Canadian Symbols Flashcards
What flag has served as the National flag for 100 years and has been officially carried by veterans since 2005?
The Canadian Red Ensign
Are the snowbirds an icon of Canada
True
How long has the crown been a symbol of the state?
400 years
When did Queen Elizabeth II become the Queen of Canada?
1952
What is the Crown a symbol of?
The government including parliament, the legislatures, the court, police services and the Canadian forces
When was a new Canadian flag raised for the first time?
1965
Where does the red-white-red pattern come from?
The Royal military college, Kingston founded in 1876
What has red and white been?
Colours of France and England and National colours of Canada since 1921
what is the official Royal flag?
The Union Jack
What is Canada’s best known symbol?
The Maple leaf
What is the symbol of French loyalty?
Fleurs-de-lys
When did Quebec adopt its own flag and what is it based on?
1948 based on the Fleurs-de-lys
What is the motto of the coat of arms?
A mari usque ad mare - from sea to sea
What symbols do the coat of arm contain?
Symbols of England, France, Scotland, Ireland and the red maple leaves
When was the peace tower completed?
1927 in memory of the 1st world war
What was destroyed in the accidental fire?
The centre block and the library is the original part of the parliament building
What is the style of the Quebec National Assembly?
The French second empire style
What is Canada’s most popular spectator sport and is the national winter sport?
Hockey
Who was Lord Stanley?
Governor General in 1892
Who was Adrienne Clarkson?
26th Governor General, 1st of Asian descent. Clarkson cup was established in 2005 for women
What is Canada’s second most popular sport?
Canadian football
Who introduced curling?
an ice game introduced by Scottish pioneers
What ancient sport was first played by Aboriginals and is the official summer sport?
Lacrosse
What sport has the most registered players of any game in Canada?
Soccer
What is the symbol of the Hudson Bay Company?
The beaver
What became the emblem of the st. Jean Baptiste society in 1834?
The beaver
What is on the 5 cent coin, coat of arms for AB,SK and Toronto and Montreal?
The beaver
When was the official language act passed?
1969
What are the 3 objectives of the official language act?
To establish equality, maintain and develop language and promote equality of languages
Who was the 20th governor general of Canada?
Roland Michener
Who was the 18th Governor general of Canada?
Vincent Massey
What is the award outstanding citizens receive and what does it consist of?
Honour, and it consists of orders, declarations and medals
When did Canada start its own honour system?
The order of Canada started in 1967, the centennial of confederation
What is the highest honour available to Canadians and how many has been awarded?
The V.C (Victoria Cross) and 96 has been award since 1854
who was awarded the first VC?
Lt. Alexander Robert Dunn
Who was the first black man awarded a VC?
Able Seaman William
