CANADIAN HISTORY
What ship sank off the south-eastern coast of Newfoundland Island in 1912?
Titanic
Which of these tree species is found only along coastal areas of southwest British Columbia?
American chestnut
Garry oak
Ponderosa pine
White birch
Garry oak
Which province has the largest automobile assembly industry?
Ontario
Which country has the most population?
India
*2023 Population
India -1,428,627,663
China - 1,425,671,352
Who was the Prime Minister when Canada entered World War II?
Mackenzie king
Which of these native wildflowers has a starchy bulb that tastes similar to sweet potato?
Camas
Lakeside daisy
Prairie crocus
Camas
What city in Alberta is nick-named
"Little Newfoundland"?
Fort McMurray
Which animal with the most powerful bite?
* 3,700 PSI
*human bite force is 162 psi
Stephen Harper was born in what city?
Toronto
How many native species of maple trees are there in Canada?
8
10
15
10
The Red River flows into what lake?
Lake Winnipeg
Which is the most hardest language to learn?
Mandarin Chinese
What comedy duo entertained Canadian troops as part of The Army Show during World War II?
Wayne and Shuster
Which of these native plants can be found in every province across Canada?
Bee balm/wild bergamot
Black-eyed Susan
Canada goldenrod
Canada goldenrod
Which province is home to the Oldman River?
Alberta
What is the most hottest place in the world?
Death Valley
* Death Valley holds the record for the highest air temperature on the planet: On 10 July 1913, temperatures at the aptly named Furnace Creek area in the California desert reached a blistering 56.7°C (134.1°F).
Where was the capital of Canada moved to during World War II?
Nowhere (it remained in Ottawa)
What is the most famous plant in Canada?
Sugar Maple
*The sugar maple leaf shape is well-known throughout the world as the symbol of Canada. These trees can grow up to 35 meters tall and live for hundreds of years
The city of Abbotsford is located in what valley?
Fraser Valley
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
*$1000/pound