1.In what year was Magna Carta signed in England?
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 in England» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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2.Since the 1970s, where have most immigrants to Canada come from?
- European countries
- South America
- Asian countries
- The United States
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «Since the 1970s, most immigrants have come from Asian countries.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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3.Which police force enforces federal laws throughout Canada?
- The Canadian Coast Guard
- The Canadian Corps
- The Canadian Rangers
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «enforce federal laws throughout Canada» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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4.Which is the largest city in Canada?
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
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Respuesta: Toronto
Toronto is in Ontario. It is also the country’s main financial centre.
De la guía oficial: «Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the country’s main financial centre.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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5.Military service is compulsory in Canada.
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «There is no compulsory military service in Canada.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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6.The majority of Canadians were born in Canada.
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «The majority of Canadians were born in this country» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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7.In an electoral district, which candidate becomes the MP?
- The candidate who receives the most votes
- The candidate chosen by the Prime Minister
- The candidate chosen by the Governor General
- The oldest candidate
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the MP for that electoral district.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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8.What are Canada’s national colours?
- Green and gold
- Blue and white
- Red and white
- Red and blue
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Respuesta: Red and white
Red and white have been the national colours since 1921. They are the colours of the national flag today.
De la guía oficial: «Red and white had been colours of France and England since the Middle Ages and the national colours of Canada since 1921.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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9.In Canada, men and women are equal under the law.
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Respuesta: True
The guide says so directly. Practices such as spousal abuse and forced marriage are crimes and are severely punished.
De la guía oficial: «men and women are equal under the law» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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10.Which is the only officially bilingual province?
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Manitoba
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Respuesta: New Brunswick
New Brunswick is officially bilingual. About one-third of its population lives and works in French.
De la guía oficial: «New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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11.What does the presumption of innocence mean?
- Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
- The police decide who is guilty
- Only citizens are presumed innocent
- Everyone is guilty until proven innocent
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «everyone is innocent until proven guilty» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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12.In what year was the new Canadian flag raised for the first time?
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «A new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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13.Which of these does the guide list as a responsibility of citizenship?
- Speaking both official languages
- Voting in elections
- Owning a home
- Joining a political party
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «The right to vote comes with a responsibility to vote» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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14.Which ridge did the Canadian Corps capture in April 1917?
- Vimy Ridge
- The Plains of Abraham
- Juno Beach
- Queenston Heights
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in April 1917» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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15.Which is Canada’s highest court?
- The Supreme Court of Canada
- The Court of Queen’s Bench
- The Federal Court of Canada
- The small claims court
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «The Supreme Court of Canada is our country’s highest court.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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16.Which three provinces are the Prairie Provinces?
- Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba
- Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon
- Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
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Respuesta: 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.
De la guía oficial: «Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are the Prairie Provinces» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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17.In what year was the Constitution of Canada amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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Respuesta: 1982
The Charter became part of the Constitution in 1982. It attempts to summarize fundamental freedoms and sets out additional rights.
De la guía oficial: «The Constitution of Canada was amended in 1982» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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18.Demand in Europe for which animal’s pelts drove the fur trade?
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Respuesta: Beaver
The French and Aboriginal people worked together in the vast fur-trade economy. It was driven by European demand for beaver pelts.
De la guía oficial: «driven by the demand for beaver pelts in Europe» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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19.Which of these is a responsibility of the provinces?
- Foreign policy
- Education
- Citizenship
- Currency
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Respuesta: Education
The provinces look after matters such as education, health, natural resources and highways. Currency, foreign policy and citizenship are federal.
De la guía oficial: «The provinces are responsible for municipal government, education, health, natural resources, property and civil rights, and highways.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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20.Which country is Canada’s largest international trading partner?
- China
- The United Kingdom
- Mexico
- The United States
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Respuesta: The United States
Canada and the United States are each other’s largest trading partner. Over three-quarters of Canadian exports go there.
De la guía oficial: «Our largest international trading partner is the United States.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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