Canadian Citizenship Test

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Question 1

What did the Suffrage movement achieve? (ID-CCT-01)

A	Women achieved the right to vote
B	Movement for separation of Quebec
C	Introduction of workers' rights
D	Introduction of CPP and WCB
E	Abolished slavery

Question 2

Which of the following answers is NOT true about the Canada/USA relationship? (ID-CCT-02)

A	Canada/USA relationship is closest and the most extensive in world
B	Canada and US always go to war together
C	They share longest undefended border
D	They are largest trading partners

Question 3

What is the highest honor a Canadian can receive? (ID-CCT-03)

A	The Order of Crown
B	The Victoria Cross
C	The Order of Victoria
D	The Canadian
E	The Order of Canada

Question 4

Which of the following were the first four provinces in confederation? (ID-CCT-04)

A	New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
B	New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec
C	New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Manitoba
D	Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
E	Alberta, Nova Scotia, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
F	Manitoba, Alberta, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)

Question 5

Regardless of education, social status, sexual orientation and/or political affiliation, all Canadians are equal under the law and all Canadians must obey the laws. (ID-CCT-05)

A	True
B	False

Question 6

A Permanent Resident visa holder can do the following except.... (ID-CCT-06)

A	buy a house
B	vote in the federal and provincial elections
C	join the police force
D	receive benefits of government health services
E	apply for social welfare programs

Question 7

This region is also known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun". (ID-CCT-07)

A	Prairie Region
B	Western Provinces
C	Ontario and Quebec
D	Northern Territories

Question 8

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada? (ID-CCT-08)

A	John Sparrow Thompson
B	Sir John A. Macdonald
C	Alexander Mackenzie
D	Brian Mulroney

Question 9

What was the goal of the Confederation? (ID-CCT-09)

A	Joining of independently governed provinces to make a new single country.
B	The United States Confederate soldiers attacking Canada
C	The inclusion of Queen as the head of the Federal Government of Canada.
D	The creation of the Provincial Law
E	The joining of French speaking Quebecois and English speaking Ontarians.

Question 10

Canadian City, Provincial and Federal government system can be best described as... (ID-CCT-10)

A	non-parliamentary representative democracy.
B	parliamentary direct democracy.
C	direct democracy.
D	representative democracy.

Question 11

When you vote in the Federal Elections in Canada, you vote for... (ID-CCT-11)

A	your MLA and the political party of your choice.
B	your Mayor and the political party of your choice.
C	your federal council members and the political party of your choice.
D	your MP and the political party of your choice.

Question 12

What is the main objective of the opposition parties? (ID-CCT-12)

A	Keep the governing party in "check" and "balance" by either improving proposed changes to the law/policies and/or opposing them.
B	Keep the governing party in "check" and "balance" by supporting proposed changes to the law/policies.
C	Govern the country by creating and promoting the law/policies of the country.
D	Keep the governing party in "check" and "balance" by always opposing to proposed changes to the law/policies.
E	Keep the governing party in "check" and "balance" by forcing elections when they desire to do so.

Question 13

Learning to speak both English and French is a responsibility of a Canadian citizen. (ID-CCT-13)

A	True
B	False

Question 13 Explanation:

While it is encouraged to to learn the two official languages; English and French, it is not required by any Canadian code that you know both of them.

Question 14

What are the three parts of Parliament? (ID-CCT-14)

A	Queen-in-Parliament, Prime Minister and House of Commons
B	Queen-in-Parliament, Prime Minister and Senate
C	Queen-in-Parliament, House of MLA and Senate
D	Queen-in-Parliament, House of MPs and Senate
E	Queen-in-Parliament, House of Commons and Senate

Question 15

To vote in Canada, you must meet the following requirements except... (ID-CCT-15)

A	must be 18 years of age or older.
B	must be a Canadian Citizen.
C	must be registered in the voting list.
D	must live in Canada.

Question 15 Explanation:

Canadians are allowed to vote while residing outside of the country. For example, if you live in USA, you can vote in the Canadian Elections at designated voting venues in the US.

Question 16

Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built? (ID-CCT-16)

A	For migration of goods such as fur and coal across Canadian provinces.
B	For migration of new immigrants from the World War I from Europe.
C	As a business venture by Hudson Bay Company.
D	To provide transportation in 1871 for the members of the parliament.
E	In 1871, British Columbia joined Canada after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast.

