Most Canadians fail their own country's citizenship test — can you pass? (QUIZ)
If you immigrated to make Canada your home, chances are you’ve already taken your citizenship test or are waiting to be eligible.
The test ordinarily comprises 20 varying questions about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens and the history, geography, government, economy, laws, and symbols of the True North.
Applicants usually prepare for it using a special study guide from the Canadian government.
But a new poll from Leger has found that less than a quarter of Canadians would pass the Canadian citizenship test. Honestly, that’s a pretty low number.
“In our survey, only 23% of Canadians answered at least seven of the random questions correctly, with 77% answering 6/10 or fewer questions correctly,” reads Leger’s report.
The average score obtained by Canadians was 49%, but you need at least 75% correct answers to pass.
And that got us wondering — can you, our readers, pass the Canadian citizenship test? Let’s find out.
We created a sample test based on practice citizenship tests available online. Best of luck! Let us know how you did in the comments.
Who is the Premier of Ontario?
- Steven Del Duca
- Andrea Horwath
- Doug Ford
- Tim Hudak
How many Canadians served in World War II?
- Around 500,000
- More than 1,000,000
- Around 300,000
- More than 3,000,000
Who is Canada’s Head of State?
- The Prime Minister
- His Majesty King Charles III
- The Governor General
- The Senate
What is the capital city of Manitoba?
- Thomson
- Portage La Prairie
- Winnipeg
- Brandon
What does “due process” mean?
- The government must respect most of the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
- The government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law
- The law applies to everyone in Canada, except judges and politicians
- You must prove your innocence in court
Which level of government is responsible for by-laws?
- State
- Territorial
- Municipal
- Federal
What did the Canadian Pacific Railway symbolize?
- What can be achieved by working together
- Unity
- Easy access to the West Coast
- New Railway
In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?
- Northern Canada
- Central Canada
- Atlantic Canada
- The Prairies
How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?
- By the King
- By the voters
- By the Prime Minister
- By other Cabinet Ministers
People from which country played a significant role in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
- India
- China
- France
- Great Britain
What is the significance of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Best?
- It increased the number of hospitals and clinics in Canada
- The discovery has saved 16 million people worldwide
- It meant more Canadians have become doctors
- It meant more money for Canada’s health care system
Since 1854, how many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross?
- 95
- 93
- 96
- 98
Which of the following is NOT Canada’s system of government?
- Parliamentary Democracy
- Dictatorship
- A Federal State
- Constitutional Monarchy
What does the word “Inuit” mean?
- “Land” in the Inuktitut language
- “The people” in the Inuktitut language
- “Home” in the Inuktitut language
- “The North” in the Inuktitut language
Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size?
- Prince Edward Island
- Winnipeg
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
When does an election have to be held according to the Constitution?
- Every four years following the most recent general election
- Within five years of the last election
- Within three years of the last election
- Whenever the Sovereign decides
How many electoral districts are there in Canada?
- 228
- 338
- 400
- 180
Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge important?
- Once Canadians fought at Vimy they knew they would be heading home
- It was a key position of the German line in Northern Spain
- It was the “hinge” of the German line as it protected the newly constructed Hindenburg line
- Canadian Corps secured its reputation for valour and bravery
What did the Fathers of Confederation do?
- They formed a republic state in Canada
- They worked together to establish a new country, the Dominion of Canada
- They were a group of politicians that tried to unite Canada to the United States
- They were explorers who formed an expedition to survey Northern Canada
In what industry do most Canadians work?
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Service
- Natural Resources