Canadian-Citizenship Practice Test – Canadian Symbols

Which province has adopted the Fleur-de-lys symbol as a part of it own flag?

Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Quebec

Ontario

Correct! Wrong!

When was the National Anthem of Canada proclaimed?

1880

1876

1921

1980

Correct! Wrong!

When was current day's Canada flag raised?

1921

1945

1965

1876

Correct! Wrong!

Why does the Canadian flag have the two colors red and white ?

Because the Fathers of Confederation chose those colours

Red and white have been the colours of France and England since the middle ages and Canada's colours since 1921

Because they represent the monarchy

Because they represent the Aboriginal and First Nation's people

Correct! Wrong!

Canada's flag is:

A red, white and blue pattern with a centre star

A red, white and red pattern with a centre beaver

Red and white stripes only

A red, white and red pattern with a centre mapleleaf

Correct! Wrong!

Which is incorrect concerning the maple leaf symbol?

It is on the headstone of fallen soldiers both overseas and in Canada

It is on the Union Jack flag

It was adopted by French-Canadians as a symbol in the 1700's

It has appeared on Canadian unifors since the 1850s

Correct! Wrong!

Canada's national anthem begins with which words?

Long live our Queen (King)

O Canada

God Save the Queen (King)

True patriot love

Correct! Wrong!

What is the highest honour that Canadian's can receive?

Order of the British Empire

Purple Cross

Victoria Cross

Purple Heart

Correct! Wrong!

Which part of the Parliament building was destroyed by fire in 1916?

The Centre Block

The Library

The Peace Tower

All of it

Correct! Wrong!

Which flag served as the Canadian flag for over 100 years?

The French flag

The Royal flag

The Canadian Red Ensign flag

The Union Jack

Correct! Wrong!

Where does the red-white-red pattern of the flag come from?

The St. George's Cross flag

The French flag

The flag of the Royal Military College

The Union Jack

Correct! Wrong!

Chose the two that are NOT Canadian symbols.

Stars and Stripes, Stanley Cup

Canadian Crown, Coat of Arms

Maple Leaf, Parliament Buildings

Canadian flag, Fleur-de-Lys

Correct! Wrong!

What is the championship for the woman's hockey cup called?

The Clarkson Cup

The Stanley Cup

The Woman's National League Hockey Cup

The Cup

Correct! Wrong!

What is celebrated on January 11th?

Sir John A. Macdonald Day

Vimy Day

Victoria Day

Canada Day

Correct! Wrong!

The Crown is a symbol of?

The Courts

Police services and the Canadian Forces

Government, Parliament and legislatures

All the answers are correct

Correct! Wrong!

What honour system did Canada start using in 1967 to honour its citizens?

Order of the British Empire

Order of the Crown

Medal of the Purple Cross

Order of Canada

Correct! Wrong!