Question 17

What is the role of Queen in the Federal Government of Canada? (ID-CCT-17)

A	Make decisions for the Federal Government.
B	Control the flow of immigrants into the Canadian communities.
C	To make laws to govern the Federal systems.
D	To make English the main language of the land.
E	Symbol of Canadian sovereignty.

Question 18

Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians? (ID-CCT-18)

A	It was the first time the RCMP was formed as a Federal police unit.
B	It was the war against the invading army from America, which was won by the Canadian forces.
C	It was the first instance in which all four Canadian divisions, made up of troops drawn from all parts of the country, fought a war.
D	It was the war between the English Canada and French Canada, which was won by the English Canadians.

Question 18 Explanation:

The war was won by British and Canadian join forces. It helped build the reputation Canada as a independent united country.

Question 19

Section Two of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is Fundamental Freedoms, that includes... (ID-CCT-19)

A	freedom of mobility, voting, immigration and association for political party of your choice.
B	freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication
C	freedom of religion and the right to live, work and raise families anywhere in Canada.
D	freedom of property ownership, immigration and association for political party of your choice.

Question 20

When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed into law by Queen Elizabeth II? (ID-CCT-20)

A	1972
B	1982
C	1978
D	1988

Question 21

Members of Parliament chosen based on... (ID-CCT-21)

A	the Prime Minister of Canada.
B	voting done by the public through elections.
C	the political party with the most votes.
D	the Queen of Canada and the Governor General.

Question 22

Alberta's driving force of the economy is... (ID-CCT-22)

A	oil and gas industry.
B	textile industry.
C	wine and alcohol industry.
D	manufacturing industry.

Question 23

How is Constitutional Monarchy differ from Absolute Monarchy? (ID-CCT-23)

A	Constitutional Monarchy has power to control the outcome of proposed laws.
B	Absolute Monarchy has no power to control the government and it is a representation of sovereign nation.
C	Constitutional Monarchy has power to control the government and Absolute Monarchy can control everything.
D	Constitutional Monarchy has no power to control the government and it is a representation of sovereign nation.

Question 23 Explanation:

Canada has a Constitutional Monarchy and the head of State is Queen Elizabeth II.

Question 24

What are the Prairie Provinces? (ID-CCT-24)

A	Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
B	Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
C	Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
D	Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.
E	Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

Question 25

The War of 1812 was between Canada and __A__ and it ensured __B__. (ID-CCT-25)

A	A. Hitler's Germany B. victory for the Allies.
B	A. French Canadians B. integration of Quebec.
C	A. Chinese Canadians B. abolition of Chinese slave labor.
D	A. United States B. independence of Canada from US.

Question 26

What is NAFTA? (ID-CCT-26)

A	North Arctic Free Trade Agreement; it is the free trade between Canada, Russia, Iceland and Greenland.
B	North American Free Trade Agreement; it is the free trade between Canada, USA and Mexico.
C	North Arctic Free Trade Agreement; it is the free trade between Canada and Russia.
D	North American Free Trade Agreement; it is the free trade between Canada and USA.
E	North Arctic Free Trade Agreement; it is the free trade between Canada, Russia and Greenland.

Question 27

Most Canadian manufacturing jobs are in which of the province? (ID-CCT-27)

A	British Columbia
B	Manitoba
C	Alberta
D	Ontario

Question 28

Remembrance Day is significant to Canada because it... (ID-CCT-28)

A	pays respect to sacrifices of veterans and brave soldiers in World War I and II.
B	celebrates Canadian victory in battle of 1812.
C	celebrates Canadian victory in battle of Vimy Ridge.
D	pays respect to sacrifices of veterans and brave soldiers in all wars.

