Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Alberta

Which of the following statements about residential schools is NOT true?

The federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools to educate and assimilate them into mainstream Canadian culture.

The schools were poorly funded and inflicted hardship on the students.

The schools were welcomed by the Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal language and cultural practices were mostly prohibited.

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Which national parks can be found in Alberta?

Waterton Lakes National Park and Elk Island National Park

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park

Banff National Park and Jasper National Park

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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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What three oceans border Canada?

Atlantic, Arctic and Bering.

Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.

Pacific, Indian and Atlantic.

Hudson, Pacific and Atlantic.

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Who are the founding peoples of Canada?

Métis, French and British.

Aboriginal, Métis and British.

Inuit, Aboriginal and British.

Aboriginal, French and British.

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Which type of landforms dominate Alberta's landscape?

Coastlines

Rocky Mountains

Deserts

Grasslands

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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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What is the biggest city in Alberta?

Canmore

Edmonton

Calgary

Banff

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What is a major industry in Alberta?

Technology

Agriculture

Fishing

Oil and Gas

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Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?

It was a key position of the German line in Northern Spain.

Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery.

It was the "hinge" of the German line as it protected the newly constructed Hindenburg line.

Once Canadians fought at Vimy they knew they would be heading home.

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What year was Confederation?

1867

1871

1898

1864

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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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From where does the name "Canada" come from?

From the Inuit word meaning country.

From the French word meaning joining.

From the Métis word meaning rivers.

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

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Which country borders Canada on the south?

United States of America.

Central America.

Mexico.

Washington.

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What is the capital of Alberta?

Calgary

Canmore

Edmonton

Banff

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Which river flows through Alberta?

Columbia River

Peace River

St. Lawrence River

Yukon River

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