The oldest continuous constitutional tradition

Descendants of French colonists who settled in what are now the Maritime provinces

People from Quebec mostly Frenchspeaking

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Question 1 of 64

How is Canada viewed globally?

As a weak and dependent country
As a strong and free country

Explanation:

"Canada is viewed as a strong and free country globally, admired for its democratic principles and values of freedom, equality, and justice."
As a country with a troubled identity
As a country lacking unity

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Question 2 of 64

Canada has:

The newest constitution in the world
No formal constitution
The oldest continuous constitutional tradition

Explanation:

"Canada has the oldest continuous constitutional tradition in the world, with a long history of governance based on constitutional law that has developed over centuries."
A constitution that changes every year

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Question 3 of 64

What makes Canada unique in North America?

It has the largest population.
It is the only constitutional monarchy.

Explanation:

"Canada is unique in North America as the only constitutional monarchy."
It has no provinces.
It is a republic.

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Question 4 of 64

What key phrase is upheld by Canada's institutions?

Peace, Order, and Good Government

Explanation:

"The key phrase upheld by Canada's institutions is "Peace, Order, and Good Government," reflecting the country's commitment to stability, governance, and the well-being of its citizens."
Life, Liberty, and Happiness
Freedom, Equality, and Justice
Unity, Strength, and Prosperity

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Question 5 of 64

What is the name of Canada’s original constitutional document?

The Constitution Act
The British North America Act

Explanation:

"Canada’s original constitutional document, the British North America Act, established the country's governance and legal system in 1867."
The Canadian Charter of Rights
The Bill of Rights

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Question 6 of 64

Which document features the phrase "Peace, Order and Good Government"?

The Constitution Act of 1982
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The British North America Act of 1867

Explanation:

"The phrase "Peace, Order, and Good Government" is included in the British North America Act of 1867, serving as a cornerstone of Canada's political and legal framework."
The Canadian Bill of Rights

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Question 7 of 64

What values have helped Canadians build a prosperous society across their vast and rugged environment?

Innovation, exploration, and leadership
Democracy, justice, and cooperation
Freedom, equality, and multiculturalism
Ordered liberty, enterprise, hard work, and fair play

Explanation:

"Values like ordered liberty, enterprise, hard work, and fair play have helped Canadians build a prosperous society despite challenges from their vast and rugged environment."

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Question 8 of 64

Poets and songwriters often describe Canada as:

The Great Nation
The Land of Opportunity
The Great Dominion

Explanation:

"Poets and songwriters often refer to Canada as "The Great Dominion," a term reflecting the nation’s vastness, strength, and unique identity within the British Commonwealth."
The Home of the Brave

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Question 9 of 64

Who were the founding peoples of Canada?

French, British, and Americans
Aboriginal, French, and British

Explanation:

"The three founding peoples of Canada were the Aboriginal, French, and British."
Aboriginal, Inuit, and Metis
French, British, and Scottish

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Question 10 of 64

From where were the ancestors of Aboriginal peoples believed to have migrated?

Asia

Explanation:

"Ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated from Asia thousands of years ago."
South America
Europe
Africa

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Question 11 of 64

Where are Aboriginal and treaty rights recognized in Canada?

In the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
In the Canadian Constitution

Explanation:

"Aboriginal and treaty rights are recognized in the Canadian Constitution, providing legal protection and recognition for the unique status of Indigenous peoples."
In the Criminal Code of Canada
In the Civil Rights Act

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Question 12 of 64

Which of the following first guaranteed territorial rights to Aboriginal peoples and established the basis for negotiating treaties with newcomers?

The British North America Act, 1867
The Magna Carta
The Royal Proclamation of 1763

Explanation:

"The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was the first document to guarantee territorial rights to Aboriginal peoples, laying the groundwork for treaty negotiations with European settlers."
The Treaty of Paris

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Question 13 of 64

Who guaranteed territorial rights to Aboriginal peoples through the Royal Proclamation of 1763?

King Edward VII
King William IV
King Charles II
King George III

Explanation:

"King George III guaranteed territorial rights to Aboriginal peoples through the Royal Proclamation of 1763, acknowledging their land rights and establishing a framework for future treaties."

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Question 14 of 64

When did the federal government place many Aboriginal children in residential schools, and why?

