Canadian citizenship test: Canadian symbols

Here are 5 questions on “Canadian symbols”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 46 questions on this chapter.

1. 1In what year was the red-and-white maple leaf flag first raised?

   1. 1945
   2. 1982
   3. 1965
   4. 1867
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   Correct answer: 1965

   The red-and-white maple leaf flag was raised in 1965.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canadian symbols › The flag

2. 2What does the Crown represent in Canada?

   1. The symbol of Quebec
   2. The symbol of the state and of constitutional monarchy for over 400 years
   3. The pride of the hockey team
   4. The RCMP emblem only
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   Correct answer: The symbol of the state and of constitutional monarchy for over 400 years

   The Crown is a symbol of the Canadian state and government, including Parliament and the courts.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canadian symbols › The Crown

3. 3What does Canada’s motto “A mari usque ad mare” mean?

   1. From sea to sea
   2. I remember
   3. Peace, order and good government
   4. Always faithful
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   Correct answer: From sea to sea

   The motto, taken from the coat of arms, means “from sea to sea” in Latin.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canadian symbols › Coat of arms and motto

4. 4What is Canada’s national winter sport?

   1. Figure skating
   2. Skiing
   3. Curling
   4. Hockey
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   Correct answer: Hockey

   Hockey is the national winter sport; lacrosse (of Aboriginal origin) is the national summer sport.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canadian symbols › National sports

5. 5What is Canada’s national summer sport, of Aboriginal origin?

   1. Soccer
   2. Canadian football
   3. Lacrosse
   4. Baseball
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   Correct answer: Lacrosse

   Lacrosse, a game played by Aboriginal peoples, is the national summer sport.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canadian symbols › National sports