Citizenship Test Practice Test 7

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1. Why did the Rebellions of 1837–38 in Upper and Lower Canada fail?

   1. The rebels lacked enough public support
   2. France sent troops against them
   3. The rebels surrendered before fighting
   4. The United States joined the British

2. For which country did John Cabot claim the "New Founde Land"?

   1. England
   2. Spain
   3. Italy
   4. France

3. Which form must you sign as part of the citizenship ceremony process?

   1. The voters' list
   2. A jury duty registration
   3. The oath form
   4. The Charter of Rights

4. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada?

   1. The Prime Minister
   2. The Commissioner
   3. The Speaker of the Senate
   4. The Governor General

5. Which province is Canada's largest producer of hydro-electricity?

   1. Quebec
   2. Ontario
   3. Manitoba
   4. British Columbia

6. What is the National Register of Electors?

   1. A register of political party members
   2. A permanent database of citizens qualified to vote
   3. A record of how each person voted
   4. A list of all candidates in an election

7. In Canada, how are men and women treated under the law?

   1. Men have more legal rights
   2. They are equal
   3. Rights depend on religion
   4. Women need a guardian to sign contracts

8. Which country is Canada's largest trading partner?

   1. The United States
   2. China
   3. Mexico
   4. The United Kingdom

9. Does Canadian law apply to judges, politicians and the police?

   1. No, they are exempt while on duty
   2. Only to police, not to judges
   3. Only after they leave office
   4. Yes, the law applies to everyone

10. What links Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada?

    1. The Lions Gate Bridge
    2. The Confederation Bridge
    3. The Rideau Canal
    4. The Peace Bridge

11. Whose portrait is on the vertical $10 banknote issued in 2018?

    1. Sir Frederick Banting
    2. Sir Isaac Brock
    3. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    4. Viola Desmond

12. In Canada's history, who are the Acadians?

    1. French settlers who founded Montreal
    2. A First Nation of the West Coast
    3. Descendants of Scottish settlers in Ontario
    4. Descendants of French colonists in the Maritimes

13. What is the highest honour available to Canadians?

    1. The Victoria Cross
    2. The Stanley Cup
    3. The Order of Canada
    4. The Governor General's Medal

14. Which Quebec filmmaker's films have won international awards, according to Discover Canada?

    1. Denys Arcand
    2. Émile Nelligan
    3. Louis Hémon
    4. Jean-Paul Riopelle

15. How many provinces and territories does Canada have?

    1. Ten provinces and three territories
    2. Ten provinces and two territories
    3. Nine provinces and four territories
    4. Twelve provinces and two territories

16. Which level of government provides publicly funded education?

    1. The federal government
    2. Provinces and territories
    3. Municipal councils
    4. School boards chosen by Ottawa

17. Professional teams in the Canadian Football League compete for which trophy?

    1. The Vanier Cup
    2. The Clarkson Cup
    3. The Stanley Cup
    4. The Grey Cup

18. How does Canadian law treat forced marriage and other gender-based violence?

    1. As crimes that are severely punished
    2. As minor offences with small fines
    3. As acceptable if part of a tradition
    4. As private family matters

19. Which level of government is responsible for property and civil rights?

    1. Federal
    2. Provincial
    3. Municipal
    4. Shared with Ottawa

20. Which Canadian coin shows the beaver?

    1. The five-cent coin
    2. The two-dollar coin
    3. The one-dollar coin
    4. The ten-cent coin