Canadian History
Who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research?
Andrew Francis
Terry Fox
John A. Macdonald
Mark Carney
Terry Fox
What is the capitol of Canada?
a. Toronto
b. Ottawa
c. Halifax
d. Quebec City
Ottawa
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Not the past, not the future, but what is happening right now.
CURRENT
I am the birthplace of the Olympics and many myths about gods and heroes. Which country am I?
a. Greece
b. Italy
c. Turkey
d. Russia
BONUS 200 PTS: What is the capitol of this country?
Greece
Capitol is Athens
Which planet in our solar system is the largest?
a. Uranus
b. Jupiter
c. Mars
d. Saturn
BONUS 200pts: How many moons does this planet have?
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system!
It has 115 known moons
What year did Canada become a country?
a. 1867
b. 1876
c. 1880
d.1888
1867
Which province is known as Canada's ocean playground?
a. New Brunswick
b. PEI
c. Nova Scotia
d. Newfoundland
BONUS 200 PTS: What is it called when a piece of land is almost entirely surrounded by water?
Nova Scotia! :)
A peninsula!
(Almost an island, but still connected to other land.)
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Something that is in short supply, or difficult to find.
SCARCE
I am an island nation where giant lemurs live! What country am I?
a. Chad
b. South Africa
c. Madagascar
d. Jamaica
Madagascar
Which continent contains the most countries?
a. Asia
b. North America
c. South America
d. Africa
BONUS 200 PTS: How many countries are in this continent?
Africa
54 Countries
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
a. Paul Martin
b. John A. Macdonald
c. John Turner
d. Lester B. Pearson
John A. Macdonald
Which ocean boarders Nova Scotia?
a. Pacific Ocean
b. Atlantic Ocean
c. Southern Ocean
d. Artic Ocean
e. Indian Ocean
BONUS 200pts: Which ocean boarders the west of Canada?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Pacific Ocean boarders the west coast of Canada
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To be calm, peaceful, and untroubled. It describes a state of being quiet, steady, and free from stress, noise, or worry, such as a peaceful lake or a calm person.
SERENE
I am famous for sheep, rugby, and the filming of The Lord of the Rings. Which country am I?
a. Australia
b. New Zealand
c. Peru
d. Japan
BONUS 200 PTS: What is the name of the actor who plays Frodo in LOTR?
New Zealand
Elijah Wood
What is a group of Pandas called?
a. A pack
b. An embarrassment
c. A band
d. A parliament
e. A litter
BONUS 200 PTS: A murder is a group of what animal?
An embarrassment of pandas
A murder of crows
Who is Canadas Prime Minister right now?
a. Justin Trudeau
b. Mark Carney
c. Donald Trump
d. Stephan Harper
BONUS 200 pts: How many Prime Ministers has Canada had?
Mark Carney is the 24th Prime Minister of Canada
Which Canadian Territory is the furthest north?
a. Yukon
b. Northwest Territories
c. Nunavut
Nunavut
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Something you should do or think about first. Something that is very important.
PRIORITY
I am one of the smallest countries in the world and completely surrounded by Italy. What country am I?
a. Bhutan
b. San Marino
c. Madagascar
d. Kiribati
San Marino
Which of the following are ALL flightless birds:
a. Ostrich, penguin and blue jay
b. Penguin, kiwi and dodo
c. Owl, hummingbird and kiwi
d. Kiwi, ostrich and crow
e. Dodo, kiwi and pigeon
BONUS 200 pts: Which birds from the lists CAN fly?
Penguin, kiwi and dodo are all flightless
Blue jays, owls, hummingbirds, crows and pigeons can all fly.
What was the Underground Railroad?
A network of routes and safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
Name all the Canadian Provinces and Territories:
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
PEI
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
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Something that is easy to notice, or stands out from its surroundings.
PROMINENT
I am a country made up of many islands in the Pacific Ocean and am threatened by rising sea levels. What country am I?
a. Finland
b. Lichtenstein
c. Kiribati
d. Thailand
Kiribati
Aureolin is a shade of what color?
a. Blue
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Brown
BONUS 200 PTS: What color do you get when you mix red and blue?
YELLOW!
Purple