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The Great Canadian

The Great Canadian. Challenge!. #1. What is the Capital of Canada?. #2. In what modern-day province did the first Europeans make contact with aboriginals?. #3. What two main European nations were the first to attempt to colonize what is now Canada?. #4.

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The Great Canadian

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  1. The Great Canadian Challenge!

  2. #1 What is the Capital of Canada?

  3. #2 • In what modern-day province did the first Europeans make contact with aboriginals?

  4. #3 • What two main European nations were the first to attempt to colonize what is now Canada?

  5. #4 • Which modern-day province was formerly known as Acadia?

  6. #5 • Who was the first prime minister of Canada?

  7. #6 The approximate population of Canada is ________________. a)   3 million b)   13 million c)   33 million d)   330 million

  8. #8 • Who is Canada’s current prime minister?

  9. #9 • What is the title of Canada’s Head of State?

  10. #10 • Who am I?

  11. #11 • The number of points on the Canadian Maple Leaf ? …think of the flag.

  12. #12 • The age at which Canadians can exercise their right to vote at the party level.

  13. #13 • Canada is the ____ largest country in the world. A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd

  14. #14 • Canada has two national symbols. What are they?

  15. #15 • Canada has the longest covered bridge in the world (1,282 feet long). Where is it located? A. West Montrose, ONB. La Sarre, QEC. Gold River, BCD. Hartland, NB

  16. #16 • How many time zones are there in Canada? A. 6B. 8C. 4D. 5

  17. #17 • What is the highest mountain in Canada? A. Mount ForbeB. Mount LoganC. Mount KitchenerD. Mount Lefroy

  18. #18 • What is the longest river in Canada? A. Fraser RiverB. St. Laurence RiverC. Mackenzie RiverD. Red River

  19. #19 • What is Canada's most northern island? A. Queen CharlotteB. EllesmereC. VictoriaD. Baffin

  20. #20 • When was “Oh Canada” proclaimed as Canada’s national anthem? A. 1870B. 1935C. 1980D. 1999

  21. #21 • What are Canada’s two national sports? A. Ice Hockey, BasketballB. Baseball, TennisC. Basketball, LacrosseD. Lacrosse, Ice Hockey

  22. #22 • How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? a) Tenb) Twelvec) Thirteen

  23. #23 • The maple leaf is a prominent Canadian symbol. On what coin does it appear? a) The pennyb) The nickelc) The quarter

  24. #24 • What is the origin of the name "Canada"? a) Inuitb) Huron-Iroquoisc) Metis

  25. #25 • What are the animal figures that stand on either side of the shield on the Arms of Canada? a) A lion and an elkb) A lion and a horsec) A lion and a unicorn

  26. #26 • The first tidal power station in North America was built in what bay, known for its high tides (in fact, the highest in the world)? a) Howe Sound, British Columbiab) James Bay, Ontarioc) Bay of Fundy, New Brunswickd) Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland

  27. #27 • What city, founded in 1608 by Champlain, claims to be the oldest city in North America? (It is also the only walled city in North America.) a) Quebec Cityb) Halifaxc) Saskatoond) Vancouver

  28. #28 • The westernmost community in Canada, Beaver Creek, is in which province or territory? a) British Columbiab) Northwest Territoriesc) Newfoundlandd) Yukon

  29. #29 • What is the driest place in Canada? a) Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan b) Arctic Bay, Nunavut c) Windsor, Ontario d) Vancouver, British Columbia

  30. #30 • Which was the first province to establish a hospital insurance plan and universal prepaid medical care? a) Ontariob) Saskatchewanc) British Columbiad) New Brunswick

  31. #31 What city is the largest in Canada by population and the fifth largest in all of North America? a) Vancouver, British Columbiab) Montreal, Quebecc) Calgary, Albertad) Toronto, Ontario

  32. #32 Which of the following slogans is associated with Canada's constitution? a) liberty, equality, fraternity b) peace, order and good government c) life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

  33. #33 Which is the largest island in Canada? a) Prince Edward Islandb) Ellesmere Islandc) Newfoundlandd) Baffin Island

  34. #34 Niagara Falls is the highest waterfall in Canada. a) Trueb) False

  35. #35 What is the largest lake IN Canada? a) Lake Michiganb) Great Bear Lakec) Lake Simcoed) Okanagan Lake

  36. The Great Canadian Answers!

  37. #1 What is the Capital of Canada? Ottawa

  38. #2 • In what modern-day province did the first Europeans make contact with aboriginals? Newfoundland

  39. #3 • What two main European nations were the first to attempt to colonize what is now Canada? England & France

  40. #4 • Which modern-day province was formerly known as Acadia? Nova Scotia

  41. #5 • Who was the first prime minister of Canada? John A. MacDonald

  42. #6 The approximate population of Canada is ________________. a)   3 million b)   13 million c)   33 million d)   330 million

  43. #8 • Who is Canada’s current prime minister? Stephen Harper

  44. #9 • What is the title of Canada’s Head of State? Monarch = Queen Elizabeth II The Governor General represents the Monarch

  45. #10 • Who am I? • Mi’kmaq legend Glooscap

  46. #11 • The number of points on the Canadian Maple Leaf ? …think of the flag. • 11

  47. #12 • The age at which Canadians can exercise their right to vote at the party level. • 14 • Canadian Youth, may not be permitted to vote until age 18, however, at age 14 you can join a political party and vote for the leader or on policy as part of the Youth Party.

  48. #13 • Canada is the ____ largest country in the world. A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd Russia: 17,075,200 km2 (6,591,027 mi2) Canada: 9,984,670 km2 (3,854,082 mi2)

  49. #14 • Canada has two national symbols. What are they? • Maple Leaf & Beaver

  50. #15 • Canada has the longest covered bridge in the world (1,282 feet long). Where is it located? A. West Montrose, ONB. La Sarre, QEC. Gold River, BCD. Hartland, NB

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