Question 29

How many Canadians served in the First World War? (ID-CCT-29)

A	More than 400,000
B	More than 80,000
C	About 50,000
D	About 70,000
E	More than 600,000

Question 30

Which of the following is the highest court of Canada? (ID-CCT-30)

A	Supreme Court
B	Human Rights Court
C	Provincial Court
D	Municipal Court

Question 31

The Second Monday of October is the... (ID-CCT-31)

A	Thanksgiving
B	Canada Day
C	Independence Day
D	Remembrance
E	Family Day

Question 32

Which of the following Prime Ministers is a French-Canadian? (ID-CCT-32)

A	Sir Wilfrid Laurier
B	John Alexander Macdonald
C	Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien
D	Louis Stephen St-Laurent

Question 33

Members of the Senate of Canada is... (ID-CCT-33)

A	appointed by the advice of the Prime Minister.
B	elected through Provincial elections.
C	specially chosen group of Members of the Parliament(MP).
D	elected through Federal elections.

Question 34

Which government organization is responsible for the voter information card? (ID-CCT-34)

A	Local police
B	Local elections office
C	RCMP local detachment.
D	Federal elections office

Question 34 Explanation:

Elections Canada and provincial elections office are two organizations that will issue the cards.

Question 35

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Provincial Government? (ID-CCT-35)

A	Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
B	Military Services
C	Immigration Law
D	Banking System
E	Education

Question 36

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Federal Government? (ID-CCT-36)

A	Health Care
B	Education
C	Natural Resources
D	Criminal Code
E	Road Development & Infrastructure

Question 37

The capital of Canada is __A__ and the main financial city is __B__. (ID-CCT-37)

A	A. Toronto B. Ottawa
B	A. Ottawa B. Vancouver
C	A. Ottawa B. Toronto
D	A. Ottawa B. Ontario
E	A. Toronto B. Ontario

Question 38

The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated to Canada from... (ID-CCT-38)

A	Asia
B	Europe
C	Greenland
D	Russia
E	America

Question 38 Explanation:

They were well established in Canada long before explorers from Europe first came to North America.

Question 39

Of the 3 groups of Aboriginals in Canada includes Métis. Who are the Métis? (ID-CCT-39)

A	They are from USA and migrated 1000 years ago.
B	They live in small, scattered communities across the Arctic and they speak Chinese.
C	They are from France and migrated 1000 years ago.
D	They are from mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
E	They make up the largest group of Aboriginal people of Canada, which is 65%.

Question 39 Explanation:

They come from both French- and English-speaking backgrounds and speak their own dialect, Michif. About 30% of Aboriginal people are Métis.

Question 40

The tearm _________ is used to discribe the men who created the country Canada. (ID-CCT-40)

A	Fathers of Canada
B	Fathers of the Land.
C	Fathers of the Great North.
D	Fathers of confederation
E	Fathers of Republic of Canada

Question 41

Basic Education and Health Care are the same across the country. (ID-CCT-41)

A	True
B	False

Question 41 Explanation:

Education and Health Care is a Provincially controlled services. The regulation for these services are controlled independently by each Provincial or Territorial Government.

Question 42

Canada Day is __A__ and the National Flag day is __B__. (ID-CCT-42)

A	A. July 1 B. July 10
B	A. July 1 B. February 10
C	A. July 1 B. February 15
D	A. July 1 B. July 15
E	A. July 1 B. July 12

Question 43

Canadian heritage is differ from that of USA because fundamentally we support... (ID-CCT-43)

A	English and French cultures.
B	multiculturalism.
C	Canadian values.
D	gay marriage.
E	open immigration.

Question 44

Which of the following game was invented by a Canadian? (ID-CCT-44)

A	basketball
B	field hockey
C	volleyball
D	baseball

Question 44 Explanation:

Invented by James Naismith in 1891.

Question 45

In 1807, the British Parliament prohibited the buying and selling of slaves and in ____ abolished slavery throughout the Empire. (ID-CCT-45)

A	1833
B	1877
C	1808
D	1933
E	1908

Question 46

___ contributed to the invention of radio, sending the first wireless voice message in the world. (ID-CCT-46)

A	Reginald Fessenden
B	Dr. John A. Hopps
C	Joseph-Armand Bombardier
D	Sir Sandford Fleming
E	Alexander Graham Bell Hint: He only came up with the idea.

