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RCMP: History and Facts Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the RCMP.

A multiple-choice quiz by albertagal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
albertagal

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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327,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do the letters R.C.M.P. stand for? Hint

Regal Canadian Military Police

Royal Canadian Mountain Police

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Royal Canadian Military Police

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the R.C.M.P. originally known as? Hint

Upper Canada Mounted Police

Canadian Pacific Mounted Police

Northern Canadian Mounted Police

North-West Mounted Police

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where do R.C.M.P. cadets train? Hint

Regina, Saskatchewan

Vancouver, British Columbia

Ottawa, Ontario

Montreal, Quebec

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year were women accepted as uniformed members of the R.C.M.P.? Hint

1974

1920

1962

1985

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Question 5 of 10

5. What image has been used to promote the R.C.M.P. since the 1880s? Hint

The red serge

The red pants

The red hat

The red flag

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the principal elements on the R.C.M.P. regimental badge? Hint

Bison head, maple leaves, scroll, tiara

Bison head, birch leaves, scroll, crown

Bison head, maple leaves, scroll, crown

Caribou head, maple leaves, scroll, crown

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the motto of the R.C.M.P.? Hint

Maintiens le droit

Respect the law

Maintiens le cheval

Protect and serve

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Question 8 of 10

8. The R.C.M.P. as the name denotes had its origins in being "mounted" or riding horses. Today, is it a requirement for officers to ride a horse?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. The R.C.M.P. has a Police Dog Training Centre. Where is it located? Hint

Toronto, Ontario

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Innisfail, Alberta

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Question 10 of 10

10. When you see a star sewn on the left upper sleeve of the red serge what is it denoting? Hint

5 years service

Member of the Musical Ride

Excellence in firearms training

Rank of Inspector

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do the letters R.C.M.P. stand for?

Answer: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canada's national police force became known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on February 1, 1920. R.C.M.P. officers are also known as "Mounties".

2. What was the R.C.M.P. originally known as?

Answer: North-West Mounted Police

The Canadian government established a central police force in May 1873. This new organization became known as the North-West Mounted Police or NWMP.

3. Where do R.C.M.P. cadets train?

Answer: Regina, Saskatchewan

R.C.M.P. cadets train in Regina, Saskatchewan. The training facility is also known as "Depot" and the program is 26 weeks in length.

4. In what year were women accepted as uniformed members of the R.C.M.P.?

Answer: 1974

Women were first accepted in September 1973. They graduated in March 1974.

5. What image has been used to promote the R.C.M.P. since the 1880s?

Answer: The red serge

The red serge or the scarlet "Mountie" coat has been used since the 1880s and is a symbol that is recognized worldwide.

6. What are the principal elements on the R.C.M.P. regimental badge?

Answer: Bison head, maple leaves, scroll, crown

The badge consists of the following elements:

(1) A front-facing buffalo or bison head. The circumstances on how the bison head was chosen are unknown.
(2) The maple leaves are a national symbol of Canada and are found on both sides of the badge.
(3) The scroll at the bottom of the badge says Royal.Canadian.Mounted.Police
(4) A crown is found at the top of the badge over the word "Canada". The crown represents the reigning monarch. For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, St. Edward's crown was adopted.

7. What is the motto of the R.C.M.P.?

Answer: Maintiens le droit

The motto of the R.C.M.P. is "Maintiens le droit" or "defending the law". Maintiens le droit is found on the badge around the bison head and reflects the bilingual nature of the R.C.M.P. The origin of the motto is unknown. (Maintiens originally was spelled without an "S")

8. The R.C.M.P. as the name denotes had its origins in being "mounted" or riding horses. Today, is it a requirement for officers to ride a horse?

Answer: No

Present day officers are not required to ride or have a horse. The police cruiser is the main mode of transportation. However, depending on the region of Canada they use ATVs, bicycles, snowmobiles, trucks, boats, airplanes or helicopters. In the early years, the horse was the main mode of transportation. Today, R.C.M.P. horses can be seen during ceremonies and as part of the Musical Ride (an equestraian routine of the RCMP which displays riding skills).

9. The R.C.M.P. has a Police Dog Training Centre. Where is it located?

Answer: Innisfail, Alberta

The training facility is located in Innisfail, Alberta. It is a world renowned training facility and is open to the public for demonstrations. It was established in Calgary in 1937 and moved to Innisfail in 1965.

10. When you see a star sewn on the left upper sleeve of the red serge what is it denoting?

Answer: 5 years service

Each insignia sewn on the red serge (the scarlet "Mountie" coat) signifies something specific. A star is given out for every 5 years of service. So if you see 3 stars on the upper left sleeve of the serge, you know that member has been with the R.C.M.P. for 15 years.

Source: Author albertagal

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