General Knowledge
Geography
People
Economy
History
100

Does Newfoundland have it's own time zone?

Yes

100

What ocean surrounds Newfoundland?

Atlantic

100

True of false: the majority of people in our province live in Labrador?

False

100

What is it called when people dig for goods underground?

Mining

100

What were the European settlers called that came to Labrador first?

Vikings

200

What is the capital of Newfoundland?

St. John's

200

Are Newfoundland and Labrador connected?

No

200

Where did most of Newfoundland's ancestors come from?

England and Ireland

200
How do oil rigs dig for oil?

Through the ocean floor

200

What indigenous group who lived in Newfoundland are now extinct?

Beothuk

300

What is the area of the province we live in called?

Avalon

300

What province is Labrador connected to?

Quebec

300

How did they travel here?

Boat

300

What is a tourist?

A person who visits our province

300

Who came to Newfoundland in 1497?

John Cabot

400

What is the land around the outside of Newfoundland called?

Coast

400

Why is there not many farms in Newfoundland?

Short growing season

400

What did he name our province?

New Founde Lande

500

The coast has lots of ...?

Bays and coves

500

What year did Newfoundland join Canada in Confederation?

1949