Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 10
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This test: 3 Rights & Responsibilities · 4 History · 3 Government & Politics · 3 Geography · 1 Economy · 3 Symbols · 3 Values · No question repeats across our 14 practice tests.
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The Canadian citizenship test has 20 questions, multiple choice and true or false. You need 15 of 20 (75%) to pass. Most applicants now take it online with a 45-minute limit. It is based on the official guide Discover Canada.
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Practice Test 10 Questions
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1. What tradition of ordered liberty dates back to 1215?
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The signing of the Magna Carta (also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms) in England in 1215 is the tradition of ordered liberty that dates back to 1215. The Magna Carta was a landmark document that limited the powers of the King, established that no one is above the law, and laid the groundwork for many of the rights and freedoms that Canadians enjoy today, including habeas corpus and freedom from arbitrary arrest.
2. What does freedom of conscience and religion mean in Canada?
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Freedom of conscience and religion means that Canadians are free to follow any religion or none at all. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects this fundamental freedom for all Canadians.
3. What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protect regarding Aboriginal peoples?
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that the rights and freedoms it contains shall not be construed so as to abrogate or derogate from any Aboriginal, treaty, or other rights or freedoms that pertain to the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. This ensures that treaty rights are constitutionally protected.
4. What was the main economic activity that brought the French and Aboriginal peoples together?
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The fur trade was the main economic activity that brought the French and Aboriginal peoples together. Driven by the high demand for beaver pelts in Europe, the trade created an economic partnership that shaped early Canadian history and led to extensive exploration of the continent.
5. In 1793, which province was the first in the British Empire to move toward abolishing slavery?
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In 1793, Upper Canada, led by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, became the first province in the British Empire to move toward abolishing slavery. The Act Against Slavery prohibited the importation of slaves and provided for the gradual emancipation of those already in the province.
Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 10
6. What police force did Prime Minister Macdonald establish in 1873 to pacify the West?
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7. Which country did the Canadian Army help liberate in 1944-45?
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8. What is the Cabinet?
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9. In the Canadian justice system, what happens if a person is charged with a crime?
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10. What is a referendum?
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11. What is the capital of New Brunswick?
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12. Which province is on the West Coast of Canada?
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13. What is the largest territory in Canada by area?
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14. What is Saskatchewan's most important natural resource?
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15. In which language was "O Canada" originally written?
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16. What is Remembrance Day and when is it observed?
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17. What is Canada's national winter sport?
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18. By the 1960s, what proportion of Canadians had origins that were neither British nor French?
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19. Which religions are among those with growing numbers in Canada, in addition to the Christian majority?
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20. Who are Canada's three founding peoples?
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