Citizenship test: questions about British Columbia

The test also asks about your province or territory. Here are 5 questions about British Columbia, with the solution. CiviPrep has 8 for this region.

1. 1In what year did British Columbia join Confederation?

   1. 1873
   2. 1905
   3. 1871
   4. 1867
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   Correct answer: 1871

   British Columbia joined in 1871.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s history › Expansion of the Dominion

2. 2Which promise convinced British Columbia to join Canada?

   1. A tax exemption
   2. Building a transcontinental railway
   3. The right to print money
   4. A permanent seat in Cabinet
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   Correct answer: Building a transcontinental railway

   Ottawa promised a railway to the Pacific; it was completed in 1885.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s history › A railway from sea to sea

3. 3Which island is Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, on?

   1. Vancouver Island
   2. Haida Gwaii
   3. Prince Edward Island
   4. Salt Spring Island
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   Correct answer: Vancouver Island

   Victoria is at the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › The West Coast

4. 4Which ocean borders British Columbia?

   1. The Indian Ocean
   2. The Arctic Ocean
   3. The Atlantic Ocean
   4. The Pacific Ocean
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   Correct answer: The Pacific Ocean

   British Columbia forms Canada’s West Coast, on the Pacific.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › The West Coast

5. 5Which industry relies on British Columbia’s great forests?

   1. Potash mining
   2. Atlantic cod fishing
   3. Forestry
   4. Cotton farming
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   Correct answer: Forestry

   Forestry is a major sector; the province is also rich in mining, fishing and tourism.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › The West Coast