Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz – Manitoba

What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?

The Voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights

Americans fought the United Empire Loyalists during the American Revolution

The British defeated the French marking the end of France's empire in America

The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec

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What is one major water body that borders Manitoba?

Lake Huron

Lake Superior

Atlantic Ocean

Hudson Bay

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What is the official bird of Manitoba?

Bald Eagle

Great Grey Owl

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Loon

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What is one of the natural resources found in Manitoba?

Natural gas

Hydroelectric power

Coal

Oil

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In what year did Manitoba become a province of Canada?

1901

1870

1789

1954

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Who were the United Empire Loyalists?

Settlers who came to Canada from the United States during the American Revolution.

Aboriginal peoples.

Métis

Inuit.

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What is the largest national park in Manitoba?

Wood Buffalo National Park

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Banff National Park

Prince Albert National Park

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Which indigenous group has historical ties to the land that is now known as Manitoba?

Inuit

Ojibwe

Cree

Mohawk

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What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

Acadians, Métis and Inuit.

United Empire Loyalists, Métis and Inuit.

Inuit, Métis and Acadians.

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Give the first two lines of Canada's national anthem?

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

O Canada! Our province and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command.

O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

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Which of the following is NOT a neighboring province or territory of Manitoba?

Yukon

Ontario

Saskatchewan

Northwest Territories

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Which industry is an important part of Manitoba's economy?

Mining

Information technology

Manufacturing

Agriculture

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What is the capital city of Manitoba?

Toronto

Winnipeg

Vancouver

Montreal

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Which holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in August in Manitoba?

Canada Day

Thanksgiving

Victoria Day

Civic Holiday

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Which European explorer visited the area known as Manitoba in the 18th century?

Vasco da Gama

James Cook

Christopher Columbus

Samuel Hearne

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Which famous polar bear conservation area is located in Manitoba?

Sydney

Churchill

Dublin

Rio de Janeiro

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