Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Nova Scotia 1

Question 1

Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

Accepted Answer

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

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Aboriginal peoples.

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Métis

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Inuit.

Question 2

What does Confederation mean?

Accepted Answer

Joining of provinces to make a new country.

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The United States Confederate soldiers came to Canada.

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Joining of communities to become a province.

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Joining of suburbs to form a large city.

Question 3

What is the name of the Royal Anthem of Canada?

Accepted Answer

God Save the Queen (or King).

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O Canada.

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La Marseillaise

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The Star-Spangled Banner.

Question 4

What year was Confederation?

Accepted Answer

1867.

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1871.

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1898.

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1864.

Question 5

Which province was split into two at Confederation?

Accepted Answer

The Province of Canada

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Lower Canada

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Newfoundland

Question 6

Which was the last province to join Canada?

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland.

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Alberta.

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Saskatchewan.

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British Columbia.

Question 7

What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

Accepted Answer

To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day.

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To remember our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.

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To celebrate Confederation.

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To honour Prime Ministers who have died.

Question 8

Name six responsibilities of citizenship.

Accepted Answer

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.

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

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

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

Question 9

What will you promise when you take the Oath of Citizenship?

Accepted Answer

Pledge allegiance to the Queen, observe the laws of Canada and fulfil the duties of a Canadian.

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Pledge to be faithful to the Queen.

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Promise to observe the laws of Canada.

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Fulfil duties as a Canadian citizen.

Question 10

What are the two official languages of Canada?

Accepted Answer

English and French.

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English and Métis.

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Inuktitut and French.

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English and Inuktitut.