Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 6
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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.
Key facts about the real test
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.
Practice Test 6 Questions
The first 5 questions below include the correct answer and a full explanation. The remaining 15 questions of this test are in the app.
1. Which of the following is a list of fundamental freedoms in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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The fundamental freedoms listed in Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are: freedom of conscience and religion; freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of association.
2. In Canada, are men and women equal under the law?
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Yes, in Canada men and women are equal under the law. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees gender equality. Canada has a long history of advancing women's rights, and discrimination based on sex is prohibited.
3. How old is the tradition of ordered liberty that is secured by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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The tradition of ordered liberty that Canadians enjoy is over 800 years old, dating back to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 in England. This document established key principles that influenced the development of constitutional law worldwide, including Canada.
4. In 1497, who was the first to map Canada's Atlantic shore?
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John Cabot, an Italian immigrant to England, was the first to map Canada's Atlantic shore in 1497, setting the foundation for England's later claim to Canada.
5. In what year did the United States launch an invasion of Canada?
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In June 1812, the United States launched an invasion of Canada. The War of 1812 was a significant conflict that helped forge a sense of Canadian identity and unity among the diverse populations of British North America.
Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 6
6. Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
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7. What happened on November 11, 1918?
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8. How are members of the House of Commons chosen?
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9. Which of the following is a responsibility of provincial governments in Canada?
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10. What is a political party?
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11. What are the five regions of Canada?
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12. What is the capital of Manitoba?
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13. Which city is named after the White Horse Rapids on the Yukon River and serves as the capital of Yukon?
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14. When was the Hudson's Bay Company founded?
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15. Which flag served as Canada's national flag before the current maple leaf flag?
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16. What are the three levels of the Order of Canada?
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17. Who represents the Sovereign in Canada at the federal level?
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18. Who was the founder of the women's suffrage movement in Canada?
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19. Why is it important for Canadian citizens to participate in their democracy?
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20. What are the three groups referred to as Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian Constitution?
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