#1 What is the Capital of Canada? #2 In what modern-day province did the first Europeans make contact with aboriginals? In what modern-day province did.

#1 What is the Capital of Canada?

#2 In what modern-day province did the first Europeans make contact with aboriginals? 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? What two main European nations were the first to attempt to colonize what is now Canada?

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

#5 Who was the first prime minister of Canada? Who was the first prime minister of Canada?

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

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

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

#10 Who am I? Who am I?

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

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

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

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

#15 Canada has the longest covered bridge in the world (1,282 feet long). Where is it located? Canada has the longest covered bridge in the world (1,282 feet long). Where is it located? A. West Montrose, ON B. La Sarre, QE C. Gold River, BC D. Hartland, NB A. West Montrose, ON B. La Sarre, QE C. Gold River, BC D. Hartland, NB

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

#17 What is the highest mountain in Canada? What is the highest mountain in Canada? A. Mount Forbe B. Mount Logan C. Mount Kitchener D. Mount Lefroy A. Mount Forbe B. Mount Logan C. Mount Kitchener D. Mount Lefroy

#18 What is the longest river in Canada? What is the longest river in Canada? A. Fraser River B. St. Laurence River C. Mackenzie River D. Red River A. Fraser River B. St. Laurence River C. Mackenzie River D. Red River

#19 What is Canada's most northern island? What is Canada's most northern island? A. Queen Charlotte B. Ellesmere C. Victoria D. Baffin A. Queen Charlotte B. Ellesmere C. Victoria D. Baffin

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

#21 What are Canada’s two national sports? What are Canada’s two national sports? A. Ice Hockey, Basketball B. Baseball, Tennis C. Basketball, Lacrosse D. Lacrosse, Ice Hockey

#22 How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? a) Ten b) Twelve c) Thirteen How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? a) Ten b) Twelve c) Thirteen

#23 The maple leaf is a prominent Canadian symbol. On what coin does it appear? a) The penny b) The nickel c) The quarter The maple leaf is a prominent Canadian symbol. On what coin does it appear? a) The penny b) The nickel c) The quarter

#24 What is the origin of the name "Canada"? a) Inuit b) Huron-Iroquois c) Metis What is the origin of the name "Canada"? a) Inuit b) Huron-Iroquois c) Metis

#25 What are the animal figures that stand on either side of the shield on the Arms of Canada? a) A lion and an elk b) A lion and a horse c) A lion and a unicorn What are the animal figures that stand on either side of the shield on the Arms of Canada? a) A lion and an elk b) A lion and a horse c) A lion and a unicorn

#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 Columbia b) James Bay, Ontario c) Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick d) Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland 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 Columbia b) James Bay, Ontario c) Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick d) Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland

#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 City b) Halifax c) Saskatoon d) Vancouver 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 City b) Halifax c) Saskatoon d) Vancouver

#28 The westernmost community in Canada, Beaver Creek, is in which province or territory? a) British Columbia b) Northwest Territories c) Newfoundland d) Yukon The westernmost community in Canada, Beaver Creek, is in which province or territory? a) British Columbia b) Northwest Territories c) Newfoundland d) Yukon

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

#30 Which was the first province to establish a hospital insurance plan and universal prepaid medical care? a) Ontario b) Saskatchewan c) British Columbia d) New Brunswick Which was the first province to establish a hospital insurance plan and universal prepaid medical care? a) Ontario b) Saskatchewan c) British Columbia d) New Brunswick

#31 What city is the largest in Canada by population and the fifth largest in all of North America? a) Vancouver, British Columbia b) Montreal, Quebec c) Calgary, Alberta d) Toronto, Ontario

#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 Which is the largest island in Canada? a) Prince Edward Island b) Ellesmere Island c) Newfoundland d) Baffin Island

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

#35 What is the largest lake IN Canada? a) Lake Michigan b) Great Bear Lake c) Lake Simcoe d) Okanagan Lake

#1 What is the Capital of Canada? Ottawa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#10 Who am I? Who am I? Mi’kmaq legend Glooscap Mi’kmaq legend Glooscap

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

#12 The age at which Canadians can exercise their right to vote at the party level. The age at which Canadians can exercise their right to vote at the party level. 14 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. 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.

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

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