From 1700s to 1800s, to preserve their culture
From 1800s to 1980s, to assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture

Explanation:

"From the 1800s to the 1980s, the federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools to assimilate them into mainstream culture."
From 1900s to 2000s, to teach technical skills
From 1600s to 1700s, to promote self-governance

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Question 15 of 64

When did Ottawa formally apologize to the former residential school students?

In 1998
In 2008

Explanation:

"In 2008, the Canadian federal government formally apologized to former residential school students for the harms caused by assimilation policies and abuse in these institutions."
In 1988
In 2018

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Question 16 of 64

The term "Aboriginal peoples" refers to which three distinct groups?

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit

Explanation:

"The term "Aboriginal peoples" in Canada refers to three distinct groups: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, each with its own unique history, culture, and contributions to society."
First Nations, Métis, and Acadians
First Nations, Acadians, and Inuit
Métis, Acadians, and Inuit

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Question 17 of 64

The term "Indian" refers to which group of Aboriginal people?

All Aboriginal people
Only Métis and Inuit
All Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Métis

Explanation:

"The term "Indian" historically referred to all Aboriginal people in Canada who are not Inuit or Métis."
Only Inuit

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Question 18 of 64

What term has been used since the 1970s for Indigenous groups in Canada that are not Inuit nor Métis?

First Nations

Explanation:

"The term "First Nations" has been used since the 1970s to refer to Indigenous groups in Canada, excluding Inuit and Métis."
Native Americans
Aboriginals
Indigenous

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Question 19 of 64

When did the term "First Nations" come into use?

In 1960s
In 1970s

Explanation:

"The term "First Nations" became widely used in the 1970s to describe Aboriginal groups in Canada, replacing the earlier term "Indian.""
In 1980s
In 1990s

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Question 20 of 64

Where do First Nations people live today?

All live on reserve land
Most live in rural areas
About half live on reserves and the other half mainly in urban centres

Explanation:

"Today, about half of First Nations people live on reserves, while the other half primarily reside in urban centers."
All live in urban centres

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Question 21 of 64

What does the term "Inuit" mean in the Inuktitut language?

The explorers
The settlers
The people

Explanation:

"In the Inuktitut language, "Inuit" means "the people.""
The leaders

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Question 22 of 64

What does the word “Inuit” mean?

The People

Explanation:

"In the Inuktitut language, "Inuit" means "the people.""
The Brave
The First Nations
The Settlers

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Question 23 of 64

Where do the Inuit people live in Canada today?

In large cities
In small, scattered communities across the Arctic

Explanation:

"Inuit people in Canada today live in small, scattered communities across the Arctic."
In the southern provinces
In rural areas of Ontario

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Question 24 of 64

Where do the majority of Métis people in Canada live?

In the Atlantic provinces
In the Prairie provinces

Explanation:

"Most Métis people live in the Prairie provinces, where they have deep historical roots and contribute to the cultural and social fabric of the region."
In the Northern territories
In the Pacific provinces

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Question 25 of 64

Which Aboriginal group comes from both French- and English-speaking backgrounds?

Inuit
Acadians
First Nations
Métis

Explanation:

"The Métis, with both French and English ancestry, form a distinct Aboriginal group in Canada."

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Question 26 of 64

Métis people speak their own dialect, known as:

Inuktitut
Michif

Explanation:

"Métis people speak a dialect called Michif, which combines French, English, and Indigenous languages, reflecting their mixed heritage."
French
Cree

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Question 27 of 64

About what percentage of Aboriginal people are First Nations?

30%
65%

Explanation:

"About 65% of Aboriginal people in Canada identify as First Nations, making them the largest of the three main Aboriginal groups, followed by Métis and Inuit."
40%
50%

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Question 28 of 64

Today, how many Francophones are there in Canada?

Five million
Six million
Seven million

Explanation:

"Approximately seven million Francophones live in Canada."
Eight million

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Question 29 of 64

Who are called Francophones?

People who speak English as their first language
People who speak French as their first language

Explanation:

"Francophones are individuals whose first language is French, and they are primarily concentrated in the province of Quebec."
People who speak both French and English
People who speak Spanish

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Question 30 of 64

What are Canada's two official languages?

English and Spanish
Spanish and French
French and Italian
English and French

Explanation:

"Canada’s two official languages are English and French, both having equal status in government institutions."

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Question 31 of 64

What languages must the federal government in Canada provide services in?

