Study Guide
Review the key topics from Discover Canada chapter by chapter before taking your practice test.
Canadian History — Pre-Confederation
Indigenous peoples before European contact, French and British exploration, New France, the Seven Years' War, Loyalists, War of 1812, and the road to Confederation.
Canadian History — Confederation to WWI
Confederation in 1867, Sir John A. Macdonald, the Canadian Pacific Railway, westward expansion, and early 20th century immigration and growth.
Canadian History — WWI, WWII & Modern Era
Canada's role in World Wars, Vimy Ridge, D-Day, post-war prosperity, the Quiet Revolution, patriation of the Constitution, and modern achievements.
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit distinctions, residential schools, treaties, Section 35, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and self-government.
Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, voting rights, equality rights, freedom of expression, and the responsibilities that come with citizenship.
How Canadians Govern Themselves
The three branches of government, the role of the Governor General, Prime Minister, Parliament, Senate, and federal-provincial-municipal jurisdictions.
Federal Elections & Democracy
How federal elections work, the role of political parties, the Official Opposition, how a bill becomes law, and democratic participation.
The Justice System
Canada's legal system, the role of courts, the police, the rights of the accused, and the difference between criminal and civil law.
Canadian Symbols & Identity
The maple leaf, the beaver, the Crown, O Canada, the national flag, the RCMP, and other important national symbols.
Geography — Provinces & Territories
All 10 provinces and 3 territories, capitals, major cities, geographic regions, rivers, mountain ranges, and time zones.
Economy & Natural Resources
Canada's major industries, natural resources, trade relationships, and economic regions from Atlantic fisheries to Alberta oil sands.
Canadian Values & Culture
Multiculturalism, bilingualism, diversity, the arts, sports, and the shared values that define Canadian identity.
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