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From where does the name “Canada” come from?

  1. From the Inuit word meaning country.
  2. From the French word meaning joining.
  3. From the Métis word meaning rivers.
  4. From “Kanata”, the Huron-Iroquois word for village.
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  1. From “Kanata”, the Huron-Iroquois word for village.
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Name the federal electoral districts in Richmond, British Columbia.

  1. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond North and Richmond South
  2. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond East and Richmond West
  3. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond and Richmond South.
  4. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond Centre and Steveston-Richmond East
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  1. Richmond has two federal electoral districts: Richmond Centre and Steveston-Richmond East
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What are the three main types of industry in Canada?

1.Natural resources, tourism and service industries..

2.Tourism, services and manufacturing.

3.Natural resources, tourism and manufacturing.

4.Natural resources, manufacturing and services.

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4.Natural resources, manufacturing and services.

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What does the word “Inuit” mean?

  1. “Eskimo” in Inuktitut language.
  2. “Home” in English.
  3. “The people” in the Inuktitut language.
  4. “The Arctic Land” in Inuktitut language.
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  1. “The people” in the Inuktitut language.
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What is a major river in Quebec?

  1. Fraser River
  2. St. Lawrence River
  3. Niagara
  4. Hudson’s Bay.
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  1. St. Lawrence River
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What is the name of the leader of the Opposition in British Columbia?

  1. Adam Olsen
  2. Kevin Falcon
  3. John Horgan
  4. Andrew Wilkinson
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  1. Kevin Falcon
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What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia?

  1. David Lam
  2. Janet Austin
  3. Adrienne Clarkson
  4. Judith Guichon
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  1. Janet Austin
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What is the name of the Premier of British Columbia?

  • Premier Adrian Dix
  • Premier David Eby (you got it right)
  • Premier John Horgan
  • Premier Christy Clark
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Premier David Eby

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What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

  • O Canada.
  • God Save the Queen (or King).
  • La Marseillaise
  • The Star-Spangled Banner.
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God Save the Queen (or King). (correct answer)

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What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

  • The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • The Canadian Charter of Rights.
  • The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.
  • The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

  • Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.
  • Pledge to be faithful to the King.
  • Promise to observe the laws of Canada.
  • Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen.
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Pledge allegiance to the King, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian. (you got it right)

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Which provincial flag features the fleur-de-lys?

  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Manitoba
  • Ontario
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Quebec (you got it right)

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Which three natural resources are important to British Columbia’s economy today?

  • Forests, water and grain crops.
  • Forests, fish and water.
  • Fish, oil and water.
  • Coal, water and shipbuilding.
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Forests, fish and water. (you got it right)

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Who are the Acadians?

  • Aboriginal people of the arctic.
  • French-speaking Catholics living in Ontario.
  • The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604.
  • English speaking refugees who settled in Louisiana.
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The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604. (you got it right)

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Who are the Quebecers?

  • European settlers in the 1600s.
  • Descendants of the French colonists.
  • Descendants of the Anglophones.
  • People of Quebec.
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People of Quebec. (correct answer)

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Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?

  • The best speaker running in the election.
  • A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament.
  • Someone to become the Premier.
  • All of the candidates in their electoral district.
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A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament. (you got it right)

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Who is Canada’s Head of State?

  • Governor General of Canada.
  • His Majesty King Charles III.
  • Prime Minister.
  • Lieutenant Governor.
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His Majesty King Charles III. (correct answer)

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Who is the leader of the Federal Official Opposition Party?

  • Thomas Mulcair
  • Andrew Scheer
  • Pierre Poilievre
  • Elizabeth May
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Pierre Poilievre (correct answer)

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Who led Quebec into Confederation?

  • Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine
  • Sir George-Étienne Cartier
  • Sir Wilfrid Laurier
  • Sir John A. Macdonald
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Sir George-Étienne Cartier (correct answer)

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Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?

