Citizenship Practice Test No.12 Posted August 4, 2015January 26, 2016 CitizenshipAdmin 1. Give an example of how you can help in your neighbourhood…. Wear red and white clothes on Canada day Fly a Canadian flag in your garden Volunteer at the local animal sanctuary Keep your car spotlessly clean at all times 2. What is known as the Great Upheaval ? When two thirds of Arcadians were deported from their homeland between 1755 and 1763 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 When Canadian troops helped liberate Italy and the Netherlands 3. Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada? United Empire Loyalists Métis Immigrants from Australia The first inhabitants of Canada 4. Who suggested the term Dominion of Canada in 1864? Sir Leonard Tilley The fathers of Confederation 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 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 expanded their defence system, including Fort York They burned down the White House in Washington D.C. 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 Mike Lazaridis & Jim Balsillie Alexander Graham Bell & Reginald Fassenden Sir Frederick Banting & Charles Best 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 The bill receives royal assent It is approved by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet 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 Canada 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! 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! With glowing hearts we see thee rise 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 Curling Ice hockey Soccer 14. When is Labour day celebrated in Canada? April 9th May 1st Second Monday in October First Monday in September 15. The Peace Arch situated at Blaine Washington symbolizes what? The gateway to peace and great shopping Commemorates the 1812 war between the USA and Britain Our close ties and common interests with the USA 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, Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island 17. Which three oceans line Canada’s frontiers? Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic Atlantic, Hudson’s Bay, Pacific Atlantic, Pacific, Bering 18. Name the five Great lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Simcoe Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior Erie, Huron, Niagara, Ontario and Superior Erie, Hudson’s Bay, Michigan, Ontario and Superior 19. Name the Prairie Provinces Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia Manitoba, Saskatoon and Alberta 20. What is the Capital of North West Territories? Iqaluit Whitehorse Yellowknife Edmonton Loading … Question 1 of 20
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