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42. Canadian History (Continued)

207. When did Canada become a country?

a) 1871

b) 1867

c) 1901

d) 1776

Answer: b) 1867

208. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

a) Sir John A. Macdonald

b) Sir Wilfrid Laurier

c) Lester B. Pearson

d) Pierre Trudeau

Answer: a) Sir John A. Macdonald

209. What was the significance of the War of 1812 for Canada?

a) It led to Canadian independence from Britain

b) It ensured that Canada would remain independent from the United States

c) It was the first war Canada fought on foreign soil

d) It was a conflict between France and Britain over Canadian land

Answer: b) It ensured that Canada would remain independent from the United States

210. What was the purpose of the British North America Act?

a) To create the federal structure of Canada

b) To establish Canada as a French colony

c) To grant independence to Quebec

d) To abolish the monarchy in Canada

Answer: a) To create the federal structure of Canada

211. What year did Newfoundland join Canada?

a) 1867

b) 1917

c) 1949

d) 1973

Answer: c) 1949

43. Famous Canadian Figures

212. Who is known as the "Father of Confederation"?

a) Sir Wilfrid Laurier

b) Pierre Trudeau

c) Sir John A. Macdonald

d) Lester B. Pearson

Answer: c) Sir John A. Macdonald

213. Who was the first woman elected to the House of Commons?

a) Agnes Macphail

b) Emily Murphy

c) Nellie McClung

d) Viola Desmond

Answer: a) Agnes Macphail

214. Who is often credited with the discovery of insulin?

a) Alexander Graham Bell

b) Sir Frederick Banting

c) Norman Bethune

d) James Naismith

Answer: b) Sir Frederick Banting

215. Who is Terry Fox?

a) A Canadian hockey player

\b) A Canadian soldier from World War I

c) A Canadian athlete and cancer research advocate

d) A famous Canadian doctor

Answer: c) A Canadian athlete and cancer research advocate

216. Who was the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize for Peace?

a) Pierre Trudeau

b) Lester B. Pearson

c) William Lyon Mackenzie King

d) John Diefenbaker

Answer: b) Lester B. Pearson

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44. Indigenous Peoples of Canada

217. Who are the Indigenous peoples of Canada?

a) People who immigrated from Europe

b) Descendants of the original inhabitants of North America

c) French settlers who came to Canada in the 1600s

d) Citizens born in the northern provinces

Answer: b) Descendants of the original inhabitants of North America

218. What are the three main groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada?

a) Inuit, Métis, First Nations

b) Eskimo, Métis, First Nations

c) Inuit, Métis, Cree

d) Mohawk, Métis, Inuit

Answer: a) Inuit, Métis, First Nations

219. What treaty agreements were signed between Indigenous peoples and the Crown?

a) Treaties that ensured peaceful relations and shared land use

b) Trade agreements

c) Agreements for military protection

d) No treaty agreements were signed

Answer: a) Treaties that ensured peaceful relations and shared land use

220. What is the significance of National Indigenous Peoples Day?

a) It celebrates the culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples

b) It marks the arrival of Europeans in Canada

c) It celebrates Canada's independence

d) It recognizes the official languages of Canada

Answer: a) It celebrates the culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples

221. What is a residential school?

a) A place where children are taught their cultural heritage

b) A government-run boarding school for Indigenous children, part of a policy of assimilation

c) A private school for wealthy Canadians

d) A public school for immigrants

Answer: b) A government-run boarding school for Indigenous children, part of a policy of assimilation

