Canadian Citizenship Test #2

Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

• Early settlers in the Atlantic region who left the United States during and after the American Revolution.

• French colonists who settled in the Maritime provinces.

• Explorers who discovered the Great Lakes.

• Traders who established the fur trade.

What important trade did the Hudson’s Bay Company control?

• The fur trade.

• The spice trade.

• The cotton trade.

• The gold trade.

What was the “Head Tax”?

• A tax on imported goods

• A fee for crossing provincial borders

• A race-based entry fee charged for Chinese immigrants entering Canada

• A tax on property ownership

Who are the Québécois?

• The people of Ontario

• The people of Quebec

• The people of Nova Scotia

• The people of British Columbia

When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?

• July 1, celebrates the anniversary of Confederation

• December 25, celebrates Christmas

• November 11, celebrates Remembrance Day

• January 1, celebrates New Year's Day

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

• Alexander Mackenzie

• Wilfrid Laurier

• John Diefenbaker

• Sir John A. Macdonald

What is one example of showing responsibility in your community?

• Ignoring local elections

• Working to help others in the community

• Avoiding community events

• Focusing only on personal achievements

Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?

• Ontario

• Quebec

• New Brunswick

• Manitoba

What is a requirement of the Oath of Citizenship?

• To swear allegiance to the Prime Minister

• To swear allegiance to the King

• To swear allegiance to the Governor General

• To swear allegiance to the Parliament

What is the capital city of Canada?

• Toronto

• Vancouver

• Ottawa

• Montreal