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100

This government agency is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water in Canada.


What is Health Canada?

100

This is the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia, located in the central part of the province.

What is Lake Pisiquid?

100

 In this classic card game, players try to be the first to play all of their cards by matching the number or suit of the top card on the discard pile.


What is Uno?

100

This religion, with over 1.9 billion followers, is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran.

What is Islam?

100

In response to perceived threats, this Nordic country, along with Finland, joined NATO in 2025, marking a significant shift in its defense policy.

 

 What is Sweden?

200

 In 2000, this Canadian city (Or name the Province) faced a major drinking water contamination crisis due to E. coli bacteria, resulting in multiple deaths.


What is Walkerton, Ontario?

200

This body of water, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean, is located between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

What is the Northumberland Strait?

200

In this popular card game, the objective is to form sets of three or more cards of the same rank, such as three sevens or a straight flush.


What is Rummy?

200

This man, regarded as the central figure in Christianity, is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity.


Who is Jesus Christ?

200

For the eighth consecutive year in 2025, this Nordic country was ranked as the happiest in the world, according to the World Happiness Report.


 What is Finland? 

300

This province is home to the largest freshwater lake in Canada, which is often cited as a key drinking water source.

What is Ontario (Lake Superior)?

300

 In 2020, this Nova Scotia town was under a boil water advisory spanning several months due to contamination from bacteria in its municipal water supply.


What is the town of Oxford?

300

This card game, often played with a standard 52-card deck, and the objective is to create the highest hand possible, such as a royal flush or straight.

What is Poker?

300

This city, considered the holiest in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is home to significant religious landmarks such as the Western Wall and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

What is Jerusalem?

300

 A recent report from this international organization revealed record high levels of greenhouse gases, leading to significant warming, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.

What is the World Meteorological Organization? 

400

 In 2021, this community in Northern Ontario First nations community ended a long-standing boil water advisory, which lasted over 25 years.

What is Neskantaga First Nation

400

This Nova Scotia river is known for its annual salmon migration and is an important freshwater ecosystem for the province.


 What is the Shubenacadie River?

400

 This trick-taking card game, often played with four players, requires players to bid on how many tricks they think they can win based on the strength of their hand.

 What is Spades?

400

 This Jewish holiday, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

What is Hanukkah?

400

Under President Trump, the U.S. launched airstrikes in this country in recent days, which resulted in significant civilian casualties and drew widespread international criticism for exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country.

What is the U.S. bombing Yemen?

500

This document, created by Health Canada, sets the guidelines for the safety of drinking water across the country.

 What are the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines?

500

This scenic canal, located near Waverley Road in Nova Scotia, was originally constructed as part of a route to bypass the dangerous rapids of the Shubenacadie River, and it now serves as a popular recreational area.

 What is the Shubie Canal?

500

In this card game, players form combinations of cards to score points, and the "crib" refers to an extra hand created from discarded cards that can be scored by the dealer.

What is Cribbage?

500

This cross-like symbol, representing the teachings of the Buddha, is a key symbol in Buddhism and is often used to represent the path to enlightenment.

What is the Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra)?

500

In 2025, this country became the first to officially sign a new treaty with the European Union, aimed at reducing its carbon emissions while improving economic and technological collaboration.

What is the United Kingdom?

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