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Question 1 · Multiple choice
What are English-speaking Canadians generally called, according to Discover Canada? A Anglo-Quebecers, wherever they live B English Canadians C Loyalists D Upper Canadians
Show answer Correct answer: B — English Canadians
Why? Anglophones are generally referred to as English Canadians. Anglo-Quebecers are the English-speaking people of Quebec. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
Who is responsible for matters such as housing and schools on First Nations reserves? A Band chiefs and councillors B The RCMP C The Senate D Provincial Lieutenant Governors
Show answer Correct answer: A — Band chiefs and councillors
Why? First Nations have band chiefs and councillors who have major responsibilities on reserves, including housing, schools and other services. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Which sport is described as Canada's national winter sport and most popular spectator sport? A Curling B Skiing C Lacrosse D Hockey
Show answer Correct answer: D — Hockey
Why? Hockey is Canada's most popular spectator sport and is considered the national winter sport. Lacrosse is the official summer sport. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
What is St. Boniface in Winnipeg known for? A The oldest Ukrainian farming settlement in Canada B The world's highest tides C The largest Francophone community in Western Canada D The last spike of the CPR
Show answer Correct answer: C — The largest Francophone community in Western Canada
Why? St. Boniface, Winnipeg's French Quarter, has Western Canada's largest Francophone community. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
Which of these jobs belongs to the service industries? A Working in a mine B Working in health care C Working on a fishing boat D Working in a car assembly plant
Show answer Correct answer: B — Working in health care
Why? Service industries include transportation, education, health care, construction, banking, communications, retail, tourism and government. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
Which country did the Canadian Army liberate in 1944–45? A Poland, after the invasion of 1939 B Norway C Greece D The Netherlands
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Netherlands
Why? The Canadians fought their way inland in 1944–45 and liberated the Netherlands. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
What is a minority government? A A government formed only by senators B One whose party holds fewer than half of the seats in the House C One elected by fewer than 18% of all registered voters in Canada D A government that represents only one province
Show answer Correct answer: B — One whose party holds fewer than half of the seats in the House
Why? If the governing party holds fewer than half of the seats in the House of Commons, it is called a minority government. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
Which program, introduced by the federal government in 1940, is now called employment insurance? A Old Age Security B Unemployment insurance C The Canada Pension Plan D The Canada Health Act
Show answer Correct answer: B — Unemployment insurance
Why? Unemployment insurance, now called employment insurance, was introduced by the federal government in 1940. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Which Prairie province has the world's richest deposits of uranium and potash? A Saskatchewan B Manitoba, the keystone province C Alberta D Ontario
Show answer Correct answer: A — Saskatchewan
Why? Saskatchewan has the world's richest deposits of uranium and potash and also produces oil and natural gas. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
Which Second World War operations in 1941 and 1942 ended in Canadian defeats? A The defence of Hong Kong and the raid on Dieppe B The liberation of Italy and of the Netherlands C D-Day and the Battle of the Atlantic D Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele
Show answer Correct answer: A — The defence of Hong Kong and the raid on Dieppe
Why? Canadians suffered losses in the unsuccessful defence of Hong Kong against Imperial Japan in 1941 and in the failed raid on Dieppe, France, in 1942. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
Which part-time military service can citizens join? A The Senate guard B The naval reserve, militia or air reserve C The Canadian Rangers of Ottawa only D The provincial militias, which exist only in Quebec
Show answer Correct answer: B — The naval reserve, militia or air reserve
Why? Citizens can serve part-time in the naval reserve, the militia or the air reserve, gaining skills while serving their community. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
In Canada's constitutional monarchy, what role does the Sovereign play? A A non-partisan role within Parliament B The leader of the governing party in the House of Commons C The head of the Supreme Court D The person who writes the federal budget
Show answer Correct answer: A — A non-partisan role within Parliament
Why? The Sovereign is part of Parliament and plays a non-partisan role, reigning in accordance with the Constitution and the rule of law. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Which ice game was introduced to Canada by Scottish pioneers? A Curling B Hockey C Lacrosse D Ringette
Show answer Correct answer: A — Curling
Why? Curling, an ice game introduced by Scottish pioneers, is popular in Canada. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
In which of these situations can you call the police? A If you disagree with a new federal law B If you want to change your tax return C If you witness a crime or someone goes missing D If you want to register to vote
Show answer Correct answer: C — If you witness a crime or someone goes missing
Why? You can ask the police for help in many situations, for example after an accident, a theft or an assault, if you witness a crime or if someone is missing. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
In two of Canada's largest cities, which languages are the second most spoken at home after English? A Chinese languages B Spanish and Portuguese C German D Italian
Show answer Correct answer: A — Chinese languages
Why? Discover Canada says Chinese languages are the second most spoken at home after English in two of Canada's biggest cities, Vancouver and Toronto. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
For what wartime action did the Government of Canada apologize in 1988? A The relocation of Japanese Canadians B The internment of Ukrainian men during the First World War C The Chinese Head Tax D Refusing Jewish refugees in 1939
Show answer Correct answer: A — The relocation of Japanese Canadians
Why? During the Second World War Japanese Canadians were forcibly relocated and their property sold; the Government apologized and compensated the victims in 1988. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
Which Atlantic province is the most populous? A New Brunswick B Nova Scotia C Newfoundland and Labrador D Prince Edward Island
Show answer Correct answer: B — Nova Scotia
Why? Nova Scotia is the most populous Atlantic province. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
Who provides publicly funded education in Canada? A The provinces and territories B The federal government C Municipal police services D The Senate
Show answer Correct answer: A — The provinces and territories
Why? Publicly funded education is provided by the provinces and territories. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
In which year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada? A 1867 B 1949 C 1905 D 1999
Show answer Correct answer: B — 1949
Why? Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada in 1949. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
About how many people live in the three Northern Territories together, according to Discover Canada? A About 100,000 B About 1 million C About 10,000 D About 3 million
Show answer Correct answer: A — About 100,000
Why? Discover Canada says the three territories cover one-third of Canada's land mass but have a population of only about 100,000. Source
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