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Canadian citizenship practice test 2

20 questions drawn from Discover Canada, the official study guide, in the format of the citizenship test: multiple choice and true or false, with 15 correct answers needed to pass. The real test allows 45 minutes; aim to finish this one in 30.

16 multiple-choice and 4 true-or-false questions · free, no account needed · answers explained

The 20 questions

  1. Between 1534 and 1542, Jacques Cartier claimed land in the New World for which monarch?

    1. King Francis I of France
    2. King Henry VII of England
    3. King George III of Great Britain
    4. King Charles II of England
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    Answer: King Francis I of France. Jacques Cartier made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming the land for King Francis I of France.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  2. In what year was 'O Canada' proclaimed as the national anthem?

    1. 1867
    2. 1921
    3. 1980
    4. 1965
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    Answer: 1980. 'O Canada' was proclaimed as the national anthem in 1980, a century after it was first sung in 1880.

    Study this in Canadian symbols.

  3. Which of the following is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?

    1. Owning property
    2. Obeying the law
    3. Joining a political party
    4. Learning a third language
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    Answer: Obeying the law. Obeying the law is one of the responsibilities of citizenship. No person or group is above the law in Canada.

    Study this in Rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

  4. The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. True. The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, and many historically spoke the Michif dialect.

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  5. Canada is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, and what else?

    1. A republic
    2. A direct democracy
    3. A one-party state
    4. A constitutional monarchy
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    Answer: A constitutional monarchy. Canada's system of government has three key facts: it is a federal state, a parliamentary democracy, and a constitutional monarchy.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

  6. In 1604, explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain established the first European settlement north of Florida on behalf of which country?

    1. England
    2. France
    3. Spain
    4. Portugal
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    Answer: France. The first European settlement north of Florida was established by French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain in 1604.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  7. What are the official national colours of Canada?

    1. Blue and white
    2. Red and gold
    3. Red and white
    4. Green and white
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    Answer: Red and white. Red and white are Canada's national colours, and they appear on the national flag.

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  8. Which principle means that no person or group, including politicians and police, is above the law?

    1. The rule of law
    2. The presumption of innocence
    3. Habeas corpus
    4. Responsible government
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    Answer: The rule of law. The rule of law is a founding principle in Canada: individuals and governments alike are regulated by laws, and no one is above the law.

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  9. After a federal election, the party with the most seats in the House of Commons usually forms the government.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: True. True. Ordinarily, the party with the most seats in the House of Commons forms the government, and its leader becomes Prime Minister.

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  10. In 1670, King Charles II of England granted exclusive trading rights over the lands draining into Hudson Bay to which company?

    1. The East India Company
    2. The North West Mounted Police
    3. The Canadian Pacific Railway
    4. The Hudson's Bay Company
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    Answer: The Hudson's Bay Company. King Charles II granted the Hudson's Bay Company exclusive trading rights over the watershed draining into Hudson Bay in 1670.

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  11. Which statement best reflects the equality of women and men in Canada?

    1. Men and women are equal under the law
    2. Equality applies only in the workplace
    3. Equality applies only to Canadian-born citizens
    4. Men and women are equal only in federal matters
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    Answer: Men and women are equal under the law. In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. Canada's openness does not extend to practices that violate this equality.

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  12. Which two provinces make up the region known as Central Canada?

    1. Manitoba and Saskatchewan
    2. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
    3. Quebec and Ontario
    4. Alberta and British Columbia
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    Answer: Quebec and Ontario. Central Canada consists of Quebec and Ontario, the industrial and manufacturing heartland where more than half of Canadians live.

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  13. The maple leaf became a symbol of Canada only after the current flag was adopted in 1965.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. False. The maple leaf was adopted as a symbol as early as 1700, long before it appeared on the national flag in 1965.

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  14. In New France, who were the 'voyageurs' and 'coureurs des bois'?

    1. Soldiers who guarded the fortress at Quebec
    2. Fur traders who travelled by canoe
    3. Fishermen working the Grand Banks
    4. Farmers along the St. Lawrence River
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    Answer: Fur traders who travelled by canoe. The voyageurs and coureurs des bois were fur traders who travelled by canoe, forming strong alliances with First Nations.

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  15. Which level of government is mainly responsible for education?

    1. The federal government
    2. The municipal government
    3. The territorial commissioners
    4. The provincial government
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    Answer: The provincial government. In Canada's federal system, the provinces are responsible for areas such as education, health care and highways.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

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

    1. The United Kingdom
    2. The United States
    3. China
    4. Mexico
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    Answer: The United States. Canada and the United States share one of the largest trading relationships in the world, and the United States is Canada's biggest trading partner.

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  17. In 1759, the British defeated the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Near which city did this battle take place?

    1. Montreal
    2. Halifax
    3. Quebec City
    4. Toronto
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    Answer: Quebec City. The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was fought at Quebec City in 1759, marking the end of France's empire in America. Both commanders, Wolfe and Montcalm, died in the battle.

    Study this in Canada’s history.

  18. In Canada, if you cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, there is no help available to you.

    1. True
    2. False
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    Answer: False. False. In most communities, legal aid services are available free of charge or at a low cost for those who cannot pay for a lawyer.

    Study this in The justice system.

  19. In what year did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution?

    1. 1982
    2. 1867
    3. 1948
    4. 1995
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    Answer: 1982. The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982 to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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  20. In Canada's constitutional monarchy, who serves as the head of state?

    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Speaker of the House of Commons
    3. The Chief Justice of Canada
    4. The Sovereign (King or Queen)
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    Answer: The Sovereign (King or Queen). As a constitutional monarchy, Canada's head of state is the Sovereign, while the Prime Minister is the head of government.

    Study this in How Canadians govern themselves.

What your score means

15 or more correct is a pass. Below that, open the questions you missed and follow the link under each answer: the test is drawn entirely from Discover Canada, so the chapter it points to is exactly what to revise. A score that is a pass here is a good sign, not a guarantee; the real test draws different questions from the same guide.

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Questions are written from the Government of Canada study guide, Discover Canada, which is the authority on what the test covers. They are practice questions, not the official test.