Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Northwest Territories 1

Who are the Aboriginal peoples of Canada?

The first settlers of Newfoundland

The descendents of the first Australian immigrants to Canada

The first European settlers to arrive in Canada

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Name two fundamental freedoms protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Freedom of conscience and religion, and Freedom of association.

Equality rights, and to care for Canada's heritage.

Basic freedoms, and obeying laws.

Aboriginal peoples' rights, and to volunteer.

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

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.

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

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

Mind your own business.

Keep your property tidy.

Have a party.

Volunteer.

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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 does the Canadian flag look like?

Red and white with provincial emblems.

Red and white with a beaver.

Red with a white maple leaf.

White with a red border on each end and a red maple leaf in the centre.

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What song is Canada's national anthem?

God Save the Queen.

Star Spangled Banner.

Amazing Grace.

O Canada.

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What is the population of Canada?

17 million.

38 million.

About 20 million.

About 34 million.

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Which region covers more than one-third of Canada?

Central Canada.

Prairies.

Atlantic Canada.

Northern Territories.

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Where are the Great Lakes?

Between Ontario and the United States

Manitoba.

Northern Quebec.

Atlantic Canada.

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Which country borders Canada on the south?

United States of America.

Central America.

Mexico.

Washington.

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What country is Canada's largest trading partner?

Mexico.

United States of America.

China.

Japan.

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Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?

Atlantic provinces.

Prairie provinces.

Central Canada.

West Coast.

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What is the name of the Governor General?

Elizabeth May.

David Johnston.

Dalton McGuinty.

Michaëlle Jean

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How are Members of Parliament chosen?

Appointed by the Prime Minister.

Elected by Canadian citizens.

Appointed by the Queen.

Elected by the Provincial Ministers.

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Which party becomes the Official Opposition?

The party with the second most MPs.

The party receiving the least votes.

Any independent candidate.

The party the Prime Minister selects.

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