1
Q
What is largest fresh water lake in the world
A
Lake Superior
2
Q
How many people live in Ontario
A
12 millions
3
Q
How many people live in Ontario
A
One-third of Canadians
4
Q
Westerner Canada’s largest population of Francophone is living in
A
St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Alberta 45,000
5
Q
Ukrainian origin population in Manitoba
A
14%
6
Q
Largest aboriginal population in any province
A
in Manitoba 15%
7
Q
Which province has richest deposits of Uranium and Potash
A
Saskatchewan
8
Q
What is the largest city of Saskatchewan
A
Saskaton
9
Q
The descendants of the original French settlers are known as what? A First Canadians B Native French C French founders D Acadian
A
D Acadian
10
Q
In which year did Donovan Bailey of Canada break the 100m world record and become a double Olympic gold medallist? A 1992 B 1996 C 1988 D 2000
A
B 1996
11
Q
In which year did Canada pass the threshold that more than 50% of its population had adequate food, shelter, and clothing? 1947 1951 C 1957 D 1927
A
1957
12
Q
When was the Canadian Pension Plan introduced? A 1940 B 1920 C 1965 D 1947
A
C 1965
13
Q
In which year did Donovan Bailey of Canada break the 100m world record and become a double Olympic gold medallist? 1992 1996 1988 1969
A
1969
14
Q
Federal government (un)employment insurance was introduced in Canada in which year? A 1960 B 1950 C 1930 D 1940
A
1940
15
Q
How many times have referendums produced a negative result for Québec sovereignty? Twice Once Never Three times
A
Twice
16
Q
Which part of the Parliament of Canada has members appointed by the Governor General? The House of Commons The Governor’s House The Senate The House of Commons
A
The Senate
17
Q
Which of these is not a branch of Canadian government? The legislature The monarchy The judiciary The executive
A
The monarchy
18
Q
The equivalent of the Prime Minister in the federal government is called what in each province? Regional Prime Minister Head of Region Premier Govrnor
A
Premier
19
Q
A provincial legislature comprises the elected Assembly and…? A regional President A regional Prime Minister A Governor General A Lieutenant Governor
A
A Lieutenant Governor
20
Q
The elected part of the Parliament of Canada is called what? The House of Representatives The House of Lords The House of Commons The Senate
A
The House of Commons
21
Q
If you can’t afford to pay for a lawyer when you are charged with a crime…? You must represent yourself You will have to borrow the money You will be provided with one You will be found guilty
A
You will be provided with one
22
Q
The Maple Leaf has appeared on Canadian military uniforms since when? The 1880s The 1820s The 1850s The 1920s
A
The 1850s
23
Q
Canada’s economy is mainly driven by what? Finance Trade Services Tourism
A
Trade
24
Q
What percentage of Canada’s population lives around the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River? 25% plus 10% plus 50% plus 75% plus
A
50% plus
25
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In what year were Upper and Lower Canada united as the Province of Canada?
1850
1860
1830
1840
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1840
26
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In what year did the Americans attempt to invade Québec?
1776
1771
1775
1769
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1775
27
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How many Canadians lost their lives in the First World War?
60,000
40,000
80,000
20,000
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60,000
28
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In 1867, which of these provinces was not part of the new country called the Dominion of Canada?
Ontario
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
```
Newfoundland
29
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In 1867, which of these provinces was not part of the new country called the Dominion of Canada?
Ontario, Newfoundland, New Brunswick
Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Qubec
```
Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick
30
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Canada became an official title in what year?
1796
1776
1791
1782
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1791
31
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In 1812, in revenge for British interference with their shipping, which country attempted to invade Canada?
Portugal
Spain
USA
France
```
USA
32
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Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is celebrated to mark the date of the Dominion of Canada formally came into being in 1867, which is…?
May 1
August 1
July 1
June 1
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July 1
33
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At the time of the American Revolution, how many Loyalists fled to Canada?
60,000+
40,000+
50,000+
30,000+
```
40,000+
34
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The first British North American colony to truly govern itself was…?
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia
35
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In what year were Upper and Lower Canada united as the Province of Canada?
1850
1860
1830
1840
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1840
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