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True or false.Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Canadian law treats women and men as equals.
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Question 1. True or false. Canadian law treats women and men as equals.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
Under Canadian law, women have the same legal standing as men.
In Discover Canada: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (The Equality of Women and Men)
Question 2. With which country does Canada do much of the trade that supports its high standard of living?
- A. The United States
- B. Japan
- C. Russia
- D. The United Kingdom
Answer: A. The United States
Canadians enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living, thanks to hard work and trade, especially with the United States.
In Discover Canada: Modern Canada (Trade and Economic Growth)
Question 3. Which governor of United Canada introduced responsible government in 1848–49?
- A. Lord Durham
- B. John Graves Simcoe
- C. Lord Elgin
- D. Sir Guy Carleton
Answer: C. Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin brought in responsible government in 1848–49, with London's support.
In Discover Canada: Canada's History (Responsible Government)
Question 4. In what year was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?
- A. 1793
- B. 1807
- C. 1833
- D. 1867
Answer: C. 1833
Britain banned the buying and selling of slaves in 1807 and abolished slavery across the Empire in 1833.
In Discover Canada: Canada's History (Abolition of Slavery)
Question 5. Roughly how many Black Loyalists, both free and enslaved, moved north to Canada?
- A. About 300
- B. About 3,000
- C. About 30,000
- D. About 40,000
Answer: B. About 3,000
Around 3,000 Black Loyalists, some free and some enslaved, moved north to Canada.
In Discover Canada: Canada's History (United Empire Loyalists)
Question 6. Which event brought thousands of miners to Yukon in the 1890s?
- A. The building of the CPR
- B. The discovery of oil
- C. The Red River uprising
- D. The Gold Rush
Answer: D. The Gold Rush
The 1890s Gold Rush drew thousands of miners to Yukon.
In Discover Canada: Canada's Regions (The Northern Territories)
Question 7. Which Canadian invented basketball in 1891?
- A. Wayne Gretzky
- B. Terry Fox
- C. James Naismith
- D. Lord Stanley
Answer: C. James Naismith
James Naismith, a Canadian, invented basketball in 1891.
In Discover Canada: Modern Canada (Sports)
Question 8. True or false. Elections in provinces, territories and towns use the very same rules as federal ones.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: B. False
They also use a secret ballot, but their rules differ from federal ones. Find out the rules where you live.
In Discover Canada: Federal Elections (Other Levels of Government in Canada)
Question 9. About how many Canadians were killed in the First World War?
- A. 10,000
- B. 44,000
- C. 60,000
- D. 170,000
Answer: C. 60,000
In the First World War, 60,000 Canadians were killed and 170,000 wounded.
In Discover Canada: Canada's History (The First World War)
Question 10. What is happening to the number of Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Sikhs in Canada, according to the guide?
- A. It is growing
- B. It is falling quickly
- C. It is limited by law
- D. It has stayed the same since 1867
Answer: A. It is growing
The guide says the number of Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs and people of other faiths, and of people with no religion, is growing.
In Discover Canada: Who We Are (Diversity in Canada)
Question 11. John Cabot was an immigrant to England from which country?
- A. France
- B. Italy
- C. Spain
- D. Portugal
Answer: B. Italy
John Cabot was born in Italy and moved to England. In 1497 he mapped Canada's East Coast for England.
In Discover Canada: Canada's History (The First Europeans)
Question 12. Which type of court deals with civil cases involving small amounts of money?
- A. The Supreme Court of Canada
- B. The Federal Court of Canada
- C. Traffic court
- D. Small claims court
Answer: D. Small claims court
Civil cases about small sums of money go to small claims courts.
In Discover Canada: The Justice System
Question 13. Which country joined Canada and the United States in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994?
- A. Mexico
- B. Japan
- C. Great Britain
- D. Cuba
Answer: A. Mexico
In 1994, under NAFTA, Mexico joined the free trade partnership.
In Discover Canada: Canada's Economy (A Trading Nation)
Question 14. In memory of which war was the Peace Tower completed in 1927?
- A. The War of 1812
- B. The First World War
- C. The South African War
- D. The Korean War
Answer: B. The First World War
The Peace Tower was finished in 1927 to remember the First World War.
In Discover Canada: Canadian Symbols (Parliament Buildings)
Question 15. What inspired the term "Dominion" of Canada?
- A. A poem by Robert W. Service
- B. Psalm 72 in the Bible
- C. The motto of the Hudson's Bay Company
- D. A speech by Queen Victoria
Answer: B. Psalm 72 in the Bible
Tilley took the idea from Psalm 72 in the Bible.
In Discover Canada: Canada's History (Confederation)
Question 16. What is the capital of Alberta?
- A. Calgary
- B. Regina
- C. Edmonton
- D. Red Deer
Answer: C. Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital city of the province of Alberta.
In Discover Canada: Canada's Regions (Provinces, territories and capitals)
Question 17. If you cannot vote on election day, what can you do?
- A. Ask a friend or family member to vote twice for you
- B. Use a special ballot or vote at an advance poll
- C. Vote the day after the election at any office
- D. Mail a letter about your choice to your MP
Answer: B. Use a special ballot or vote at an advance poll
Advance polls and special ballots let you vote if you cannot go on election day.
In Discover Canada: Federal Elections
Question 18. Which government is in charge of criminal law?
- A. The federal government
- B. Each provincial government
- C. Each city or town
- D. Each territorial government
Answer: A. The federal government
Criminal law is a federal responsibility. Property and civil rights are provincial.
In Discover Canada: How Canadians Govern Themselves (Federal State)
Question 19. For what is the Victoria Cross awarded?
- A. Long service in the public service
- B. Outstanding courage when facing the enemy
- C. Winning a medal at the Olympic Games
- D. Writing a great Canadian novel
Answer: B. Outstanding courage when facing the enemy
The V.C. honours outstanding bravery, valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the face of the enemy.
In Discover Canada: Canadian Symbols (Honours)
Question 20. Which traditions help keep Nova Scotia's culture alive?
- A. Ukrainian and Polish traditions
- B. Inuit traditions
- C. Spanish traditions
- D. Celtic and Gaelic traditions
Answer: D. Celtic and Gaelic traditions
Nova Scotia's lively culture is kept going by its Celtic and Gaelic traditions.
In Discover Canada: Canada's Regions (The Atlantic Provinces)
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