Who is Canada’s Prime Minister?
Stephen Harper
Pierre Poilievre
Justin Trudeau
Michaëlle Jean
Which of the following are the three levels of government in Canada?
Federal, state, municipal
Federal, provincial, territorial/state
Federal, provincial, municipal/territorial
Federal, municipal, provincial/territorial
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
305
308
335
338
**Which two languages have official status in Canada?**
Just English
English and French
English, French, and Spanish
English and Spanish
The Parliament of Canada is composed of three parts.
What are they?
Crown, Senate, House of Commons
Crown, Prime Minister, Congress
Prime Minister, House of Commons, Senate
House of Commons, Senate, Premiers
As described in “Discover Canada,” who carries out the duties of the Sovereign in Canada?
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau
The Governor General, Mary Simon
The Monarch, King Charles III
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Greg Fergus
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
Which of the following correctly lists the five Great Lakes?
Superior, Erie, Hudson’s Bay, Michigan, Ontario
Superior, Erie, Huron, Niagara, Ontario
Simcoe, Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario
Superior, Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario
In Federal Elections, who do Canadians cast their vote for?
A candidate to represent them in Parliament
A candidate to represent them in the Senate
A candidate they wish to be the Head of State
A candidate they want to be the President
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge so important in Canadian history?
It was the final battle Canadians fought in World War I
It was a big victory in the Boer War
It symbolizes Canada’s coming of age as a nation
The Canadian Corps was formed because of it
What are the first two lines of our National Anthem?
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee / With glowing hearts we see thee rise
O Canada, our home and native land / True patriot love in all of us command
O Canada, The True North strong and free / We stand on guard for thee
True Canadian love in all of us command / O Canada, our home and native land
**What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples in Canada?**
First Nations, Indigenous, Métis
Indigenous, Métis, Acadians
First Nations, Acadians, Inuit
First Nations, Inuit, Métis
**What are 3 ways you can protect the environment?**
Recycle, conserve energy, mow your lawn
Recycle, conserve energy, join a carpool
Recycle, conserve energy, take night showers
Recycle, conserve energy, buy Canadian bottled water
Who is allowed to vote in Canada?
Canadian citizens who are at least 18 years old and on the voters’ list
Canadian citizens who are at least 21 years old and on the voters’ list
Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are at least 18 years old
Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are at least 21 years old
In the 1960s, Quebec experienced rapid change. What is the name of this period?
The Riel Revolution
The Blue Revolution
The Quiet Revolution
The French Revolution
What were the first 4 provinces that formed Confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick
Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Who are the Québécois people?
People of Quebec
Catholic people of Quebec
European settlers who live in Quebec
Descendants of French colonists
What makes up Canada’s Prairie provinces?
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Alberta and Saskatchewan
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba
What are two responsibilities of the Canadian government?
Communication, education
Defence, education
Education, health
Health, defence
Finally, name 3 responsibilities of a Canadian citizen.
Obeying the law, voting in elections, taking responsibility for yourself and your family
Obeying the law, voting in elections, serving on a jury when called upon
Obeying the law, protecting the environment, respecting fellow citizens
Obeying the law, helping others in the community, taking responsibility for yourself and your family
So close, yet so far…
While you didn’t pass this time, you gave it a great shot! These questions were tough, and it’s awesome that you challenged yourself with this pretend citizenship test. Keep exploring and learning about Canada – there’s so much to discover!
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