National Leaders
This politician leads the Conservative Party of Canada as of 2025 and is campaigning in the current federal election.
Hint: His last name sounds like “Poilievre.”
Who is Pierre Poilievre?
This country borders both Canada and Mexico.
Hint: It has 50 states and includes Alaska and Hawaii.
What is the United States?
This large hole in the atmosphere, once caused by pollution, is slowly healing thanks to global efforts.
Hint: It protects us from harmful UV rays.
What is the ozone layer?
During summer, many people enjoy this activity on the water, where they paddle on a large board while standing up.
Hint: It’s a mix of surfing and kayaking
What is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)?
This tropical fruit is known for its rough, spiky exterior and sweet, juicy interior.
Hint: It’s often used in desserts, and its flesh is vibrant yellow.
What is pineapple?
She became the Vice President of the United States in 2021, making history as the first woman, first Black, and first South Asian to hold the position.
Hint: She served as a senator from California before that.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This country borders 14 other countries, including India, Mongolia, and Russia.
Hint: It’s the country with the most land borders.
What is China?
This animal, known for its slow movement, has become a symbol of forest protection—especially in the Amazon.
Hint: It lives mostly in trees and naps a lot!
What is a sloth?
This activity involves packing a tent, sleeping bag, and camping gear to spend the night in nature.
Hint: It’s often done in national parks or forests, and you can make a campfire.
What is camping?
This French pastry is a buttery, flaky dough, often shaped into croissants and served with coffee.
Hint: It’s the perfect breakfast treat with a golden, crispy crust.
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What is a croissant?
He was President of Ukraine during the 2022 conflict and became known around the world for his resilience and leadership.
Hint: He was a comedian and actor before becoming president.
Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
These two countries in South America do not share a border with Brazil.
Hint: One is an island nation, and the other is on the Pacific coast.
What are Chile and Ecuador?
This large body of water covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface.
Hint: It’s home to whales, coral reefs, and sea turtles.
What is the ocean?
In this summer sport, players hit a small ball back and forth over a net, usually played in singles or doubles.
Hint: It’s often played on a court with rackets.
What is tennis?
This seafood dish is a favorite in Atlantic Canada and typically features lobster, butter, and sometimes cream.
Hint: It’s a luxurious dish often served on special occasions.
What is lobster roll?
This South African leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner became the country’s first Black president in 1994.
Hint: He spent 27 years in prison before leading his nation.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This country borders only the United States and has ten provinces and three territories.
Hint: It’s the second-largest country in the world by land area.
What is Canada?
This international agreement signed in 2015 aims to reduce global warming and limit carbon emissions.
Hint: Almost every country in the world signed it.
What is the Paris Agreement?
This activity involves flying a kite in the open air, often enjoyed at the beach or in parks.
Hint: It’s a favorite for kids, and the kites come in many shapes and sizes.
What is kite flying?
This drink, which originates from Quebec, is made by diluting maple syrup with hot water.
Hint: It's especially popular in the colder months.
What is "Maple Water" or "Tire d'érable"?
He was the first Prime Minister of Canada, known for helping to create the country in 1867.
Hint: He’s on the Canadian $10 bill.
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald?
This Middle Eastern country shares borders with Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt—and the Dead Sea.
Hint: Its capital is Jerusalem.
What is Israel?
This Canadian province is home to the Boreal Forest, one of the largest forests on Earth.
Hint: It's also known for the Northern Lights and the city of Edmonton.
What is Alberta?
This activity is often enjoyed at barbecues and involves tossing a frisbee back and forth.
Hint: It’s sometimes called “disc” and can be a competitive sport.
What is playing frisbee?
This dish is made from ground pork, beef, or veal mixed with rice, wrapped in cabbage leaves, and simmered in tomato sauce.
Hint: It’s a hearty dish, often enjoyed at holiday dinners.
What is cabbage rolls?