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Most Canadians live
in the province of Ontario
the Atlantic provinces
within 150 miles of the U.S.Canadian border
in the Prairie provinces
Correct Answer: C — within 150 miles of the U.S.Canadian border
Explanation:
within 150 miles of the U.S.Canadian border
Most Canadian laws originate with
the Governor General
the Opposition
the Senate
the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Correct Answer: D — the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Explanation:
the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Loyalists were
members of the Sons of Liberty
farmers with a French Canadian background
writers of the American Constitution
early Canadian settlers who fled the American Revolution
Correct Answer: D — early Canadian settlers who fled the American Revolution
Explanation:
early Canadian settlers who fled the American Revolution
In which year we women finally declared persons under Canadian law?
1928
1926
1929
1927
Correct Answer: C — 1929
Explanation:
1929
In which province is Banff?
Alberta
Ontario
British Columbia
None of the above
Correct Answer: A — Alberta
Explanation:
Alberta
In which province do most people speak French?
None of the above
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Correct Answer: B — Quebec
Explanation:
Quebec
In relation to the American population the Canadian population is approximately
one third
one tenth
one fifth
one half
Correct Answer: B — one tenth
Explanation:
one tenth
In land area, the largest Canadian province is
Quebec
Alberta
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Correct Answer: A — Quebec
Explanation:
Quebec
In 1964, the first Tim Hortons opened in Canada. What city was this in?
Saint John, New Brunswick
Hamilton, Ontario
Edmonton, Alberta
None of the above
Correct Answer: B — Hamilton, Ontario
Explanation:
Hamilton, Ontario
How many time zones are there in Canada?
3
6
5
7
Correct Answer: B — 6
Explanation:
6
How many provinces make up Canada?
twelve
eight
ten
None of the above
Correct Answer: C — ten
Explanation:
ten
How many people live in Canada?
None of the above
over 45 million
over 35 million
over 25 million
Correct Answer: C — over 35 million
Explanation:
over 35 million
How many official languages does Canada have?
one
None of the above
three
two
Correct Answer: D — two
Explanation:
two
How many major political parties are there in Canada?
two
None of the above
three
four
Correct Answer: C — three
Explanation:
three
How many Great Lakes are there?
None of the above
five
four
six
Correct Answer: B — five
Explanation:
five
How do most Canadians spell?
a mixture of both
British style
None of the above
American style
Correct Answer: A — a mixture of both
Explanation:
a mixture of both
How do Canadians spell labour?
labor
None of the above
labour
labore
Correct Answer: C — labour
Explanation:
labour
Canadians obtained their own Constitution in
the 1980s
the 1860s
the 1740s
the 1950s
Correct Answer: A — the 1980s
Explanation:
the 1980s
Canadian society differs from the U.S. in that various cultural groups have been encouragedto keep their unique characteristics. This is known as
bilingualism
protectionism
regionalism
multiculturalism
Correct Answer: D — multiculturalism
Explanation:
multiculturalism
Canadas two major languages are
English and Chinese
English and French
English and Spanish
English and Inuit
Correct Answer: B — English and French
Explanation:
English and French
