Canadian Geography
The population of Toronto is close to:
a) 1 million
b) 850,000
c) 5 million
d) 3 million
3 million
This is a gothic book by Mary Shelley about a scientist who creates something horrifying.
Frankenstein
Where can you find the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the United States?
Cooperstown, NY
Name one of the two astronauts to walk on the moon in July of 1969
Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin
How many tentacles does an octopus have?
How many oceans surround Canada?
Three (The Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific).
A literary device that occurs when a speaker says one thing but means the opposite, or when the intended meaning is markedly different from the literal interpretation of the words.
verbal irony
Canada's current population is close to what number:
a) 18 million
b) 26 million
c) 40 million
d) 51 million
40 million
He is the Scottish general who receives witch prophecies in William Shakespeare’s play.
Macbeth
What are the two national sports of Canada?
Lacrosse in the summer, ice hockey in the winter
Which state did the United States purchase from Russia?
Alaska
What is a group of lions called?
A pride
What is the biggest mountain range in Canada?
The Rocky Mountains
That which introduces the main conflict in a short story or novel.
Inciting incident
What landform sits between British Columbia and Alberta?
Rock Mountains
Name the novel that primarily takes place in a fantastical world called Narnia?
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
What do the rings in the Olympics represent?
The continents of the world
What U.S. city is known as the “wedding capital of the world”?
Las Vegas
What is the only land mammal that cannot jump?
Elephant
Canada is a pretty big place. How many time zones does it have?
Six
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
Alliteration
Archaeologists believe that the first humans arrived in Canada
a) From the US
b) From Asia via Alaska
c) From Africa from ice floes
d) From Europe by sea
From Asia via Alaska
What is the oldest form of literature?
poetry
How many kilometers is a marathon?
a) 22.420
b) 38.250
c) 42.195
d) 48.355
c) 42.195
Which was the first established university in the U.S.?
a) Harvard
b) Yale
c) Princeton
d) Notre Dame
a) Harvard
What land animal has the most powerful bite?
a) Alligator
b) Hyena
c) Lion
d) Hippopotamus
d) Hippopotamus
Billed as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” what annual rodeo is held in Alberta?
The Calgary Stampede
A mild, indirect and often somewhat positive phrase, which is used instead of one that is negative and harsh.
Euphemism
The capital city of Canada's territory Nunavut is?
Iqaluit
What is William Shakespeare’s longest play, with over 4,000 lines?
Hamlet
In which country will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
the United States (Los Angeles)
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
a) New York City
b) Chicago
c) Philadelphia
d) Los Angeles
c) Philadelphia
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A joey
What is Canada's oldest National Parks?
a) Banff National Park
b) Wood Buffalo National Park
c) Jasper National Park
d) Wapusk National Park
a) Banff National Park
A combination of contradictory words (e.g., "deafening silence")
Oxymoron
The exact date of when Canada officially became a country (month / day / year)
July 1, 1867
What is the best-selling novel of all time, which is written by Miguel de Cervantes?
Don Quixote
What country has competed the most times in the Summer Olympics yet hasn’t won a gold medal?
The Philippines
Which state was home to the Gold Rush of 1849?
California
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
Giraffe
Which province was the last to join Canada in 1949?
Newfoundland
a literary device that attributes human emotions, feelings, or actions to inanimate objects, animals, or natural elements
Pathetic Fallacy