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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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Answer: “O Canada.”

Info: “O Canada” is the national anthem of Canada, officially adopted in 1980.

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