45. Canadian Geography (Continued)

222. What is the largest province in Canada by area?

a) Ontario

b) Quebec

c) Alberta

d) British Columbia

Answer: b) Quebec

223. What is the smallest province in Canada by area?

a) Nova Scotia

b) Prince Edward Island

c) Newfoundland and Labrador

d) New Brunswick

Answer: b) Prince Edward Island

224. Which river is the longest in Canada?

a) St. Lawrence River

b) Mackenzie River

c) Fraser River

d) Ottawa River

Answer: b) Mackenzie River

225. Which is the largest island in Canada?

a) Baffin Island

b) Vancouver Island

c) Prince Edward Island

d) Newfoundland

Answer: a) Baffin Island

226. What is Canada's most northern territory?

a) Yukon

b) Nunavut

c) Northwest Territories

d) Prince Edward Island

Answer: b) Nunavut

46. Canadian Holidays

227. When is Canada Day celebrated?

a) July 1

b) December 25

c) May 24

d) November 11

Answer: a) July 1

228. What is celebrated on Victoria Day?

a) The birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

b) The birthday of Queen Victoria

c) The signing of the Constitution Act

d) The day Canada became a country

Answer: b) The birthday of Queen Victoria

229. What is celebrated on Labour Day in Canada?

a) The contributions of workers and the labor movement

b) The achievements of the Canadian military

c) The harvest season

d) The birth of Canadian Confederation

Answer: a) The contributions of workers and the labor movement

230. What is Thanksgiving in Canada?

a) A celebration of the founding of Canada

b) A harvest festival celebrated in October

c) A national holiday to honor Indigenous peoples

d) A day to commemorate veterans

Answer: b) A harvest festival celebrated in October

231. What does Remembrance Day honor?

a) The end of World War II

b) The birth of Canadian Confederation

c) Canadian soldiers who served in wars, especially World War I

d) The achievements of Indigenous peoples

Answer: c) Canadian soldiers who served in wars, especially World War I

47. Canadian Law and Justice

232. What is habeas corpus?

a) The right to speak freely

b) The right to be brought before a judge to determine if detention is lawful

c) The right to bear arms

d) The right to own property

Answer: b) The right to be brought before a judge to determine if detention is lawful

233. What is the presumption of innocence?

a) You are innocent until proven guilty

b) The police must always prove innocence

c) Guilt must be presumed if there is suspicion

d) Innocence is determined after trial

Answer: a) You are innocent until proven guilty

234. What is the role of a jury in a Canadian court case?

a) To provide legal advice

b) To decide if the accused is guilty or innocent

c) To write the final ruling

d) To represent the accused in court

Answer: b) To decide if the accused is guilty or innocent

235. What is a "plea bargain"?

a) An agreement where the accused pleads guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence

b) A formal plea for innocence

c) A way to avoid paying legal fees

d) A public negotiation between lawyers

Answer: a) An agreement where the accused pleads guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence

236. What are Canada’s two legal traditions?

a) Civil law and common law

b) Statutory law and criminal law

c) Provincial law and international law

d) Religious law and military law

Answer: a) Civil law and common law

48. Canadian Symbols

237. What is the national anthem of Canada?

a) God Save the Queen

b) The Maple Leaf Forever

c) O Canada

d) The Star-Spangled Banner

Answer: c) O Canada

238. What is the national symbol of Canada?

a) The polar bear

b) The beaver

c) The maple leaf

d) The loon

Answer: c) The maple leaf

239. What is the official tree of Canada?

a) Oak

b) Pine

c) Maple

d) Birch

Answer: c) Maple

240. What colors are on the Canadian flag?

a) Red and blue

b) Blue and white

c) Red and white

d) Green and yellow

Answer: c) Red and white

241. What is the motto of Canada?

a) "The True North"

b) "From Sea to Sea"

c) "Unity in Diversity"

d) "Strong and Free"

Answer: b) "From Sea to Sea"

49. Canada's International Relations

242. What is Canada's role in the United Nations?

a) A founding member that promotes peacekeeping missions

b) A military superpower

c) A country that primarily handles international trade

d) A member that does not engage in peacekeeping missions

Answer: a) A founding member that promotes peacekeeping missions

243. What international organization does Canada belong to that focuses on economic growth?

a) The G20

b) The European Union

c) NATO

d) The African Union

Answer: a) The G20

244. What is NATO?

a) An alliance focused on economic development

b) A political union of North American countries

c) A military alliance for mutual defense

d) A union of European countries

Answer: c) A military alliance for mutual defense

245. What is Canada’s relationship with the Commonwealth?

a) Canada is a former British colony and is now an independent member of the Commonwealth

b) Canada has no official connection to the Commonwealth

c) Canada is still governed by the Commonwealth

d) Canada leads the Commonwealth

Answer: a) Canada is a former British colony and is now an independent member of the Commonwealth

