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Canadian Symbols Flashcards

1
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How long has the crown being a symbol of the state in Canada for?

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400 years

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2
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Who is the current queen of Canada?

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Queen Elizabeth II

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who was the reigning queen at the time Canada became a constitutional monarchy

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Queen Victoria

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How long has Canada been a constitutional monarchy in its own right for?

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since confederation in 1867

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What is the crown a symbol of?

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The crown is a symbol of Government, including Parliament, the legislatures, the courts, police services, and the Canadian forces.

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When was the current Canadian flag raised for the first time?

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1965

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In what year did the red-white colour become the national colours of Canada?

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in 1921

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What flag was used prior to the modern day Canadian flag?

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The Canadian Red Ensign flag was used before the current Canadian flag replaced it in 1965.

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Where does the colour scheme of the current Canadian flag originate from?

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Red and white have been colours of France and England since the middle ages.

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10
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How did the maple leaf become one of Canada’s best-known symbols?

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Maple leaves were adopted as a symbol by French Canadians in the 1700’s, and since have appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia since the 1850’s. They are also carved into the headstones of fallen Canadian soldiers buried overseas and in Canada.

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What is the Fleur-De-Lys?

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The Fleur-De-Lys is a flower that was adopted by the French in the middle ages.

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12
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When did Canada adopt an official coat of arms?

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After the 1st World War

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13
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What is the significance of the architecture in the Parliament buildings?

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The Towers, Arches, Sculptures, and Stained glass of the parliament buildings embody the French, English, and Aboriginal traditions.

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14
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What year was the Fleur-De-Lys adopted in?

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The year 496.

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15
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What is the Fleur-De-Lys a symbol of?

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The Fleur-De-Lys has been a symbol of French royalty for more than 1,000 years.

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16
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During confederation, where was the Fleur-De-Lys included?

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It was included in the Canadian Red Ensign flag

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17
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in what year was the Fleur De Lys adopted as part of Quebec’s own flag?

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1948

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18
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What was the intention of the coat of arms?

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As an expression of national pride

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19
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What does the coat of arms contain?

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the coat of arms contains symbols of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland. It also contains red maple leaves

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20
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What is the national motto?

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A Mari Usque Ad Mare

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21
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What does the national motto mean in English?

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From sea to sea

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22
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What style is the architecture of the Parliament Buildings?

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Gothic Revival

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23
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Why was the particular style of architecture of the Parliament buildings chosen?

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It was popular in the time of Queen Victoria.

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24
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In what year were the Parliament buildings completed?

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In 1860

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25
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1) What happened to the center b

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26
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2) When did Queen Elizabeth become the queen of Canada?

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In 1952

27
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3) In what year is/was Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond Jubilee?

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In 2022

28
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In what year was the center block of the Parliament buildings destroyed by an accidental fire?

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In 1916

29
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In what year was the center block of the Parliament Buildings rebuilt, following the accidental fire that destroyed it in 1916?

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In 1922

30
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What is the only original part of the Parliament buildings that remains to this day?

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The Library

31
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What memory was the Peace tower in the Parliament buildings built to remember?

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The first world war

32
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Where can one find the books of Remembrance?

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Within the memorial chamber, in the Parliament buildings.

33
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What is contained within the Books of Remembrance?

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The names of all soldiers, sailors, and airmen who have died in the line of duty serving Canada in wars.

34
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In what architecture style is the Quebec National Assembly built in?

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In the French Second Empire style

35
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What are some of the architectural styles that other Legislatures for provinces other than Quebec built in?

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Baroque, Romanesque, Neoclassical.

36
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Why are some provincial legislatures built with Baroque, Romanesque, or Neoclassical architectural styles?

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To reflect the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization in which Democracy originated

37
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What is the most popular spectator sport within Canada?

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Hockey

38
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What sport is considered the national winter sport of Canada?

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Hockey

39
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In what century was Hockey developed?

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In the 1800’s

40
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Who donated the NHL Stanley championship cup?

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Governor general Lord Stanley

41
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in what year was the Stanley cup donated by Governor general Lord Stanley?

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In 1892

42
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What championship cup is awarded to Women’s hockey teams?

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The Clarkson Cup

43
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In what year was the Clarkson cup established?

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In 2005

44
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Who was responsible for establishing the Clarkson cup in 2005?

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Governor general Adrienne Clarkson

45
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What is the second most popular sport in Canada?

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Canadian Football

46
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Other than Hockey and Canadian Football, name some other popular sports in Canada

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1) Curling
2) Lacrosse
3) Soccer

47
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On what unit of currency can you find the Beaver?

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on 5 cent coins

48
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Who was first to adopt the Beaver as a symbol?

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The Hudson’s Bay Company

49
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Which French-Canadian patriotic association adopted the Beaver as an emblem?

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The St. Jean Baptiste Society

50
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In addition to the 5 cent coin, where else can you find the Beaver?

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1) The Albertan coat of arms
2) The Saskatchewan coat of arms
3) The City of Toronto coat of arms
4) The City of Montreal coat of arms

51
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What are the 3 main objectives of the Official Languages Act 1969?

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1) Establish equality between French and English in Parliament, the government of Canada, and institutions subject to the act.
2) Maintain and develop official language minority communities in Canada.
3) Promote equality of French and English in Canadian society.

52
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What is the Canadian national anthem?

A

O Canada

53
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What are the words contained in the English version of the Canadian national anthem ‘O Canada’ ?

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O Canada! Our Home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command
With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The true north strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada
We stand on guard for thee
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee
54
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What is the Royal anthem for Canada?

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God save the queen

55
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What are the 3 types of honours that can be awarded to outstanding citizens?

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1) Orders
2) Decorations
3) Medals

56
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After using British honours for many years, Canada started its own honours system in 1967, what was it’s name?

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The Centennial of Confederation

57
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What is the highest honour that can be awarded to Canadian citizens?

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The Victoria Cross

58
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How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross since 1854?

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96

59
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Who was the first person to receive a Victoria Cross?

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Lieutenant Alexander Roberts Dunn, of present-day Toronto

60
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Who was the first Black man to be awarded the Victoria Cross?

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Able Seaman William Hall of Horton, Nova Scotia

61
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Who was the first person not born in the British empire to receive a Victoria Cross?

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Corporal Filip Konowal, from the Ukraine.

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