  • It was a key position of the German line in Northern Spain.
  • Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery.
  • It was the “hinge” of the German line as it protected the newly constructed Hindenburg line.
  • Once Canadians fought at Vimy they knew they would be heading home.
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Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery. (you got it right)

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A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:

  • In her office on Parliament Hill.
  • Visiting the province of Quebec.
  • In the part of Montreal where she was elected.
  • Going on a vacation.
A

In the part of Montreal where she was elected. (you got it right)

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Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?

  • 7000.
  • 8 million.
  • About 60,000.
  • More than 600,000.
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More than 600,000.

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In Canada’s justice system what does “presumption of innocence” mean?

  • Everyone is guilty until proven innocent
  • Guilt is decided by public opinion
  • Innocence is decided by public opinion
  • Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
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Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

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What does Confederation mean?

  • The United States Confederate soldiers came to Canada.
  • Joining of communities to become a province.
  • Joining of suburbs to form a large city.
  • Joining of provinces to make a new country.
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Joining of provinces to make a new country.

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What does the Canadian flag look like?

  • Red and white with provincial emblems.
  • Red and white with a beaver.
  • White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.
  • Red with a white maple leaf.
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White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.

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

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What is a voter information card?

  • Tells you who the candidates are in your electoral district.
  • Tells you what province to vote in.
  • A form that tells you when and where to vote.
  • A form that lets you know your voting time.
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A form that tells you when and where to vote. (correct answer)

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What is the name of the Mayor of Richmond, British Columbia?

  • Mayor Richard Lee
  • Mayor Bill McNulty
  • Mayor Linda McPhail
  • Mayor Malcolm Brodie
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Mayor Malcolm Brodie

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What is the role of the Opposition parties?
To assist the Prime Minister.

  • To sign bills.
  • To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
  • To put forward bills to be passed.
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To oppose or try to improve government proposals.

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What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?

  • Insulin is a hormone that permits you to eat anything you wish.
  • Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide.
  • Discovering insulin opened the doors to more discoveries.
  • Discovering insulin made Drs. Banting and Best famous.
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Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide.

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When you vote on election day, what do you do?

  • Go to the voting station, tell them who you are and mark your X. Give the ballot back to the attendant.
  • Go to the voting station, remove 1 ballot and after marking your X deposit it in the ballot box.
  • Go to the voting station, take your voter's card with proof if identity, highlight your choice on the ballot and deposit it in the box.
  • Go to the voting station with your voter's card and ID, mark an X next to your chosen candidate, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials who will tear off the ballot number and give you the ballot to deposit in the box
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Go to the voting station with your voter's card and ID, mark an X next to your chosen candidate, fold the ballot and present it to the poll officials who will tear off the ballot number and give you the ballot to deposit in the box

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Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

  • The party with the second most MPs.
  • The party receiving the least votes.
  • Any independent candidate.
  • The party the Prime Minister selects.
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The party with the second most MPs.

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Which political party is in power in British Columbia?

  • New Democratic Party
  • Liberal Party
  • Social Credit Party
  • Green Party
A

New Democratic Party

34
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Which province was split into two at Confederation?

  • Lower Canada
  • Newfoundland
  • Upper Canada
  • The Province of Canada
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The Province of Canada

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Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

  • Central Canada.
  • Prairies.
  • Atlantic Canada.
  • Northern Territories.
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Northern Territories.

36
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Name three city councillors for Richmond, British Columbia.

  • Malcolm Brodie, Derek Dang and Ernie Novakowski
  • Lyn Greenhill, Kiichi Kumagai and Lily von Hendron
  • Michael Wolfe, Chak Au and Carol Day
  • Ken Johnston, Bill McNulty and Harold Steves
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Michael Wolfe, Chak Au and Carol Day (correct answer)

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What are the three parts of Parliament?

  • The Sovereign, Governor General and Prime Minister.
  • The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
  • The King, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
  • The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate.
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The Sovereign, the House of Commons and the Senate. (correct answer)

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What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

  • To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
  • To celebrate Confederation.
  • To honour Prime Ministers who have died.
  • To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
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To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day. (you got it right)

39
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Why is trade with other countries important to Canada?

