Canadian Citizenship Test: Mock test 1
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About Canadian Citizenship Test mock test 1
This is mock test 1 of 6 for the Canadian Citizenship Test. It has 20 questions, the same number as the real test, with a 45-minute timer and the real pass mark (15 of 20 correct). Answers and explanations are shown when you submit. Each mock test uses a fixed set of questions, so you can retake this one until you pass it, then move on to the next.
Topics in this mock test: Who We Are (3) · Canada's History (1) · Rights and Responsibilities (2) · How Canadians Govern Themselves (3) · Federal Elections (2) · Canada's Regions (6) · Canadian Symbols (3)
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026 · Questions are written from the official study material linked on the country page.
The 20 questions in mock test 1
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1. What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Ottawa, in Ontario, was chosen as the capital by Queen Victoria in 1857.
2. What are Canada’s two official languages?
English and French
Federal government services are available in both official languages.
3. What are the three main groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada?
First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Indigenous peoples lived in what is now Canada for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
4. In which year did Confederation take place?
1867
The Dominion of Canada was created on 1 July 1867, now celebrated as Canada Day.
5. In which year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution?
1982
The Charter became part of the Constitution when it was patriated in 1982.
6. Which of these is a responsibility of Canadian citizens?
Serving on a jury when called
Other responsibilities include obeying the law, voting in elections and helping others in the community.
7. What type of government does Canada have?
A constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
Canada's head of state is the Sovereign, and laws are made by an elected Parliament.
8. Who is Canada’s head of state?
The Sovereign (King Charles III)
The Governor General represents the Sovereign in Canada.
9. Who is the head of government in Canada?
The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons.
10. Which part of Parliament is elected by voters?
The House of Commons
Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's advice.
11. What is the minimum age to vote in a federal election?
18
Canadian citizens aged 18 or older on election day can vote.
12. How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
10 provinces and 3 territories
The territories are Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
13. Which is the only officially bilingual province?
New Brunswick
New Brunswick has both English and French as official languages.
14. What is the capital of Ontario?
Toronto
Ottawa is Canada's capital, but Toronto is the capital of Ontario.
15. What is the capital of British Columbia?
Victoria
Victoria is on Vancouver Island.
16. What is the capital of Alberta?
Edmonton
Calgary is Alberta's largest city, but Edmonton is its capital.
17. What is the capital of Quebec?
Quebec City
Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America.
18. What is Canada’s national anthem?
O Canada
O Canada became the official national anthem in 1980.
19. What symbol is in the centre of the Canadian flag?
A red maple leaf
The current flag was raised for the first time in 1965.
20. Which animal is an official symbol of Canada?
The beaver
The beaver became an official symbol in 1975 because of its importance to the fur trade.
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