Canadian History
What is the title of Canada’s national anthem?
O Canada
How many brains does an octopus have?
Nine. They have a central brain to control their nervous system, and a smaller brain within each arm.
What is British Columbia’s capital city?
Victoria
Our Sun!
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail are the adorable sisters of which cheeky bunny?
Peter Rabbit
What is Canada’s capital city called?
Ottawa
What is the longest-living shark ever discovered?
The Greenland Shark. One was discovered by scientists to be over 400 years old!
What is the worlds biggest country by land size?
Russia. Canada is the second.
What gas do animals need to breathe to survive?
Oxygen
In the timeless nursery rhyme, 'Baa baa black sheep', how many bags of wool did our fashionable sheep boast?
three
How many provinces does Canada have?
10 (and 3 territories)
Does kelp have roots – yes or no?
No! Kelp have holdfasts, blades and a stipe instead to keep it in place.
What is the longest river in Africa?
The Nile (which covers not just Egypt but 11 countries in Africa).
What is the term for animals that are active during the night?
Nocturnal
In 'The Emperor's New Clothes', who boldly pointed out that the Emperor was, well, totally naked?
a child
Who was Canada’s first prime minister?
Sir John A. MacDonald
Name one defense mechanisms octopuses use.
Ink expulsion, jet propulsion or camouflage.
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest (and humans need oxygen to get to the very top otherwise they might die. The height is comparable with how high airplanes fly)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Our skin
How many spotted pups make up the iconic pack in that famous Dalmatian tale?
101
Who is Canada’s Head of State?
The king or queen of England (also accepted: King Charles III)
Which marine creature can regenerate body parts?
The sea star! Interestingly, sea stars (also known as starfish) can regrow their “arms” if they are damaged or eaten by a predator.
What is the largest island in the world?
Greenland
How many teeth should an adult human normally have?
32
Complete the name of this best-selling kids book: 'Charlie and the _______'?
Chocolate Factory