Geography & Earth Sciences
Cakes
Famous Canadians
Christmas
Film & Song
100
The North Pole is located in which ocean?
What is the Arctic Ocean
100
The French word for cake.
What is Gâteau
100
This world-renowned Canadian singer was born in Charlemagne, Quebec on March 30, 1968.
Who is Celine Dion
100
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
What is Eggnog
100
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
What is an old silk hat
200
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
Turkey
200
What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
What is fruitcake
200
In 1993, she became the first and only Canadian to date to be Prime Minister.
Who is Kim Campbell
200
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in which month?
What is January
200
In the song "the Twelve Days of Christmas" what was given on the 7th day?
What are 7 swans-a-swimming.
300
Approximately 250 million years ago, the earth's continents were one continguous land mass known as...
What is Pangaea
300
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
What is Hansel and Gretel
300
This Canadian sprinter once held the world record for the 100-metre sprint at 9.84 seconds at the 1996 Olympic Games
Who is Donovan Bailey
300
What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
What is Jingle Bells
300
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
400
The earth's core is made mostly of what two minerals (name one).
What are nikel and iron.
400
A Yule log or bûche de Noël is usually made with what kind of cake?
What is sponge cake or genoise.
400
This Canadian political satirist, comedian, and author from Newfoundland started his career off on this Hour has 22 Minutes in 1992.
Who is Rick Mercer.
400
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
What is the Nutcracker.
400
What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?”
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
500
Jesus was born in Bethlehem which is located in what modern-day jurisdiction?
What is the West Bank (Palestine)
500
What ancient civilization is thought to have made the first cakes as honey-sweetened dessert breads?
Who are the ancient Egyptians
500
This famous Canadian painter died in Canoe Lake (Algonquin Park) on July 8, 1917. There is a memorial monument erected there in memorium.
Who is Tom Thomson
500
What is the most common species of tree used as a real Christmas tree?
What is Balsam Fir
500
In the movie "Home Alone" where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?
What is Paris (France)