Canadian Symbols: Citizenship Test Questions

Canadian Symbols (Discover Canada): 91 Canadian citizenship test questions in 5 tests with answers, explanations, and 47 flashcards.

Tests

Test 1 674–692Test 2 693–710Test 3 711–728Test 4 729–746Test 5 747–764 Flashcards 47

Changed since the guide was written

  • Canada’s Sovereign is King Charles III, since 8 September 2022. The guide still names Queen Elizabeth II. Canadian Heritage
  • The royal anthem is God Save the King (in French, Dieu protège le Roi). Canadian Heritage

All questions in this chapter

  1. 674What is considered to be Canada's national winter sport?
  2. 675What is the meaning of Canada's national motto, A mari usque ad mare?
  3. 676The main part of the Parliament Buildings was destroyed by a fire in 1916. Which part is the only section of the original building that remains?
  4. 677Which symbol, representing the Hudson's Bay Company and French-Canadian heritage, can be found on the Canadian five-cent coin?
  5. 678The current Canadian Flag was raised for the first time in what year?
  6. 679What are the two official languages of Canada, as established by the Official Languages Act of 1969?
  7. 680The Peace Tower at the Parliament Buildings was completed in 1927. What does it commemorate?
  8. 681Which symbol was adopted by French Canadians in the 1700s and is now carved into the headstones of Canada's fallen soldiers?
  9. 682Who was the first black man to be awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.), Canada's highest honour for bravery?
  10. 683The Canadian Coat of Arms contains symbols of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland. What other key Canadian symbol is featured on the arms?
  11. 684While hockey is Canada's national winter sport, what is the country's official summer sport, first played by Aboriginal peoples?
  12. 685The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is Canada's highest honour for bravery. Who was the last Canadian to date to receive this award for actions during the Second World War?
  13. 686The Memorial Chamber inside the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill was created in memory of the First World War. What does this chamber contain?
  14. 687The red and white colours on the Canadian flag have a long history. In what year were red and white officially declared the national colours of Canada?
  15. 688The Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for 400 years. Since what year has Canada been a constitutional monarchy in its own right?
  16. 689In what year did Parliament pass the Official Languages Act, establishing equality between French and English in federal institutions?
  17. 690The fleur-de-lys is a long-standing symbol of French royalty. In which year did the province of Quebec adopt its own flag based on this symbol?
  18. 691The red-white-red pattern of the National Flag of Canada comes from the flag of which Canadian institution?
  19. 692Canada began its own honours system in 1967 to recognize outstanding citizens. What is the name of this prestigious honour?
  20. 693The Clarkson Cup, established in 2005 by a Governor General, is awarded for which Canadian sport?
  21. 694Who was the first person not born in the British Empire to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in the Canadian Corps?
  22. 695In which city was O Canada first sung in 1880, a century before it was proclaimed the national anthem?
  23. 696The Quebec National Assembly is noted for its distinct architectural style, which differs from the Gothic Revival of the Parliament Buildings. What is its style?
  24. 697Hockey's championship trophy, the Stanley Cup, was donated in 1892. Who was the Governor General that donated it?
  25. 698The main part of the Parliament Buildings, the Centre Block, was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1916. In what year was the rebuilding completed?
  26. 699What is one of the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act passed in 1969?
  27. 700The Canadian Red Ensign served as the national flag for about 100 years. Since what year has it been officially carried by veterans?
  28. 701Under the Official Languages Act, there is an exemption to the language requirement for citizenship. At what age are adult applicants exempted from needing adequate knowledge of English or French?
  29. 702The beaver is a famous Canadian symbol. In 1834, it became an emblem for which French-Canadian patriotic association?
  30. 703The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is the highest honour for bravery awarded to Canadians. Who was the first Canadian to receive this award for his actions during the Crimean War in 1854?
  31. 704Besides hockey, what popular ice game introduced by Scottish pioneers is popular in Canada?
  32. 705The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa are an architectural treasure. What architectural style, popular in the era of Queen Victoria, was used for these buildings?
  33. 706In addition to the National Flag of Canada, which flag is recognized as the country's official Royal Flag?
  34. 707The beaver is a prominent Canadian symbol that appears on the five-cent coin. It is also featured on the provincial coats of arms for which two provinces?
  35. 708While it was first sung in Québec City in 1880, in what year was O Canada officially proclaimed as the national anthem?
  36. 709While hockey is Canada's most popular spectator sport, which game has the most registered players in the country?
  37. 710The fleur-de-lys is a historic symbol associated with French royalty and New France. According to the guide, in what year was this symbol first adopted by the French king?
  38. 711The maple leaf has been a Canadian symbol for centuries. According to the Discover Canada guide, since when has it appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia?
  39. 712As an expression of national pride after the First World War, Canada adopted an official coat of arms. What is the national motto that was adopted along with it?
  40. 713Captain Paul Triquet of Quebec earned the Victoria Cross for his exceptional bravery during the Second World War. In which country did he lead his men in the attack on Casa Berardi?
  41. 714Canada has been a constitutional monarchy in its own right since Confederation in 1867. During the reign of which monarch did this historic event take place?
  42. 715The architectural styles of the provincial legislatures vary across Canada. While Quebec's is in the French Second Empire style, the legislatures of other provinces reflect what broader heritage of Western civilization?
  43. 716Who was the famous Canadian flying ace from the First World War who earned the Victoria Cross and later became an honorary Air Marshal?
  44. 717The fleur-de-lys, a symbol of French royalty, was revived at Confederation and included in which historical Canadian flag?
  45. 718The Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings was almost completely destroyed in 1916. What was the cause of this event?
  46. 719The Crown is a symbol of the state in Canada. Which of the following is not an institution represented by the Crown?
  47. 720According to the provided list of important dates, on which date is Sir John A. Macdonald Day celebrated?
