Pop Culture Power
What video game lets players build with blocks and survive the night?
Minecraft
Who were the first people to live in what is now Canada?
Indigenous peoples / First Nations, Inuit, Métis
What holiday plant is often hung in doorways and people kiss under it?
Mistletoe
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What word/ancronym do people use online when something is funny, especially in memes or text messages?
LOL (laugh out loud) or ROFL
Which singer is known for the Eras Tour and songs like “Shake It Off”?
Taylor Swift
Which two European countries competed for control of Canada?
France/Britian
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the 5th day?
5 gold rings
Name the mountain range found in Alberta.
Rocky Mountains
In Canada, what is a common slang word for a coffee from Tim Hortons?
A “double-double” (coffee with two creams and two sugars)
What short-video app is extremely popular with kids and teens for dances and trends?
TikTok
What was New France mainly interested in trading?
Fur (especially beaver pelts)
Why are Christmas celebrations in Canada often held indoors?
Cold weather and snow
Which ocean is on Canada’s west coast?
Pacific Ocean
What is the meaning of the slang term “ghosting” in texting?
Suddenly stopping communication without explanation
What superhero team includes Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America?
The Avengers
What was the name of the agreement made between France and Britain to ensure peace in 1713?
Treaty of Utrecht
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
Why are there fewer permanent settlements in northern Canada? Name 2
Harsh climate + difficult land + limited transportation
“Flex” is slang for showing off something. Give one example of a harmless “flex” someone your age might do.
Posting a good grade, showing a new backpack, winning a game, completing a challenge
Which animated movie features emotions like Joy, Sadness, and Anger living inside a girl’s mind?
Inside out
Why did Britain allow French language, religion, and laws to continue after taking control of New France?
To keep peace, avoid rebellion, and gain loyalty from French settlers
What weather condition is commonly shown in Canadian Christmas movies and stories, even if it doesn’t happen everywhere?
Snow
Why was water transportation more important than land transportation in early Canadian settlement? List 2.
Faster travel, fewer roads, trade routes
What does “hard launch” mean in social media slang?
Publicly revealing something important all at once (like a relationship or project)