  • It enhances our standard of living.
  • It makes it easier for us to travel to foreign countries.
  • It enhances our economy and raises our standard of living.
  • It brings in cheaper goods.
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It enhances our economy and raises our standard of living.

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Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

  • In schools.
  • In the workplace.
  • In the Parliament of Canada.
  • At City Hall.
A

In the Parliament of Canada.

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What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

  • The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.
  • The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
  • The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.
  • The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.
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The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.

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What is the role of the courts in Canada?

  • To enforce the law.
  • To guide people in our society.
  • To settle disputes.
  • To express values and beliefs of Canadians.
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To settle disputes.

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Which** federal** political party is in power?

  • Green Party.
  • New Democratic Party.
  • Liberal Party.
  • Conservative Party.
A

Liberal Party.

44
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Who were the Voyagers?

  • Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
  • Immigrants to Canada in the 18th Century
  • Explorers searching for the North-West Passage
  • Geographers who first charted the coastline of British Columbia
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Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe

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Why is British Columbia known as Canada’s Pacific Gateway?

  • Most new imigrants arrive at Vancouver International Airport.
  • British Columbia is the closest province to the Far East.
  • Billions of dollars in trade goods are handled through the Port of Vancouver.
  • British Columbia borders the Pacific Ocean.
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Billions of dollars in trade goods are handled through the Port of Vancouver.

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What are the three levels of government in Canada?

  • Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local).
  • Federal, Provincial and City.
  • Federal, Territorial and Provincial.
  • Federal, State and Local.
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Federal, Provincial and Territorial, Municipal (local).

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Name two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government.

  • Citizenship and Foreign Policy
  • Health and Education
  • Defense and Currency
  • Criminal Law and Interprovincial Trade
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Health and Education

48
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Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

  • A champion of democracy and Aboriginal rights.
  • A champion of democracy and French language rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas.
  • The first Head of State.
  • The first French speaking Prime Minister.
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A champion of democracy and French language rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas.

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Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.

  • Mind your own business.
  • Have a party.
  • Keep your property tidy.
  • Volunteer.
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Volunteer.

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Who has the right to vote in federal elections?

  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, and on voters’ list.
  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older and must work for the federal government.
  • A landed immigrant, 18 years old and a memberof the Canadian Forces.
  • A Canadian citizen, over 25 years and a member of the Canadian Forces.
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A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, and on voters’ list.

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Name the Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond, British Columbia and the parties they belong to (Richmond North Centre, Richmond South Centre, Richmond-Steveston, and Richmond-Queensborough respectively).

  • Rob Howard (Richmond North Centre), Linda Reid (Richmond South Centre), John Cummins (Richmond-Steveston), and Malcolm Brodie (Richmond-Queensborough)
  • Teresa Wat (Richmond North Centre), Linda Reid (Richmond South Centre), John Yap (Richmond-Steveston), and Jas Johal (Richmond-Queensborough)
  • Olga Ilich (Richmond North Centre), Rob Howard (Richmond South Centre), Jas Johal (Richmond-Steveston), and John Yap (Richmond-Queensborough) (your answer)
  • Teresa Wat (Richmond North Centre), Henry Yao (Richmond South Centre), Kelly Greene(Richmond-Steveston), Aman Singh (Richmond-Queensborough).
A

Teresa Wat (Richmond North Centre), Henry Yao (Richmond South Centre), Kelly Greene(Richmond-Steveston), Aman Singh (Richmond-Queensborough).

52
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The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is “A Mari Usque Ad Mare.” This means:

  • From the ocean to the sea.
  • From sea to sea.
  • From the sea to the ends of the earth.
  • From the water to the earth.
A

From sea to sea. (correct answer)

53
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What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?

  • Purple Cross.
  • Badge of Courage.
  • Order of Merit.
  • Victoria Cross.
A

Victoria Cross.

54
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How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?

  • By the King.
  • By the voters.
  • By other Cabinet Ministers.
  • By the Prime Minister
A

By the Prime Minister

55
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Who was Sir Sam Steele?

  • A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier.
  • A military leader of the Métis in the 19th century.
  • The first Prime Minister of Canada.
  • The Father of Manitoba.
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A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier.

