Remembrance Day
What flower is the symbol of Remembrance Day?
The Poppy
Bonus Question: Why is it the poppy?
Which fruit has more vitamin C than an orange?
A) Apple
B) Banana
C) Strawberries
D) Grapes
Strawberries have more vitamin C per serving than oranges! So do kiwis, bell peppers, and broccoli.
She became the first Black woman Vice President of the United States in 2021.
Kamala Harris
What’s the only mammal that can truly fly?
A bat
True or false: Bananas grow on trees.
False – they grow on plants that are technically giant herbs.
How old was the youngest known Canadian soldier in WWI?
A) 16 years old
B) 14 years old
C) 12 years old
D) 18 years old
B) 14 years old
TRUE or FALSE: Energy should only be consumed before doing sports or heavy exercise.
FALSE - Energy drinks can dehydrate you, cause crashes, and mess with your heart rate. Water is way better for athletic performance
This basketball legend and activist founded the “I Promise School” for kids in Ohio.
LeBron James
How many hearts does an octopus have?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 8
C) 3
Which country invented basketball?
A) USA
B) Canada 🇨🇦
C) France
D) England
B) Canada (invented by James Naismith in 1891 in Almonte, Ontario!)
How much money does selling poppies raise for veterans in Canada each year?
A) $2 million
B) $5 million
C) $10 million
D) $20 million
D) $20 million
What's the most stolen food in the world?
A) Chocolate
B) Cheese
C) Steak
D) Pizza
B) Cheese About 4% of all cheese produced worldwide gets stolen
Who is the highest-paid female athlete of all time?
A) Venus Williams
B) Serena Williams
C) Simone Biles
D) Naomi Osaka
Answer: Serena Williams - 23 Grand Slam titles and hundreds of millions in earnings
B) Serena Williams
Which animal can sleep for up to three years?
A) Bear
B) Snail
C) Frog
D) Turtle
B) Snail
What’s the most popular social media platform among teens globally (as of now)?
A) TikTok
B) Instagram
C) Snapchat
D) YouTube
D) YouTube (with TikTok close behind)
TRUE or FALSE: After fighting for Canada in WWI and WWII, Black and Indigenous veterans finally got equal rights and respect when they came home.
FALSE - Even after proving their bravery and loyalty, they still faced racism, discrimination, and many were denied the same pensions and benefits that white soldiers received. Indigenous veterans even lost their treaty rights for serving.
Which vegetable is actually a flower?
A) Broccoli
B) Lettuce
C) Spinach
D) Celery
Broccoli
(and Cauliflower!)
Who became the first Black woman billionaire?
A) Oprah Winfrey
B) Rihanna
C) Beyoncé
D) Sheila Johnson (businesswoman and philanthropist who is best known as a co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET).
A) Oprah Winfrey
What color is a polar bear's skin under its white fur?
A) White
B) Pink
C) Black
D) Grey
C) Black
What’s the most spoken language in the world?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) Mandarin Chinese
D) Arabic
C) Mandarin Chinese
In WW1, many units of the Canadian Army refused Black volunteers due to racist policies. This led to the creation of the segregated No. 2 Construction Battalion
How many years did it take for Canada to formally recognize the contributions of the No. 2 Construction Battalion?
A) 10 years
B) 50 years
C) Close to 100 years
D) They still haven't been recognized
It took nearly 100 years - a formal apology and recognition came in recent decades, with ongoing efforts to honour their legacy
How much of your brain is made up of water?
A) 35%
B) 50%
C) 73% ✓
D) 90%
About 73% - that's why dehydration can make you feel tired, dizzy, and unable to focus
Viola Desmond was a Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist who challenged segregation in a Nova Scotia movie theatre in 1946. also pushed for Black History Month in Canada.
You have definitely seen a picture of her. Where?
On a $10 bill.
How long can a cockroach live without its head? A) 1 day
B) 1 week
C) 2 weeks
D) 1 month
B) 1 week
How many continents are there on Earth?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7 🌍
D) 8
C) 7