4. Canadian Values and Symbols

Question 1

Which is the first line of Canada’s national anthem?

• Canada! Our home and native land!
• Canada! Our province and native land!
• Canada! From far and wide, O Canada
• Canada! We stand on guard for thee

Answer 1

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Question 2

Name two fundamental freedoms under Canadian law.

• Equality rights and care for the environment
• Aboriginal rights and conserving water
• Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
• The Magna Carta and English common law

Answer 2

• Freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Question 3

What do you promise when you take the oath of citizenship?

• To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II
• To pledge your allegiance to the flag and fulfill the duties of a Canadian
• To pledge your allegiance to the Canadian Constitution
• To pledge your loyalty to Canada from sea to sea

Answer 3

• To pledge your loyalty to the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II

Question 4

What are the first two lines of the National Anthem, O Canada?

• O Canada! Our home and native land! With glowing hearts we see thee rise
• O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command
• O Canada! Our home and native land! God keep our land glorious and free
• God keep our land glorious and free O Canada, we stand on guard for thee

Answer 4

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Question 5

In Latin, “A mari usque ad mare” means

• From River to River
• From Region to Region
• From Sea to Sea
• From Country to Country

Answer 5

• From Sea to Sea

Question 6

Which of the following is Canada’s Official summer sport?

• Football
• Lacrosse
• Hockey
• Cricket

Answer 6

• Lacrosse

Question 7

What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?

• Easy access to the West Coast
• What can be achieved by working together
• Unity
• Ribbons of steel

Answer 7

• Unity

Question 8

What does the term “responsible government” mean?

• Each person in each electoral district is responsible for voting
• The Governor General is responsible for the actions of the Prime Minister
• The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern
• All Canadians are responsible for each other

Answer 8

• The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern

Question 9

What is a major river in Quebec?

• Fraser River
• St. Lawrence River
• Niagara
• Hudson’s Bay

Answer 9

• St. Lawrence River

Question 10

Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?

• First
• Second
• Third
• Fourth

Answer 10

• Second

Question 11

Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?

• The federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools to educate and assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture
• The schools were poorly funded and inflicted hardship on the students
• The schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal people
• Aboriginal language and cultural practices were mostly prohibited

Answer 11

• The schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal people