Canada's national colours, red and white, come from which two European countries?
Answer: England and France
Red and white had been the colours of France and England since the Middle Ages, and became Canada's official colours in 1921.
All answer choices
- England and France (correct answer)
- England and the United States
- The United States and France
- Ireland and Scotland
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Symbols & Identity study guide.
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