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Question 1Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada? Because it is on the Canadian nickel Because it is industrious and hardworking, and because of the history of the fur trade Because Canada is the only country where this hardworking animal lives Because Aboriginals used to keep beavers as pets Question 2Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from? It was started as a summer-time replacement for hockey It is an ancient Aboriginal game It is an ancient Scottish game It was developed as an alternative to field hockey Question 3What is Canada's honours system called? Canadian Excellence Medals Centennial Awards The Order of the Maple Leaf The Order of Canada Question 4How does Canada's motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, translate into English? Land of Greatness Great White North From Sea to Sea From the North We will Overcome Question 5What do players in the NHL compete for? The Memorial Cup The Stanley Cup The Gretzky Cup The Stan Rogers Cup Question 6How many Canadians have won the Victoria Cross since 1854? 96 6 298 189 Question 7What is the significance of November 20? Sir Wilfred Laurier Day Victoria Day Remembrance Day Sir John A Macdonald Day Question 8What does the Peace Tower commemorate? The First World War The Second World War The United Nations The European - First Nations wars Question 9What are Canada's official languages? English, French, and many Aboriginal languages English English, French, and Mandarin Chinese French and English Question 10What is Canada's best-known symbol? The fleur-de-lys The maple leaf A snowflake The maple tree Question 11Which part of the Parliament buildings was destroyed by fire? The East Block The West Block The library The centre block Question 12What is Canada's motto? Cogito Ergo Sum Errare Humanum Est A Mari Usque Ad Mare Tempus Fugit Question 13When did Canada adopt an official motto? In 1982 After the First World War In 1867 After the Second World War Question 14What is the only part of the original Centre Block that did not burn down in 1916? The Office Block The Library The Senate Chamber The House of Commons Question 15How long has the Crown been a symbol of the state in Canada? Since 1982 Since 1867 400 years 200 years
Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada?
Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from?
What is Canada's honours system called?
How does Canada's motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, translate into English?
What do players in the NHL compete for?
How many Canadians have won the Victoria Cross since 1854?
What is the significance of November 20?
What does the Peace Tower commemorate?
What are Canada's official languages?
What is Canada's best-known symbol?
Which part of the Parliament buildings was destroyed by fire?
What is Canada's motto?
When did Canada adopt an official motto?
What is the only part of the original Centre Block that did not burn down in 1916?
How long has the Crown been a symbol of the state in Canada?
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