World Capital
This city is the capital of Canada
Ottawa
Which year marks the founding of Canada as a country with the passage of the British North America Act?
a) 1860
b) 1867
c) 1871
d) 1885
1867
Who is credited with inventing the light bulb in 1879?
a) Nikola Tesla
b) Thomas Edison
c) Alexander Graham Bell
d) Michael Faraday
Thomas Edison
Which 1983 Canadian film directed by Claude Jutra is a poignant coming-of-age drama set in Quebec that explores the life of a young boy and his experiences growing up during World War II?
a) The Decline of the American Empire
b) Mon Oncle Antoine
c) Jesus of Montreal
d) Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Mon Oncle Antoine
In this country, people celebrate the Lunar New Year with dragon dances, fireworks, and giving red envelopes filled with money.
Options:
A) Japan
B) China
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
China
The capital of Australia, known for its Parliament House, is located in this city.
Canberra
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
a) Louis Riel
b) John A. Macdonald
c) Alexander Mackenzie
d) Wilfrid Laurier
John A. Macdonald
Which scientist is known for developing the theory of relativity?
a) Isaac Newton
b) Albert Einstein
c) Niels Bohr
d) Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
Which 1990 Canadian film directed by David Wellington chronicles the lives of indigenous people during the early 20th century and highlights the impact of residential schools on their community?
a) Kanesatake: 270 Years of Resistance
b) The Passion of Augustine
c) The Last Buffalo Hunt
d) Smoke Signals
Kanesatake: 270 Years of Resistance
This American holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, features a traditional meal including turkey and stuffing.
Options:
A) Thanksgiving
B) Fourth of July
C) Labor Day
D) Memorial Day
Thanksgiving
This European city, famous for its canals, is the capital of the Netherlands.
Amsterdam
In which year did Canada officially become a patriated nation with the passage of the Constitution Act, which included the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
a) 1970
b) 1976
c) 1982
d) 1987
1982
Which medical breakthrough, discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections?
a) Penicillin
b) Insulin
c) Polio Vaccine
d) Antibiotics
Penicillin
Which 2003 Canadian film directed by Denis Villeneuve tells the story of a Lebanese-Canadian woman’s return to her homeland and her journey through the challenges of war and familial conflict?
a) The Barbarian Invasions
b) Incendies
c) Polytechnique
d) Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Incendies
In this country, people celebrate "Carnival" with vibrant parades, elaborate costumes, and samba music before Lent begins.
Options:
A) Argentina
B) Brazil
C) Spain
D) Italy
Brazil
This African capital city, situated on the Nile River, is known for its ancient pyramids and is the capital of Egypt.
Cairo
Which major Canadian event in 1972 was a hockey series between Canada and the Soviet Union, and is known for its dramatic final game?
a) The Summit Series
b) The Great Canadian Hockey Tournament
c) The Canada Cup
d) The Winter Classic
Summit Series
Which 20th-century invention by Tim Berners-Lee revolutionized how information is shared and accessed online?
a) Email
b) The World Wide Web
c) The Internet
d) HTML
World Wide Web
Which 1977 Canadian film directed by Pierre Falardeau focuses on the October Crisis of 1970 and depicts the political turmoil and the impact of the FLQ’s actions in Quebec?
a) The Decline of the American Empire
b) Le Confessionnal
c) The Silent Partner
d) Octobre
Octobre
This Scottish tradition, held on January 25th, involves a feast to honor the poet Robert Burns, featuring haggis, neeps, and tatties.
Options:
A) St. Andrew's Day
B) Hogmanay
C) Burns Night
D) Guy Fawkes Night
Burns night
Which country has multiple capitals, including a Judicial capital, administrative capital, and legislative capital?
a) South Africa
b) Switzerland
c) Bolivia
d) India
South Africa, which has Pretoria as the administrative capital, Bloemfontein as the judicial capital, and Cape Town as the legislative capital
Which 1960s Canadian political event led to the implementation of official bilingualism and significant changes in immigration policy?
a) The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
b) The Statute of Westminster
c) The Canada Act
d) The Meech Lake Accord
Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Which discovery, made by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953, revealed the structure of DNA and significantly advanced the field of genetics?
a) The Double Helix Structure
b) Genetic Mutation Theory
c) RNA Sequencing
d) Chromosome Mapping
Double Helix Structure
Which 2015 Canadian film directed by Michael McGowan is based on the true story of a groundbreaking medical procedure that transformed the lives of children with congenital heart defects in the early 1960s?
a) One Week
b) Still Mine
c) The Grand Seduction
d) The Good Lie
Still Mine?
This Japanese festival, celebrated on July 7th, involves writing wishes on strips of paper and hanging them on bamboo branches.
Options:
A) Tanabata
B) Setsubun
C) Obon
D) Cherry Blossom Festival
Tanabata