Question 47

Who created the Research in Motion (RIM) which created the world's most secure wireless communication system, Blackberry? (ID-CCT-47)

A	Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
B	Dr. Wilder Penfield
C	Reginald Fessenden
D	Dr. John A. Hopps
E	Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie

Question 48

Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine? (ID-CCT-48)

A	A champion of human rights, became the first head of a responsible government.
B	A champion of French language rights, became the first head of a responsible government.
C	A champion of French language rights, became the first Prime Minister of Canada.
D	A creator of Canada, became the first head of a Provincial Government.

Question 49

When did Upper and Lower Canada were united as the Province of Canada? (ID-CCT-49)

A	1890
B	1840
C	1835
D	1804
E	1809

Question 50

How long is the Lieutenant Governor appointed for? (ID-CCT-50)

A	5 years.
B	3 years.
C	4 years.
D	6 years.
E	2 years.

Question 51

On June 6, 1944 known as the D-Day our 3rd Canadian Infantry Division captured... (ID-CCT-51)

A	City of London
B	City of Toronto
C	Juno Beach
D	City of Tokyo
E	City of Berlin

Question 52

The geographical condition of Canada make us the... (ID-CCT-52)

A	the third largest country on earth
B	the second largest country on earth
C	the largest country on earth
D	the most resource rich country on earth

Question 53

When is Labor Day celebrated? (ID-CCT-53)

A	July 1
B	1st Monday of June
C	April 1
D	June 1
E	1st Monday of September

Question 54

Each year December 26 is the official Christmas Day for Canada. (ID-CCT-54)

A	True
B	False

Question 54 Explanation:

December 26 is the Boxing Day. Official Christmas Day is December 25.

Question 55

When was the Constitution of Canada amended? (ID-CCT-55)

A	1952
B	1982
C	1867
D	1901
E	1809

Question 56

What is the most popular sport in Canada? (ID-CCT-56)

A	Soccer Hint: has the most registered players.
B	Basketball
C	Ice Hockey
D	Lacrosse

Question 57

Who invented the worldwide system of standard time zones? (ID-CCT-57)

A	Sir Sandford Fleming
B	Alexander Graham Bell
C	Joseph-Armand Bombardier
D	Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
E	Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie

Question 58

When a Federal elections must be held? (ID-CCT-58)

A	Third Monday in October every five years following the most recent general election.
B	Third Monday in July every four years following the most recent general election.
C	Third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.
D	Third Monday in July every five years following the most recent general election.
E	There is no fixed date for Federal elections in Canada.

Question 58 Explanation:

The Prime Minister may ask the Governor General to call an earlier election.

Question 59

Canada is divided into how many Federal electoral districts? (ID-CCT-59)

A	205
B	208
C	338
D	305
E	308

Question 60

In 2012 more than 75% of working Canadians now have jobs in this industry. (ID-CCT-60)

A	Service industries
B	Transportation industries
C	Manufacturing industries
D	Natural resources industries

Question 61

The Employment Insurance(EI) was established by the Federal Government in... (ID-CCT-61)

A	1959
B	1980
C	1940
D	1939
E	1950

Question 62

In 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change is known as... (ID-CCT-62)

A	La Francophonie Revolution
B	La Francophonie Movement
C	The Quiet Revolution
D	The Suffrage Movement

Question 63

The Sir John Alexander MacDonald is on what currency note? (ID-CCT-63)

A	$5
B	$10
C	$100
D	$50
E	$20

Question 64

Which party can form a government after a Federal Election? (ID-CCT-64)

A	The party with most elected representatives.
B	The party with most appointed senators representatives
C	The party with the most number of ballots.
D	The party with most campaign funds.

Question 65

How many Provinces and Territories does Canada have? (ID-CCT-65)

A	8 Provinces and 4 Territories
B	10 Provinces and 3 Territories
C	10 Provinces and 4 Territories
D	8 Provinces and 3 Territories

Question 66

Which province has the largest Aboriginal population? (ID-CCT-66)

A	NWT
B	Manitoba
C	Alberta
D	BC

Question 67

Who is the father of Manitoba? (ID-CCT-67)

A	Gabriel Dumont
B	Matthew Evans
C	Louis Riel
D	David Thompson

Question 68

Who is a Premier? (ID-CCT-68)

A	Head of the City Government
B	Head of the Federal Government
C	Head of the Provincial Government
D	Head of the State
E	Head of the City Council

