If you are preparing for the 2026 Canadian citizenship test, the following set of 50 bilingual Vietnamese-English multiple-choice questions will help you review important knowledge commonly encountered during the exam preparation process.

Each sentence consists of a question. English, translation Vietnamese and 4 options A, B, C, D.

Try answering the question before checking the answer key at the end of the article.

50 Practice Questions for the Canadian Citizenship Test 2026

Question 1

Which of the following is a responsibility of Canadian citizenship?
Which of the following is a responsibility of Canadian citizens?

A. Owning a home
B. Obbeying the law
C. Joining a political party
D. Speaking both English and French

Question 2

In what year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms added to the Constitution?
In what year was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of Canada added to the Constitution?

A. 1867
B. 1918
C. 1982
D. 1999

Question 3

Which historic document from 1215 influenced the development of rights and freedoms in Canada?
Which historical document from 1215 influenced the development of rights and freedoms in Canada?

A. Magna Carta
B. Constitution Act
C. Quebec Act
D. Official Languages Act

Question 4

Who are considered the three founding peoples of Canada?
Who were the three founding ethnic groups of Canada?

A. Indigenous peoples, French and British
B. British, Americans and French
C. Inuit, British and Americans
D. French, Spanish and British

Question 5

What are the three main groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada?
What are the three main Indigenous groups in Canada?

A. Inuit, French and Métis
B. First Nations, Métis and Inuit
C. First Nations, Acadians and Inuit
D. Métis, Loyalists and Inuit

Question 6

What does the word “Kanata” mean?
What does the word "Kanata" mean?

A. River
B. Mountain
C. Village
D. Northern land

Question 7

Who mapped Canada's East Coast in 1497?
Who mapped the East Coast of Canada in 1497?

A. Jacques Cartier
B. John Cabot
C. Samuel de Champlain
D. James Cook

Question 8

Who explored the St. Lawrence River between 1534 and 1542?
Who discovered the St. Lawrence River between 1534 and 1542?

A. John Cabot
B. Samuel de Champlain
C. Jacques Cartier
D. Isaac Brock

Question 9

Who founded Quebec City in 1608?
Who founded the city of Quebec in 1608?

A. Samuel de Champlain
B. Jacques Cartier
C. John Cabot
D. Louis Riel

Question 10

What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759?
What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759?

A. Canada became independent
B. The British defeated the French
C. The United States invaded Canada
D. Confederation was created

Question 11

What did the Quebec Act of 1774 protect?
What does the Quebec Act of 1774 protect?

A. Catholic religious rights
B. Voting rights for all women
C. Free university education
D. The right to own firearms

Question 12

What did the Constitutional Act of 1791 do?
What did the Constitution Act of 1791 accomplish?

A. Created Canada as a country
B. Divided Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada
C. Created the province of Manitoba
D. Established the Supreme Court

Question 13

Who warned Canadian forces of an American attack during the War of 1812?
Who warned the Canadian army about an American attack during the War of 1812?

A. Laura Secord
B. Emily Carr
C. Pauline Johnson
D. Agnes Macphail

Question 14

Which four provinces formed Canada at Confederation in 1867?
Which four provinces made up Canada when the Confederation was established in 1867?

A. Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia
B. Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
C. Quebec, Manitoba, Ontario and Prince Edward Island
D. Ontario, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Alberta

Question 15

Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister?

A. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
B. Sir John A. Macdonald
C. Louis Riel
D. Sir George-Étienne Cartier

Question 16

Who is often called the “Father of Manitoba”?
Who is often referred to as the "Father of Manitoba"?

A. Louis Riel
B. Isaac Brock
C. John Cabot
D. Arthur Currie

Question 17

In what year was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?
When was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?

A. 1763
B. 1867
C. 1885
D. 1917

Question 18

Vimy Ridge was an important Canadian victory during which war?
Vimy Ridge was a significant victory for Canada in which war?

A. War of 1812
B. First World War
C. Second World War
D. Boer War

Question 19

Which beach did Canadian troops captured on D-Day in 1944?
Which beach did the Canadian army capture on D-Day in 1944?

A. Omaha Beach
B. Utah Beach
C. Juno Beach
D. Gold Beach

Question 20

What was an important result of the Official Languages Act of 1969?
What was a key outcome of the Official Languages Act of 1969?

A. French became Canada's only official language
B. English became Canada's only official language
C. English and French became equal in the federal government
D. Every Canadian was required to speak two languages

Government & Elections Canada

Question 21

What type of political system does Canada have?
What is Canada's political system?

A. Presidential Republic
B. Federal state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
C. Absolute monarchy
D. Direct democracy

Question 22

What are the three parts of Parliament?
What are the three components of the Canadian Parliament?

A. The Prime Minister, Cabinet and Supreme Court
B. The Sovereign, Senate and House of Commons
C. Senate, Premier and Governor General
D. House of Commons, Supreme Court and Cabinet

Question 23

Who represents the Sovereign at the federal level in Canada?
Who represents the King at the federal level in Canada?

A. The Prime Minister
B. The Premier
C. The Governor General
D. The Chief Justice

Question 24

What are the three branches of government?
What are the three branches of government?

A. Federal, provincial and municipal
B. Executive, legislative and judicial
C. Senate, Cabinet and police
D. Political, military and judicial

Question 25

Who is the head of a provincial government?
Who is the head of the provincial government?

Mayor
B. Premier
Governor General
D. Senator

Question 26

Who usually leads a municipal government?
Who typically heads the local government?

A. A Senator
B. A Premier
C. A Mayor or Reeve
D. A Lieutenant Governor

Question 27

Until what age can Canadian Senators normally serve?
How old can Canadian Senators typically serve until?

