Canada Geography
Canada is the ________ biggest country, in land mass, in the world.
a. first
b. second
c. third
second
Who is Justin Trudeau ?
Canada's Prime Minister
What colours are on the Canadian flag ?
Red and white
Fom which continent did the first explorers come from to lead expeditions on the Canadian territory ?
Europe
What currency is used in Canada ?
The Canadian Dollar
With which country does share its longest border ?
The USA
What is the capital city of Canada ?
Ottawa
Which tree leaf can you see on the flag and is also used to make popular syrup ?
Maple
What are Canada's official languages ?
French and English
How many people live in Canada ?
a. 10 million
b. 40 million
c. 100 million
40 million people
How many oceans boarder Canada? (Name one)
THREE - the Atlantic on the east, the Pacific on the west, and the Arctic to the north
What is the name of the British group that Canada and 54 other nations are part of?
a. The world
b. The United Nations
c. The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth
What is Canada's national anthem entitled ?
"O, Canada"
What happened on July 1st 1867 ?
1. Canada became a country
2. Cheryl was born
3. a man walked on the moon
Canada became a dominion / country (it was longer a British colony and became independent)
What is the most popular sports in Canada ?
Hockey
Name 3 Canadian cities.
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal...
When does Canada celebrate its national day ?
July 1st
What is Canada's national animal ?
The Beaver
Who was living on the Canadian territory before the British settlement ?
What is the name of the dish consisting in French fries covered in melted cheddar ?
The Poutine
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada ?
10 provinces & 3 territories
Who is the official head of Canada ? (king's name)
King Charles III
Where did the word Canada come from ?
From the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.”
What was the major trade from the Canadian territory in the 17th century (explaining the choice of the beaver as the national symbol) ?
a. fur trade
b. cookie trade
c. salt and spices
The country was built on the fur trade.
What phenomenon can you often observe in the sky during autumn and winter ?
Northern Lights