Who We Are: Citizenship Test Questions
Who We Are (Discover Canada): 59 Canadian citizenship test questions in 5 tests with answers, explanations, and 42 flashcards.
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- 172Who are recognized as the three founding peoples of Canada?
- 173What is the key phrase from Canada’s original constitutional document, the British North America Act of 1867, that Canadian institutions uphold?
- 174The historical event known as the “Great Upheaval,” which involved the deportation of more than two-thirds of a population, affected which group?
- 175According to the 2006 House of Commons recognition, which group forms a nation within a united Canada?
- 176What are the three distinct groups of Aboriginal peoples in Canada?
- 177What does the word “Inuit” mean in the Inuktitut language?
- 178Which historical document, issued by King George III in 1763, first guaranteed territorial rights to Aboriginal peoples?
- 179In 2008, the government in Ottawa formally apologized for what policy affecting Aboriginal children?
- 180According to the guide, which province is the only one in Canada that is officially bilingual?
- 181What type of government system does Canada have, making it unique in North America?
- 182The Métis people, a distinct group with mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, speak their own unique dialect. What is this dialect called?
- 183Since the 1970s, from which continent have the majority of immigrants to Canada come?
- 184What is the largest religious affiliation among Canadians?
- 185What important role did John Buchan, the 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, serve in Canada from 1935 to 1940?
- 186The basic way of life in English-speaking areas of Canada was primarily established by settlers and migrants from which four places?
- 187The Acadians are descendants of French colonists who began settling in which present-day region of Canada in 1604?
- 188What is a key democratic principle that newcomers are expected to embrace upon becoming Canadian, especially those from places of conflict?
- 189The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated from which continent many thousands of years ago?
- 190What nickname has been used by poets and songwriters to describe Canada, reflecting its prosperity and vastness?
- 191What does the guide identify as having been mostly prohibited for children in the residential schools?
- 192What protection and rights are specifically mentioned in the guide for gay and lesbian Canadians?
- 193The guide identifies a vibrant community of one million Anglo-Quebecers. What is their approximate length of heritage in Quebec?
- 194What was the stated purpose of the residential schools established by the federal government for Aboriginal children?
- 195According to the guide, what is the approximate percentage of the Aboriginal population in Canada that is Inuit?
- 196The guide describes a traditional partnership in Canada between the state and faith communities. What is one of the key areas mentioned for this collaboration?
- 197According to the guide, what is the approximate number of Francophones (people who speak French as a first language) living in Canada?
- 198Which former Governor General of Canada, serving from 1935–40, is quoted as believing immigrant groups should retain their individuality while contributing to the national character?
- 199Despite being known as a land of immigrants, what has been true about the majority of Canadians since the 1800s?
- 200What is the federal government's legal obligation regarding Canada's official languages?
- 201Despite the 'Great Upheaval', what did the Acadians successfully maintain?
- 202The Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III established the basis for what action with the newcomers?
- 203The guide describes Canada as having a unique political heritage. What kind of constitutional tradition has Canada inherited?
- 204The majority of Quebecers are descendants of approximately how many French settlers who arrived in the 1600s and 1700s?
- 205Alongside enterprise, hard work, and fair play, what principle is mentioned as a core Canadian belief that has enabled the building of a prosperous society?
- 206At which specific event did Governor General John Buchan deliver his famous speech on immigrant groups retaining their individuality while contributing to the national character?
- 207Canada is described as having inherited the oldest continuous tradition of a certain type in the world. What is this tradition?
- 208According to the guide, after Catholicism, what is the next largest religious affiliation among Canadians?
- 209What key factor, according to the guide, enabled the Inuit people to adapt to one of the harshest environments on Earth?
- 210The term First Nations came into use to refer to a specific group of Aboriginal peoples. During which decade did this term begin to be used?
- 211The guide describes a traditional partnership between the Canadian state and various faith communities. Besides providing social services, what does this partnership help to uphold?
- 212The guide mentions that the residential schools for Aboriginal children were poorly run. What was one specific reason mentioned for the hardship students experienced?
- 213What was the core message of Governor General John Buchan regarding how immigrant groups should approach their new life in Canada?
- 214According to the guide, the cultures of the First Nations were rooted in religious beliefs about their relationship to three things. Which of the following is one of those things?
- 215The guide mentions a specific time frame during which the federal government placed many Aboriginal children in residential schools. What was this period?
- 216The Acadians are descendants of early French colonists. In what year did these colonists begin settling in the area now known as the Maritime provinces?
- 217According to Governor General John Buchan, in addition to their own traditions, what new loyalty should immigrant groups cherish?
- 218The Canadian state has traditionally partnered with faith communities to promote social welfare. Which of the following is mentioned as a specific collaborative activity?
- 219According to the guide, in which vast region of Canada do the Inuit people primarily live?
- 220According to former Governor General John Buchan, what is the dual expectation for immigrant groups in Canada?
- 221Where are the rights of Aboriginal peoples, including treaty rights, formally protected in Canada?
- 222The "Great Upheaval," an important event in Acadian history where many were deported, occurred between 1755 and 1763. During which historical conflict did this take place?
- 223The guide notes that the number of Canadians stating "no religion" is growing. What principle, upheld through the state's partnership with faith communities, also protects the right of individuals to have no religion?
- 224The term "Aboriginal peoples" refers to three distinct groups. One of these groups, the First Nations, was previously referred to by another name. What is the older term that the guide specifies was used for all Aboriginal people who are not Inuit or Métis?
- 225According to the guide, what political system makes Canada unique in North America?
- 226Governor General John Buchan spoke of a 'new loyalty and tradition' that immigrant groups should cherish. According to his quote, from where does this new loyalty and tradition spring?
- 227What unique political system does Canada have that distinguishes it from all other countries in North America?
- 228According to the guide, who are the Métis people?
- 229What enabled Canadians to build a prosperous society, leading poets and songwriters to hail the country as the 'Great Dominion'?
- 230According to the population breakdown provided in the guide, which is the second-largest group among Aboriginal peoples in Canada?