Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Alberta 2

Question 1

What is Alberta's provincial capital city?

Accepted Answer

Edmonton

Answer

Edmonton is Alberta's provincial capital. It is home to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Calgary is Alberta's largest city, but Edmonton is the capital.

Question 2

Alberta joined Confederation in which year?

Accepted Answer

1905

Answer

Alberta became a Canadian province on September 1, 1905, along with Saskatchewan. Both were carved out of the Northwest Territories as settlement expanded across the prairies.

Question 3

What major economic resource drives Alberta's provincial economy?

Accepted Answer

Oil sands and petroleum

Answer

Alberta's economy is heavily driven by the oil sands (tar sands) and petroleum industry. The Athabasca oil sands near Fort McMurray represent one of the world's largest hydrocarbon deposits.

Question 4

Alberta is the only province in Canada that does not have which type of provincial tax?

Accepted Answer

Provincial sales tax (PST)

Answer

Alberta is the only Canadian province without a provincial sales tax (PST). Residents pay only the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST), making Alberta one of the lowest-tax provinces for consumer spending.

Question 5

Which mountain range runs along Alberta's western border with British Columbia?

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Answer

The Rocky Mountains form Alberta's western border with British Columbia. They are home to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park — two of Canada's most celebrated national parks.

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Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Alberta 2