Canadian History

Question 1

What is the capital city of Canada?

Answer 1

Ottawa

Question 2

Which two languages are officially recognized in Canada?

Answer 2

English and French

Question 3

True or False: Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What year did Canada become a country?

Answer 4

1867

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The British North America Act was enacted in _____.

Answer 5

1867

Question 6

Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

Answer 6

Sir John A. Macdonald

Question 7

What is the national symbol of Canada?

Answer 7

The maple leaf

Question 8

Which province is the only officially bilingual province in Canada?

Answer 8

New Brunswick

Question 9

What is the largest province in Canada by area?

Answer 9

Quebec

Question 10

True or False: The Canadian flag features a beaver.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What is the significance of July 1st in Canada?

Answer 11

Canada Day, marking the confederation of Canada.

Question 12

Which territory is the northernmost in Canada?

Answer 12

Nunavut

Question 13

What is the name of the Canadian national police force?

Answer 13

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Question 14

Who is the current monarch of Canada as of 2023?

Answer 14

King Charles III

Question 15

What is the currency used in Canada?

Answer 15

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The city of Toronto is located in the province of _____.

Answer 16

Ontario

Question 17

What is the term for the movement of French-speaking Canadians to Quebec?

Answer 17

Québécois nationalism

Question 18

Which Canadian city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Answer 18

Vancouver

Question 19

What is the primary mountain range in Canada?

Answer 19

The Rocky Mountains

Question 20

True or False: Canada has a parliamentary system of government.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Which indigenous group is known for their totem poles?

Answer 21

The First Nations

Question 22

What is the largest lake in Canada?

Answer 22

Lake Superior

Question 23

What is the name of the Canadian Charter that protects rights and freedoms?

Answer 23

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 24

Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?

Answer 24

Kim Campbell

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The province of Alberta is known for its _____ industry.

Answer 25

oil and gas

Question 26

What event is commemorated on Remembrance Day in Canada?

Answer 26

The sacrifices of armed forces members in wars.

Question 27

Which Canadian city is known as the 'City of Saints'?

Answer 27

Montreal

Question 28

What is the name of the famous waterfall located on the border between Canada and the USA?

Answer 28

Niagara Falls

Question 29

What is the primary language spoken in Quebec?

Answer 29

French

Question 30

True or False: The Great Lakes are located entirely within Canada.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

What is the legal drinking age in most provinces in Canada?

Answer 31

18 or 19, depending on the province

Question 32

Which Canadian province is known for its wine production?

Answer 32

British Columbia

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The 'Indian Act' was enacted in _____.

Answer 33

1876

Question 34

What is the name of the longest river in Canada?

Answer 34

The Mackenzie River

Question 35

Who is considered the 'Father of Confederation'?

Answer 35

Sir John A. Macdonald

Question 36

What is the primary focus of the Canadian health care system?

Answer 36

Universal health coverage

Question 37

Which Canadian city is known for hosting the Calgary Stampede?

Answer 37

Calgary

Question 38

What is the name of the largest national park in Canada?

Answer 38

Wood Buffalo National Park

Question 39

True or False: Canada is a member of the United Nations.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

What is the main purpose of the Canadian Coast Guard?

Answer 40

To ensure maritime safety and security.

Question 41

What are the two major political parties in Canada?

Answer 41

Liberal Party and Conservative Party

Question 42

Fill in the blank: The national anthem of Canada is called 'O _____ Canada'.

Answer 42

Canada

Question 43

What is the primary export product of Canada?

Answer 43

Natural resources, including oil and minerals.

Question 44

Which Canadian province is known for its Acadian culture?

Answer 44

Nova Scotia

Question 45

What is the largest city in Canada by population?

Answer 45

Toronto

Question 46

True or False: Canada has ten provinces and three territories.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

What is the name of Canada's national police service?

Answer 47

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)