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Riddles
100
In Norse mythology, this god was associated with thunder and carried a hammer.
Hint: He is also a popular character in comic books and movies.
Thor ?
100
This Italian explorer is known for his 15th-century voyages across the Atlantic and is often credited with "discovering" America in 1492.
Hint: He sailed with the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
100
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Her son became King.
Hint: What is his name?
Who is King Charles III?
100
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
Hint: It's a le--er.
What is the letter 'M'?
200
This Indigenous practice involves a sacred ceremony using sage, sweetgrass, or cedar to cleanse energy.
Hint: It's part of traditional healing in many cultures across Canada.
What is smudging? 
200
This desert adventure uses four-legged animals to explore sandy terrain.
Hint: It’s popular in places like Morocco or Egypt.
What is camel riding?
200
This Indigenous children’s residential school tragedy was acknowledged with a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, first observed in 2021.
Hint: It’s observed every September 30.
Orange Shirt Day?
200
The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
Hint: You mostly find in the ground.
What is a hole?
300
In Chinese mythology, this magical creature is a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune.
Hint: It dances in parades during Chinese New Year.
What is a dragon?
300
This Scottish-born explorer helped expand Canada's west and north, and his name is on a major river and Arctic coastline.
Hint: He was the first European to cross North America north of Mexico.
Who is Alexander Mackenzie?
300
In 2025, this former central banker became Canada's Prime Minister after leading the Liberals to a minority government.
Hint: He previously headed both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.
Who is Mark Carney?
300
What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and rivers but no water?
Hint: You might fold it or use it in a car.
What is a map?
400
In Japan, people celebrate this flower every spring by gathering under blooming trees for picnics.
Hint: These flowers are pink and delicate.
cherry blossoms (or sakura) 
400
This Canadian trail stretches over 28,000 km and connects the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans.
Hint: It’s the longest recreational trail network in the world.
What is the Trans Canada Trail (also known as The Great Trail)?
400
In February 2025, this Canadian superstar scored the overtime winner against Team USA, securing Canada's victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
Hint: He's the captain of the Edmonton Oilers.
Who is Connor McDavid?
400
I have one eye but can’t see. What am I?
Hint: You might use me during a bad weather
Hurricane
500
In Scotland, Hogmanay is the name for which celebration?
Hint: It involves singing "Auld Lang Syne."
What is New Year’s Eve?
500
Used in mountain climbing, this item is attached to your waist to secure you to ropes and safety lines.
Hint: It's essential for climbers.
climbing harness?
500
This important agreement was signed in 1867 and united Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Hint: It created Canada as a country.
What is the Confederation (or British North America Act)?
500
What belongs to you but is used more by others?
Hint: It’s something you hear more often than you say.
What is your name?