Canadian Symbols

Question 1

Canadian Crown

Answer 1

Symbol of the state + government

Question 2

Flags in Canada

Answer 2

Red and white were colours of england and france

Colours of canada since 1921

Union Jack is our official flag

Question 3

Maple Leaf

Answer 3

Adopted as a symbol by French Canadians in 1700s

Question 4

Fleur-De-Lys

Answer 4

Incouded in Canadian red Ensign

Question 5

Coats of Arms and Motto

Answer 5

National motto= From sea to see

Arms can be seen on dollar bills, government documents and public buildings

Question 6

Parliament Buildings

Answer 6

They are made to embody french, english and aboriginal traditions

They were burned in the 1860s

Centre block destroyed in 1916 and rebuilt in 1922- Library is the only original part remaining

Question 7

Sports

Answer 7

Hockey… We love it, we play it, we made it up

Men play for Stanley cup

Women play for Clarkson cup

Question 8

Beaver

Answer 8

It was a symbol for Hudson’s Bay Company

Question 9

English and French

Answer 9

Our official languages

1969 Official Languages act:

• French and english are equal under the parliament and in Canadian society

Question 10

The Victoria Cross

Answer 10

This is the highest honor you can get

Awarded to the most brave or most self-sacrificial

1. Alezander Roberts Dun (First one to Get it)
2. Able Seaman william Hall of Horton (First black man to get it)
3. Flip Knowal (First person not in british Empire to get it)
4. Billy Bishop
5. Paul triquet of Cabano
6. Robert Hampton Gray

Question 11

Holidays

Answer 11

• Vimy Day- April 9
• Victoria Day- Monday before May 25
• Labour Day- 1st Monday of September
• Thanksgiving- 2nd Monday of October
• Rememberance day- November 11
• Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day- November 20