Canadian Trivia
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
In what city can you find the Eiffel Tower?
Paris, France
What Mountain range lives East of Prince George on the BC/Alberta border?
The Rockies
L x W
In what city can you find the Colosseum
Rome, Italy
What are Canada's two national sports?
hockey and lacrosse
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
How many stars are on the U.S.A. flag?
50
What year did WWII start and end?
1939-1945
The distance around a circle is called the ________
circumference
When did Nunavut become a province of Canada?
1999
Which direction does the sun rise from? Which direction does it set?
Rises in the East, sets on the West
Where is a shrimp's heart?
in their head
What show has the characters: Monica, Chandler, Ross, Joey, Pheobe and Rachel?
Friends
What is the capital of Portugal?
Lisboa/Lisbon
True or False: There are estimated to be 500,000 to 1,000,000 moose in Canada.
True
What was the period in history called when alcohol was banned in Canada and the United States? (I'm looking for the term relating to no alcohol)
Prohibition
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Which continent is the home of the capybara?
South America (or Central)
What actors famous catch phrase is "I'll be back"
Arnold Schwarzenegger
What year was Canadian Confederation?
July 1, 1867 - Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. BC joined in July 1871.
What liquid did Ancient Romans use to "brush their teeth"?
urine
The process by which animals produce light
bioluminescence
What region of the world is referred to as the Fertile Crescent or Cradle of Civilization?
crescent shaped region - Western Asia and Northern Africa - Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Egypt
What does the City of Prince George's flag look like?