Citizenship test: questions about Nova Scotia

The test also asks about your province or territory. Here are 5 questions about Nova Scotia, with the solution. CiviPrep has 9 for this region.

1. 1Which Halifax landmark welcomed about one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971?

   1. The port of Louisbourg
   2. Ellis Island
   3. Pier 21
   4. The Citadel
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   Correct answer: Pier 21

   Pier 21 was the gateway for nearly one million immigrants; it is now the Canadian Museum of Immigration.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Outside the guide (history of immigration)

2. 2Which Nova Scotia racing schooner appears on the 10-cent coin?

   1. The Hector
   2. The Bluenose
   3. The Titanic
   4. The Griffon
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   Correct answer: The Bluenose

   The Bluenose, built in Lunenburg in 1921, was an unbeaten fishing and racing schooner.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Outside the guide (symbols)

3. 3Which Nova Scotia island is known for its Gaelic and Celtic traditions?

   1. Cape Breton
   2. Prince Edward Island
   3. Anticosti Island
   4. Sable Island
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   Correct answer: Cape Breton

   Cape Breton keeps alive the Gaelic music and language brought by Scottish immigrants.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › Nova Scotia

4. 4Which group of provinces does Nova Scotia belong to?

   1. The northern territories
   2. Central Canada
   3. The Prairie provinces
   4. The Maritime provinces
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   Correct answer: The Maritime provinces

   Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island form the Maritimes.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › The Atlantic Provinces

5. 5What role does Halifax play for the Royal Canadian Navy?

   1. It is home to the Pacific fleet
   2. It trains the air cadets
   3. It is home to the Atlantic fleet
   4. It hosts National Defence headquarters
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   Correct answer: It is home to the Atlantic fleet

   Halifax is the main naval port on the East Coast.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › Nova Scotia