246. What is Canada's contribution to global peace and security?

a) Canada has never participated in global peace efforts

b) Canada actively participates in peacekeeping missions and provides humanitarian aid

c) Canada focuses solely on international trade

d) Canada avoids involvement in global conflicts

Answer: b) Canada actively participates in peacekeeping missions and provides humanitarian aid

50. Canadian Culture and Sports

247. What is the national winter sport of Canada?

a) Ice hockey

b) Soccer

c) Lacrosse

d) Skiing

Answer: a) Ice hockey

248. What is the national summer sport of Canada?

a) Basketball

b) Soccer

c) Lacrosse

d) Baseball

Answer: c) Lacrosse

249. Who is Wayne Gretzky?

a) A famous Canadian musician

b) A Canadian hockey player known as "The Great One"

c) A former Prime Minister of Canada

d) A renowned Canadian actor

Answer: b) A Canadian hockey player known as "The Great One"

250. What is the CFL?

a) The Canadian Football League

b) The Canadian Forces League

c) The Canadian Film League

d) The Canadian Federal League

Answer: a) The Canadian Football League

51. Canadian Sports and Entertainment (Continued)

251. Who is considered one of Canada's greatest athletes in track and field?

a) Terry Fox

b) Wayne Gretzky

c) Donovan Bailey

d) Sidney Crosby

Answer: c) Donovan Bailey

252. What is the significance of the Grey Cup?

a) It is awarded in Canadian basketball

b) It is the championship trophy of the Canadian Football League (CFL)

c) It is a Canadian skiing competition

d) It is given to the best Canadian athlete of the year

Answer: b) It is the championship trophy of the Canadian Football League (CFL)