Question 69

While Federally Canada is a bilingual country, which one is the only officially bilingual province? (ID-CCT-69)

A	Manitoba
B	Ontario
C	New Brunswick
D	Quebec
E	Alberta

Question 70

The world’s richest deposits of uranium and potash deposits are found in what Province? (ID-CCT-70)

A	British Columbia
B	Quebec
C	Saskatchewan
D	Alberta
E	New Brunswick

Question 71

In the West, Canada is bordered which ocean? (ID-CCT-71)

A	The Pacific Ocean
B	The Arctic Ocean
C	The Atlantic Ocean
D	The Indian Ocean

Question 72

The discovery of insulin was made by whom? (ID-CCT-72)

A	Dr. John A. Hopps
B	Dr. Wilder Penfield
C	Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
D	Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best

Question 73

Canadian Pacific Railway was built mostly by workers from which country? (ID-CCT-73)

A	Britain
B	Gremany
C	France
D	China
E	United States

Question 73 Explanation:

Afterwards the Chinese were subject to discrimination, including the Head Tax, a race-based entry fee. The Government of Canada apologized in 2006 for this discriminatory policy.

Question 74

Our national motto, Mari Usque Ad Mare stands for what? (ID-CCT-74)

A	the sun of God we obey
B	God we obey
C	from sea to sea
D	the rules of the land

Question 75

Who is the Canada's greatest soldier in the First World War? ("the black day of the German Army") (ID-CCT-75)

A	General David Thompson
B	General Alexander Currie
C	General Sir Arthur Currie
D	General Walter Natynczyk

Question 76

What does the blindfolded Lady Justice symbolize? (ID-CCT-76)

A	Everyone is equal under the laws of the land.
B	The judicial system controlled by the federal government of Canada.
C	The government's ability to create and control the laws of the country.
D	The impartial manner in which our laws are administered: blind to all considerations but the facts.

Question 77

Municipal Government is responsible for which of the following? (ID-CCT-77)

A	Religious Ceremonies
B	Education
C	Natural Resouces
D	Animal Control
E	Health Care

Question 78

Canada had the best boom of economy and industry in the 1890s and early 1900s. (ID-CCT-78)

A	True
B	False

Question 79

What are the 3 main types of industries in Canada? (ID-CCT-79)

A	services, natural resources and manufacturing.
B	services, manufacturing and tourism.
C	tourism, natural resources and manufacturing.
D	services, marketing and manufacturing.
E	services, natural resources and tourism.

Question 80

Who has the right to apply for a Canadian passport? (ID-CCT-80)

A	Canadian born citizens only.
B	Landed immigrants.
C	Canadian citizens.
D	Visitors to Canada.

Question 81

What are the regions of Canada? (ID-CCT-81)

A	West, North, South, East, Central
B	NWT, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
C	Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast
D	West Coast, Central, East, Canadian Shield and South

Question 82

What do you call a law before it is passed? (ID-CCT-82)

A	a government gazette.
B	proposed law.
C	a bill.
D	table law.

Question 83

Who were the Group of Seven? (ID-CCT-83)

A	A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s.
B	A group athletes who won Olympic gold medals for the first time representing Canada.
C	A group of Canadian military offices who led the war against the invading American army.
D	A group of Canadian military offices who led the war against the Germans in World War II.

Question 84

What do you call the Queen's representative in the provinces? (ID-CCT-84)

A	Lieutenant-Governor
B	Governor General
C	Premier
D	Provincial Crown

Question 85

If you are unable to pay for a lawyer, what should you do? (ID-CCT-85)

A	Apply for a loan to pay for a lawyer.
B	Find a legal aid services in any community for help.
C	Call the Federal Government for help.
D	Refuse to go to the court because you cannot pay for a lawyer.

Question 86

_____ was the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River. (ID-CCT-86)

A	Jacques Cartier
B	Pierre Le Moyne
C	Count Frontenac
D	Sir Guy Carleton

Question 87

From 1600s to this day, which of the following settlers are responsible for establishing English speaking areas? (ID-CCT-87)

A	Immigrants from Britain, Welsh, Scotland and Ireland.
B	Immigrants from English speaking America.
C	French who were sympathetic to the British.
D	Germans who were sympathetic to the British.

