. What is the second most popular sport in Canada? Canadian football Soccer Curling Ice hockey 14. When is Labour day celebrated in Canada? First Monday in September May 1st April 9th Second Monday in October 15. The Peace Arch situated at Blaine Washington symbolizes what? The gateway to peace and great shopping Our close ties and common interests with the USA Commemorates the 1812 war between the USA and Britain No to all wars 16. Name the provinces in the Atlantic Region Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoulin Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island 17. Which three oceans line Canada’s frontiers? Atlantic, Hudson’s Bay, Pacific Atlantic, Pacific, Bering Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic 18. Name the five Great lakes Erie, Hudson’s Bay, Michigan, Ontario and Superior Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior Erie, Huron, Niagara, Ontario and Superior Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Simcoe 19. Name the Prairie Provinces Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia Manitoba, Saskatoon and Alberta 20. What is the Capital of North West Territories? Iqaluit Yellowknife Whitehorse Edmonton Loading … Question 1 of 20
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