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 explorers trekked from the East Coast to discover the West Coast When two thirds of Arcadians were deported from their homeland between 1755 and 1763 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? Métis The first inhabitants of Canada United Empire Loyalists Immigrants from Australia 4. Who suggested the term Dominion of Canada in 1864? Sir John A. MacDonald The fathers of Confederation Sir Sam Steele Sir Leonard Tilley 5. In the 1850’s Canada’s soldiers started to use what emblem on their cap badge? The Maple Leaf The Beaver The Fleur-De-Lis 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 attacked American merchant ships sailing on the St.Lawrence River They expanded their defence system, including Fort York They burned down the White House in Washington D.C. They captured the US side of the Niagara Falls 7. Together, these two individuals invented the first electric light bulb….. Sir Frederick Banting & Charles Best Matthew Evans & Henry Woodward Mike Lazaridis & Jim Balsillie Alexander Graham Bell & Reginald Fassenden 8. What is the final step in a bill becoming law? It is approved by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet The bill receives royal assent Committee members study the bill and approve it Members debate and vote on the bill 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 Canada act of 1867 The Federal State act The Constitution act of 1867 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. True False 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! True patriot love in all thy sons command O Canada! Our home and native land! With glowing hearts we see thee rise 13. What is the second most popular sport in Canada? Ice hockey Canadian football Soccer Curling 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 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, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoulin Island 17. Which three oceans line Canada’s frontiers? Atlantic, Hudson’s Bay, Pacific Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctic Atlantic, Pacific, Bering 18. Name the five Great lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior Erie, Huron, Niagara, Ontario and Superior Erie, Hudson’s Bay, Michigan, Ontario and Superior Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Simcoe 19. Name the Prairie Provinces Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Manitoba, Saskatoon and Alberta 20. What is the Capital of North West Territories? Iqaluit Whitehorse Edmonton Yellowknife Loading … Question 1 of 20 Back to list of tests Next test
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