Practice Test No.2 1. What is the Magna Carta also known as? Habeas Corpus The Great Constitution The Great Charter of Freedoms Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 2. When did Ottawa formerly apologize to the former students of Residential Schools? 2010 1995 2008 2011 3. In what year did explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlains settle in Canada? 1604 Late 1600’s 1550 1497 4. Who led thousands of loyalist Mohawk Indians into Canada? Major General Robert Ross Brigadier James Wolfe Marquis de Montcalm Joseph Brandt 5. Who was Upper Canada’s first Lieutenant Governor and founder of York (now Toronto)? Major General Sir Isaac Brock John Graves Simcoe Lord Durham Sir Leonard Tilley 6. Whose portrait appears on the $10 bill? Sir John A. MacDonald Sir Arthur Currie Sir Wilfred Laurier Jacques Cartier 7. What is La Francophonie? An association for all ex-pat French people Quebec’s leading newspaper An international organization of French speaking countries A person who wants Quebec to become independent 8. Including Canada, how many countries are members of the Commonwealth? 29 53 49 10 9. Who represents the Federal Government in the Territories? The Band Chief The members of parliament The Governor General The Commissioner 10. Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada? The Governor General The Prime Minister The Sovereign The Commissioner 11. If the party in power holds more than half of the seats in the House of Commons, what type of Government is it? A sensible Government An action Government A “Great” Government A majority Government 12. What else is a Trial Court known as? Justice Trial The Queen’s bench Trial of innocence A Royal Court 13. Which flag is Canada’s official Royal flag? The Union Jack The Canadian Red Ensign The Royal Maple Leaf The Royal arms of Canada 14. Which animal appears on the 5 cent coin? A bear A caribou (reindeer) A beaver A polar bear 15. In which year was O Canada proclaimed as the National Anthem? 1980 1965 1970 1967 16. What amount of Canadian exports are destined for the USA? At least half Two thirds Over 80% Three Quarters 17. Canada is the largest country on earth. TRUE FALSE 18. How many distinct regions does Canada have? 7 6 4 5 19. Which province has the most easterly point in North America? New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador P.E.I. 20. Which is the smallest province in Canada? Nunavut New Brunswick P.E.I. Nova Scotia Loading … Question 1 of 20 Back to List of Tests Next Test
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