Canadian Citizenship Practice Questions by Chapter

These practice questions are based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test.

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107 free practice questions across the 11 chapters, each with its answer and an explanation. No signup. The real test has 20 questions, all based on the study guide; practise with the free 10-question practice test.

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Practice questions by chapter

Chapter 1: The Oath of Citizenship10 questions · Understanding the Oath, The Citizenship Ceremony, The Sovereign's Role
Chapter 2: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship10 questions · Canadian Rights and Freedoms, Equality of Men and Women, Responsibilities of Citizenship, Defending Canada
Chapter 3: Who We Are10 questions · Population and Languages, Aboriginal Peoples, The Acadians, Quebecers, and more
Chapter 4: Canada's History10 questions · Aboriginal Peoples, Exploration, New France, The Hudson's Bay Company and the Fur Trade, and more
Chapter 5: Modern Canada8 questions · Social Programs, Voting Rights, Canada's International Role, Language and Immigration, and more
Chapter 6: How Canadians Govern Themselves10 questions · Three Levels of Government, Three Branches of Parliament, The Sovereign and the Governor General, The Prime Minister and Cabinet, and more
Chapter 7: Federal Elections10 questions · Who Can Vote, When Elections Are Held, How to Vote, Forming a Government, and more
Chapter 8: The Justice System10 questions · The Role of the Courts, The Police, Legal Rights and Legal Aid, Why Laws Matter
Chapter 9: Canadian Symbols9 questions · The Canadian Flag, The Maple Leaf, The Beaver, The Coat of Arms and Motto, and more
Chapter 10: Canada's Economy10 questions · Trade with the United States, Free Trade Agreements, Three Main Types of Industries, Key Export Sectors
Chapter 11: Canada's Regions10 questions · The National Capital — Ottawa, The Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada — Quebec and Ontario, The Prairie Provinces, and more

Frequently asked questions

Are these the real citizenship test questions?

No. IRCC publishes a few sample questions, not the actual test bank. These practice questions are based on Discover Canada, the guide the test is based on.

Do I need an account?

No. Every question on these pages, with its answer and explanation, is free to read without an account, and so is the 10-question practice test.

Where are the rest of the questions?

These pages show 107 of the 300 questions on canadatest.ca. A free account opens chapters 1–3's quizzes and flashcards; the rest of the questions, the timed 20-question practice tests and the other chapters' flashcards come with a 7-Day or 90-Day Pass.