Question 88

What is the primary cause for the Rebellions of 1837 – 1838 in both Upper and Lower Canada? (ID-CCT-88)

A	The idea that Canada should join America as a part of their newly formed republic.
B	The idea that Canada should adopt American style republican democracy.
C	The idea that Upper Canada should separate from the Lower Canada.
D	The idea that Quebec should not be a part of Queen's Canada.

Question 89

What is the highest military honor a Canadian can receive? (ID-CCT-89)

A	Badge of Courage
B	Medal of Honor
C	Governor General Award
D	Purple Cross
E	Victoria Cross

Question 90

Why international trade is important to Canada? (ID-CCT-90)

A	It helps secure jobs within Canada.
B	It helps improve our social-economic development and raises the standard of living.
C	It provides goods and sometimes services for affordable rates for all Canadians.
D	It helps military and strategic strength of the country by associating with powerful nations like USA and China.

Question 91

Do all Canadians pledge allegiance to which of the following? (ID-CCT-91)

A	Prime Minister of Canada
B	King of England
C	Queen or King of England
D	Queen of England

Question 91 Explanation:

Note, it is either King or Queen depending on who is the royal monarhy of Canada.

Question 92

Sal immigrated to Canada about five years ago. He was born in Cuba. Does he have to register for the Canadian citizenship exam? (ID-CCT-92)

A	Sal must write the citizenship exam in order to obtain his citizenship.
B	No, he will receive the citizenship automatically once his application is approved.
C	No, but he must be a permanent resident at the time of the application.
D	Sal must be at least 16 years of age or older in order to take the exam.

Question 92 Explanation:

Everyone between the ages of 18 and 54 at the time they apply for citizenship must take the citizenship test. We use the test to determine if you have adequate knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.

Question 93

The Canadian Army, Navy, and Air Force are commonly referred to as the _______. (ID-CCT-93)

A	Canadian Defence
B	Canadian Forces
C	Canadian Defence Force
D	Canadian Military

Question 94

Which of the following organization that you can join if you are under the age of 18 (age of majority)? (ID-CCT-94)

A	Canadian Air Force
B	Canadian Cadets
C	Canadian Navy
D	Canadian Army

Question 94 Explanation:

Young people can learn discipline, responsibility, and skills of military by getting involved in the cadets.

Question 95

Which of the following key phrases are included in the original 1867 British North America Act? (ID-CCT-95)

A	Democracy and the King James
B	Freedom and Democracy
C	Peace, Order, and Good Government.
D	Liberty, Enterprise, Hard Work, and Fair Play.

Question 96

Majroity of Aboriginal people in Canada belogs to which of the following groups? (ID-CCT-96)

A	First Nations
B	Métis
C	Inuit
D	Chinese

Question 97

When was the first territorial rights were first guaranteed for Aboriginal peoples of Canada? (ID-CCT-97)

A	1988
B	1995
C	1965
D	1763

Question 98

Where would you find the most Chinese language speaking Canadians? (ID-CCT-98)

A	Vancouver
B	Toronto
C	Winnipeg
D	Calgary
E	Montreal

Question 98 Explanation:

In Vancouver, 13% of the population speak Chinese languages at home; in Toronto, the number is 7%.

Question 99

majority of Canadians identify themselves belong to which religious group or category? (ID-CCT-99)

A	Jewish
B	Atheist
C	Muslim
D	Christian
E	Hindu

Question 100

A large number of Aboriginals died at the onset of European traders, missionaries, soldiers, and colonists first arriving in Canada. What was the primary cause of death? (ID-CCT-100)

A	Murdered by Europeans
B	Shortage of food
C	Alcohol poisoning
D	European diseases

Question 101

Which of the following is the oldest organization in Canada? (ID-CCT-101)

A	Blackberry (RIM)
B	Canada Goose
C	Hudson’s Bay Company
D	Royal Bank of Canada
E	University of Toronto

Question 101 Explanation:

In 1670, King Charles II of England granted the Hudson’s Bay Company exclusive trading rights over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay.

Question 102

What was the primary goal of 1837–1838 rebellions? (ID-CCT-102)

A	Separation of Quebec from Canada.
B	American republican values-based democracy for Canada.
C	Independence from the French rulers of Canada.
D	Independence from the USA.

Question 103

Which of the following was the last province or territory to join Canada? (ID-CCT-103)

A	Yukon Territory
B	Nova Scotia
C	Nunavut
D	Prince Edward Island
E	Newfoundland and Labrador

Question 103 Explanation:

Nunavut became part of Canada in 1999.

Question 104

What event triggered Canada's modern industrial age? (ID-CCT-104)

A	The finalizing the NAFTA.
B	American automobile manufacturers moving their production to Canada.
C	Discovery of oil in Alberta.
D	The onset of World War I.

Question 105

Which of the following is first invented by a Canadian in Canada? (ID-CCT-105)

A	Digital camera
B	Surface-to-air missile
C	Mobile phone
D	Cardiac pacemaker

Question 105 Explanation:

Dr. John A. Hopps — invented the first cardiac pacemaker, used today to save the lives of people with heart disorders.

Question 106

In our federal state, the federal government takes responsibility for all of the following matters except __________. (ID-CCT-106)

A	Education
B	Defence
C	Criminal law
D	Currency
E	Foreign policy

Question 106 Explanation:

Education is part of the provincial or territorial responsibility.

Question 107

Which of the following is part of the executive branch of the Canadian government? (ID-CCT-107)

A	Prime Minister
B	Judiciary
C	Senate
D	Queen

Question 108

Our judicial system is founded on the presumption of innocence in criminal matters. What doesn't that mean? (ID-CCT-108)

A	Justice is blind and unbias.
B	Canadians cannot have a criminal record.
C	Everyone is guilty until proven innocent.
D	Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
E	Criminals are always innocent and can be rehabilitated.

Question 109

Which of the following Province/Territory is not part of the Northern Canada? (ID-CCT-109)

A	Yukon Territory
B	Alberta
C	Northwest Territories
D	Nunavut

Question 110

Which of the following Province/Territory is in the Atlantic region? (ID-CCT-110)

A	Nunavut
B	Quebec
C	Manitoba
D	British Columbia
E	New Brunswick

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Credits: Based on the Discover Canada, The Rights, and Responsibilities of Citizenship 2012 Edition. ISBN 978-1-100-20116-0. Updated: 2020-May-31. No guarantee is provided for the accuracy and validity of the information.
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Concepts and Additional Questions

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↑ Some of these are already in the exam type questions in the quiz(above) ↑ Answers to these will NOT be posted because it varies depend on where you live and when you take the exam.

-Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
-Who is the Premier of the province of YOUR residence?
-What is the current population of Canada?
-What is the current Federal political party in power?
-What is the major Federal opposition party in power?
-What is the current Provincial Premier in YOUR province?
-How many MLAs are in YOUR provincial legislature?
-What is your electoral district?
-What is the major driving industry of YOUR provincial economy? (eg. Alberta=oil/gas, Ontario=manufacturing, etc)

FAQ about the Citizenship Test

Q: Who can apply for Canadian Citizenship?

There are two groups of people; the most common type would be landed immigrants (Permanent Residence) who lived in Canada for more than 3 years. The other group is children of Canadian parents who were born out side of Canada or adapted children from outside the country. In both cases you must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. If not your parent/guardian has to apply on your behalf. More info at: CIC

Q: How long is the exam and how many questions will be there?

Exam is 30 minutes long and there will be 20 multiple choice questions.

Q: How many questions I have to get right to pass the test?

You must get 15 questions out of 20 including all the questions on voting rights and election procedures. These special questions will be clearly marked on the test paper.

Q: Do I have to write the exam?

Unless otherwise there is a medical reason, all persons applying for citizenship over the age of 18 must write the exam. If you turn 18 during the process of your citizenship application, you will still be asked to take the exam.

Q: Can I fail the exam and if I can what will happen?

If you fail the exam, there will be an oral interview about 30 minutes long with the judge. The judge will decide if you have the language and knowledge to be a productive citizen. If you failed to satisfy the judge, you can make an appeal to the Federal Court to retake the exam.

Q: Can I write the exam on a different date than the date given by the government?

Yes you can. Call the CIC office and provide your reason for the change.

Q: Where can I find more information?

More information can be found at: Citizenship and Immigration Canada