Modern Canada: Citizenship Test Questions

Modern Canada (Discover Canada): 90 Canadian citizenship test questions in 5 tests with answers, explanations, and 48 flashcards.

Tests

Test 1 330–347Test 2 348–365Test 3 366–383Test 4 384–401Test 5 402–419 Flashcards 48

All questions in this chapter

  1. 330Which act ensures a basic standard of health coverage across Canada?
  2. 331During the Cold War, which military alliance did Canada join alongside other Western democracies to counter the Soviet Union?
  3. 332What major piece of legislation was a direct result of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism established in 1963?
  4. 333Which Canadian is credited with the invention of basketball in 1891?
  5. 334According to the guide, in which year were Aboriginal people granted the right to vote in federal elections?
  6. 335What was the Quiet Revolution which occurred in the 1960s?
  7. 336What was the original name of the World Trade Organization (WTO) which helped open up restrictive global trading policies after the war?
  8. 337What was the goal of Terry Fox’s “Marathon of Hope” in 1980?
  9. 338What artistic group, founded in 1920, is famous for developing a style of painting that captured Canada's rugged wilderness landscapes?
  10. 339Which Canadian inventor is credited with creating the snowmobile?
  11. 340In which province was oil discovered in 1947, a key event that launched Canada's modern energy industry?
  12. 341As part of its commitment to the United Nations, which country did Canada help defend during the war that took place from 1950 to 1953?
  13. 342The movement for Quebec sovereignty led to two provincial referendums on the issue. In which two years were these referendums defeated?
  14. 343In 1948, the last group of Asian-Canadians who had been denied the vote were finally granted the right to do so. Which group was this?
  15. 344In 1956, Canada welcomed approximately 37,000 refugees who were escaping Soviet tyranny from which European country?
  16. 345Who is credited with inventing the worldwide system of standard time zones?
  17. 346During the Cold War, what joint military command did Canada and the United States form to defend North American airspace?
  18. 347In 1985, which British Columbian athlete circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research?
  19. 348In 1970, Canada was a founding member of what international organization for French-speaking countries?
  20. 349Which two Canadians discovered insulin, a life-saving hormone used to treat diabetes?
  21. 350What is the name of the championship trophy for the Canadian Football League (CFL), donated by Governor General Lord Grey in 1909?
  22. 351Following the communist victory in the Vietnam War in 1975, approximately how many refugees from that country sought refuge in Canada?
  23. 352Who is credited with inventing the first cardiac pacemaker, a device used today to save the lives of people with heart disorders?
  24. 353Which artistic movement from Quebec, whose members included Jean-Paul Riopelle, is known for pioneering modern abstract art in the 1950s?
  25. 354According to the guide, in what year were a majority of Canadians first able to afford adequate food, shelter, and clothing, signaling a period of postwar prosperity?
  26. 355The guide highlights the work of artist Emily Carr. What subjects was she particularly known for painting?
  27. 356In 1972, Paul Henderson scored a famous winning goal for Canada in the Canada-Soviet Summit Series. How is this goal often remembered?
  28. 357The guide mentions two inventors who created the first electric light bulb before selling the patent to Thomas Edison. Who were these two Canadian inventors?
  29. 358According to the guide, which legendary hockey player played for the Edmonton Oilers from 1979 to 1988?
  30. 359The social assistance program now known as 'employment insurance' was first introduced by the federal government under its original name, unemployment insurance, in what year?
  31. 360The guide mentions several noteworthy Canadian filmmakers. Which of the following individuals is identified as a Canadian filmmaker whose work has won international awards?
  32. 361Which Canadian company, co-founded by Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, is credited with inventing the BlackBerry?
  33. 362The guide lists several Canadian Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Besides Gerhard Herzberg, who is also mentioned as a Nobel Prize winner in science?
  34. 363The Canada and Quebec Pension Plans are key components of Canada's social assistance programs. In what year were they established?
  35. 364Who is identified in the guide as a celebrated sculptor from Quebec, known for creating sculptures of historical figures?
  36. 365The guide recognizes Kenojuak Ashevak as a significant Canadian artist. What artistic tradition did she pioneer?
  37. 366Since 1989, the Canadian Space Agency has been active in space exploration. What Canadian invention is often used in these missions?
  38. 367The guide identifies Terry Fox as a national hero for his 'Marathon of Hope.' From which province did this inspirational Canadian come?
  39. 368The guide mentions several Canadian Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Which of these individuals was also a refugee from Nazi Germany?
  40. 369The guide recognizes two pioneer thinkers who changed the way the world communicates. Who are these two individuals?
  41. 370According to the guide, what major social assistance program was devised as early as 1927?
  42. 371During the Korean War (1950–53), Canada participated as part of a UN operation. What were the approximate Canadian casualties?
  43. 372Who was the pioneering brain surgeon at McGill University in Montreal, once known as "the greatest living Canadian?"
  44. 373According to the guide, which country is identified as a particularly important trading partner for maintaining Canada's high standard of living?
  45. 374By the 1960s, what proportion of Canadians had origins that were neither British nor French, which gave a new impetus to the idea of multiculturalism?
  46. 375The guide mentions several influential Canadian artists. Who are identified as renowned musicians who achieved fame both in Canada and internationally?
  47. 376What specific pioneering achievement in communications is attributed to the Canadian inventor Reginald Fessenden?
  48. 377In response to the Quiet Revolution in Quebec, what important commission did Parliament establish in 1963, which eventually led to the Official Languages Act?
  49. 378The guide mentions several celebrated Canadian athletes. What was Donovan Bailey's major achievement at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games?
