Canadian Symbols Flashcards
How long has Canada been a constitutional monarchy?
Since 1867.
How long has Queen Elizabeth II been Canada’s queen?
Since 1952.
When was the flag that we use in Canada today first raised on a flagpole?
February 15, 1965.
Where did the red-white-red pattern come from?
They came from the flag of the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario.
What is Canada’s most well known and most respected symbol?
The maple leaf.
What does the Latin phrase “A Mari Usque Ad Mare” mean?
It means “from sea to sea”.
What does the Peace Tower help Canadians to remember?
The soldiers who died in World War I.
What animal is on the five-cent coin?
The beaver.
Where is the mace located?
In the House of Commons in Ottawa.
What are the snowbirds?
Airplanes that show the flying skills of Canadian forces pilots.
Who donated the National Hockey League (NHL) championship Stanley Cup?
Lord Stanley, the Governor General in 1892.
Who was the first Governor General of Asian origin?
Adrienne Clarkson.
What is the second most popular sport in Canada?
Canadian football.
What is a popular ice game introduced by Canada’s Scottish pioneers?
Curling
Which sport has the most registered players of any game in Canada?
Soccer
