Canadian Citizenship Test-Basic

1. What did the Suffrage movement achieve? (ID-CCT-01)
A. Introduction of CPP and WCB
B. Movement for separation of Quebec
C. Women achieved the right to vote
C. Abolished slavery
E Introduction of workers’ rights

2. Which of the following answers is NOT true about the Canada/USA relationship? (ID-CCT-02)
A. They share longest undefended border
B. Canada and US always go to war together
C. Canada/USA relationship is closest and the most extensive in world
D. They are largest trading partners

3. What is the highest honor a Canadian can receive? (ID-CCT-03)
A. The Order of Canada
B. The Order of Victoria
C. The Canadian
D. The Victoria Cross
E. The Order of Crown

4. Which of the following were the first four provinces in confederation? (ID-CCT-04)
A. Alberta, Nova Scotia, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
B. Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
C. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
D. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Manitoba
E. Manitoba, Alberta, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec)
F. New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Province of Canada (Ontario & Quebec

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. False
B. True

6. A Permanent Resident visa holder can do the following except…. (ID-CCT-06)
A. vote in the federal and provincial elections
B. buy a house
C. receive benefits of government health services
D. join the police force
e. apply for social welfare programs

7. This region is also known as the “Land of the Midnight Sun”. (ID-CCT-07)
A. Northern Territories
B. Ontario and Quebec
C. Western Provinces
D. Prairie Region

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

9. What was the goal of the Confederation? (ID-CCT-09)
A. The joining of French speaking Quebecois and English speaking Ontarians.
B. The creation of the Provincial Law
C. The inclusion of Queen as the head of the Federal Government of Canada.
D. Joining of independently governed provinces to make a new single country.
E. The United States Confederate soldiers attacking Canada.

10. Canadian City, Provincial and Federal government system can be best described as… (ID-CCT-10)
A. non-parliamentary representative democracy.
B. direct democracy.
C. representative democracy.
D. parliamentary direct democracy.

11. When you vote in the Federal Elections in Canada, you vote for… (ID-CCT-11)
A. your Mayor and the political party of your choice.
B. your MP and the political party of your choice.
C. your MLA and the political party of your choice.
D. your federal council members and the political party of your choice.

12. What is the main objective of the opposition parties? (ID-CCT-12)
A. Keep the governing party in “check” and “balance” by supporting proposed changes to the law/policies.
B. Keep the governing party in “check” and “balance” by always opposing to proposed changes to the law/policies.
C. Keep the governing party in “check” and “balance” by either improving proposed changes to the law/policies and/or opposing them.
D. Keep the governing party in “check” and “balance” by forcing elections when they desire to do so.
E. Govern the country by creating and promoting the law/policies of the country.

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

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.

14. What are the three parts of Parliament? (ID-CCT-14)
A. Queen-in-Parliament, House of MPs and Senate
B. Queen-in-Parliament, House of MLA and Senate
C. Queen-in-Parliament, Prime Minister and Senate
D. Queen-in-Parliament, Prime Minister and House of Commons
E. Queen-in-Parliament, House of Commons and Senate

15. To vote in Canada, you must meet the following requirements except… (ID-CCT-15)
A. must live in Canada.
B. must be registered in the voting list.
C. must be a Canadian Citizen.
D. must be 18 years of age or older.

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.

16. Why was the Canadian Pacific Railway built? (ID-CCT-16)
A. For migration of new immigrants from the World War I from Europe.
B. To provide transportation in 1871 for the members of the parliament.
C. As a business venture by Hudson Bay Company.
D. In 1871, British Columbia joined Canada after Ottawa promised to build a railway to the West Coast.
E. For migration of goods such as fur and coal across Canadian provinces.

17. What is the role of Queen in the Federal Government of Canada? (ID-CCT-17)
A. Symbol of Canadian sovereignty.
B. Control the flow of immigrants into the Canadian communities.
C. Make decisions for the Federal Government.
D. To make laws to govern the Federal systems.
E. To make English the main language of the land.

18. Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important to Canadians? (ID-CCT-18)
A. 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.
B. It was the war between the English Canada and French Canada, which was won by the English Canadians.
C. It was the war against the invading army from America, which was won by the Canadian forces.
D. It was the first time the RCMP was formed as a Federal police unit.

Question 18 Explanation: The war was won by British and Canadian join forces. It helped build the reputation Canada as a independent united country.

19. Section Two of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is Fundamental Freedoms, that includes… (ID-CCT-19)
A. freedom of religion and the right to live, work and raise families anywhere in Canada.
B. freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication
C. freedom of mobility, voting, immigration and association for political party of your choice.
D. freedom of property ownership, immigration and association for political party of your choice.

20. When was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed into law by Queen Elizabeth II? (ID-CCT-20)
A. 1972
B. 1988
C. 1982
D. 1978

21. Members of Parliament chosen based on… (ID-CCT-21)
A. the political party with the most votes.
B. the Queen of Canada and the Governor General.
C. the Prime Minister of Canada.
D. voting done by the public through elections.

22. Alberta’s driving force of the economy is… (ID-CCT-22)
A. wine and alcohol industry.
B. manufacturing industry.
C. textile industry.
D. oil and gas industry.

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 no power to control the government and it is a representation of sovereign nation.
D. Constitutional Monarchy has power to control the government and Absolute Monarchy can control everything.

Question 23 Explanation: Canada has a Constitutional Monarchy and the head of State is Queen Elizabeth II.

24. What are the Prairie Provinces? (ID-CCT-24)
A. Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
B. Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
C. Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.
D. Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.
E. Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan.

25. The War of 1812 was between Canada and __A__ and it ensured __B__. (ID-CCT-25)
A. A. United States
B. independence of Canada from US.
B. A. Chinese Canadians
B. abolition of Chinese slave labor.
C. A. French Canadians
B. integration of Quebec.
D. A. Hitler’s Germany
B. victory for the Allies.

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

27. Most Canadian manufacturing jobs are in which of the province? (ID-CCT-27)
A. Alberta
B. Manitoba
C. Ontario
D. British Columbia

28. Remembrance Day is significant to Canada because it… (ID-CCT-28)
A. celebrates Canadian victory in battle of 1812.
B. pays respect to sacrifices of veterans and brave soldiers in all wars.
C. pays respect to sacrifices of veterans and brave soldiers in World War I and II.
D. celebrates Canadian victory in battle of Vimy Ridge.

29. How many Canadians served in the First World War? (ID-CCT-29)
A. About 50,000
B. More than 80,000
C. More than 600,000
D. About 70,000
E. More than 400,000

30. Which of the following is the highest court of Canada? (ID-CCT-30)
A. Municipal Court
B. Supreme Court
C. Provincial Court
D. Human Rights Court

31. The Second Monday of October is the… (ID-CCT-31)
A. Remembrance
B. Independence Day
C. Family Day
D. Thanksgiving
E. Canada Day

32. Which of the following Prime Ministers is a French-Canadian? (ID-CCT-32)
A. John Alexander Macdonald
B. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
C. Louis Stephen St-Laurent
D. Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien

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.

34. Which government organization is responsible for the voter information card? (ID-CCT-34)
A. RCMP local detachment.
B. Local police
C. Federal elections office
D. Local elections office

Question 34 Explanation: Elections Canada and provincial elections office are two organizations that will issue the cards.

35. Which of the following is the responsibility of the Provincial Government? (ID-CCT-35)
A. Immigration Law
B. Education
C. Banking System
D. Military Services
E. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

36. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Federal Government? (ID-CCT-36)
A. Natural Resources
B. Educatio
C. Criminal Code
D. Road Development & Infrastructure
E. Health Care

37. The capital of Canada is __A__ and the main financial city is __B__. (ID-CCT-37)
A. A. Toronto
B. Ontario
B. A. Toronto
B. Ottawa
C. A. Ottawa
B. Ontario
D. A. Ottawa
B. Toronto
E. A. Ottawa
B. Vancouver

38. The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated to Canada from… (ID-CCT-38)
A. Russia
B. America
C. Greenland
D. Asia
E. Europe

Question 38 Explanation: They were well established in Canada long before explorers from Europe first came to North America.

39. Of the 3 groups of Aboriginals in Canada includes Métis. Who are the Métis? (ID-CCT-39)
A. They make up the largest group of Aboriginal people of Canada, which is 65%.
B. They are from mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.
C. They are from France and migrated 1000 years ago.
D. They are from USA and migrated 1000 years ago.
E. They live in small, scattered communities across the Arctic and they speak Chinese.

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.

40. The tearm _________ is used to discribe the men who created the country Canada. (ID-CCT-40)
A. Fathers of the Great North.
B. Fathers of the Land.
C. Fathers of Republic of Canada
D. Fathers of confederation
E athers of Canada

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.

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

43. Canadian heritage is differ from that of USA because fundamentally we support… (ID-CCT-43)
A. open immigration.
B. English and French cultures.
C. gay marriage.
D. multiculturalism.
E. Canadian values.

44. Which of the following game was invented by a Canadian? (ID-CCT-44)
A. basketball
B. baseball
C. field hockey
D. volleyball

Question 44 Explanation: Invented by James Naismith in 1891.

45. In 1807, the British Parliament prohibited the buying and selling of slaves and in ____ abolished slavery throughout the Empire. (ID-CCT-45)
A. 1933
B. 1833
C. 1877
D. 1808
E. 1908

46. ___ contributed to the invention of radio, sending the first wireless voice message in the world. (ID-CCT-46)
A. Alexander Graham Bell
Hint: He only came up with the idea.
D. Reginald Fessenden
C. Joseph-Armand Bombardier
D. Dr. John A. Hopps
E. Sir Sandford Fleming

47. Who created the Research in Motion (RIM) which created the world’s most secure wireless communication system, Blackberry? (ID-CCT-47)
A. Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie
B. Reginald Fessenden
C. Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
D. Dr. John A. Hopps
E. Dr. Wilder Penfield

48. Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine? (ID-CCT-48)
A. A champion of French language rights, became the first head of a responsible government.
B. A champion of human rights, became the first head of a responsible government.
C. A creator of Canada, became the first head of a Provincial Government.
D. A champion of French language rights, became the first Prime Minister of Canada.

49. When did Upper and Lower Canada were united as the Province of Canada? (ID-CCT-49)
A. 1840
B. 1804
C. 1890
D. 1835
E. 1809

50. How long is the Lieutenant Governor appointed for? (ID-CCT-50)
A. 3 years.
B. 5 years.
C. 6 years.
D. 2 years.
E. 4 years.

51. On June 6, 1944 known as the D-Day our 3rd Canadian Infantry Division captured… (ID-CCT-51)
A. City of Toronto
B. City of London
C. City of Tokyo
D. City of Berlin
E. Juno Beach

52. The geographical condition of Canada make us the… (ID-CCT-52)
A. the third largest country on earth
B. the largest country on earth
C. the most resource rich country on earth
D. the second largest country on earth

53. When is Labor Day celebrated? (ID-CCT-53)
A. June 1
B. April 1
C. 1st Monday of June
D. July 1
E. 1st Monday of September

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

Question 54 Explanation: December 26 is the Boxing Day. Official Christmas Day is December 25.

55. When was the Constitution of Canada amended? (ID-CCT-55)
A. 1982
B. 1867
C. 1952
D. 1901
E. 1809

56. What is the most popular sport in Canada? (ID-CCT-56)
A. Soccer
Hint: has the most registered players.
B. Lacrosse
C. Ice Hockey
D. Basketball

57. Who invented the worldwide system of standard time zones? (ID-CCT-57)
A. Joseph-Armand Bombardier
B. Sir Sandford Fleming
C. Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
B. Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie
E. Alexander Graham Bell

58. When a Federal elections must be held? (ID-CCT-58)
A. There is no fixed date for Federal elections in Canada.
B. Third Monday in July every five years following the most recent general election.
C. Third Monday in July every four years following the most recent general election.
D. Third Monday in October every five years following the most recent general election.
E. Third Monday in October every four years following the most recent general election.

Question 58 Explanation: The Prime Minister may ask the Governor General to call an earlier election.

59. Canada is divided into how many Federal electoral districts? (ID-CCT-59)
A. 308
B. 208
C. 205
D. 338
E. 305

60. In 2012 more than 75% of working Canadians now have jobs in this industry. (ID-CCT-60)
A. Transportation industries
B. Service industries
C. Manufacturing industries
D. Natural resources industries

61. The Employment Insurance(EI) was established by the Federal Government in… (ID-CCT-61)
A. 1959
B. 1980
C. 1940
D. 1950
E. 1939

62. In 1960s, Quebec experienced an era of rapid change is known as… (ID-CCT-62)
A. La Francophonie Revolution
B. The Quiet Revolution
C. The Suffrage Movement
D. La Francophonie Movement

63. The Sir John Alexander MacDonald is on what currency note? (ID-CCT-63)
A. $20
B. $100
C. $50
D. $5
E. $10

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.

65. How many Provinces and Territories does Canada have? (ID-CCT-65)
A. 8 Provinces and 4 Territories
B. 8 Provinces and 3 Territories
C. 10 Provinces and 3 Territories
D. 10 Provinces and 4 Territories

66. Which province has the largest Aboriginal population? (ID-CCT-66)
A. Manitoba
B. Alberta
C. NWT
D. BC

67. Who is the father of Manitoba? (ID-CCT-67)
A. David Thompson
B. Gabriel Dumont
C. Matthew Evans
D. Louis Riel

68. Who is a Premier? (ID-CCT-68)
A. Head of the City Government
B. Head of the Provincial Government
C. Head of the State
D. Head of the City Council
E. Head of the Federal Government

69. While Federally Canada is a bilingual country, which one is the only officially bilingual province? (ID-CCT-69)
A. Quebec
B. Manitoba
C. Ontario
D. Alberta
E. New Brunswick

70. The world’s richest deposits of uranium and potash deposits are found in what Province? (ID-CCT-70)
A. New Brunswick
B. Alberta
C. Saskatchewan
D. Quebec
E. British Columbia

71. In the West, Canada is bordered which ocean? (ID-CCT-71)
A. The Indian Ocean
B. The Pacific Ocean
C. The Arctic Ocean
D. The Atlantic Ocean

72. The discovery of insulin was made by whom? (ID-CCT-72)
A. Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward
B. Dr. Wilder Penfield
C. Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
D. Dr. John A. Hopps

73. Canadian Pacific Railway was built mostly by workers from which country? (ID-CCT-73)
A. France
B. United States
C. Gremany
D. Britain
E. China

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.

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

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

76. What does the blindfolded Lady Justice symbolize? (ID-CCT-76)
A. Everyone is equal under the laws of the land.
B. The impartial manner in which our laws are administered: blind to all considerations but the facts.
C. The government’s ability to create and control the laws of the country.
D. The judicial system controlled by the federal government of Canada.

77. Municipal Government is responsible for which of the following? (ID-CCT-77)
A. Religious Ceremonies
B. Education
C. Animal Control
D. Health Care
E. Natural Resouces

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

79. What are the 3 main types of industries in Canada? (ID-CCT-79)
A. services, natural resources and manufacturing.
B. tourism, natural resources and manufacturing.
C. services, natural resources and tourism.
D. services, manufacturing and tourism.
E. services, marketing and manufacturing.

80. Who has the right to apply for a Canadian passport? (ID-CCT-80)
A. Landed immigrants.
B. Canadian born citizens only.
C. Canadian citizens.
D. Visitors to Canada.

81. What are the regions of Canada? (ID-CCT-81)
A. NWT, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
B. West Coast, Central, East, Canadian Shield and South
C. West, North, South, East, Central
D. Atlantic, North, Central, Prairies and West Coast

82. What do you call a law before it is passed? (ID-CCT-82)
A. proposed law.
B. a bill.
C. table law.
D. a government gazette.

83. Who were the Group of Seven? (ID-CCT-83)
A. A group of Canadian military offices who led the war against the Germans in World War II.
B. A group of Canadian military offices who led the war against the invading American army.
C. A group athletes who won Olympic gold medals for the first time representing Canada.
D. A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s.

84. What do you call the Queen’s representative in the provinces? (ID-CCT-84)
A. Provincial Crown
B. Premier
C. Governor General
D. Lieutenant-Governor

85. If you are unable to pay for a lawyer, what should you do? (ID-CCT-85)
A. Find a legal aid services in any community for help.
B. Refuse to go to the court because you cannot pay for a lawyer.
C. Apply for a loan to pay for a lawyer.
D. Call the Federal Government for help.

86. _____ was the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River. (ID-CCT-86)
A. Pierre Le Moyne
B. Jacques Cartier
C. Sir Guy Carleton
D. Count Frontenac

87. From 1600s to this day, which of the following settlers are responsible for establishing English speaking areas? (ID-CCT-87)
A. Germans who were sympathetic to the British.
B. Immigrants from English speaking America.
C. French who were sympathetic to the British.
D. Immigrants from Britain, Welsh, Scotland and Ireland.

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

89. What is the highest military honor a Canadian can receive? (ID-CCT-89)
A. Victoria Cross
B. Badge of Courage
C. Purple Cross
D. Governor General Award
E. Medal of Honor

90. Why international trade is important to Canada? (ID-CCT-90)
A. It helps improve our social-economic development and raises the standard of living.
B. It provides goods and sometimes services for affordable rates for all Canadians.
C. It helps secure jobs within Canada.
D. It helps military and strategic strength of the country by associating with powerful nations like USA and China.

91. Do all Canadians pledge allegiance to which of the following? (ID-CCT-91)
A. Queen or King of England
B. King of England
C. Prime Minister of Canada
D. Queen of England

Question 91 Explanation: Note, it is either King or Queen depending on who is the royal monarhy of Canada.

92. Sal immigrated to Canada about five years ago. He was born in Cuba. He is wondering is there an age restriction on who can become a Canadain citizen? (ID-CCT-92)
A. Sal must be at least 18 years of age or older.
B. Sal must be younger than 65 years of age.
C. Sal must be between the ages of 18 and 54 in order to apply.
D. There is no age restriction on who can apply for citizenship.

93. The Canadian Army, Navy, and Air Force are commonly referred to as the _______. (ID-CCT-93)
A. Canadian Defence
B. Canadian Defence Force
C. Canadian Military
D. Canadian Forces

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

Question 94 Explanation: Young people can learn discipline, responsibility, and skills of military by getting involved in the cadets.

95. Which of the following key phrases are included in the original 1867 British North America Act? (ID-CCT-95)
A. Freedom and Democracy
B. Democracy and the King James
C. Liberty, Enterprise, Hard Work, and Fair Play.
D. Peace, Order, and Good Government.

96. Majroity of Aboriginal people in Canada belogs to which of the following groups? (ID-CCT-96)
A. Chinese
B. Métis
C. Inuit
D. First Nations

97. When was the first territorial rights were first guaranteed for Aboriginal peoples of Canada? (ID-CCT-97)
A. 1965
B. 1995
C. 1763
D. 1988

98. Where would you find the most Chinese language speaking Canadians? (ID-CCT-98)
A. Calgary
B. Vancouver
C. Winnipeg
D. Toronto
E. Montreal

Question 98 Explanation: In Vancouver, 13% of the population speak Chinese languages at home; in Toronto, the number is 7%.

99. majority of Canadians identify themselves belong to which religious group or category? (ID-CCT-99)
A. Hindu
B. Jewish
C. Muslim
D. Atheist
E. hristian

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

101. Which of the following is the oldest organization in Canada? (ID-CCT-101)
A. University of Toronto
B. Hudson’s Bay Company
C. Canada Goose
D. Blackberry (RIM)
E. Royal Bank of Canada

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.

102. What was the primary goal of 1837–1838 rebellions? (ID-CCT-102)
A. Independence from the French rulers of Canada.
B. American republican values-based democracy for Canada.
C. Separation of Quebec from Canada.
D. Independence from the USA.

103. Which of the following was the last province or territory to join Canada? (ID-CCT-103)
A. Nova Scotia
B. Prince Edward Island
C. Nunavut
D. Yukon Territory
E ewfoundland and Labrador

Question 103 Explanation: Nunavut became part of Canada in 1999.

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.

105. Which of the following is first invented by a Canadian in Canada? (ID-CCT-105)
A. Cardiac pacemaker
B. Digital camera
C. Mobile phone
D. Surface-to-air missile

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

106. In our federal state, the federal government takes responsibility for all of the following matters except __________. (ID-CCT-106)
A. Currency
B. Foreign policy
C. Education
D. Criminal law
E. Defence

Question 106 Explanation: Education is part of the provincial or territorial responsibility.

107. Which of the following is part of the executive branch of the Canadian government? (ID-CCT-107)
A. Senate
B. Prime Minister
C. Judiciary
D. Queen

108. Our judicial system is founded on the presumption of innocence in criminal matters. What doesn’t that mean? (ID-CCT-108)
A. Everyone is guilty until proven innocent.
B. Canadians cannot have a criminal record.
C. Justice is blind and unbias.
D. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
E. Criminals are always innocent and can be rehabilitated.

109. Which of the following Province/Territory is not part of the Northern Canada? (ID-CCT-109)
A. Alberta
B. Yukon Territory
C. Nunavut
D. Northwest Territories

110. Which of the following Province/Territory is in the Atlantic region? (ID-CCT-110)
A. Nunavut
B. Manitoba
C. British Columbia
D. Quebec
E. New Brunswick