WHO WE ARE

Questions from Discover Canada Chapter – Who We Are. Detailed chapter-by-chapter questions help students retain and review knowledge from each chapter.

These practice test questions allow you to put your knowledge to a real test, before you take the actual exam.

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All Aboriginal people who are neither Inuit nor Metis are known as what?
First Nations
Red Indians
Aliens
They don’t have a name

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Since the 1970s, the majority of immigrants to Canada have come from where?
Asia
Africa
South America
Europe

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In which year did French colonists begin to settle in the Maritime provinces?
1604
1624
1594
1614

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The descendants of the original French settlers are known as what?
Acadians
Native French
First Canadians
French founders

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Roughly how many First Nations communities are there in Canada?
600
1200
150
300

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What percentage of Aboriginal peoples in Canada are Metis?
30%
15%
60%
5%

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Modern Canadian society is largely derived from which civilisations?
English and French
English and German
French and German
French and Danish

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It is believed that the ancestors of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples came from where?
Asia
South America
Europe
Africa

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How many groups make up the Aboriginal people of Canada?
Three
Four
Five
Nobody knows

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How many Anglo-Quebecers have a heritage going back 250 years or more?
1 million
500,000
1.5 million
250,000

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Which of these is not one of the founding peoples of Canada?
The Germans
The Aboriginal Peoples
The French
The British

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Canada is often called what by poets and songwriters?
The Great Dominion
The Great Democracy
The Great Satan
The Great Force

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How many people in Canada have French as their first language?
7 million
11 million
4 million
2 million

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Between 1755 and 1763, more than two thirds of French settlers were deported due to a war between the French and…?
The British
The Americans
The Germans
The Aboriginal peoples

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First Nations make up what percentage of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples?
65%
35%
85%
15%

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Canada is often called…?
The land of immigrants
The land of isolation
The land of waterfalls
The land of religion

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What proportion of aboriginal people are Inuit?
4%
12%
25%
40%

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The first constitutional document for Canada became law when?
1867
1815
1923
1962

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In what year was it recognized by the House of Commons that Québecois are a distinct nation within United Canada?
2006
1986
1966
1812

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Canada is known across the world for being…?
Strong and free
Tough and aggressive
Weak and soft
Devious and wily

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How many people in Canada have English as their first language?
18 million
23 million
11 million
7 million

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Gay and lesbian Canadians have equal rights to…?
All of these
Civil marriage
Healthcare
Protection from discrimination

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Anglophones are usually referred to as…?
English Canadians
Original Canadians
British Canadians
Canadian Englishmen

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In Vancouver and Toronto, which of these languages is the second most commonly spoken at home, after English?
Chinese
Swahili
Pushtu
Spanish

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The Canadian government stopped trying to force Aboriginal children to integrate into mainstream Canadian culture in what decade?
1980s
1950s
1920s
1890s

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Which of these is Canada’s only officially bilingual province?
New Brunswick
Québec
Manitoba
Ontario

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What Act formed the Confederation of Canada?
The British North America Act of 1867
The British North America Act of 1887
The Quebec Act of 1774
Magna Carta of 1215

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Metis are a people with a combined heritage of Aboriginal people and…?
European people
South American people
Asian people
African people

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When were territorial rights for Canada’s Aboriginal people first established?
1763
1663
1863
1963

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Among Canadian Christians, what is the most common affiliation?
Catholic
Baptist
Methodist
Orthodox

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Which of these does not border onto Canada?
The Gulf of Mexico
The Arctic
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean

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In their own language, what does “Inuit” mean?
The people
The fighters
The sailors
The hunters

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Which of these is not one of the 12 largest ethnic groups in Canada?
Polish
Scottish
Dutch
Ukrainian

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Roughly what proportion of First Nations people live on reserve land?
50%
25%
75%
5%

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The majority of Canadians identify themselves as…?
Christians
Muslims
Hindus
Atheists

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The phrase that rules Canadian institutions, “Peace, Order and Good Government” comes from where?
The British North America Act
The US Constitution
The Code Napoleon
Roman law

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Those who immigrate to Canada are expected to…?
Embrace democratic principles
Ignore Canada’s principles
Retain the principles of their original country
Any of these

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Rights for Aboriginal people are…?
Guaranteed in the constitution
Non-existent
A matter of custom
A matter for individual provinces

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The majority of French-speaking Canadians live in which province?
Québec
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Ontario

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Which of these is the Canadian system of government?
Constitutional monarchy
Republican democracy
Autocracy
Benign dictatorship

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Ultimate Guide To Prepare With Free Canadian Citizenship Test Sample Questions

To become a permanent citizen in Canada, you must pass the Canadian citizenship test. This test is administered by the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada). As you may already know, it is a multiple-choice format test where you’ve to answer a few questions about Canada. The questions are mainly asked from the political system, history, geography, national symbols, values, identities, rights, and responsibilities of Canada. In this guide, we’ll discuss each and everything you need to know when preparing for the Canadian Citizenship test. We’ll also share tips that will help you pass the test in one go. Let’s begin!

