Practice Test 2

Answer key

1. 1. True — Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, recognizes and affirms the existing Aboriginal and treaty rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada.
2. 2. England — Canada's common law tradition developed from English law, where legal principles are built up through court decisions over centuries rather than only from written codes.
3. 3. Freedom of conscience and religion — Section 2 of the Charter lists four fundamental freedoms, including freedom of conscience and religion. Freedom from taxation, a right to own property, and freedom from military service are not Charter freedoms.
4. 4. Canada celebrates and preserves cultural diversity as a fundamental characteristic of society — Canada's Multiculturalism Act (1988) enshrines the policy of celebrating and preserving cultural diversity, recognizing that Canada's strength comes from its multicultural heritage.
5. 5. Aboriginal, French, and British — Canada's three founding peoples are Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), the French, and the British, each of whom shaped the country's character.
6. 6. English and French — English and French are Canada's two official languages, recognized in the Constitution and reflected in federal government services across the country.
7. 7. Lacrosse — Lacrosse is Canada's national summer sport. It originated with Indigenous peoples and was adopted and formalized by Canadians in the 19th century.
8. 8. 1965 — Canada's distinctive red and white flag featuring the maple leaf was adopted in 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign that had been used previously.
9. 9. The beaver — The beaver is an official symbol of Canada's sovereignty and appears on the five-cent coin. It played a central role in the fur trade that shaped early Canadian history.
10. 10. God Save the King — "God Save the King" (or Queen, depending on the reigning monarch) is Canada's royal anthem, played on occasions relating to the Crown and the Royal Family.
11. 11. November 11 — Remembrance Day is observed on November 11, the date when the armistice ending the First World War took effect in 1918. Canadians honour veterans who served and died for their country.
12. 12. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police — The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), also called the Mounties, is Canada's national police force and a well-recognized symbol of the country, known for their red serge uniforms.
13. 13. A stone landmark built by Inuit to guide travellers — An inukshuk is a human-shaped stone figure built by the Inuit as a landmark or navigational aid in the Arctic landscape. It became a symbol used at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
14. 14. Atlantic Canada — The Acadians are French-speaking descendants of early French settlers who made their home in Atlantic Canada, primarily in what is now Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
15. 15. True — True. Canada officially adopted a policy of multiculturalism in 1971 and enshrined it in the Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988, recognizing that diversity strengthens Canadian society.
16. 16. True — True. The Métis are a distinct Aboriginal people who emerged from the unions of First Nations women and European (primarily French) fur traders in the 18th and 19th centuries.
17. 17. True — True. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), nicknamed the Mounties, is Canada's federal police force established in 1873. Their red serge uniform is one of the world's most recognized symbols.
18. 18. Ottawa — Canada's Parliament buildings are located on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. They house the Senate, the House of Commons, and the Library of Parliament.
19. 19. Aboriginal peoples — Aboriginal peoples — First Nations, Métis, and Inuit — were the original inhabitants of Canada, living on the land for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
20. 20. 1497 — John Cabot sailed from Bristol, England in 1497 and landed on the Atlantic coast of North America, establishing the basis for England's future claim to Canadian territory.