  50. 379The Official Languages Act guarantees French and English services in the federal government. In what year was this act passed as a result of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism?
  51. 380The relationship between Quebec and the rest of Canada has been a significant part of modern history. In what year was the Constitution amended without the agreement of the Quebec government?
  52. 381According to the guide, where did Alexander Graham Bell first conceive the idea for the telephone?
  53. 382According to the guide, which level of government is responsible for providing publicly funded education in Canada?
  54. 383The guide notes that as social values changed after 1945, Canada became a more open society. What is mentioned as a key development for women during this period?
  55. 384The guide mentions that between 1945 and 1970, Canada's economy was one of the strongest among industrialized nations. What was a major reason for this success?
  56. 385The guide recognizes several noteworthy Canadian filmmakers. Besides the acclaimed Denys Arcand, who else is mentioned as an influential filmmaker?
  57. 386The guide mentions that post-war Canada developed its autonomy gradually. What military alliance did Canada join with other democratic countries of the West during the Cold War?
  58. 387The guide highlights several influential Canadian literary figures. Which author is specifically noted for having written about the experience of Japanese-Canadians?
  59. 388The guide discusses the evolution of voting rights in Canada. While Japanese-Canadians gained the right to vote in 1948 and Aboriginal peoples in 1960, what is the current voting age requirement for every Canadian citizen?
  60. 389According to the guide, what was a significant demographic reality by the 1960s that provided a new impetus for the idea of multiculturalism in Canada?
  61. 390The guide lists several distinguished Canadian scientists who have won the Nobel Prize. Besides Gerhard Herzberg, who is also mentioned in the guide as a Nobel Prize-winning scientist?
  62. 391The guide mentions that professional teams in Canadian football compete for the championship Grey Cup. What is the name of this professional league?
  63. 392The guide describes the beginning of the Cold War, when Eastern European countries became part of a Communist bloc. Who is named as the dictator of the Soviet Union at that time?
  64. 393The guide mentions authors like Joy Kogawa, Michael Ondaatje, and Rohinton Mistry. What significant contribution did these writers make to Canadian literature?
  65. 394According to the guide, what were two key factors that contributed to Canada becoming a more flexible and open society over the past 50 years?
  66. 395The guide lists several influential Canadian 'men and women of letters'. Which of the following individuals is named as one of these significant literary figures?
  67. 396According to the guide, what major international development marked the beginning of the Cold War after the Second World War?
  68. 397The guide discusses pioneers of modern abstract art in Quebec during the 1950s. Which artist is highlighted as a notable member of the Les Automatistes movement?
  69. 398The guide highlights several great Canadian athletes. What is Chantal Petitclerc recognized for achieving?
  70. 399The guide mentions a social assistance program first introduced in 1940 as unemployment insurance. What is this program called today?
  71. 400In 1975, Canada welcomed over 50,000 refugees from Vietnam. What specific event, as mentioned in the guide, led to this wave of refugees seeking safety in Canada?
  72. 401According to the guide, the discovery of oil in Alberta was a key event for Canada's modern energy industry. In what year did this discovery take place?
  73. 402The guide mentions that in 1956 and 1975, Canada welcomed large groups of refugees from Hungary and Vietnam. What was the common reason cited for these groups seeking refuge in Canada?
  74. 403The guide outlines a sequence of major events related to Quebec sovereignty. Which event occurred after the 1980 referendum but before the 1995 referendum?
  75. 404The guide mentions Canada's participation in several key international organizations after the Second World War. Which of the following organizations mentioned is primarily a trade agreement rather than a military or political alliance?
  76. 405The guide recognizes Sir Ernest MacMillan and Healey Willan as Canadians who achieved renown both at home and abroad. In which field were they prominent?
  77. 406In 1948, a significant step was taken to expand democracy in Canada. What right did Japanese-Canadians gain in that year?
  78. 407According to the guide, what happened to the patent for the first electric light bulb invented by Canadians Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward?
  79. 408The guide mentions a popular sport in Canada that is similar to, but different from, American football. What is this sport called?
  80. 409Which noteworthy Canadian is known for films that have been popular in Quebec and across the country and have won international awards?
  81. 410The guide recognizes many significant Canadian cultural figures. From the following list, who is identified as a renowned musician?
  82. 411The guide discusses a significant period of change in Quebec. During which era did French-Canadian society and culture particularly flourish, leading into the Quiet Revolution?
  83. 412Canada has produced many Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Which of the following individuals, mentioned in the guide, is a Nobel laureate in science?
  84. 413A goal scored by Paul Henderson is remembered as a major event in Canadian sports and cultural history. In what year was 'the goal heard around the world' scored during the Canada-Soviet Summit Series?
  85. 414Besides participating in UN peacekeeping, Canada has also taken part in other international security operations. Which of the following is named as a location for one of these operations?
  86. 415In 1956, Canada welcomed thousands of refugees escaping Soviet tyranny. Approximately how many refugees from Hungary arrived in Canada during this time?
  87. 416Canada participated in the United Nations operation in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. What was the human cost for Canada in this conflict, according to the guide?
  88. 417The guide highlights the contributions of many Canadian artists. In which field is Denys Arcand recognized for his internationally-awarded work?
  89. 418The guide lists several Nobel Prize-winning Canadian scientists. Which of the following individuals is specifically named as one of these laureates?
  90. 419The 1960s and 70s saw significant developments regarding the French language in Canada. Which of the following was an international organization Canada helped found, as distinct from a domestic law?