Citizenship Flashcards
Which of the following were the first four provinces in the Canadian Confederation?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Alberta, and Manitoba
New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
What principles out of the following is Canada’s constitution based on?
Peace, Order and Good government
Multiculturalism. Peace and Order
War, Order and Good government
Mobility Rights, Order and Good government
Peace, Order and Good government
What did the Suffrage Movement achieve?
Women obtained the right to vote.
Quebec experienced an era of rapid change.
Employment insurance was established.
Slavery was abolished in Canada.
Women obtained the right to vote.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
Sir Guy Carleton
Sir Isaac Brock
Sir John A. Macdonald
Sir John A. Macdonald
What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
Peace, Order and Good Government became Canada’s main principles.
It was the birth of Canada.
Canada’s tolerance towards all religions was affected.
The Province of Quebec was divided into Upper Canada and Lower Canada.
Canada’s tolerance towards all religions was affected.
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
The Royal Canadian Military saw its finest hour in the battle.
Canadians took part in the liberation of Italy in 1943-1944.
The valour and bravery of Canadian soldiers brought about a fantastic victory.
Japan surrendered in 1945 - the end of four years of war in the Pacific.
The valour and bravery of Canadian soldiers brought about a fantastic victory.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins with which words?
Canadians can live and work anywhere they choose in Canada.
The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedom of Aboriginal people.
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law…
O Canada! Our home and native land!
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law…
What are the three parts of Parliament?
Premier, House of Commons, and Senate
Sovereign, House of Commons, and MPs
Sovereign, House of Commons, and Senate
Sovereign, Police, and Senate
Sovereign, House of Commons, and Senate
Why is the Battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians?
Japan surrendered in 1945 - the end of four years of war in the Pacific.
Canadians took part in the liberation of Italy in 1943-1944.
The Royal Canadian Military saw its finest hour in the battle.
The valour and bravery of Canadian soldiers brought about a fantastic victory.
The valour and bravery of Canadian soldiers brought about a fantastic victory.
Why is the War of 1812 significant to Canada?
North America was divided by the war.
More than two-thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland because of the war.
The war ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
More than 600,000 Canadians served in the war.
The war ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
Why is the War of 1812 significant to Canada?
The war ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
More than 600,000 Canadians served in the war.
More than two-thirds of Acadians were deported from their homeland because of the war.
North America was divided by the war.
The war ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
Who invented the snowmobile?
Emily Carr
Louis Riel
Alexander Graham Bell
Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Joseph-Armand Bombardier
How many citizens of Canada served in the Second World War?
5 million
11 million
1 million
2 million
1 million
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
The first Monday of July
The first Monday of September
The second Monday of October
The first Friday of October
The second Monday of October
What is celebrated on the 15th of February?
Family Day
Vimy Day
Labour Day
National Flag of Canada Day
National Flag of Canada Day
Which region was stormed and captured on D-Day (June 6, 1944) by the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division?
Berlin
Paris
London
Juno Beach
Juno Beach
Where do most Inuit people live?
In Ontario
On reserve lands in Quebec
In scattered communities across the Arctic
In the Prairie Provinces
In scattered communities across the Arctic
Who was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister?
Sir John Alexander Macdonald
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Leonard Tilley
Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
In which year did the British Parliament prohibit the buying and selling of slaves?
1793
1877
1807
1833
1807
Use one of the following to complete this sentence: The House of Commons is a representative committee . . .
appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
made up of Members of Parliament elected by the people.
made up of members selected by the Prime Minister.
appointed on the advice of the Governor General.
made up of Members of Parliament elected by the people.
How long does the appointment of Lieutenant Governor last?
5 years
4 years
3 years
6 years
5 years
Who contributed to the invention of the radio and also sent one of the world’s first wireless voice messages?
Alexander Graham Bell
Mike Lazaridis
Mathew Evans
Reginald Fessenden
Reginald Fessenden
Who was the first leader of a responsible government in Canada in 1849?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Sir Sam Steele
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
Jim Basally
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
Who invented the worldwide system of standard time zones?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Sir Sandford Fleming
Alexander Graham Bell
Reginald Fessenden
Sir Sandford Fleming
When was “employment insurance” introduced by the Canadian federal government?
1947
1940
1950
1965
1940
What is celebrated on April 9th?
Thanksgiving Day
Boxing Day
Vimy Day
Family Day
Vimy Day
What information can be found on a voter information card?
All of these.
A voter information card indicates which candidates are eligible in an election.
A voter information card contains a list of registered electors.
A voter information card indicates when and where a registered elector can vote in an election.
A voter information card indicates when and where a registered elector can vote in an election.
Whose portrait is featured on the Canadian $10 bill?
Sir Frederic Banting
Sir John Alexander MacDonald
Sir Arthur Currie
Alexander Graham Bell
Sir John Alexander MacDonald
What is celebrated on the 15th of February?
Family Day
Vimy Day
Labour Day
National Flag of Canada Day
National Flag of Canada Day
In 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change. What is it
called?
La Francophonie
The Quiet Revolution
The Suffrage Movement
The East Movement
The Quiet Revolution
What is the fixed day for Canada’s federal elections?