253. What is Canada’s largest national music award?

a) The Grammy Award

b) The Tony Award

c) The Juno Award

d) The Genie Award

Answer: c) The Juno Award

254. What is Canada’s most famous film festival?

a) The Vancouver Film Festival

b) The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

c) The Montreal Film Festival

d) The Ottawa Animation Festival

Answer: b) The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

255. What famous Canadian actor starred in "The Matrix"?

a) Ryan Reynolds

b) Jim Carrey

c) Keanu Reeves

d) Michael J. Fox

Answer: c) Keanu Reeves

52. Canadian Science and Innovation

256. Who invented the telephone?

a) Thomas Edison

b) Alexander Graham Bell

c) Nikola Tesla

d) Samuel Morse

Answer: b) Alexander Graham Bell

257. Who discovered insulin?

a) Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best

b) Alexander Fleming

c) Marie Curie

d) Albert Einstein

Answer: a) Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best

258. What Canadian invented basketball?

a) James Naismith

b) Wayne Gretzky

c) Terry Fox

d) Donovan Bailey

Answer: a) James Naismith

259. What is the Canadarm?

a) A Canadian space robot used on the International Space Station

b) A type of Canadian military weapon

c) A special Canadian factory machine

d) A Canadian brand of construction equipment

Answer: a) A Canadian space robot used on the International Space Station

260. Who is Roberta Bondar?

a) Canada’s first female astronaut

b) Canada’s first female Prime Minister

c) A Canadian hockey player

d) A Canadian inventor

Answer: a) Canada’s first female astronaut

53. Canadian Economy

261. What is Canada’s largest export industry?

a) Technology

b) Agriculture

c) Natural resources, especially oil and gas

d) Automotive manufacturing

Answer: c) Natural resources, especially oil and gas

262. What is the currency of Canada?

a) U.S. Dollar

b) Canadian Dollar

c) British Pound

d) Euro

Answer: b) Canadian Dollar

263. What economic activity is important in British Columbia?

a) Farming

b) Oil drilling

c) Forestry, mining, and tourism

d) Fishing

Answer: c) Forestry, mining, and tourism

264. What is the significance of the Bank of Canada?

a) It controls interest rates and issues Canadian banknotes

b) It handles all of Canada’s investments

c) It sets tax rates for Canadians

d) It prints newspapers and financial reports

Answer: a) It controls interest rates and issues Canadian banknotes

265. What is Canada's largest trading partner?

a) The United Kingdom

b) China

c) Mexico

d) The United States

Answer: d) The United States

54. Canadian Citizenship Responsibilities

266. What are two key responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

a) To serve in the military and to vote

b) To obey the law and to vote in elections

c) To speak both official languages and to pay taxes

d) To own property and serve on a jury

Answer: b) To obey the law and to vote in elections

267. What is the age requirement for voting in federal elections?

a) 16 years old

b) 18 years old

c) 21 years old

d) 25 years old

Answer: b) 18 years old

268. What is a jury duty?

a) Volunteering for charity work

b) The responsibility to serve as a juror in a court trial

c) The obligation to help during elections

d) A military requirement

Answer: b) The responsibility to serve as a juror in a court trial

269. What are two rights of Canadian citizens?

a) The right to vote and the right to run for political office

b) The right to be employed and the right to speak two languages

c) The right to practice any religion and the right to own property

d) The right to free healthcare and the right to government support

Answer: a) The right to vote and the right to run for political office

270. What is the Oath of Citizenship?

a) A legal statement to follow the laws of Canada

b) A solemn declaration to be loyal to the Queen of Canada and fulfill the duties of a citizen

c) A promise to respect Indigenous peoples’ rights

d) A pledge to always speak English or French

Answer: b) A solemn declaration to be loyal to the Queen of Canada and fulfill the duties of a citizen

55. Canadian Government Structure

271. What is the role of the Prime Minister in Canada?

a) To represent Canada internationally

b) To manage the provincial governments

c) To lead the federal government and set government policies

d) To write new laws

Answer: c) To lead the federal government and set government policies

272. What is the House of Commons?

a) The upper house of the Canadian Parliament

b) The main legislative body where elected Members of Parliament debate and pass laws

c) The provincial legislative assembly

d) The place where the Prime Minister lives

Answer: b) The main legislative body where elected Members of Parliament debate and pass laws

273. What is the role of the Governor General of Canada?

a) To lead the Canadian military

b) To represent the Queen in Canada

c) To act as head of the provincial government

d) To serve as Prime Minister when the current one is unavailable

Answer: b) To represent the Queen in Canada

274. What is the Senate of Canada?

a) A legislative body appointed to review and provide input on laws passed by the House of Commons

b) A branch of the military

c) An elected body that sets provincial laws

d) A government agency that collects taxes

Answer: a) A legislative body appointed to review and provide input on laws passed by the House of Commons

275. What is a minority government?

a) A government where the ruling party holds less than half the seats in the House of Commons

b) A government controlled by smaller political parties

c) A government where the Prime Minister represents a minority group

d) A government that serves only provincial regions

Answer: a) A government where the ruling party holds less than half the seats in the House of Commons

56. Canadian Elections

276. How often are federal elections held in Canada?

a) Every 2 years

b) Every 4 years

c) Every 5 years

d) Every 10 years

Answer: b) Every 4 years

277. What is a riding or constituency?

a) A province's capital city

b) A geographic area represented by a Member of Parliament

c) A type of Canadian election system

d) The headquarters of the government

Answer: b) A geographic area represented by a Member of Parliament

278. What is the role of Elections Canada?

a) To conduct and oversee federal elections

b) To set national policies

c) To elect the Prime Minister

d) To monitor Canadian immigration

Answer: a) To conduct and oversee federal elections

279. What is a political party?

a) A social event for elected officials

b) A group of people who share similar ideas about how the government should be run

c) A branch of the military

d) A group that represents private businesses

Answer: b) A group of people who share similar ideas about how the government should be run

280. What happens if a party wins the most seats in the House of Commons but not the majority?

a) They form a coalition government

b) They cannot form a government

c) They form a minority government

d) They automatically win the election

Answer: c) They form a minority government

57. Canadian History (Conclusion)

281. What event marked the beginning of responsible government in Canada?

a) Confederation

b) The Rebellions of 1837-1838

c) The signing of the British North America Act

d) The creation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer: b) The Rebellions of 1837-1838

