Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz – Manitoba

Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?

The first European settlers to arrive in Canada

The descendents of the first Australian immigrants to Canada

The first people to live in Canada

The first settlers of Newfoundland

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What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

Acadians, Métis and Inuit.

United Empire Loyalists, Métis and Inuit.

Inuit, Métis and Acadians.

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Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during the American Revolution.

Aboriginal peoples.

Métis

Inuit.

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What year was Confederation?

1867

1871

1898

1864

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Which province was split into two at Confederation?

Lower Canada

Newfoundland

Upper Canada

The Province of Canada

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Which was the last province to join Canada?

Newfoundland.

Alberta.

Saskatchewan.

British Columbia.

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When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?

June 15 of each year to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation.

August 8th of each year to celebrate the joining of British Columbia to Confederation.

We celebrate the anniversary of Confederation July 1st of each year.

May 21st of each year to remember Queen Victoria.

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

Louis Riel.

Sir John A. Macdonald.

Lester B. Pearson.

Abraham Lincoln.

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What part of the Constitution legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians?

The British Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Canadian Charter of Rights.

The Canadian Charter of Freedoms.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Canadian Constitution?

1867

1905

1982

1878

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Name three additional rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Freedom of speech, Right to own land, and Right to a fair trial.

Mobility rights, Multiculturalism, and Aboriginal Peoples' rights.

Right to ski anywhere in Canada, Moving rights, and Right to public assembly.

Right to vote, Right to speak publicly, and Security rights.

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Who were the Voyagers?

Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe

Immigrants to Canada in the 18th Century

Explorers searching for the North-West Passage

Geographers who first charted the coastline of British Columbia

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Name six responsibilities of citizenship.

Obeying the law, taking responsibility for oneself and one's family, helping others in the community, voting in elections, serving on a jury, protecting and enjoying our heritage and environment.

Caring for the environment, not littering, paying taxes, obeying the law, helping others, respecting others.

Voting in municipal elections only, joining a political party, getting a job, obeying the law, driving safely, picking up litter.

Getting a job, making money, raising a family, paying taxes, mowing your lawn, voting in provincial elections.

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Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.

Volunteer.

Have a party.

Mind your own business.

Keep your property tidy.

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What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

The Voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights

Americans fought the United Empire Loyalists during the American Revolution

The British defeated the French marking the end of France's empire in America

The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec

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What are the two official languages of Canada?

English and Métis.

Inuktitut and French.

English and French.

English and Inuktitut.

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Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

In schools.

In the workplace.

At City Hall.

In the Parliament of Canada.

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Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?

Ontario.

Nova Scotia.

Quebec.

Prince Edward Island.

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In Canada's justice system what does "presumption of innocence" mean?

Everyone is guilty until proven innocent

Guilt is decided by public opinion

Innocence is decided by public opinion

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

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Give the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

O Canada! Our province and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

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From where does the name "Canada" come from?

From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village.

From the Métis word meaning rivers.

From the French word meaning joining.

From the Inuit word meaning country.

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Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?

The deer.

The beaver.

The hawk.

The moose.

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What is the population of Canada?

About 34 million.

About 20 million.

38 million.

17 million.

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What three oceans border Canada?

Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.

Atlantic, Arctic and Bering.

Pacific, Indian and Atlantic.

Hudson, Pacific and Atlantic.

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What is the capital city of Canada?

Hull.

Montreal.

Toronto.

Ottawa.

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What are the Prairie provinces and their capital cities?

Alberta (Edmonton) and Saskatchewan (Regina).

Alberta (Edmonton), Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

Saskatchewan (Regina) and Manitoba (Winnipeg).

Saskatchewan (Regina), Manitoba (Winnipeg) and Ontario (Toronto).

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What are the territories of Northern Canada and their capital cities?

Yukon Territory (Whitehorse), Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), and Nunavut (Iqaluit).

Northwest Territories (Yellowknife).

Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) and Alaska (Juneau).

Alaska (Juneau) and Yukon Territory ( Whitehorse).

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Name the five regions of Canada

Midwest, North, South, East, Central

Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Prairies, and British Columbia

West, Central, East, Prairies, and Territories

Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North

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In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

Central Canada.

Atlantic Canada.

Northern Canada.

Prairies.

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Where are the Great Lakes?

Manitoba.

Northern Quebec.

Atlantic Canada.

Between Ontario and the United States

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