canadian Modern Canada 3

Question 1

Which document patriated the Canadian Constitution in 1982?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution Act, 1982

Answer

The Constitution Act, 1982 brought the Constitution fully under Canadian control.

Question 2

What does the term 'patriation' refer to in modern Canadian history?

Accepted Answer

Bringing the Constitution under Canadian authority

Answer

Patriation meant Canada could amend its own Constitution without British Parliament.

Question 3

Which Canadian coin is nicknamed the 'loonie'?

Accepted Answer

The one-dollar coin

Answer

The one-dollar coin features a loon and earned the nickname 'loonie' in 1987.

Question 4

What is the two-dollar Canadian coin commonly called?

Accepted Answer

Twonie/toonie

Answer

The two-dollar coin introduced in 1996 is nicknamed the 'toonie'.

Question 5

Which Canadian peacekeeper and diplomat won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957?

Accepted Answer

Lester B. Pearson

Answer

Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping resolve the Suez Crisis.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test