  48. 721The Snowbirds are identified as a Canadian icon in the Discover Canada guide. What is their official squadron name?
  49. 722Regarding the national anthem, O Canada, what is a notable difference between the versions sung by French and English Canadians?
  50. 723The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is the highest honour available to Canadians for bravery. According to the Discover Canada guide, how many Canadians have been awarded the V.C. since 1854?
  51. 724The Discover Canada guide includes a list of National Public Holidays and Other Important Dates. On what date do Canadians observe Vimy Day?
  52. 725The fleur-de-lys was a symbol of French royalty for over a thousand years. It was also used as a symbol for which historic French colony in North America?
  53. 726The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa are a key symbol of Canada's government. During which decade were the original buildings completed?
  54. 727The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is Canada's highest honour. For what specific reason is it awarded?
  55. 728While O Canada was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980, the song itself is much older. In what year was it first sung in Québec City?
  56. 729According to the list of important dates, on what day do Canadians honour former Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier?
  57. 730After hockey, what is identified in the guide as Canada's second most popular sport?
  58. 731The Order of Canada is a prestigious honour for outstanding citizens. According to the guide, who is welcome to nominate a person for this honour?
  59. 732On June 24, the province of Quebec celebrates its Fête nationale. By what other traditional name is this holiday known in the guide?
  60. 733The beaver is a well-known Canadian symbol. In addition to provincial coats of arms, it is featured on the coats of arms for which two major Canadian cities mentioned in the guide?
  61. 734Canada started its own honours system in 1967 to recognize outstanding citizens. What significant national event did this coincide with?
  62. 735According to the provided list of National Public Holidays, on which day is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in Canada?
  63. 736The French lyrics to O Canada mention that Canada's arm knows how to carry two symbolic items. One is the sword (l'épée). What is the other?
  64. 737Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray was the last Canadian to date to receive the Victoria Cross. For what action did he earn this honour during the Second World War?
  65. 738The official Coat of Arms is an important Canadian symbol. According to the guide, where can the arms be commonly seen?
  66. 739The Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for a significant period. For how many years does the guide state the Crown has been a Canadian symbol?
  67. 740The Canadian Coat of Arms contains symbols representing four founding European nations as well as Canadian maple leaves. Which of the following nations is represented on the Coat of Arms?
  68. 741The Clarkson Cup is awarded for women's hockey. Who established this cup in 2005 while serving as the 26th Governor General of Canada?
  69. 742Canada celebrates the Sovereign's birthday with a national public holiday that occurs on the Monday preceding May 25. What is this holiday called?
  70. 743Canada's national motto, 'A mari usque ad mare,' translates to 'from sea to sea.' In which language is the motto written?
  71. 744For approximately how many years did the Canadian Red Ensign serve as Canada's national flag before the adoption of the current flag in 1965?
  72. 745Ice hockey is Canada's national winter sport. According to the guide, during which century was ice hockey developed in Canada?
  73. 746Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn was the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross. During which 19th-century conflict did he earn this distinction?
  74. 747The Canadian Coat of Arms contains symbols of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland. Which of the following founding nations of the United Kingdom is not represented on the arms?
  75. 748Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn was the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in the Crimean War. According to the guide, in which present-day city was he born?
  76. 749The red and white on the Canadian flag are the national colours of Canada. According to the guide, these colours have been associated with which two European countries since the Middle Ages?
  77. 750The Crown has been a symbol of the Canadian state for 400 years. In what year did Queen Elizabeth II become the Queen of Canada?
  78. 751The Official Languages Act of 1969 aims to establish equality between French and English in federal institutions. What is another one of its three main objectives?
  79. 752Able Seaman William Hall of Nova Scotia was the first black man to be awarded the Victoria Cross. He was recognized for his bravery during what specific event in 1857?
  80. 753According to the list of National Public Holidays, when is Labour Day celebrated in Canada?
  81. 754The architecture of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa embodies French and English traditions. What third cultural tradition is also represented in their design?
  82. 755For many years, Canadian children have participated in a popular hobby associated with Canada's national winter sport. What collectible item does the guide mention that children have collected for generations?
  83. 756The Official Languages Act of 1969 has three main objectives. Besides establishing equality between French and English in federal institutions and promoting their equality in society, what is the third objective?
  84. 757While the Quebec National Assembly is built in the French Second Empire style, the legislatures of the other provinces reflect a different architectural heritage. This heritage is rooted in the Western civilization in which democracy originated. What is this heritage?
  85. 758Which phrase from the English version of the national anthem, 'O Canada', emphasizes Canada's northern identity and sovereignty?
  86. 759According to the guide, what was the primary motivation for Canada to adopt an official Coat of Arms after the First World War?
  87. 760Corporal Filip Konowal, the first Canadian Corps member not born in the British Empire to receive the Victoria Cross, was recognized for his exceptional courage during which 1917 battle?
  88. 761Canada's national winter sport is hockey. What is the name of the championship trophy awarded in the National Hockey League (NHL)?
  89. 762The official Coat of Arms of Canada contains red maple leaves and symbols representing its founding peoples. Which four European nations are also represented on the arms?
  90. 763The Victoria Cross (V.C.) is Canada's highest award for bravery. Who was the first Canadian to receive this honour for his service in the Charge of the Light Brigade?
  91. 764Several recipients of the Victoria Cross are noted for their diverse origins. Who was the V.C. recipient born in Ukraine, recognized as the first in the Canadian Corps not born in the British Empire to receive the award?