The 3rd Monday in October, four years after the Election Day of the previous federal election.
May 10th, six years after the previous federal election.
The 1st Monday in September, four years after the Election Day of the previous federal election.
There is no fixed day for Canada’s federal elections.
The 3rd Monday in October, four years after the Election Day of the previous federal election.
When is Labour Day celebrated in Canada?
The 1st Monday of September
The 3rd Monday of October
The 1st of July
The 1st Monday of January
The 1st of May
The 1st Monday of September
Since when has the protocol for the amendment of the Canadian Constitution existed?
1962
1972
1885
1982
1982
To whom or what do Canadians profess loyalty?
To Geopolitical entities
To the Canadian Flag
To the Canadian Constitution
To a person who represents all Canadians
To a person who represents all Canadians
When is ‘Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day’ celebrated?
November 21st
December 26th
May 9th
November 20th
November 20th
Which of the following are the three founding peoples of Canada?
The Aboriginals, the French, and the British
The British, the Americans, and the Aboriginals
The French, the Americans, and the Indians
The Americans, the French, and the British
The Aboriginals, the French, and the British
What is the meaning of the national motto, the Latin phrase, “A Mari Usque Ad Mare”?
National pride
None of these
From sea to sea
The rule of law
From sea to sea
What is the significance of the sport lacrosse in Canada?
It is Canada’s official winter sport.
It is fun game played on ice.
It is Canada’s most popular sport.
It is Canada’s official summer sport.
It is Canada’s official summer sport.
Which oceans line Canada’s frontiers?
The Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean
The discovery of insulin was a result of whose work?
John Graves Simcoe
Charles Best and Reginald Fessenden
Dr. Emily Stowe
Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
Who was John Graves Simcoe?
The Founder of the city of Kingston
The Founder of the city of Toronto
The Founder of the city of Victoria
The Founder of the city of Calgary
The Founder of the city of Toronto
Who was General Sir Arthur Currie?
The greatest Canadian soldier in the First World War
The greatest military leader of the Métis
The most famous explorer of western Canada
The person who started the “Marathon of Hope”
The greatest Canadian soldier in the First World War
Where does the name “Canada” come from?
From “kanata”, the Métis word meaning ‘rivers’
From “cantata”, the Inuit word meaning ‘country’
From “Canadienne”, the French word meaning ‘joining’
From “kanata”, the Huron-Iroquois word for village
From “kanata”, the Huron-Iroquois word for village
What do people promise when they take the Oath of Citizenship?
They pledge to observe the laws of Canada and they pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen
They pledge allegiance to the Queen, they pledge to observe the laws of Canada, and they pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen
They pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen and they pledge allegiance to the Queen
They pledge allegiance to the Queen and they pledge to observe the laws of Canada
They pledge allegiance to the Queen, they pledge to observe the laws of Canada, and they pledge to fulfill the duties of a Canadian citizen
Which level of government passes “by-laws”?
State
Provincial
Federal
Municipal
Municipal
Who is the federal representative of Canada’s Monarch?
The Premier
The Governor General of Canada
The Prime Minister’s spouse
The Prime Minister
The Governor General of Canada
What are the three parts of the Canadian Parliament?
The Prime Minister, the House of Commons, and the Senate
The Prime Minister, the Premiers, and the House of Commons
The Queen, the House of Commons, and the Senate
The Queen, the Governor General, and the Prime Minister
The Queen, the House of Commons, and the Senate
Who invented the Cardiac pacemaker?
Alexander Graham Bell
Gabriel Dumont
Dr. John A. Hopps
Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward
Dr. John A. Hopps
Which bill contains Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s portrait?
The $5 bill
The $10 bill
The $50 bill
The $20 bill
The $5 bill
Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms?
A) The Canadian Charter of rights and the Civil Code of France
B) The legislative Act and the British Freedom Act
C) Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
D) The constitution of Canada and Discover Canada
C) Magna Carta and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Who are the Metis?
A) A people who live in scatter communities across the Arctic
B) A people who migrated from Asia many thousands of years ago
C) A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and Europeans ancestry.
D) The descendants of French colonists.
C) A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and Europeans ancestry.
What does the word “Inuit” mean?
A) The people
B) The clan
C) The village
D) The land
The people
Which province has a long history of coal mining, forestry, and agriculture?
1) New Brunswick
2) Prince Edward Island
3) Manitoba
4) Nova scotia
5) Ontario
Nova Scotia
Which of the following is the oldest colony of the British Empire in Canada?
A) Ontario
B) Quebec
C) Newfoundland & Labrador
D) Alberta
Newfoundland & Labrador
What are the three parts of the Canadian Parliament?
A) The Queen, the House of Commons, and the Senate
B) The Prime Minister, the Premiers, and the House of Commons
C) The Prime Minister, the House of Commons, and the Senate
D) The Queen, the Governor General, and the Prime Minister
The Queen, the House of Commons, and the Senate
When was oil discovered in Alberta?
1) 1942
2)1947
3)1823
4)1986
1947
What did the discovery of oil in Alberta do?
It began Canada’s modern energy industry
When was unemployment insurance?
When was old age security devised?
What about Canada and Quebec Pension Plans?
1) 1940
2) 1927
3)1965
