168 practice questions, each checked against the official guide.
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Good to know: Multiple-choice and true-or-false questions, in English or French, based on the study guide Discover Canada.
Official source, checked October 16, 2026
Answer each one in your head, then open the answer to see why it is right.
1.In what year was Magna Carta signed in England?
Answer: 1215
Magna Carta is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms. The guide traces an 800-year-old tradition of ordered liberty back to it.
From the official guide: “the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 in England” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
2.Since the 1970s, where have most immigrants to Canada come from?
Answer: Asian countries
Canada is often called a land of immigrants. Over the past 200 years millions of newcomers have helped to build and defend its way of life.
From the official guide: “Since the 1970s, most immigrants have come from Asian countries.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
3.Which police force enforces federal laws throughout Canada?
Answer: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The RCMP is the national police force. It also serves as the provincial police in every province and territory except Ontario and Quebec.
From the official guide: “enforce federal laws throughout Canada” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
4.Which is the largest city in Canada?
Answer: Toronto
Toronto is in Ontario. It is also the country’s main financial centre.
From the official guide: “Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the country’s main financial centre.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
5.Military service is compulsory in Canada.
Answer: False
There is no compulsory military service in Canada. Serving in the regular forces or the reserves is described as a noble way to contribute.
From the official guide: “There is no compulsory military service in Canada.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
6.The majority of Canadians were born in Canada.
Answer: True
Since the 1800s most Canadians have been born in the country. Canada is still often called a land of immigrants because millions of newcomers have come over the past 200 years.
From the official guide: “The majority of Canadians were born in this country” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
7.In an electoral district, which candidate becomes the MP?
Answer: The candidate who receives the most votes
There can be many candidates in an electoral district. People vote for the candidate and political party of their choice.
From the official guide: “The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the MP for that electoral district.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
8.What are Canada’s national colours?
Answer: Red and white
Red and white have been the national colours since 1921. They are the colours of the national flag today.
From the official guide: “Red and white had been colours of France and England since the Middle Ages and the national colours of Canada since 1921.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
9.In Canada, men and women are equal under the law.
Answer: True
The guide says so directly. Practices such as spousal abuse and forced marriage are crimes and are severely punished.
From the official guide: “men and women are equal under the law” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
10.Which is the only officially bilingual province?
Answer: New Brunswick
New Brunswick is officially bilingual. About one-third of its population lives and works in French.
From the official guide: “New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
11.What does the presumption of innocence mean?
Answer: Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
The Canadian justice system guarantees everyone due process under the law. The presumption of innocence applies in criminal matters.
From the official guide: “everyone is innocent until proven guilty” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
12.In what year was the new Canadian flag raised for the first time?
Answer: 1965
The red-white-red pattern comes from the flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston. Before 1965 the Canadian Red Ensign served as the flag for about 100 years.
From the official guide: “A new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
13.Which of these does the guide list as a responsibility of citizenship?
Answer: Voting in elections
The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote in federal, provincial or territorial and local elections. The other choices are not listed as responsibilities.
From the official guide: “The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
14.Which ridge did the Canadian Corps capture in April 1917?
Answer: Vimy Ridge
The capture cost 10,000 killed or wounded. It secured the Canadians’ reputation for valour, and April 9 is celebrated as Vimy Day.
From the official guide: “The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in April 1917” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
15.Which is Canada’s highest court?
Answer: The Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada sits above all other courts. The Federal Court of Canada deals with matters concerning the federal government.
From the official guide: “The Supreme Court of Canada is our country’s highest court.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
16.Which three provinces are the Prairie Provinces?
Answer: Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
The Prairie Provinces are rich in energy resources and have some of the most fertile farmland in the world. The region is mostly dry, with cold winters and hot summers.
From the official guide: “Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
17.In what year was the Constitution of Canada amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Answer: 1982
The Charter became part of the Constitution in 1982. It attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms and sets out additional rights.
From the official guide: “The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
18.Demand in Europe for which animal’s pelts drove the fur trade?
Answer: Beaver
The French and Aboriginal people worked together in the vast fur-trade economy. It was driven by European demand for beaver pelts.
From the official guide: “driven by the demand for beaver pelts in Europe” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
19.Which of these is a responsibility of the provinces?
Answer: Education
The provinces look after matters such as education, health, natural resources and highways. Currency, foreign policy and citizenship are federal.
From the official guide: “The provinces are responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property and civil rights, and highways.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
20.Which country is Canada’s largest international trading partner?
Answer: The United States
Canada and the United States are each other’s largest trading partner. Over three-quarters of Canadian exports go there.
From the official guide: “Our largest international trading partner is the United States.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
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