Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz – Newfoundland and Labrador

What is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador?

Charlottetown

Chimney Tickle

St. John's

St. Pierre et Miquelon

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Who were the Voyagers?

Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe

Immigrants to Canada in the 18th Century

Explorers searching for the North-West Passage

Geographers who first charted the coastline of British Columbia

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What was the "Underground Railroad"?

An anti-slavery network that helped thousands of slaves escape the United States and settle in Canada

A railroad through the Rockies that was mainly through mountain tunnels

A network fur traders used to transport beaver pelts to the United States

The first underground subway tunnel in Toronto

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Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

In schools.

In the workplace.

In the Parliament of Canada.

At City Hall.

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Who is the Head of Government?

The President

The Queen

The Governor General

The Prime Minister

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Who are the Métis?

English and Metis.

Inuktitut and French.

English and French.

English and Inuktitut.

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What year was Confederation?

1871.

1867.

1898.

1864.

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Which province is the only officially bilingual province?

New Brunswick.

Quebec.

Ontario.

Prince Edward Island.

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Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take up job at par with a man?

Equality of women and men

Equality of all races.

Equal pay for equal work.

Equal rights.

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On what date did Nunavut become a territory?

July 1st, 1867

April 1st, 1999

June 24th, 1995

March 31st, 1949

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Who is the Queen's representative in Canada?

Prime Minister of Canada.

Premier.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Governor General of Canada.

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Where do most French-speaking Canadians live?

Ontario.

Nova Scotia.

Quebec.

Prince Edward Island.

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What is the population of Canada?

About 20 million.

38 million.

17 million.

About 34 million.

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Which provincial flag features the fleur-de-lys?

Quebec

New Brunswick

Manitoba

Ontario

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Who have major responsibilities on First Nations reserves?

All of the Canadians living in the north.

Only Canadians living in Central Canada.

Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district.

Canadians living in the province in which he/she was elected.

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When did the British North America Act come into effect?

1871.

1898.

1867.

1905.

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