Geography
Canada is the ________ biggest country, in land mass, in the world.
second
What currency is used in Canada?
the Canadian dollar (CAD)
Which European country first colonized Canada?
France
What is Canada's most popular winter sport?
ice hockey
What animal lives in Canada and is known for its antlers and large size?
the moose
What is the name of the mountain range between Canada and the United States?
Who is the official head of Canada?
King Charles III
What is the name of the Indigenous group living in the Arctic region?
Inuit
What is Canada's most popular summer sport?
lacrosse
Which languages are spoken in Canada?
English and French
The number of provinces and territories in Canada?
ten provinces, three territories
Which country is Canada's most important trading partner?
the Unites States of America
What are the original peoples of Canada called?
indigenous people
You can spend a great time in Canada's national parks. How many national parks and national park reserves are there in Canada? Have a guess.
a) 39 b) 48 c) 57
b) 48 (37 national parks plus 11 national park reserves)
How many oceans touch Canada?
THREE - the Atlantic on the east, the Pacific on the west, and the Arctic to the north
Which city is the biggest in terms of population?
Toronto
Name at least three of Canada's main resources.
timber/wood, minerals, oil, gas, fish
The name "Canada" comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata". - What does it mean? “village” or “settlement.”
“village” or “settlement.”
How do you call a person who drives, manages and competes with a team of sled dogs?
musher
Which type of land covers about 40% of Canada's land mass?
ex.: mountains, forests, deserts, water bodies, plains, grasslands, ..
(borealis) forests (= tundra)
Why do most Canadians NOT live in the north?
Because of the extremely cold climate.
What does RCMP stand for?
a) Reliable Conservation of Moose Program b) Royal Canadian Mounted Police c) Royal Canadian Maple Protection
b) Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(= Königlich-kanadische berittene Polizei, die nationale Bundespolizei; umgangssprachlich "Mounties" genannt)
In which year did Canada become a country? -
a) 1867 b) 1920 c) 1976
a) 1867
Which three Canadian cities hosted the Olympic Games?
Montreal (summer 1976), Calgary (winter 1988), Vancouver (winter 2010)
What famous Canadian product is used in pancakes and sweets?
maple syrup