Citizenship Test Practice Test 3

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1. Magna Carta is also known by which other name?

   1. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
   2. The Bill of Liberties
   3. The Great Charter of Freedoms
   4. The Royal Proclamation

2. In what year was Magna Carta signed in England?

   1. 1608
   2. 1215
   3. 1497
   4. 1066

3. What is the capital of Canada?

   1. Toronto
   2. Ottawa
   3. Québec City
   4. Montreal

4. In Quebec, members of the provincial legislature are called what?

   1. Members of Parliament (MPs)
   2. Members of the Provincial Parliament (MPPs)
   3. Members of the National Assembly (MNAs)
   4. Members of the House of Assembly (MHAs)

5. What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 give the Canadas for the first time?

   1. Their own national flag
   2. Independence from Britain
   3. A prime minister and a Cabinet chosen by London
   4. Legislative assemblies elected by the people

6. Why did Terry Fox start his cross-country run?

   1. To promote Canadian tourism
   2. To raise money for cancer research
   3. To set a world speed record
   4. To raise money for spinal cord research

7. Which province is known as the birthplace of Confederation?

   1. Quebec
   2. Ontario
   3. Nova Scotia
   4. Prince Edward Island

8. When is Victoria Day, the Sovereign's birthday holiday?

   1. May 1 every year
   2. The third Monday of April
   3. The Monday preceding May 25
   4. The first Monday of June

9. What is the era of rapid change in Quebec during the 1960s called?

   1. The Great Upheaval
   2. The Quiet Revolution
   3. The Dirty Thirties
   4. The Patriote Rebellion

10. Which three broad industry groups does Discover Canada use to describe the economy?

    1. Technology, retail and defence
    2. Mining, fishing and forestry
    3. Service, manufacturing, natural resources
    4. Banking, farming and international tourism

11. Which Father of Confederation suggested the term Dominion of Canada?

    1. Sir Leonard Tilley
    2. Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché
    3. Sir John A. Macdonald
    4. Sir George-Étienne Cartier

12. Which general does Discover Canada call Canada’s greatest soldier?

    1. General Sir Arthur Currie
    2. Captain Billy Bishop
    3. Brigadier James Wolfe
    4. Major-General Sir Isaac Brock

13. The Mackenzie river system is described as North America’s second-longest after which river system?

    1. The St. Lawrence
    2. The Colorado
    3. The Mississippi
    4. The Yukon

14. The Oath of Citizenship says the Constitution recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of which peoples?

    1. First Nations, Inuit and Métis
    2. First Nations only
    3. Acadians, Loyalists and Quebecers
    4. Inuit and Acadians

15. Which document first guaranteed Aboriginal territorial rights?

    1. The Act of Union of 1840
    2. The Royal Proclamation of 1763
    3. The Quebec Act of 1774
    4. The Constitutional Act of 1791

16. What was Terry Fox's cross-country run in 1980 called?

    1. The Great Trek West
    2. The Marathon of Hope
    3. The Man in Motion Tour
    4. The Run for Canada

17. What is Canada's highest court?

    1. The Federal Court of Canada
    2. The Senate
    3. The provincial court of appeal
    4. The Supreme Court of Canada

18. The Royal Arms of Canada contain symbols of which countries?

    1. England, Spain, France and Italy
    2. France, Scotland, Wales and Germany
    3. Britain, the United States and France
    4. England, France, Scotland and Ireland

19. How do you mark your ballot in a federal election?

    1. Sign your name beside the party
    2. Write the candidate's full name on the line provided
    3. Circle the candidate's photo
    4. Put an X in the circle next to your candidate

20. Who is the head of government in Canada?

    1. The Governor General
    2. The Sovereign
    3. The Leader of the Opposition
    4. The Prime Minister