History of Canada
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada and which political party were they a member of?
Sir John A. MacDonald, Conservative party
Collies became famous by TV star dog?
Lassie. The TV series lasted for 19 years!
The concept of gravity was discovered by which famous physicist?
Sir Isaac Newton.
“Play it, Sam” is from this film.
What is Casablanca? Almost everyone misremembers this line as “Play it again, Sam.”
India is known for this white marble palace.
Taj Mahal. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife,
What did C.P.R stand for?
Canadian Pacific Railway
Irish Wolfhound. The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology
What is smaller than an atom?
What is a Electron
“In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth” comes from this book, chapter, and verse of the Bible.
What is Genesis 1:1? It’s the very first verse and depicts the very beginning of the universe.
What is the most populated city in Mexico?
What does the word "tabby" describe?
Fur pattern, mostly stripped patterns
What is the name of the tallest grass on earth?
What is Bamboo
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry” comes from this book, later adapted to the 1970 film.
What is Love Story? The film stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, who play characters from vastly different backgrounds who fall in love and have their love stories tragically shortened by cancer.
What famous Paris landmark caught fire in 2019?
Notre Dame Cathedral, the cost of restoring the cathedral was approx. 847 million euros
A Painter, the monumental art and villages of the First Nations and the landscapes of British Columbia was her biggest inspirations.
Why should you never pick up a lizard by its tail?
The tail may fall off, some species of lizards can grow their tails back.
Which is the most abundant element in the universe?
What is Hydrogen
“Marley was dead to begin with” comes from this book.
What is A Christmas Carol? Few people remember that Marley is the fourth ghost who is condemned to travel across the earth because of his life of greed. His mission is to warn others before it is too late for them.
Mount Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters.
Who were the first Europeans to land on the shores of Canada?
Vikings. The settlement is now known as L'Anse-aux-Meadows and is a World Heritage site in Newfoundland
What python species is the world's longest snake?
Reticulated Python, the length can exceed 20 ft or 6 meters
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
What is Diamonds
This ancient philosopher said, “He who has never learned to obey can never be a good commander.”
Who is Aristotle? This is a tenet of outstanding leadership. Without the experience of obeying a superior, a person would lack the fundamental quality of humility necessary for effective leadership.
Panama declared independence from what country in 1903?
Columbia. Panama gained independence from Colombia on November 3, 1903. The United States recognized Panama's independence on November 6, 1903.
The name Canada was derived from the Iroquois word Kanata, which means?
Village
"terrestrial" means what when referring to turtles?
They live on land
What is the study of mushrooms called?
What is Mycology
"You're going to need a bigger boat" came from this film
Jaws (1975), this line was not originally in the script
In Greece, the Parthenon was built in honor of what Greek Goddess?
Athena, the greek goddess of Wisdom, War and Craft