Only English
Only French
English and French

Explanation:

"The federal government must provide services in both English and French, ensuring citizens can access government services in their preferred official language."
Spanish and French

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Question 32 of 64

Today, how many Anglophones are there in Canada?

18 million

Explanation:

"Currently, around 18 million Anglophones reside in Canada."
15 million
10 million
20 million

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Question 33 of 64

Who are referred to as Anglophones?

People who speak both French and English
People who speak French as their first language
People who speak English as their first language

Explanation:

"Anglophones are people who speak English as their first language."
People who speak Spanish

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Question 34 of 64

Where do the majority of Francophones in Canada live?

Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec

Explanation:

"Most Francophones in Canada live in Quebec, where French is the primary language and cultural identity is strongly linked to French heritage."

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Question 35 of 64

Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?

Quebec
Ontario
New Brunswick

Explanation:

"New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province. Here, English and French are treated equally in government, education, and public services."
Manitoba

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Question 36 of 64

Who are the Acadians?

Descendants of British settlers in the Prairie provinces
Descendants of French colonists who settled in what are now the Maritime provinces

Explanation:

"The Acadians are descendants of French colonists who settled in Canada’s Maritime provinces, with a distinct cultural identity and rich regional history."
Descendants of Spanish settlers in British Columbia
Descendants of Inuit in the Northern territories

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Question 37 of 64

When did the French colonists, known as Acadians, begin settling in what are now the Maritime provinces?

In 1492
In 1604

Explanation:

"French colonists, known as Acadians, began settling in the Maritime provinces in 1604, establishing one of the earliest European communities in North America."
In 1707
In 1801

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Question 38 of 64

From 1755 to 1763, who were deported from their homeland during the war between Britain and France?

More than two-thirds of the Acadians

Explanation:

"Between 1755 and 1763, over two-thirds of the Acadians were deported during the war between Britain and France, a tragic event known as the "Great Upheaval.""
A majority of the Irish
Most of the Métis
Many of the Inuit

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Question 39 of 64

What was the "Great Upheaval"?

A period of peace in Canada
The establishment of French colonies
A celebration of Acadian culture
The deportation of the majority of Acadians from their homelands between 1755 and 1763

Explanation:

"The "Great Upheaval" refers to the forced deportation of thousands of Acadians by the British between 1755 and 1763."

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Question 40 of 64

Who are Quebecers?

People from Ontario, mostly English-speaking
People from Quebec, mostly French-speaking

Explanation:

"Quebecers are individuals from the province of Quebec, primarily French speakers, with a unique cultural identity rooted in their French-speaking population."
People from Quebec, mostly English-speaking
People from Manitoba, mostly French-speaking

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Question 41 of 64

Quebecers are descendants of:

Indigenous peoples
British loyalists
French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s

Explanation:

"Quebecers are descendants of French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s."
Spanish explorers

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Question 42 of 64

When did the House of Commons recognize that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada?

In 1995
In 2006

Explanation:

"In 2006, the House of Commons recognized that the Quebecois form a nation within Canada, acknowledging their distinct cultural and linguistic identity."
In 2010
In 2015

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Question 43 of 64

The Anglo-Quebecers have a heritage of how many years?

500 years
100 years
150 years
250 years

Explanation:

"Anglo-Quebecers have a heritage of over 250 years, with English-speaking communities contributing to Quebec’s cultural and linguistic diversity."

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Question 44 of 64

What are newcomers to Canada expected to embrace?

Economic principles
Cultural diversity
Democratic principles such as the rule of law

Explanation:

"Newcomers to Canada are expected to embrace democratic principles, such as the rule of law, which are central to the country’s values and governance."
Religious beliefs

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Question 45 of 64

Since the 1800s, the majority of Canadians were born in:

Canada

Explanation:

"Since the 1800s, most Canadians have been born in Canada."
America
Europe
Asia

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Question 46 of 64

Who was a popular Governor General of Canada from 1935 to 1940?

John A. Macdonald
John Buchan

Explanation:

"John Buchan served as Governor General of Canada from 1935 to 1940 and was a popular and influential figure during his tenure."
Lester B. Pearson
William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Question 47 of 64

John Buchan was titled:

The 1st Duke of Tweedsmuir
The 1st Earl of Tweedsmuir
The 1st Viscount of Tweedsmuir
The 1st Baron Tweedsmuir

Explanation:

"John Buchan, the 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, held a noble title that recognized his contributions to Canadian society."

