Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 7
Try the first 5 questions of this 20-question citizenship practice test free, with instant answers and explanations. The full test is in the app.
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 7 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. What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms say about Aboriginal Peoples' Rights?
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms explicitly states that the rights guaranteed within it 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 protection ensures that the Charter strengthens rather than undermines Indigenous rights.
2. What does Canada's openness and generosity NOT extend to?
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Canada's openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, 'honour killings,' female genital mutilation, forced marriage, or other gender-based violence. Those guilty of these crimes are severely punished under Canada's criminal laws.
3. What happens to those guilty of gender-based violence in Canada?
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Those guilty of gender-based violence, including so-called "honour" killings, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, or other forms of gender-based violence, are severely punished under Canada's criminal laws.
4. Between 1534 and 1542, who made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming land for France?
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Jacques Cartier was the French explorer who made three voyages across the Atlantic between 1534 and 1542, claiming the land for King Francis I of France. He was among the first Europeans to explore the St. Lawrence River.
5. Who captured Detroit in the War of 1812 but was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights?
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Major-General Sir Isaac Brock captured Detroit in the War of 1812. He was known as a bold military leader and was killed while leading a charge at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October 1812. He is considered a Canadian hero of the war.
Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 7
6. Who was the key architect of Confederation from Quebec?
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7. How many Canadians were killed in the First World War?
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8. How are Senators chosen in Canada?
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9. Name one responsibility of municipal (local) governments in Canada.
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10. What are some of the main political parties in Canada?
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11. Which four provinces make up the Atlantic Provinces?
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12. What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
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13. Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, is located on the shore of which major lake?
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14. When did the Montreal Stock Exchange open?
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15. Who composed the music for Canada's national anthem "O Canada"?
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16. Who was Terry Fox and what is he famous for?
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17. What is Canada's official Royal Flag?
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18. What is multiculturalism described as in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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19. Which fundamental freedom is listed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms regarding belief?
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20. Which royal document first guaranteed the territorial rights of Aboriginal peoples in Canada?
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