Canadian Trivia
Who is the Queen's/King's top representative in Canada?
Governor General
Is it the male or female mosquito that sucks blood?
(Other team gets 100 points for the steal if wrong)
Female
What does RBI stand for in baseball?
Runs batted in
In the 1950s and 60s, what upswept, pointed style of eyeglasses became the ultimate chic optical trend for women?
Cat-eye glasses
How many players from one team are allowed on the ice at the same time during a standard hockey game (including the goalie)?
A) 4 players
B) 5 players
C) 6 players
D) 7 players
C) Six players
Which famous Canadian author wrote the dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale and grew up in northern Quebec and Ontario?
Margaret Atwood
What is the most sung song in the world?
Happy Birthday
What does ZIP in ZIP code stand for?
Zone Improvement Plan
What luxurious fabric weave is famous for its smooth, glossy front surface and dull back, traditionally used for elegant satin nightgowns and wedding dresses?
Satin
What was the signature catchphrase used by legendary Toronto Maple Leafs radio and TV broadcaster Foster Hewitt whenever a team scored a goal?
A) “What a play, what a play!”
B) “He shoots, he scores!”
C) “That’s hockey, baby!”
D) “It’s in the net!”
B) "He shoots, he scores!"
Which legendary Canadian singer-songwriter wrote and performed the classic 1976 folk ballad "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"?
Gordon Lightfoot
What classic, powdery-scented men's aftershave—packaged in a distinctive white glass bottle with a ship on the front—has been a staple of bathroom vanities since 1938?
Old Spice
What does PSA stand for?
Public Service Announcement
What classic, hooded winter coat—featuring a thick fleece or faux-fur lining—became a staple for scooter-riding British youth in the 1960s and a cold-weather essential for families in the 1970s?
The parka
How old are all the horses that run in the Kentucky Derby?
A) 3 years old
B) 2 years old
C) 4 years old
D) Any age over 2
A) 3 years old
Victoria Island - Canada's second largest Island is located in which ocean?
The Arctic Ocean
What disease was known as The White Plague?
Tuberculosis
What does PPE stand for in health care?
Personal Protective Equipment
What lightweight, semi-sheer fabric made from tightly twisted silk or polyester has a beautiful, crinkled surface and is famously used for elegant evening scarves and overlays?
Chiffon
What's the most popular 4 player card game of all time?
A) Go Fish
B) Poker
C) Uno
D) Bridge
D) Bridge
What chain opened it's 100th location in Thunder Bay back in 1978?
Tim Hortons
What animal’s milk is pink?
Hippopotamus
What does PDF stand for?
Portable Document Format
In the 1970s, what stretchy, easy-to-wash synthetic fabric became famous for making leisure suits and disco dresses?
Polyester
Why was Muhammad Ali stripped of his title and banned from boxing in 1967?
A) He was caught using performance-enhancing drugs
B) He refused to be inducted into the U.S. military during the Vietnam War
C) He lost a championship match and was immediately suspended
D) He violated boxing weight regulations
B) He refused to be inducted into the U.S. military during the Vietnam War