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Question 48 of 64

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

Lester B. Pearson
John Buchan

Explanation:

"John Buchan stated that immigrant groups "should retain their individuality and each make its contribution to the national character," highlighting Canada’s multiculturalism."
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Pierre Trudeau

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Question 49 of 64

Who established the basic way of life in English-speaking areas?

French settlers
Indigenous peoples
English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish settlers

Explanation:

"English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish settlers established the foundational way of life in English-speaking areas of Canada, shaping the country’s cultural and social development."
Dutch traders

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Question 50 of 64

Canada is often referred to as:

A land of immigrants

Explanation:

"Canada is often called a land of immigrants, reflecting its diverse population and long history of welcoming newcomers from around the world."
A land of diversity
A land of isolation
A land of opportunity

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Question 51 of 64

Which of the following is one of the largest ethnic groups in Canada?

Japanese
Australian
Scottish

Explanation:

"The Scottish are one of the largest ethnic groups in Canada and have significantly influenced the country’s history, culture, and identity."
Mexican

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Question 52 of 64

Since the 1970s, most immigrants to Canada have come from:

Europe
South America
Africa
Asia

Explanation:

"Since the 1970s, most immigrants to Canada have come from Asia."

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Question 53 of 64

What is the second most-spoken language at home in Vancouver and Toronto?

French
Spanish
Chinese

Explanation:

"Chinese is the second most-spoken language at home in two of Canada’s largest cities, notably Vancouver and Toronto, reflecting significant Chinese-speaking communities."
Punjabi

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Question 54 of 64

What percentage of the population in Vancouver speaks Chinese languages at home?

0.1
0.13

Explanation:

"About 13% of Vancouver's population speaks Chinese languages at home, making it one of the most spoken languages in the city after English."
0.07
0.05

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Question 55 of 64

Which is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?

Protestant
Muslim
Catholic

Explanation:

"The largest religious group in Canada is Catholic."
Jewish

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Question 56 of 64

What about the rights that gay and lesbian Canadians have in Canada?

They are protected and treated equally under the law, including access to civil marriage.

Explanation:

"Gay and lesbian Canadians are protected and treated equally under the law, including access to civil marriage, demonstrating Canada’s commitment to equality and human rights for all."
They have no legal rights.
They can only access civil partnerships.
They have limited rights in employment only.

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Question 57 of 64

Who are the Métis?

A group of people of only European descent
A group of people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry

Explanation:

"The Métis are people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry with a unique cultural heritage, playing an important role in Canada's history."
A group of people of only Aboriginal descent
A community of recent immigrants

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Question 58 of 64

What percentage of Aboriginal people are Métis?

0.2
0.25
0.3

Explanation:

"Approximately 30% of Aboriginal people in Canada identify as Métis, making them the second-largest group of Aboriginal peoples in the country."
0.35

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Question 59 of 64

What percentage of Aboriginal people are Inuit?

0.02
0.03
0.04

Explanation:

"About 4% of Aboriginal people in Canada identify as Inuit, an Indigenous group from the Arctic regions with a distinct language, culture, and way of life."
0.05

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Question 60 of 64

Who are referred to as "English Canadians"?

Francophones
Anglophones

Explanation:

""English Canadians" typically refers to Anglophones, or those whose first language is English, who make up the majority in most provinces outside Quebec."
Indigenous peoples
Immigrants from Asia

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Question 61 of 64

How do the majority of Canadians identify?

As Muslims
As Buddhists
As Christians

Explanation:

"Most Canadians identify as Christians."
As Hindus

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Question 62 of 64

Who is Marjorie Turner-Bailey?

A famous author
An Olympian and a descendant of Black Loyalists

Explanation:

"Marjorie Turner-Bailey is an Olympian and a descendant of Black Loyalists, who fled to Canada during the American Revolution, contributing to the rich history of Black communities in Canada."
A politician from Nova Scotia
A scientist specializing in marine biology

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Question 63 of 64

When did the ancestors of Marjorie Turner-Bailey flee to Canada?

In 1750s
In 1780s

Explanation:

"Marjorie Turner-Bailey's ancestors fled to Canada in the 1780s as part of the Black Loyalist migration to Nova Scotia and other areas of British North America after the American Revolution."
In 1800s
In 1860s

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Question 64 of 64

Until when was slavery legal in America?

Until 1776

Explanation:

"Slavery was legal in the United States until 1863."
Until 1800
Until 1863
Until 1900

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