Canada
What Is Canada's National Sport?
Trick question – We’ve got two! Hockey and Lacrosse are our national sports, as declared by the “National Sports of Canada Act”.
True or False:
It’s illegal in Switzerland to mow your lawn on Sundays
In Switzerland, you’re not allowed to mow your lawn, build anything, wash your car or hang clothes out to dry on Sundays. Sunday is a day for rest and noisy household chores shouldn’t interfere with relaxation.
How many islands make up the state of Hawaii?
There are 8 islands that make up the State of Hawai‘i: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, La naʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe and the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
What country is Egypt apart of?
Egypt is located in the country of Africa
In China, every year is represented by one of 12 animals
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each sign is named after an animal, and each animal has its own unique characteristics.
What fruit does Canada export the most of?
Blueberries! Canada exports tens of millions of pounds of blueberries and is the world’s second-largest producer of the berry.
Where were French Fries invented?
People think since the word goes like “French Fries” it would have originated in France. But fries were invented in Belgium.
There are certain animals that are prohibited in Hawaii, what do you think they are??!
To protect the island habitat, some animals are prohibited in Hawaii, such as snakes, hamsters and ferrets.
Egypt is known for having the longest river in Africa,
what is it called? How long is it?
It’s the Nile River! The Nile has been considered as the longest river in the world. 6,650 KM long
What color do Chinese Brides wear? Why?
Chinese brides often wear red, a colour considered to be lucky.
How many time zones does Canada have?
There are six time zones across Canada: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, and Newfoundland.
Where is the most visited attraction in Europe:
A) The Louvre
B) Colosseum
C) Eiffel Tower
The Louvre is the most visited attraction in Europe
True or False:
Hawaii has the longest life expectancy in the U.S.
If true, why?
TRUE
True or False:
Ancient Egyptians believed that makeup had healing powers
Makeup was popular with Egyptian women & men. They believed makeup kept them safe from the wrath of the Gods. Ancient Egyptians typically wore red makeup made of red ochre & water, or green makeup made of copper.
What were chopsticks originally used for?
Developed about 5,000 years ago, the earliest chopsticks were used for cooking, not eating.
Were used for cooking, stirring the fire, serving or seizing bits of food
80% of the world’s supply of what comes from Canada?
80% of the world’s supply of maple syrup comes from Canada!
How many languages are spoken in Europe?
200 different languages are spoken across Europe. Only 24 are recognized as the official languages of the European Union. These include English, French and German.
What is the traditional dance of Hawaii?
Who can perform it?
Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance performed by both men and women
What was the purpose of mummification?
The afterlife was important to the Egyptians. They believed that by preserving a dead person’s body – through the process of mummification – their soul would live on in the afterlife forever.
Is the Great Wall of China one continuous wall OR is it made up of a collection of walls?
What did they use as mortar?
This iconic architectural wonder is a network of walls over 20,000 km. Emperor Qin connected the walls over 2,000 years ago to defend the first unified kingdom of China. Workers used glutinous rice flour in the mortar due to its stickiness
Which Canadian city ranks as the most educated in the country?
With 1/3 of the city’s adult population having a university degree, the answer is our national capital - Ottawa
Where was the first casino ever opened?
A) Venice
B) Berlin
C) Munich
The first public casino in the world was opened in Venice in 1638.
In 1879, Joao Fernandez, a Portuguese immigrant, introduced the *braginho*
What do you think it is?
The braginho, a four-string musical instrument, to the Hawaiians, which they renamed the ukulele.
What animal did Egyptians believe was sacred?
Cats were considered sacred animals by the Ancient Egyptians. It’s thought that most families kept a cat as a pet, which they believed would bring the household good luck!
What do Pandas spend majority of their day doing?
Are they the national animal of China? do they hibernate?
Pandas’ famous diet mainly consists of bamboo and they spend between 10-16 hours a day eating! Giant Pandas are the national animal of China and they do not hibernate