56
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In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

  • Central Canada.
  • Prairies.
  • Atlantic Canada.
  • Northern Canada.
A

Central Canada.

57
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Who are the Métis?

  • The distinct aboriginal people of Atlantic Canada.
  • A people of mixed Inuit/First Nations ancestry most of whom live on the Prairies.
  • First Nations people speaking the Michif dialect.
  • A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
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A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry. (correct answer)

58
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Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

  • Atlantic provinces.
  • Prairie provinces.
  • Central Canada.
  • West Coast.
A

Central Canada. (correct answer)

59
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What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

  • The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada.
  • Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.
  • The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament.
  • The Sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law.
A

Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.

59
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What does it mean to say Canada is a constitutional monarchy?

  • The Sovereign (Queen or King) is the law maker of Canada.
  • Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.
  • The Sovereign (Queen or King) represents Canadians in Parliament.
  • The Sovereign (Queen or King) approves bills before becoming law.
A

Canada’s Head of State is a hereditary Sovereign (Queen or King) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution.

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What is a majority government?

  • When the party in power holds about one third of the seats in the House of Commons
  • When the party in power holds about one quarter of the seats in the House of Commons.
  • When the part in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate.
  • When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
A

When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. (correct answer)

61
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What is the name of the Governor General?

  • David Johnston.
  • Mary Simon.
  • Richard Wagner.
  • Julie Payette
A

Mary Simon.

62
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Which province is the main producer of pulp and paper and hydro-electricity?

  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
A

Quebec

63
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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

  • 1867.
  • 1982.
  • 1878.
A

1982.

64
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Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?

  • British Columbia.
  • Prairie provinces.
  • Ontario.
  • Manitoba.
A

Prairie provinces. (you got it right)

65
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What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?

  • 1867
  • 1955
  • 1949
  • 1880
A

1949

66
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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

  • 1867.
  • 1905.
  • 1982.
  • 1878.
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1982.

67
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Which three countries are signatories to NAFTA?

  • Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Canada, the United States and Japan.
  • Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  • Canada, Denmark and Andorra.
A

Canada, Mexico and the United States. (correct answer)

68
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Who led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry?

  • John A. Macdonald
  • Louis Riel
  • Sam Steele
  • George-Étienne Cartier
A

Louis Riel (you got it right)

69
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Who are the founding peoples of Canada?

  • Métis, French and British.
  • Aboriginal, Métis and British.
  • Inuit, Aboriginal and British.
  • Aboriginal, French and British.
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Aboriginal, French and British. (correct answer)

70
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What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?

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

Unity.

71
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What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

  • The Voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights
  • Americans fought the United Empire Loyalists during the American Revolution
  • The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
  • The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec
A

The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America

72
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Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

  • New Brunswick.
  • Quebec.
  • Ontario.
  • Prince Edward Island.
A

New Brunswick.

73
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Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?

  • Sir John A. Macdonald.
  • Robert Baldwin.
  • Louis Riel.
  • Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.
A

Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine. (correct answer)

74
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Name the members of Parliament for Richmond, British Columbia and the parties they belong to (Richmond Centre, Steveston-Richmond East respectively).

  • Alice Wong (Conservative), Kenny Chiu (Conservative)
  • Joe Peschisolido (Liberal), Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative)
  • Wilson Miao (Liberal), Parm Bains (Liberal)
  • Greg Halsey-Brandt (Liberal), Geoff Plant (Liberal)
A

Wilson Miao (Liberal), Parm Bains (Liberal) (correct answer)

75
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Which of the following sentences best describes the War of 1812?

  • Napoleon’s fleet was defeated by the Royal Navy in the war.
  • The USA became independent from the British Empire after the war.
  • The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States.
  • Canada joined the United States after the war.
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The USA invaded Canada and was defeated, which ensured that Canada would remain independent of the United States. (correct answer)

76
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On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

  • July 1st, 1867
  • April 1st, 1999
  • June 24th, 1995
  • March 31st, 1949
A

April 1st, 1999

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