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100

This early computer operating system was developed by Microsoft in 1985

A. Windows 95

B. Windows XP

C. Windows 1.0

D. Windows 7

Windows 1.0

100

This Canadian automaker, founded in 1904 is best known for it's luxury vehicles

A. Ford

B. Chrysler

C. General Motors

D. Pontiac

General Motors

100

The word "robot" comes from this language meaning "Forced Labor."

A. Latin

B. German

C. Czech

D. Greek

Czech

100

I was a popular singer, known as the "King of Rock and Roll," and I performed hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock."

Elvis Presley  

100

I’m a Canadian city in the province of Ontario. Complete the word: ____onto.

Toronto

200

This inventor is credited with creating the first practical telephone in 1876

Alexander Graham Bell

200

This Canadian car manufacturer based in Ontario is known for producing the "Acadian" model

A. Chrysler

B. McLaughlin Car Company

C. Hyundai Canada

D. Suzuki Canada

McLaughin Car Company

200

The word "Salary" originates from this substance which was used to pay roman soldiers.

A. Gold

B. Oil

C. Salt

D. Grain

Salt

200

I was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.

  • A) Sally Ride
  • B) Amelia Earhart
  • C) Jacqueline Cochran
  • D) Bessie Coleman

Amelia Earhart

200

I am a sweet treat often eaten in the morning. Complete the word: ____cakes

Pan

300

What was the name of the first commercially successful video game, released in 1972?

A. Pac-man

B. Space Invadors

C. Pong

D. Donkey Kong

Pong

300

The "Ontario Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Company" eventually become a part of major automaker?

A. Chrysler

B. General Motors

C. Ford

D. Toyota

General Motors

300

The term "Alcohol" comes from this language meaning "Purity" or "Distilled water essence".

A. Arabic

B. Latin

C. Greek

D. Hebrew

Arabic

300

I am a famous writer and author of the "Harry Potter" series, which has become a global phenomenon.

  • A) J.R.R. Tolkien
  • B) Suzanne Collins
  • C) J.K. Rowling
  • D) C.S. Lewis

J.K. Rowling

300

I am a type of large bird with a distinctive long neck, commonly found in wetlands. Complete the word: ____heron.

Blue

400

This online platform launched in 2005, revolutionized video sharing and was later purchased by Google.


YouTube

400

In 1964, this Canadian automaker introduced the "Beaumont" model.

A. Ford

B. Pontiac

C. McLaughlin

D. Dodge

Pontiac

400

The word "Pencil" is derived from the Latin word for "Small brush" which is "Penicillin" meaning what?

A. Feather

B. Brush

C. Rope

D. Needle


Brush

400

I was a famous Canadian hockey player, known for my time with the Montreal Canadiens and for winning 5 Stanley Cups.

  • A) Wayne Gretzky
  • B) Guy Lafleur
  • C) Maurice Richard
  • D) Sidney Crosby

Maurice Richard

400

I am a famous river that flows through Egypt, often referred to as the "Gift of the Nile." Complete the word: Nile ____

  • A) River
  • B) Delta
  • C) Sea
  • D) Ocean

Delta

500

This company's first personal computer, the "Apple I" was introduced in 1976.

Apple

500

Which Canadian car brand popular in the 20th century was later merged with General motors?

A. Hupmobile

B. Massey-Harris

C. McLaughlin Buick

D. Nissan Canada

McLaughlin Buick

500

The word "Muscle" comes from the Latin word "musculus" which means this.

A. Fish

B. Ant

C. Little mouse

D. Large beast

Little mouse

500

I am the founder of the Hudson's Bay Company and a key figure in the development of Canada's fur trade.

  • A) Samuel de Champlain
  • B) Pierre-Esprit Radisson
  • C) John A. Macdonald
  • D) Henry Kelsey

Pierre-Esprit Radisson

500

I am a well-known, classical composer from Austria, famous for my symphonies and operas. Complete the word: Wolfgang Amadeus ____

  • A) Strauss
  • B) Mozart
  • C) Beethoven
  • D) Bach

Mozart