CAN 500Q-4 CA 91-120 Flashcards
91-120 CA
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91. Canada’s official summer sport is?
- A) Baseball
- B) Soccer
- C) Lacrosse
- D) Tennis
Answer: Lacrosse.
Info: Lacrosse was declared the official summer sport of Canada in 1994.
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92. Canada’s official winter sport is?
- A) Skiing
- B) Curling
- C) Ice hockey
- D) Snowboarding
Answer: Ice hockey.
Info: Ice hockey was declared the official winter sport of Canada in 1994.
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93. What does the word “Canada” mean?
- A) River
- B) Mountain
- C) Village or settlement
- D) Forest
Answer: Village or settlement.
Info: The word “Canada” comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word “Kanata.”
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94. Who was the first European to explore Canada’s interior?
- A) Christopher Columbus
- B) John Cabot
- C) Jacques Cartier
- D) Henry Hudson
Answer: Jacques Cartier.
Info: Jacques Cartier made three voyages to Canada and claimed it for France.
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95. When did Newfoundland become a province of Canada?
- A) 1939
- B) 1949
- C) 1959
- D) 1969
Answer: 1949.
Info: Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada as a province in 1949.
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96. Who was the founder of Quebec City?
- A) Samuel de Champlain
- B) Jacques Cartier
- C) John Cabot
- D) Henry Hudson
Answer: Samuel de Champlain.
Info: Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608.
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97. Which Canadian province is the largest producer of oil and natural gas?
- A) British Columbia
- B) Alberta
- C) Ontario
- D) Quebec
Answer: Alberta.
Info: Alberta is the leading producer of oil and natural gas in Canada.
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98. Which province is known for its French-speaking population?
- A) Ontario
- B) Manitoba
- C) New Brunswick
- D) Quebec
Answer: Quebec.
Info: Quebec is the only province in Canada where French is the official language.
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99. What is the capital of British Columbia?
- A) Vancouver
- B) Victoria
- C) Kelowna
- D) Kamloops
Answer: Victoria.
Info: Victoria is located on Vancouver Island and is the capital of British Columbia.
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100. Which province is known as the birthplace of Confederation?
- A) Ontario
- B) Quebec
- C) Nova Scotia
- D) Prince Edward Island
Answer: Prince Edward Island.
Info: Prince Edward Island is known as the birthplace of Confederation because the Charlottetown Conference was held there in 1864.
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101. What is the largest city in Quebec?
- A) Quebec City
- B) Gatineau
- C) Montreal
- D) Sherbrooke
Answer: Montreal.
Info: Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and the second-largest city in Canada.
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102. Which province is known for its large Ukrainian population?
- A) Ontario
- B) Alberta
- C) Manitoba
- D) Saskatchewan
Answer: Manitoba.
Info: Manitoba has a significant Ukrainian-Canadian community, one of the largest in Canada.
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103. Which is the easternmost province in Canada?
- A) Nova Scotia
- B) New Brunswick
- C) Prince Edward Island
- D) Newfoundland and Labrador
Answer: Newfoundland and Labrador.
Info: Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province, located on the Atlantic coast.
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104. Which province joined Confederation in 1905?
- A) Alberta
- B) Saskatchewan
- C) Both A and B
- D) None of the above
Answer: Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Info: Both Alberta and Saskatchewan joined Confederation in 1905.
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105. Who is the monarch of Canada?
- A) The President of Canada
- B) The Prime Minister of Canada
- C) The reigning king or queen of the United Kingdom
- D) The Governor General of Canada
Answer: The reigning king or queen of the United Kingdom.
Info: The monarch of Canada is the same as the monarch of the United Kingdom.
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106. What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?
- A) Head of the government
- B) Head of the judiciary
- C) Represents the Sovereign in Canada
- D) Represents the Prime Minister
Answer: The Governor General represents the Sovereign in Canada.
Info: The Governor General carries out the duties of the Sovereign in Canada.
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107. Which city is known as the “Gateway to the North”?
- A) Yellowknife
- B) Whitehorse
- C) Edmonton
- D) Calgary
Answer: Edmonton.
Info: Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, is known as the “Gateway to the North.”
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108. What is the smallest province in Canada by land area?
- A) Nova Scotia
- B) New Brunswick
- C) Prince Edward Island
- D) Newfoundland and Labrador
Answer: Prince Edward Island.
Info: Prince Edward Island is the smallest province by land area and population.
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109. Which city is the financial capital of Canada?
- A) Montreal
- B) Ottawa
- C) Vancouver
- D) Toronto
Answer: Toronto.
Info: Toronto is the financial capital of Canada and the largest city in Ontario.
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110. What is the population of Canada?
- A) Approximately 28 million
- B) Approximately 32 million
- C) Approximately 38 million
- D) Approximately 42 million
Answer: Approximately 38 million (as of 2021).
Info: Canada’s population is around 38 million people.
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111. What is the national animal of Canada?
- A) Moose
- B) Beaver
- C) Polar Bear
- D) Caribou
Answer: Beaver.
Info: The beaver is a symbol of Canada’s natural environment and industry.
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112. What is the name of Canada’s national police force?
- A) Ontario Provincial Police
- B) Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- C) Quebec Provincial Police
- D) Toronto Police Service
Answer: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Info: The RCMP is Canada’s federal and national law enforcement agency.
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113. Which city is known as “Hollywood North”?
- A) Toronto
- B) Montreal
- C) Vancouver
- D) Calgary
Answer: Vancouver.
Info: Vancouver is called “Hollywood North” because of its large film and television production industry.
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114. What is the longest river in Canada?
- A) Fraser River
- B) St. Lawrence River
- C) Mackenzie River
- D) Columbia River
Answer: Mackenzie River.
Info: The Mackenzie River flows through the Northwest Territories and is the longest river in Canada.
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115. Which province has the largest Francophone population in Canada?
- A) Ontario
- B) New Brunswick
- C) Quebec
- D) Manitoba
Answer: Quebec.
Info: Quebec has the largest Francophone population in Canada.
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116. What is the national symbol of Canada?
- A) The beaver
- B) The maple leaf
- C) The loon
- D) The polar bear
Answer: The maple leaf.
Info: The maple leaf is featured on Canada’s national flag and symbolizes the country’s natural beauty.
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117. What is the primary language spoken in Quebec?
- A) English
- B) Spanish
- C) French
- D) Italian
Answer: French.
Info: French is the official language of Quebec.
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118. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?
- A) Kim Campbell
- B) Adrienne Clarkson
- C) Jeanne Sauvé
- D) Agnes Macphail
Answer: Kim Campbell.
Info: Kim Campbell served as Prime Minister in 1993.
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119. Which province is known for its vast prairies and wheat production?
- A) Alberta
- B) Manitoba
- C) Saskatchewan
- D) Ontario
Answer: Saskatchewan.
Info: Saskatchewan is known for its agricultural production, especially wheat.
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120. What is the name of the Canadian national anthem?
- A) “God Save the Queen”
- B) “O Canada”
- C) “The Star-Spangled Banner”
- D) “Advance Australia Fair”
Answer: “O Canada.”
Info: “O Canada” is the national anthem of Canada, officially adopted in 1980.
