Canadian Knowledge Quiz

What is meant by the equality of women and men?

• Men and women are equal under the law.

• Men and women must both do housework.

• Women may now go to school and enter the professional workforce.

• A woman may now become Prime Minister.

What is the "head tax"?

• Race-based entry fee charged for Chinese entering Canada.

• Fee charged for anyone entering Canada after 1900.

• A tax imposed on beer beginning in 1867.

• Fee charged for moving westward in the early 1900s.

What is the capital city of Canada?

• Ottawa.

• Toronto.

• Montreal.

• Hull.

What is the difference between the role of the Sovereign and that of the Prime Minister?

• The Sovereign is Head of State, the Prime Minister oversees provincial policies.

• The Sovereign is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms, the Prime Minister selects the Cabinet ministers and is responsible for operations and policy of government.

• The Sovereign links Canada to 52 other nations and the Prime Minister is the guardian of Constitutional freedoms.

• The Sovereign is the symbol of Canadian sovereignty and the Prime Minister is her aide.

What is the government of all of Canada called?

• National assembly.

• Legislature.

• Federal.

• Council.

What is the highest court in Canada?

• The King's Bench

• The Senate Court of Canada

• The Supreme Court of Canada

• The Crown Court of Canada

What is the highest military honour a Canadian can receive?

• Purple Cross.

• Badge of Courage.

• Order of Merit.

• Victoria Cross.

What is the largest religious affiliation in Canada?

• Catholic.

• Muslim.

• Jewish.

• Hindu.

What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy?

• To remember our Sovereign, King Charles III.

• To celebrate Confederation.

• To honour Prime Ministers who have died.

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

What is the name of the Governor General?

• David Johnston.

• Mary Simon.

• Richard Wagner.

• Julie Payette