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