Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 9
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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 9 Questions
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1. What is described as "a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity"?
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Multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian heritage and identity. Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971. The Canadian Multiculturalism Act affirms the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, language, or religious affiliation.
2. In what year was the Constitution of Canada amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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In 1982, the Constitution of Canada was amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which begins with the statement that Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.
3. What are the official languages of Canada as established by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes English and French as the official languages of Canada, each with equal status, rights, and privileges. This bilingual heritage is a fundamental part of Canadian identity.
4. Who built a fortress at what is now Quebec City in 1608?
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Samuel de Champlain, known as "the Father of New France," built a fortress at what is now Quebec City in 1608. He established the first permanent French settlement in Canada and allied with the Huron-Wendat and Algonquin peoples.
5. Who led 460 soldiers to turn back 4,000 American invaders at the Battle of Châteauguay in 1813?
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Lieutenant-Colonel Charles de Salaberry led a force of 460 Canadian Voltigeurs and Indigenous warriors to turn back 4,000 American invaders at the Battle of Châteauguay, south of Montreal, in October 1813. This was a pivotal victory in defending Lower Canada during the War of 1812.
Questions 6 to 20 of Practice Test 9
6. Which province was established as a result of the first Métis uprising in 1870?
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7. How many Canadians served in the Second World War?
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8. How is the Prime Minister chosen?
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9. What is the Constitution of Canada?
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10. What is the role of the Senate in Canada?
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11. Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?
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12. What is the largest city in Alberta?
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13. Which province is the smallest in Canada?
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14. What major natural resource is found in the oil sands of Alberta?
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15. In what year did "O Canada" officially become Canada's national anthem?
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16. When is Canada Day and what does it celebrate?
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17. What is the Peace Tower and what does it commemorate?
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18. What do Canadians celebrate about their diverse society?
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19. What did the Quebec Act of 1774 do regarding religious freedom?
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20. What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms say about Aboriginal peoples' rights?
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