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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Which Canadian medical officer wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields" in 1915? A Sir Frederick Banting B Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae C Dr. Wilder Penfield of McGill University D Robert W. Service
Show answer Correct answer: B — Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae
Why? Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian medical officer, wrote "In Flanders Fields" in 1915; it is often recited on Remembrance Day. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
Which event of the 1890s brought thousands of miners to Yukon? A The building of the Rideau Canal B The discovery of oil C The fur trade wars D The Gold Rush
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Gold Rush
Why? Thousands of miners came to Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s, celebrated in the poetry of Robert W. Service. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Which of these is the responsibility of municipal governments? A National defence and the armed forces B Foreign policy C Citizenship D Garbage and snow removal
Show answer Correct answer: D — Garbage and snow removal
Why? Municipal governments are usually responsible for local matters such as urban planning, roads, garbage and snow removal, firefighting and recreation. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
Since when has the maple leaf been used on Canadian military uniforms and insignia? A 1965 B The 1700s C 1921 D The 1850s
Show answer Correct answer: D — The 1850s
Why? The maple leaf was adopted as a symbol by French-Canadians in the 1700s and has appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia since the 1850s. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
Taking responsibility for yourself and your family includes: A Getting a job and taking care of your family B Asking the government to pay all your costs C Avoiding work so others can be hired D Leaving children's care entirely to schools
Show answer Correct answer: A — Getting a job and taking care of your family
Why? Getting a job, taking care of one's family and working hard in keeping with one's abilities are described as important Canadian values. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
Why do Canadians wear a red poppy on Remembrance Day? A To celebrate the anniversary of Confederation in 1867 B To mark the start of the harvest C To remember the sacrifice of those who served and died D To honour the first Prime Minister
Show answer Correct answer: C — To remember the sacrifice of those who served and died
Why? On Remembrance Day, November 11, Canadians wear the red poppy and observe a moment of silence to honour those who served and died. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
Who patrol Canada's Arctic as part of the Canadian Forces Reserves? A The Canadian Rangers B The RCMP Musical Ride C The Coast Guard cadets D The Royal Canadian Navy reserve only
Show answer Correct answer: A — The Canadian Rangers
Why? The Canadian Rangers, part of the Canadian Forces Reserves, patrol the Arctic by snowmobile in winter and all-terrain vehicle in summer. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
Who pioneered modern Inuit art with etchings, prints and soapstone sculptures? A Emily Carr B Jean-Paul Riopelle C Tom Thomson D Kenojuak Ashevak
Show answer Correct answer: D — Kenojuak Ashevak
Why? Kenojuak Ashevak pioneered modern Inuit art with etchings, prints and soapstone sculptures. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Who were the Black Loyalists who came to Nova Scotia in the 1780s? A Soldiers sent by the King of France to defend Acadia B Fur traders of the Hudson's Bay Company C Farmers invited from the Caribbean in 1900 D Freed and escaped slaves of African origin fleeing the American Revolution
Show answer Correct answer: D — Freed and escaped slaves of African origin fleeing the American Revolution
Why? In the 1780s Black Loyalists, freedmen and slaves of African origin, fled the American Revolution and settled in Nova Scotia. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
What was the unemployment rate in Canada in 1933, during the Great Depression? A 27% B 7% C 50% D 12%
Show answer Correct answer: A — 27%
Why? The stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression; unemployment reached 27% in 1933. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
What should you bring to the polling station on election day? A Your voter information card and proof of identity and address B Your passport, your citizenship certificate and a letter from your employer C Your birth certificate only D A recommendation from a candidate
Show answer Correct answer: A — Your voter information card and proof of identity and address
Why? Bring your voter information card and proof of identity and address to your polling station. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
What is the role of the courts in Canada? A To settle disputes B To make new laws C To enforce laws on the street D To elect members of Parliament
Show answer Correct answer: A — To settle disputes
Why? Courts settle disputes and police enforce the law; laws are made by elected representatives. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Who leads a municipal council? A A Lieutenant Governor B A senator C A mayor or reeve D A Commissioner
Show answer Correct answer: C — A mayor or reeve
Why? A municipal government usually has a council that passes by-laws; it is led by a mayor (or reeve) with councillors or aldermen. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
Which of these is one of the three objectives of the Official Languages Act? A To make English the only language of business B To require all Canadians to speak both official languages at work C To promote equality of French and English in Canadian society D To replace French with English in federal courts
Show answer Correct answer: C — To promote equality of French and English in Canadian society
Why? The Act aims to establish equality of French and English in Parliament and federal institutions, maintain official language minority communities, and promote equality of the two languages in society. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
Which province has the largest Aboriginal population of any province, at over 15%? A British Columbia B Ontario C Manitoba D Quebec
Show answer Correct answer: C — Manitoba
Why? Manitoba has the largest Aboriginal population of any province, more than 15%. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
Which institution was created in 1934 to manage the money supply and bring stability to the financial system? A The Montreal Stock Exchange B The Bank of Canada C The Royal Canadian Mint D Canada Revenue Agency
Show answer Correct answer: B — The Bank of Canada
Why? The Bank of Canada, a central bank, was created in 1934 to manage the money supply and bring stability to the financial system. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
The preamble of the Charter refers to which two principles? A Peace, order and good government B Liberty, equality and fraternity C The supremacy of God and the rule of law D Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Show answer Correct answer: C — The supremacy of God and the rule of law
Why? The Charter begins by saying Canada is founded on principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law. "Peace, order and good government" comes from the 1867 Act. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
In 1951, what became possible for a majority of Canadians for the first time, according to Discover Canada? A Owning a television set B Voting in federal elections without owning property C Affording adequate food, shelter and clothing D Attending university for free
Show answer Correct answer: C — Affording adequate food, shelter and clothing
Why? In 1951, for the first time, a majority of Canadians were able to afford adequate food, shelter and clothing. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
What is Portage and Main in Winnipeg? A Canada's largest shopping centre B The home of the RCMP academy C A national park D The most famous intersection in Canada
Show answer Correct answer: D — The most famous intersection in Canada
Why? Winnipeg's Exchange District has Portage and Main, the most famous intersection in Canada. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, which beach did Canadian troops capture in Normandy? A Omaha Beach B Gold Beach C Juno Beach D Dieppe Beach
Show answer Correct answer: C — Juno Beach
Why? On D-Day, June 6, 1944, 15,000 Canadian troops stormed and captured Juno Beach in Normandy. Source
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