# Canadian Symbols: practice questions > 9 free practice questions on Canadian Symbols, based on Discover Canada, each with its answer and an explanation. No signup. - Canonical URL: https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/canadian-symbols - Last verified: 2026-10-22 - Based on: Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (IRCC), https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/discover-canada/read-online.html - Independent; not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Test what you know about Canadian symbols: the flag, the maple leaf, the beaver, the coat of arms and motto, the Crown, the anthems, honours and important dates. These practice questions are based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. ## The 9 questions ### 1. What is Canada's national winter sport? A. Curling B. Hockey C. Skiing D. Lacrosse Answer: B. Hockey Hockey is Canada's national winter sport. Lacrosse is the national summer sport. ### 2. What is Canada's national summer sport? A. Baseball B. Soccer C. Lacrosse D. Canadian football Answer: C. Lacrosse Lacrosse is Canada's national summer sport. ### 3. What is the meaning of the Remembrance Day poppy? A. A symbol of summer B. To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who served or died in wars C. A symbol of agriculture D. A welcome to immigrants Answer: B. To remember the sacrifice of Canadians who served or died in wars The red poppy is worn to remember the sacrifice of Canadians who have served or died in wars up to the present day. ### 4. Which of the following is part of the Canadian Coat of Arms? A. Symbols of England, France, Scotland, Ireland, and maple leaves B. Eagles and stars C. The crowned lion only D. Crossed hockey sticks Answer: A. Symbols of England, France, Scotland, Ireland, and maple leaves The Coat of Arms, adopted after WWI, includes symbols of England, France, Scotland, Ireland, and the maple leaves of Canada. ### 5. Since when has the maple leaf been used on Canadian uniforms and insignia? A. Since the 1700s B. Since the 1850s C. Since 1921 D. Since 1965 Answer: B. Since the 1850s The maple leaf has appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia since the 1850s. French Canadians began using it as a symbol in the 1700s. ### 6. When was the Canadian Coat of Arms adopted? A. At Confederation in 1867 B. After the First World War C. In 1965 when the flag was adopted D. In 1982 with the Charter Answer: B. After the First World War The Canadian Coat of Arms was adopted after the First World War and includes symbols of England, France, Scotland, Ireland, and maple leaves. ### 7. The Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for approximately: A. 100 years B. 200 years C. 400 years D. 1,000 years Answer: C. 400 years The Crown has been a symbol of the state in Canada for about 400 years, representing government, Parliament, courts, police, and the Canadian Forces. ### 8. The fleur-de-lys appears on the provincial flag of: A. Ontario B. Nova Scotia C. Quebec D. British Columbia Answer: C. Quebec The fleur-de-lys, an ancient French royal symbol, was adopted by Quebec on its provincial flag in 1948. ### 9. When did French Canadians begin using the maple leaf as a symbol? A. In the 1600s B. In the 1700s C. In the 1850s D. In 1921 Answer: B. In the 1700s French Canadians began using the maple leaf as a symbol in the 1700s. It appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia from the 1850s onward. ## More practice - [A free summary of this chapter](https://canadatest.ca/blog/discover-canada-chapter-by-chapter-summary#chapter-9-canadian-symbols) in the Discover Canada chapter-by-chapter summary - [All 25 questions on this chapter](https://canadatest.ca/pricing) come with a 7-Day or 90-Day Pass - Previous: [The Justice System practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/justice-system) - Next: [Canada's Economy practice questions](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions/canadas-economy) - [Practice questions for every chapter](https://canadatest.ca/practice-questions) --- Next step: [take the free 10-question practice test](https://canadatest.ca/free-practice-test), based on the official Discover Canada guide. No sign-up. Informational only; not legal or immigration advice. Official source for citizenship rules and fees: IRCC https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html