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100
It’s the Italian name for squid, whose meat is firm and chewy.
What is calamari?
Calamari is often served fried, grilled, or in pasta dishes.
100
“Je t’aime”: This capital city is famously called the “City of Love.”
What is Paris?
Paris earned the nickname “City of Love” because of its romantic reputation, beautiful architecture, and cultural history.
100
This butterfly’s larvae feed only on milkweed plants, including species found across Canada.
What is a monarch butterfly?
Monarch butterflies are famous for their incredible migration, with some travelling thousands of kilometres between Canada and Mexico each year.
100
A group of lions shares its name with this feeling of deep pleasure in one’s achievements.
What is pride?
A lion pride usually consists of related females, their cubs, and a small number of adult males.
100
Home to the Calgary Stampede and the Rocky Mountains, this western Canadian province is known for its natural beauty and cowboy culture.
What is Alberta?
Alberta’s Banff National Park was Canada’s first national park, established in 1885. The province is also one of the world’s major producers of oil and natural gas.
200
This aromatic, long-grained rice is traditionally served with Indian dishes.
What is basmati rice?
Basmati rice is known for its distinctive fragrance and fluffy texture when cooked.
200
Visit Uluru and say “G’Day” in the only country in the world that is also considered a continent.
What is Australia?
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sandstone formation in Australia’s Northern Territory.
200
The “7-hour flower,” which blooms for a single night before dying, is pollinated by this night-loving winged mammal.
What is a bat?
Bats are important pollinators in many parts of the world, especially for tropical plants that bloom at night. Some bat-pollinated plants include agave, which is used to make tequila.
200
Fish swimming together in the ocean or a lake have this name, but they don’t know their ABCs.
What is a school?
Fish form schools to help protect themselves from predators, find food, and swim more efficiently.
200
Known for its French language and culture, this Canadian province is home to the city of Montreal.
What is Quebec?
Quebec is the only province in Canada where French is the sole official language.
300
Fresh, bite-sized pieces of curdled milk, known for their mild, salty flavour and distinctive “squeak,” are essential for authentic poutine.
What are cheese curds?
Cheese curds are often called “squeaky cheese” because the proteins in fresh curds rub against the enamel of your teeth when you chew them, creating a high-pitch sound.
300
This ancient Roman sports arena was larger than many football stadiums and held about 50,000 spectators!
What is the Colosseum?
The Colosseum was completed around 80 AD and was the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire.
300
This shell-less garden creature is known for eating leaves and leaving a silvery trail behind.
What is a slug?
Slugs are related to snails but do not have an external shell. Their slime helps them move and prevents them from drying out.
300
Edgar Allan Poe would approve of this dark-sounding term for a gathering of crows.
What is a murder?
The phrase “murder of crows” dates back to medieval times, when many animal groups were given unusual collective names.
300
This province is home to Canada’s capital city.
What is Ontario?
Ottawa became Canada’s capital in 1857 when Queen Victoria chose it as a compromise location between Toronto and Quebec City.
400
Montreal bagels get their distinct flavour and texture by adding this sweetener to the boiling water.
What is honey?
Montreal bagels are typically thinner, sweeter, and have a larger hole than New York-style bagels.
400
Take a train ride through these famous European mountains that stretch across eight countries.
What are the Alps?
The Alps are home to some of Europe’s highest peaks, including Mont Blanc, which rises about 4,808 metres above sea level.
400
Plants that digest insects are known by this Latin-derived word meaning “meat-eating.”
What is carnivorous?
The Venus flytrap is one of the best-known carnivorous plants, but Canada is also home to carnivorous species such as sundews and pitcher plants.
400
A parliament is the collective name for this group of animals.
What are owls?
Owls have excellent hearing and can locate prey even in complete darkness.
400
Celebrate Louis Riel Day! This province became Canada’s 5th province in 1870, with Riel playing a key role in its creation.
What is Manitoba?
Louis Riel is known as the “Father of Manitoba” by many Métis people because of his leadership during the Red River Resistance.
500
Watch out! This made-in-Canada snack flavour uses a tangy red powder that will stain your fingers!
What are ketchup chips?
Ketchup chips are considered a uniquely Canadian snack flavour and are rarely found in many other countries. They were introduced in Canada in the 1970s.
500
The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, is located in this city in the United Arab Emirates.
What is Dubai?
The Burj Khalifa stands at 828 metres tall and has held the title of the world’s tallest building since it opened in 2010.
500
Sometimes called a money plant, this indoor succulent shares its name with a green gemstone.
What is a jade plant?
Jade plants are popular houseplants because they are hardy and can live for many years with proper care.
500
A shrewdness is the collective name for these primates, whose family Hominidae also includes humans.
What are apes?
Great apes are known for their intelligence, complex social behaviour, and ability to use tools.
500
Often called the “Land of the Living Skies,” this prairie province is known for its wide-open landscapes.
What is Saskatchewan?
The province is one of the world’s leading producers of potash and wheat.