Canada
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Geography
Wildcard
100
One of three oceans bordering Canada, this one lies far to the north. Brrrrrr!
What is the ARCTIC OCEAN?
100
It's a huge rock, a red monolith made of iron in the middle of the Outback.
What is ULURU?
100
One of the world's driest places, it's also one of the best places for observing the night sky.
What is the ATACAMA DESERT?
100
A huge slab of rock that surrounds the Hudson Bay.
What is the CANADIAN SHIELD?
100
Born into slavery in the French colony of Saint Domingue, he'd eventually lead a revolution for Haitian independence.
Who is TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE?
200
We can describe Canada's economy using this two word phrase.
What is MIXED MARKET?
200
Aboriginal Australians refer to this concept—or spiritual realm—in their stories, artwork, and music.
What is DREAMTIME?
200
He is one of the fathers of Mexican independence, most famous for his speech "The Cry of Dolores."
Who is MIGUEL HIDALGO?
200
It's the Australian state home to the city of Sydney, and it was the original colony where British prisoners arrived in 1788.
What is NEW SOUTH WALES?
200
The USMCA is a free trade agreement between the USA, Mexico, and Canada signed into law in 2018. Its precursor was signed into law by Bill Clinton in the 1990s.
What is NAFTA?
300
Native People who have lived in the Arctic Circle for thousands of years. They build igloos and hunt sea animals.
Who are THE INUIT?
300
He's the current prime minister of Australia.
Who is ANTHONY ALBANESE?
300
The Triangle Trade saw the movement of crops like sugar, cotton, and tobacco from the Americas to Europe where they were turned into manufactured goods; we refer to these crops by this term.
What are RAW MATERIALS?
300
A major waterway that connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the ST. LAWRENCE RIVER/SEAWAY?
300
A highly nutritious food made from bison jerky and animal fat. The Métis traded it with French voyageurs for their long journeys north.
What is PEMMICAN?
400
Britain gained control of the colony of Canada in 1763 after this major conflict.
What is the FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR?
400
The British flag goes by this nickname, which Australia included on their own flag once they gained independence in 1901.
What is the UNION JACK?
400
This native group lived on the Caribbean Islands; we get words like "barbecue," "hammock," and "hurricane" from their language.
Who are THE TAINO?
400
Great for skiing, snowboarding, and hiking, they run across the western US and Canada.
What are the ROCKY MOUNTAINS?
400
The name of the Canadian and Australian national legislature.
What is PARLIAMENT?
500
Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, is the son of this former prime minister.
Who is PIERRE ELLIOT TRUDEAU?
500
February 13 2008: Kevin Rudd officially apologized to the Stolen Generations in a famous speech; the day is now referred to by this name.
What is SORRY DAY?
500
The native group used gold to make jewelry for their emperor, whom they believed to be a child of the sun god; in the 1500s, they were conquered by Francisco Pizarro.
Who are THE INCA?
500
One of the world's biggest organisms AND one of the most important marine habitats on Earth.
What is the GREAT BARRIER REEF?
500
She's the British monarch who gave Canada some independence in 1867. Many places in Canada (and Australia) are named after her.
Who is QUEEN VICTORIA?