Basic facts
Canada is the...
a) largest country in the world
b) second largest country in the world
c) third largest country in the world
B is correct.
Explain the term haka in English.
The haka is a ceremonial war dance or challenge. Haka are usually performed in a group and represent a display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity.
Name one popular tourist destination in Canada that is also a natural sight.
For instance, the Niagara Falls, or the Banff National Park and its Lake Louise, Wood Buffalo National Park, etc.
In which Canadian city do they predominantly speak French?
Most Canadian native speakers of French live in Quebec, the only province where French is the majority language.
Canada is the home of one famous food product. It is used world-wide and it is associated with their flag.
Maple syrup.
The majority of Canadians live close to the border with the USA around several bodies of water. As a group, what are they called? And name at least one of them.
The five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
What are northern lights and in which of these countries can we find them?
They are beautiful dancing waves of light (most often green, purple and blue) that have captivated people for millennia. We may find them in Canada, specifically in the North.
Also known as Ayers Rock, this place is a large sandstone formation in the centre of Australia. Name it.
Uluru.
New Zealanders are often given a nickname derriving from their national animal. What is the nickname?
During the First World War, New Zealand soldiers were referred to as 'kiwis', and the nickname stuck. Eventually, the term Kiwi was attributed to all New Zealanders, who proudly embraced the moniker.
Australia is known for the biggest coral reef system in the world. What is its name?
The Great Barrier Reef.
Describe Australian flag.
The flag has three elements on a dark blue background: the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. The Union Jack in the upper left corner acknowledges the history of British settlement. Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth star.
What is an anthem? Can you name at least one anthem associated with any of these three countries?
A song chosen by a country or organization to be sung on special occasions.
Canada: "O Canada", Australia: "Advance Australia Fair" , New Zealand: "God Defend New Zealand" and all of them also have "God Save the King" as their second anthem.
Which famous building from 1973 can you see in Sydney?
Sydney Opera House
One of these three countries is also called Aotearoa, which means the land of a long white cloud. Which country is it?
New Zealand. The name refers the cloud formations which helped early Polynesian navigators find the country.
What nationality was Sir Edmund Hillary and what is he famous for?
He was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist who was the first person to climb Mount Everest.
These three countries have one important thing in common. Name it.
They are all part of the Commonwealth of Nations which is a political association uniting former British colonies. Plus, the official head of state in these three countries is the British monarch.
Explain the term endemism, with which country or countries do we associate it with?
Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone. We associate it with both Canada and New Zealand.
In which Canadian city can you find so called CN Tower which is a concrete communications and observation structure which was the tallest building in the world from 1975 to 2007?
Canadians have a reputation for:
a) being nice
b) being passionate about freedom
c) being laid-back
It might be a cliche but Canadians are said to be nice. Their frequent apologizing is often included in jokes.
Name the national sport of New Zealand and its famous sports team.
Rugby and the All Blacks.
Name all three capital cities of these countries.
Australia: Canberra
Canada: Ottawa
New Zealand: Wellington
What terms are used for the indigenous inhabitants in Canada, Australia and New Zealand?
Canada: First nations
Australia: Aboriginal Australians
New Zealand: the Maori
Name one intersting place you can visit in New Zealand. (Do not say the capital city.)
For example: They Bay of Islands, Tongariro National Park, Auckland and its Sky Tower, Fiordland National Park, Mount Cook (National Park), Hobbiton movie set, etc.
Can you name Canada’s national animal?
Surprisingly, it is beaver. It played a pretty crucial role in the history of Canada, what with all the fur trappers, traders, and battles over who would be the fur king of the region. Then there are the poor beavers themselves, almost hunted to extinction!
For each of these countries, name one famous person who comes from it. Say what they are famous for.
For example: Canada - The Rock, Keanu Reeves, Celine Dion; Australia - Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett; New Zealand - Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter Jackson, Taika Waititi, etc.