What Is The Free Canadian Citizenship Test and Interview?

Free Canadian Citizenship Test Sample QuestionsThe Canadian citizenship interview test can be either a verbal interview or a written test. In most cases, it is offered as a written test which is 30 minutes long and comes in an MCQ format. However, if you are unable to read or write in English or have any other situations restricting you from giving the written test, you can give a 30 to 90 minutes oral interview in which you’ll be asked similar questions that are there in the written test. Although these interviews are taken face to face, they can also take place via video or teleconference.

How To Prepare For The Canadian Citizenship Test?

The citizenship test in Canada takes place after you’ve successfully applied for citizenship through any online or offline procedure after meeting the required eligibility criteria. If you’re between 18 to 54 years of age, it is necessary for you to take the test. But you can pass the test with ease if you prepare the right way.

Things To Know For Appearing In The Canadian Citizenship Test

During the Canadian citizenship test or interview, you’ll be asked questions to check your proficiency level in English and French and to also evaluate your knowledge regarding the history, geography, culture, Government, political rights and responsibilities, etc. about the country.

The most common subjects that are included in the syllabus are as follows :

  • Canadian History
  • Canadian Culture
  • Canadian Geography
  • Democracy
  • Canadian Symbols
  • Canadian Government
  • Canadian Society
  • The Rights & Responsibilities of A Canadian

Tips To Pass The Canadian Citizenship Test In The First Attempt

Below are some tips that will help you crack the Canadian Citizenship Test in the first attempt :

1.Understand Venue, Time, and Date of Your Written Test or Interview

Mark the date on your calendar and plan your study schedule accordingly. Set up your reminders and prepare all your documents in advance so that you don’t end up missing on any important paper on the test day. Make sure to reach your test location before time because in case you miss the test, the entire process will be delayed. As a part of the procedure, you’ll need to submit all the original documents you have attached with your application plus the travel documents as well.

  1. Thoroughly Read Discover Canada

Discover Canada is an in-depth guide created by the government of Canada especially for helping individuals to pass the citizenship test. This guide covers most of the syllabus, so it’s sufficient study material. This book is available in all three versions namely online, hardcover, and audio format. A good idea is to study the book in its audio format and read it whenever you can. Also, make short notes to remember and revise things in a convenient way.

  1. Be Curious

This tip is especially for those applicants that still have some time away from the final date of the test. Instead of studying the night before the test, start your preparation ahead of time to avoid last-minute stress. When it comes to the syllabus of the Canadian citizenship test, the best practice is to take help from your Canadian friends or colleagues. Don’t shy away from asking questions about the country, the government, and the political system. It is much more effective than studying from books and other sources. Moreover, if you decide to read from internet sources, make sure that they are trusted and legitimate.

  1. Take A Citizenship Class

Another effective way to prepare for your citizenship test is to take a citizenship class. There are plenty of citizenship classes available out there. You can easily enroll in the one that suits you the best. The classroom environment is proven to be more effective as it helps you focus on things better. Further, you can clear all your doubts and curiosity.

  1. Take As Many Practice Tests As You Can

There are plenty of citizenship tests available online. The best part is, you can easily grab free citizenship tests from various trusted sources. Instead of using them as a shortcut method to study, use them to check your preparation. Start taking practice tests daily once you’re confident about your preparation.

  1. Prepare With A Companion

Studying with a companion is a great way to prepare for any exam. If you have your friends or family alongside, prepare with them. Help each other, conduct quizzes for one another, and clear your doubts together. It’s like a free class.

What If You Don’t Pass the Citizenship Test?

Although the Canadian citizenship test is not very difficult, if you don’t prepare well, you can not pass it easily. So, by any chance, if you fail the citizenship test, you’ll be informed through your registered email. Also, if you pass, you’ll receive an invitation for your citizenship ceremony along with the venue, time and date. If you don’t pass the test on the first attempt but meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for a second attempt. And if you fail the second attempt as well, you will have to apply for a citizenship interview.

That’s all about it!

These are all the tips and guidelines that will help you to pass the citizenship ship with ease and become a permanent citizen in Canada. We hope this guide proves to be helpful.