What is the Victoria Cross awarded for?
Answer: Bravery in battle against the enemy
The Victoria Cross is the highest honour available to Canadians, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.
All answer choices
- Bravery in battle against the enemy (correct answer)
- Always voting for the same political party
- Excellence in sports
- Charitable works such as helping in your community
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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