282. What was the Quiet Revolution?

a) A peaceful war between Canada and the United States

b) A period of rapid social, political, and economic change in Quebec during the 1960s

c) A time when all Canadian provinces achieved independence

283. What was the significance of the War of 1812?

a) It marked the beginning of the Canadian Confederation

b) It was a conflict between the United States and British North America, helping to define Canada’s borders

c) It was a civil war in Canada

d) It ended the British monarchy’s rule in Canada

Answer: b) It was a conflict between the United States and British North America, helping to define Canada’s borders

284. Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?

a) A French explorer who discovered Canada

b) A champion of responsible government and Canada’s first Prime Minister

c) A former leader of the Quebec separatist movement

d) The founder of the Canadian banking system

Answer: b) A champion of responsible government and Canada’s first Prime Minister

285. What event led to the creation of the province of Manitoba?

a) The signing of the British North America Act

b) The Red River Rebellion led by Louis Riel

c) The establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company

d) The discovery of gold in the Yukon

Answer: b) The Red River Rebellion led by Louis Riel

286. What was the significance of the Constitution Act of 1982?

a) It gave Canada control over its own Constitution

b) It created the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan

c) It ended French language rights in Canada

d) It marked the end of British influence in Canadian politics

Answer: a) It gave Canada control over its own Constitution

287. Who was John Diefenbaker?

a) Canada’s first French-speaking Prime Minister

b) A Canadian Prime Minister who championed the Canadian Bill of Rights

c) A famous Canadian general during World War II

d) The founder of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Answer: b) A Canadian Prime Minister who championed the Canadian Bill of Rights

58. Provincial and Territorial Governments

288. Who is the head of a provincial government?

a) The Premier

b) The Governor General

c) The Mayor

d) The Lieutenant Governor

Answer: a) The Premier

289. What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in a province?

a) To represent the Prime Minister in the province

b) To act as the Queen’s representative in the province

c) To enforce municipal laws

d) To lead the provincial police

Answer: b) To act as the Queen’s representative in the province

290. Which province has its own civil law system?

a) Ontario

b) Quebec

c) British Columbia

d) Nova Scotia

Answer: b) Quebec

291. What is the provincial legislature in Quebec called?

a) The Assembly of Quebec

b) The National Assembly

c) The Quebec House of Commons

d) The Provincial Senate

Answer: b) The National Assembly

292. How are Senators chosen in Canada?

a) They are elected by citizens

b) They are appointed by the Prime Minister

c) They are appointed by provincial governments

d) They are chosen by the Governor General

Answer: b) They are appointed by the Prime Minister

293. What are municipal governments responsible for?

a) Foreign affairs and national security

b) Healthcare and education

c) Local services such as water, parks, and libraries

d) International trade

Answer: c) Local services such as water, parks, and libraries

294. Who is the head of a municipal government?

a) The Premier

b) The Mayor

c) The Lieutenant Governor

d) The Member of Parliament

Answer: b) The Mayor

295. What is the role of the provincial legislatures?

a) To create and pass laws related to education, healthcare, and transportation

b) To oversee the federal government

c) To enforce federal laws

d) To manage international relations

Answer: a) To create and pass laws related to education, healthcare, and transportation

296. How are Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) chosen in the provinces?

a) They are appointed by the Premier

b) They are elected by provincial voters

c) They are chosen by federal Parliament

d) They are appointed by the Governor General

Answer: b) They are elected by provincial voters

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59. The Monarchy and Governor General

297. What is the role of the Queen in Canada’s government?

a) She has no role

b) She acts as a ceremonial figurehead

c) She sets national laws

d) She manages the Canadian military

Answer: b) She acts as a ceremonial figurehead

298. Who represents the Queen at the federal level in Canada?

a) The Prime Minister

b) The Premier

c) The Governor General

d) The Lieutenant Governor

Answer: c) The Governor General

299. What does the Governor General do?

a) Passes all federal laws

b) Represents the Queen and carries out ceremonial duties

c) Acts as the Prime Minister’s assistant

d) Enforces provincial laws

Answer: b) Represents the Queen and carries out ceremonial duties

300. When was the first Governor General appointed in Canada?

a) 1776

b) 1867

c) 1945

d) 1952

Answer: b) 1867