A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. 80

Question 28

What must happen before a bill becomes law in Canada?
What must happen before a bill becomes law in Canada?

A. It must be approved by the Supreme Court
B. It must be approved by every province
C. It must pass both Houses of Parliament and receive Royal Assent
D. It must be approved in a national referendum

Question 29

Which of the following is mainly a responsibility of the federal government?
Which of the following is primarily the responsibility of the federal government?

A. Education
B. National Defence
C. Local road maintenance
D. Municipal libraries

Question 30

Which of the following is mainly a provincial responsibility?
Which of the following is primarily the responsibility of the provincial government?

A. National Defence
B. Foreign policy
C. Education
D. Currency

Question 31

Which responsibilities are shared by the federal and provincial governments?
In which areas do the federal and provincial governments share responsibility?

A. Agriculture and immigration
B. Currency and national defense
C. Foreign affairs and citizenship
D. Criminal law and banking

Question 32

At what age can Canadian citizens vote in federal elections?
At what age can Canadian citizens vote in federal elections?

A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 21

Question 33

How is your vote treated in Canada?
How secure is your ballot in Canada?

A. Your employer can see it
B. Your vote is secret
C. Political parties can see it
D. Your family must approve it

Question 34

What is a minority government?
What is a minority government?

A. A government with no Prime Minister
B. A government formed by a party holding less than half the seats
C. A government controlled by the Senate
D. A provincial government

Law & Justice

Question 35

What is a fundamental principle of the Canadian justice system?
What is a fundamental principle of the Canadian justice system?

A. A person is guilty until proven innocent
B. A person is innocent until proven guilty
C. Only citizens are protected by law
D. Police officers are above the law

Question 36

What is the highest court in Canada?
What is the highest court in Canada?

A. Federal Court
B. Provincial Court
C. Supreme Court of Canada
D. Court of Parliament

Question 37

In which two provinces does the RCMP not serve as the provincial police force?
In which two states does the RCMP not serve as the state police force?

A. Alberta and Saskatchewan
B. Ontario and Quebec
C. Manitoba and Ontario
D. Quebec and New Brunswick

Canadian Symbol

Question 38

In what year was Canada's current national flag first officially used?
When was the current Canadian flag officially first adopted?

A. 1867
B. 1921
C. 1965
D. 1982

Question 39

What are Canada's national colors?
What is Canada's national color?

A. Red and blue
B. Red and white
C. Blue and white
D. Green and white

Question 40

What does Canada's national motto “A Mari Usque Ad Mare” mean?
What does the national motto “A Mari Usque Ad Mare” mean?

A. Strong and Free
B. Peace, Order and Good Government
C. From Sea to Sea
D. Unity in Divisibility

Question 41

What does the Peace Tower commemorate?
What does the Peace Tower commemorate?

A. The building of the railway
B. Canadians who served and died in the First World War
C. The founding of Quebec
D. The War of 1812 only

Question 42

What are Canada's official national winter and summer sports?
What are Canada's national winter and summer sports?

A. Hockey and lacrosse
B. Hockey and soccer
C. Skiing and baseball
D. Curling and lacrosse

Question 43

In what year did “O Canada” become the official national anthem?
“In what year did "O Canada" become the official national anthem?

A. 1867
B. 1880
C. 1965
D. 1980

Question 44

What is Canada's highest military honor?
What is Canada's highest military award?

A. Order of Canada
B. Victoria Cross
C. Medal of Parliament
D. Royal Service Medal

Question 45

When is Remembrance Day observed in Canada?
When is Remembrance Day celebrated?

A. July 1
B. September 30
C. November 11
D. December 25

Question 46

When is Canada Day celebrated?
When is Canada Day celebrated?

A. June 24
B. July 1
C. July 4
D. November 11

Canadian Geography

Question 47

How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

A. 10 provinces and 2 territories
B. 10 provinces and 3 territories
C. 11 provinces and 3 territories
D. 13 years old

Question 48

Which is Canada's only official bilingual province?
Which is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?

A. Quebec
B. Ontario
C. New Brunswick
D. Manitoba

Question 49

Which province is known as the “Birthplace of Confederation”?
Which province is known as the "Birthplace of the Canadian Confederation"?

A. Ontario
B. Nova Scotia
C. Prince Edward Island
D. Alberta

Question 50

What is the capital of Nunavut?
What is the capital city of Nunavut?

A. Whitehorse
B. Yellowknife
C. Iqaluit
D. Winnipeg

Answers to 50 Practice Questions for the Canadian Citizenship Test

B — Obbeying the law
C — 1982
A — Magna Carta
A — Indigenous peoples, French and British
B — First Nations, Métis and Inuit
C Village
B — John Cabot
C — Jacques Cartier
A — Samuel de Champlain
B — The British defeated the French
A religious rights
B — Divided Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada
A — Laura Selink
B — Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
B — Sir John A. Macdonald
A — Louis Riel
C — 1885
B First World War
C — Juno Beach
C — Equality of English and French in the federal government
B — Federal state, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
B — Sovereign, Senate and House of Commons
C —General
B — Executive, legislative and judicial
B Premier
C — Mayor or Reeve
C — 75
C — Pass both Houses and receive Royal Assent
B — National Defence
C Education
A — Agriculture and immigration
C — 18
B Voting is secret
B — Party holds less than half the seats
B — Innocent until proven guilty
C — Supreme Court of Canada
B — Ontario and Quebec
C — 1965
B — Red and white
C From Sea to Sea
B — Canadians who served and died in the First World War
A Hockey and lacrosse
D — 1980
B Victoria Cross
C — November 11
B — July 1
B — 10 provinces and 3 territories
C New Brunswick
C Prince Edward Island
C — Iqaluit

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