Question 1

Who were the first people to live in Canada

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal peoples

Question 2

Why is the Victoria Cross VC awarded to Canadians

Accepted Answer

For extreme bravery or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy

Question 3

Which provinces together formed the new country called the Dominion of Canada in 1867

Accepted Answer

Ontario Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

Question 4

Who is eligible to vote in a federal election

Accepted Answer

A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old and on the voters list

Question 5

Which of the following countries are part of the G8 along with Canada

Accepted Answer

United States Germany UK France Italy Japan Russia

Question 6

In 1940 the federal government introduced unemployment insurance which is now known as

Accepted Answer

Employment insurance

Question 7

Between 1945 and 1970 as Canada strengthened ties with the US and other trading partners it experienced

Accepted Answer

One of the strongest economies among industrialized nations

Question 8

In which Act were the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments defined

Accepted Answer

The British North America Act 1867

Question 9

Who said that immigrant groups should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character

Accepted Answer

John Buchan

Question 10

What was the primary industry that early companies in Canada competed in

Accepted Answer

The fur trade

Question 11

Which province does not share a border with British Columbia

Accepted Answer

Saskatchewan

Question 12

Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada

Accepted Answer

New Brunswick

Question 13

Which of the following is the oldest colony of the British Empire

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland and Labrador

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the federal government

Accepted Answer

Education

Question 15

Which industries are the Atlantic Provinces primarily known for

Accepted Answer

Fishing farming forestry and mining

Question 16

Besides enforcing federal laws what other role does the RCMP serve

Accepted Answer

They serve as provincial police in most provinces

Question 17

Which two provinces have their own provincial police service instead of using the RCMP as the provincial police force

Accepted Answer

Ontario and Quebec

Question 18

Why is the War of 1812 important to Canada

Accepted Answer

It marked the time when Canada successfully defended its territory from American invasion

Question 19

The head of the province is called

Accepted Answer

The Premier

Question 20

In what year did the French and the Iroquois make peace

Accepted Answer

1701

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Practice Test 2

Who were the first people to live in Canada?

Why is the Victoria Cross (V.C.) awarded to Canadians?

Which provinces together formed the new country called the "Dominion of Canada" in 1867?

Who is eligible to vote in a federal election?

Which of the following countries are part of the "G8" along with Canada?

In 1940, the federal government introduced unemployment insurance, which is now known as:

Between 1945 and 1970, as Canada strengthened ties with the U.S. and other trading partners, it experienced:

In which Act were the responsibilities of the federal and provincial governments defined?

Who said that immigrant groups “should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character”?

What was the primary industry that early companies in Canada competed in?

Which province does not share a border with British Columbia?

Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?

Which of the following is the oldest colony of the British Empire?

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the federal government?

Which industries are the Atlantic Provinces primarily known for?

Besides enforcing federal laws, what other role does the RCMP serve?

Which two provinces have their own provincial police service (instead of using the RCMP as the provincial police force)?

Why is the War of 1812 important to Canada?

The head of the province is called:

In what year did the French and the Iroquois make peace?

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