‘Boxing’
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Continents
100
A boxing match takes place in this raised, square platform.
What is a boxing ring?
The term dates back to the early days of boxing, when spectators formed a circle (or ring) around the fighters.
100
These bite-sized pieces of deep-fried dough are a popular Canadian treat, often served plain or coated with sugar and cinnamon.
What are Timbits?
Timbits were introduced by Tim Hortons in 1976. They come in many flavours and are a familiar sight at community events, meetings, and hockey rinks across Canada.
100
It isn’t Christmas Eve without these eight animals traditionally said to power Santa’s sleigh.
What are reindeer?
The famous eight reindeer were introduced in the 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, also known as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Rudolph was added later in 1939 and is not part of the original eight.
100
An entomologist spends their career studying these small creatures.
What are insects?
The word entomology comes from the Greek word entomon, meaning “segmented,” referring to the segmented bodies of insects.
100
This continent is home to the Sahara, the world’s largest hot desert.
What is Africa?
The Sahara Desert covers much of North Africa and stretches across several countries. Although it is famous for sand dunes, much of the Sahara is actually made up of rocky plateaus, gravel plains, and dry valleys.
200
These padded coverings are worn to protect both a boxer's hands and their opponent during a match.
What are boxing gloves?
Although they help reduce cuts and hand injuries, they do not eliminate the risk of concussion.
200
Created in 1932 by Joseph-Armand Vachon, this Canadian snack cake was named by combining the names of his two sons, Joseph and Louis.
What is a Joe Louis?
It consists of two chocolate cakes with a creamy filling, coated in chocolate.
200
In the classic Christmas song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” your true love gives you two of these turtle-variety of bird.
What are turtle doves?
Turtle doves are known for their soft cooing calls and have long been symbols of love and devotion.
200
The size of this body part changes depending on the amount of light entering the eye.
What is the pupil?
The pupil is the opening in the centre of the eye that controls how much light reaches the retina. In bright light it becomes smaller, and in dim light it expands to allow more light in.
200
In the 17th century, this continent “down under” was given the name New Holland by Dutch explorers.
What is Australia?
The name New Holland was used by Europeans for much of Australia from the 1600s until the early 1800s, when the name Australia became more widely adopted.
300
Boxing became an Olympic event in 688 BC at the Ancient Olympic Games, which were held in this Mediterranean country.
What is Greece?
The Ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia, not in the city of Athens. Ancient boxing had very few rules, and fighters did not wear padded gloves like modern boxers.
300
Made with cucumber, crab, and avocado, this sushi roll was invented in Vancouver 1971 despite its name suggesting another place.
What is a California roll?
The rolls were made to make sushi more appealing to North American diners by hiding the seaweed inside.
300
In the famous Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” not a creature was stirring, not even this small household pest.
What is a mouse?
The poem helped shape many modern Christmas traditions, including Santa’s nighttime visit and the image of stockings hung by the fireplace.
300
Rock on! All diamonds consist primarily of this chemical element.
What is carbon?
Diamonds and graphite are both made of carbon, but their atoms are arranged differently, giving them very different properties.
300
It is the windiest continent and, on average, the highest and coldest continent on Earth.
What is Antarctica?
Antarctica is covered by an ice sheet that contains about 70% of the world’s freshwater. It is considered a desert because it receives very little precipitation.
400
Known as "The Greatest," this boxer won an Olympic gold medal at age 18 and later became a three-time world heavyweight champion.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Born Cassius Clay, he changed his name after converting to Islam and became one of the most influential athletes of the 20th century.
400
Created in Toronto in 1932, this chocolate bar with crunchy peanut butter and a crispy centre has been a Canadian favourite for generations.
What is Crispy Crunch?
Crispy Crunch was created by Cadbury Canada and remains one of Canada’s oldest candy bars. The bar’s unique flaked peanut butter centre gives it its signature crunch.
400
Symbolic of peace and humility, this long-eared animal played a prominent role in the Nativity story.
What is a donkey?
It is traditionally believed to have carried Mary to Bethlehem. Donkeys have long been associated with humbleness and service because they were everyday working animals in the ancient world.
400
Zero divided by 6 yields this quotient.
What is zero?
In reality, dividing a number by zero is undefined, which is why calculators will usually show an error.
400
In Brazil, fireworks and beach parties are a popular way to ring in the New Year on this continent.
What is South America?
Rio de Janeiro hosts one of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve celebrations where millions of people often gather to watch fireworks. Many Brazilians wear white clothing on New Year’s Eve as a symbol of peace and good fortune.
500
Boxers use this simple piece of equipment to improve footwork, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.
What is a jump rope/skipping rope?
Jumping rope is a staple of boxing training because it helps build rhythm, balance, and agility.
500
Crunchy, tangy, sweet, and salty, this red-powdered snack flavour was introduced by Hostess Brands in the 1970s and became a Canadian favourite.
What are ketchup chips?
Ketchup-flavoured chips are strongly associated with Canada and are often considered a uniquely Canadian snack.
500
Companion to the Little Drummer Boy on his journey through the desert, Baba is this kind of young animal.
What is a lamb?
Baba is the young lamb belonging to the boy in the 1968 animated television special The Little Drummer Boy.
500
An angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees -- it’s “not sharp.”
What is an obtuse angle?
The word obtuse comes from a Latin word meaning “blunt” or “dull,” which fits the idea of an angle that is wider and less sharp than a right angle.
500
This continent bears the name of a mythological Phoenician princess who was pursued by Zeus.
What is Europe?
Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess who was carried away by Zeus, who had transformed into a white bull.