Canadian Citizenship Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Saskatchewan 1

Question 1

What is the largest city in Saskatchewan by population?

Accepted Answer

Saskatoon

Answer

Saskatoon is Saskatchewan's largest city by population, while Regina is the provincial capital. Saskatoon sits along the South Saskatchewan River and is a major economic and cultural hub.

Question 2

What is the provincial flower of Saskatchewan?

Accepted Answer

Western Red Lily

Answer

The Western Red Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) was adopted as Saskatchewan's floral emblem in 1941. It grows wild across the province's grasslands and meadows.

Question 3

The word 'Saskatchewan' is derived from a word in which Indigenous language?

Accepted Answer

Cree

Answer

The name 'Saskatchewan' comes from the Cree word 'kisiskāciwani-sīpiy,' meaning 'swift-flowing river,' referring to the South Saskatchewan River.

Question 4

Which Canadian Prime Minister was born in Neustadt, Ontario but represented a Saskatchewan riding for most of his political career?

Accepted Answer

John Diefenbaker

Answer

John Diefenbaker, Canada's 13th Prime Minister, represented the Saskatchewan riding of Prince Albert for decades and is closely identified with the province. He served as PM from 1957 to 1963.

Question 5

Where is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Depot Division training academy located?

Accepted Answer

Regina, Saskatchewan

Answer

The RCMP Depot Division, the national training academy for all new RCMP officers, has been located in Regina, Saskatchewan since 1885. It remains the only RCMP training facility in Canada.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

Canadian Citizenship Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Saskatchewan 1