Quiz questions Flashcards
What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?
First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
What year was Confederation?
1867.
When did the British North America Act come into effect?
1867.
Which was the last province to join Canada?
Newfoundland.
When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?
We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year.
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?
1982.
Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association.
Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples’ rights.
What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?
To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.
Who were the Voyagers?
Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
Name six responsibilities of citizenship.
Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one’s family, helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment.
Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.
Volunteer.
What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?
Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English and French.
Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.
In the Parliament of Canada.
Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?
Quebec.
In Canada’s justice system what does “presumption of innocence” mean?
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
What does the Canadian flag look like?
White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.
What song is Canada’s national anthem?
O Canada.
Give the first two lines of Canada’s national anthem?
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.
From where does the name “Canada” come from?
From “Kanata”, the Huron-Iroquois word for village.
Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?
The beaver.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa.
What are the provinces of Central Canada and their capital cities?
Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Quebec City).
What are the provinces of the Atlantic region and their capital cities?
Newfoundland and Labrador (St. John’s), Nova Scotia (Halifax), New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown).
What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?
Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).
What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?
Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).
Name the five regions of Canada
Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North
Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?
Northern Territories.
One third of all Canadians live in which province?
Ontario.
Where are the Great Lakes?
Between Ontario and the United States
Where are the Parliament Buildings located?
Ottawa.
Which country borders Canada on the south?
United States of America.
On what date did Nunavut become a territory?
April 1st, 1999
What are the three main types of industry in Canada?
Natural resources, manufacturing and services.
In what industry do most Canadians work?
Service.
What country is Canada’s largest trading partner?
United States of America.
Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?
Central Canada.
Which region of Canada is known for both its fertile agricultural land and valuable energy resources?
Prairie provinces.
Who is Canada’s Head of State?
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Who is the Queen’s representative in Canada?
Governor General of Canada.
What is the name of the Governor General?
David Johnston.
What is Canada’s system of government called?
Parliamentary government.
How are Members of Parliament chosen?
Elected by Canadian citizens.
How does a bill become a law?
Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General.
What is the government of all of Canada called?
Federal.
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
338.
Who has the right to vote in federal elections?
A Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, and on voters’ list.
What did the Fathers of Confederation do?
They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada
When asked, who must you tell how you voted in a federal election?
No one.
How is the government formed after a federal election?
The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister.
When must federal elections be held?
On the third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
Name all the federal political parties in the House of Commons and their leaders
Conservative (Ambrose), NDP (Mulcair), Liberal (Trudeau), Bloc Quebecois (Fortin), Green Party (May)
Which party becomes the Official Opposition?
The party with the second most MPs.
What is the role of the Opposition parties?
To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
Which party is the Official Opposition at the federal level?
The Conservative Party.
What is a voter information card?
A form that tells you when and where to vote.
Who has the right to run as a candidate in federal elections?
Any Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old.
Who do Canadians vote for in a federal election?
A candidate they want to represent them in Parliament.
What should you do if you do not receive a voter information card telling you when and where to vote?
Call Elections Canada or visit their website.
After a federal election, which party forms the new government?
The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power.
Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?
The schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal people.
Who are the Acadians?
The descendants of French colonists who began settling in what are now the Maritime provinces in 1604.
What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?
Catholic.
Who was the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas in 1849?
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine.
What is the “head tax”?
Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada.
Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War.
Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?
More than 600,000.
What was the Women’s Suffrage Movement?
The effort by women to achieve the right to vote.
When is Remembrance Day celebrated?
November 11th.
Which of the following are features of Canada’s system of government?
A federal state.
Parliamentary democracy.
Constitutional Monarchy.
How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), the highest honour available to Canadians?
99.
What is meant by the equality of women and men?
Men and women are equal under the law.
Who are the founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal, French and British.
What does the word “Inuit” mean?
“The people” in the Inuktitut language.
What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?
Victoria Cross.
What does the term “responsible government” mean?
The ministers of the Crown must have the support of a majority of the elected representatives in order to govern.
In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?
Yes, if you feel the need to.
When you vote on election day, what do you do?
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
What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?
The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.
What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best?
Insulin has saved 16 million lives worldwide.
What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family?
Getting a job, taking care of one’s family and working hard in keeping with one’s abilities.
What was the significance of June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?
Canadians made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazism and Fascism in Europe during the Second World War.
Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up job at par with a man?
Equality of women and men
What is a majority government?
When the party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons.
Which province is the main producer of pulp and paper and hydro-electricity?
Quebec
The Canadian Coat of Arms and motto is “A Mari Usque Ad Mare.” This means:
From sea to sea.
Name two responsibilities of the provincial and territorial government.
Health and Education
Who is the Head of Government?
The Prime Minister
What is the highest court in Canada?
The Supreme Court of Canada
Which province was to first to grant voting rights to women?
Manitoba
What year did Newfoundland and Labrador join Canada?
1949
Which provincial flag features the fleur-de-lys?
Quebec
Where does Canada rank in the world’s largest countries?
Second
What is a Francophone?
A person who speak French as their first language
Which political party is in power in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan Party
What is the name of the leader of the Opposition in Saskatchewan?
Cam Broten
What is the capital city of Saskatchewan?
Regina
