1.Toronto True or False
2.Food
3.Animals
4.Picture Identify
5.History
1000
The Toronto Eaton Centre used to be called the Eaton's Centre and was owned by the Eaton Family.
True
1000
Which famous soft drink was invented in 1892?
Coca Cola
1000
Which animal is known as man’s best friend?
Dog
1000
What building is this?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
1000
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell.
2000
The amalgamated MegaCity of Toronto was created in 1953 by joining the six: Toronto, North York, East York, York, Etobicoke and Scarborough.
False.
It was created in 1998
2000
What two words were combined to make the word ‘Spam’?
Spiced Ham
2000
Which bird is a symbol of peace?
Dove
2000
Where would you find this opera house?
Sydney Opera House Australia
2000
Which country first used paper money?
China {where paper was most likely invented}
3000
Toronto was once called York.
True
(Hence North York, York, East York all being municipalities)
3000
What nutrient comes from meat, eggs, and fish?
Protein
3000
What is the collective name for a group of lions?
A Pride
3000
What is the name of this flower?
Poppy
3000
In which town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem.
4000
Toronto Politicians are still called Aldermen.
False.
They are called Councillors as of 1989.
4000
What type of food is Bannock?
Fried Bread.
(from Scotland, Adapted by Metis )
4000
Which animal is the tallest in the world?
Giraffe
4000
What is this animal called?
Sloth
4000
Who is being removed from Canadian Money?
Queen Elizabeth
5000
Toronto has built 2 City Halls- Old City Hall and the current City Hall
False. Toronto has built 3 city halls.
St. Lawrence Market was the original location
5000
Sailors used to suffer from a horrible illness called scurvy. What causes scurvy?
A lack of vitamin C
5000
What bird has a brain smaller than its eyes?
Ostrich.
5000
What is the proper name of this dish?
Spaghetti Bolognese
5000
What were the names of Columbus' ships?
Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria.