World History
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?
The Ancient Egyptians
What major world sporting event will start in February?
Winter Olympics
What medical discovery by Canadian scientists helps treat diabetes?
Insulin
What is title for the leader of a province?
Premier
Which pop star’s recent world tour has been widely talked about for boosting local economies and breaking records?
Taylor Swift
Which explorer is credited with reaching the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
In early January 2026, which country’s leader was captured during a controversial U.S. military operation?
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro
What space technology invented in Canada helps astronauts work outside spacecraft?
The Canadarm
Canada has three levels of government. Name one.
Federal, provincial/territorial, or municipal
Which music icon has been declared a billionaire musician?
Beyoncé
Augustus (also known as Octavian) was the first emperor of what empire?
The Roman Empire
What big island has attracted renewed interest from the U.S. government for strategic reasons?
Greenland
What winter sport was invented in Canada and is now played in the Olympics?
Ice Hockey
What city is Canada’s capital?
Ottawa
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in what movie (and 2025 sequel).
Wicked
What major event began in 1939 and involved many countries around the world?
World War II
What technology, known for creating art, music, and text, has rapidly advanced in the past year and sparked widespread debate?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What popular treat was invented in Canada by attaching ice cream to a stick?
The Popsicle
Who is the current Premier of New Brunswick?
What slang term is used by Gen Alpha to describe the mental decline that may result from consuming too much low-quality online media?
Brain Rot
What structure was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, and can now be seen from space?
The Great Wall of China
James Naismith, a Canadian, changed this sport by adding a peach basket to it.
Basketball
What branch of Parliament is made up of elected Members of Parliament (MPs)?
The House of Commons
Besties with Wolverine this Canadian star wears an 'Ugly Sweater' every Christmas for Toronto Sick Kids Hospital
Ryan Reynolds