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Question 1 · Multiple choice
What usually happens if the governing party loses a confidence vote, for example on the budget? A The Senate chooses a new Prime Minister B The government is defeated, which usually leads to an election C The Supreme Court runs the country D Nothing changes; the government always stays in power for its full term
Show answer Correct answer: B — The government is defeated, which usually leads to an election
Why? A government that loses a vote on a major issue such as the budget is usually defeated, which normally results in an election. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
What happened to over 8,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects, mainly Ukrainian men, between 1914 and 1920? A They were given free farmland in Manitoba and Saskatchewan B They were drafted into the British navy C They were sent back to Europe by ship D They were interned in labour camps across Canada
Show answer Correct answer: D — They were interned in labour camps across Canada
Why? From 1914 to 1920 Ottawa interned over 8,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects, mainly Ukrainian men, as enemy aliens in 24 labour camps across Canada. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Canada is the only constitutional monarchy in which part of the world? A The Commonwealth B The Northern Hemisphere C The G7 D North America
Show answer Correct answer: D — North America
Why? Discover Canada describes Canada as the only constitutional monarchy in North America. Several other Commonwealth countries are monarchies too. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
In a parliamentary democracy, what do elected representatives do? A Pass laws, approve spending and hold the government to account B Appoint all judges for life and run the courts of every province C Command the armed forces directly D Choose the Sovereign
Show answer Correct answer: A — Pass laws, approve spending and hold the government to account
Why? Elected representatives in Parliament and the legislatures pass laws, approve and monitor spending, and keep the government accountable. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
In which year did Quebec adopt its own flag, based on the Cross and the fleur-de-lys? A 1867 B 1948 C 1965 D 1980
Show answer Correct answer: B — 1948
Why? In 1948 Quebec adopted its own flag, based on the Cross and the fleur-de-lys. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
How does Nunavut's Legislative Assembly choose its premier and ministers? A By consensus B By a vote of the House of Commons C By appointment from Ottawa D By a lottery among members
Show answer Correct answer: A — By consensus
Why? The 19-member Legislative Assembly of Nunavut chooses a premier and ministers by consensus. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
Which group of painters, founded in 1920, developed a style to capture Canada's rugged wilderness? A Les Automatistes B The Painters Eleven C The Beaver Hall Group D The Group of Seven
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Group of Seven
Why? The Group of Seven, founded in 1920, developed a style of painting to capture the rugged wilderness landscape. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
Which was the first province to grant voting rights to women, in 1916? A Quebec B Manitoba C Ontario D Nova Scotia
Show answer Correct answer: B — Manitoba
Why? Manitoba became the first province to grant voting rights to women in 1916. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
In which provinces and territories does the RCMP act as the provincial or territorial police? A Only in the three territories B Only in Ontario and Quebec C Only in the Atlantic provinces D All except Ontario and Quebec
Show answer Correct answer: D — All except Ontario and Quebec
Why? The RCMP serves as the provincial police in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec, which have their own forces. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
Which elections do Canadians have a responsibility to vote in? A Federal elections only B Federal, provincial or territorial, and local elections C Only the elections held in the city or town where they live D Only elections for the Senate
Show answer Correct answer: B — Federal, provincial or territorial, and local elections
Why? The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial, and local elections. Senators are appointed, not elected. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
Which city is known as the "diamond capital of North America"? A Whitehorse, capital of Yukon B Yellowknife C Iqaluit D Edmonton
Show answer Correct answer: B — Yellowknife
Why? Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, is called the "diamond capital of North America". Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
Who was the first woman elected as a member of Parliament, in 1921? A Thérèse Casgrain B Emily Carr C Agnes Macphail D Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Show answer Correct answer: C — Agnes Macphail
Why? Agnes Macphail, a farmer and teacher, became the first woman MP in 1921. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Which body forms the legislature in a province? A The Senate and the House of Commons B The Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly C The Premier and the mayors D The Commissioner and the Cabinet
Show answer Correct answer: B — The Lieutenant Governor and the elected Assembly
Why? In each province the legislature is made up of the Lieutenant Governor and the elected Legislative Assembly. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
Which flag is Canada's official Royal Flag? A The Canadian Red Ensign B The fleur-de-lys flag C The Union Jack D The flag of the Royal Military College
Show answer Correct answer: C — The Union Jack
Why? The Union Jack is Canada's official Royal Flag. The Canadian Red Ensign served as the national flag for about 100 years. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
In each electoral district, which candidate wins the seat? A The candidate chosen by the party leader B The candidate who gets more than 75% of the votes C The candidate with the most votes D The oldest candidate
Show answer Correct answer: C — The candidate with the most votes
Why? Voters in each electoral district elect one person; the candidate with the most votes becomes the MP for that district. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
According to Discover Canada, which river in the Northwest Territories is the second longest river system in North America, after the Mississippi? A The Yukon River B The Mackenzie River C The Fraser River D The Churchill River
Show answer Correct answer: B — The Mackenzie River
Why? Discover Canada says the Mackenzie River, at 4,200 km, is the second longest river system in North America after the Mississippi. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
What legal protection do gay and lesbian Canadians have? A Protection only in some provinces B Equal treatment in most areas, but no access to civil marriage C Full protection and equal treatment, including access to civil marriage D No specific protection under the law
Show answer Correct answer: C — Full protection and equal treatment, including access to civil marriage
Why? Gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
Largely due to whose efforts did Quebec grant women the vote in 1940? A Laura Secord B Agnes Macphail C Marguerite Bourgeoys D Thérèse Casgrain
Show answer Correct answer: D — Thérèse Casgrain
Why? Quebec granted women the vote in 1940, largely due to the efforts of Thérèse Casgrain and others. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
Which painter is known for her paintings of the West Coast forests and Aboriginal artifacts? A Emily Carr B Kenojuak Ashevak C Margaret Laurence D Pauline Johnson
Show answer Correct answer: A — Emily Carr
Why? Emily Carr painted the forests and Aboriginal artifacts of the West Coast. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
Why is trade so important to Canada's economy? A Canadians' standard of living depends on trade with other nations B Canada produces nothing that it can use at home C Trade is required by the Constitution D Canada is only allowed to trade with Commonwealth countries
Show answer Correct answer: A — Canadians' standard of living depends on trade with other nations
Why? Canada has always been a trading nation; commerce drives economic growth, and Canadians' standard of living depends on trade with other nations. Source
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