Canadian Citizenship Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - New Brunswick 1

Question 1

What is the official flower of New Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Purple Violet

Answer

The Purple Violet (Viola cucullata) was adopted as New Brunswick's provincial floral emblem in 1936, recognizing its widespread presence throughout the province.

Question 2

Which river is the longest river located entirely within New Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

Miramichi River

Answer

The Miramichi River, stretching approximately 217 km entirely within New Brunswick, is the longest river contained wholly within the province and is world-famous for Atlantic salmon fishing.

Question 3

New Brunswick shares a border with which U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

Maine

Answer

New Brunswick shares its southern and western border with the state of Maine, making it the only New Brunswick border with the United States.

Question 4

What is the largest city in New Brunswick by population?

Accepted Answer

Moncton

Answer

Moncton is New Brunswick's largest city by population and serves as a major economic and cultural hub, particularly for the province's Acadian francophone community.

Question 5

Which historic group of French-speaking settlers have deep roots in New Brunswick and were tragically deported by the British in 1755?

Accepted Answer

Acadians

Answer

The Acadians, French settlers who arrived in the region in the 1600s, were forcibly deported by the British in the event known as 'Le Grand Dérangement' beginning in 1755, one of Canada's most significant historical tragedies.

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Canadian Citizenship Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - New Brunswick 1