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Question 1What are the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act? Equality of all languages in Parliament, maintain and support large language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society Equality of English, French, and Aboriginal languages in Parliament, maintain and support all language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society Equality of English and French in Parliament, maintain and support official language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society Equality of English and French everywhere in Canada, maintain official language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French around the world Question 2When did Canada adopt an official coat of arms? After the First World War In 1867 In 1982 After the Second World War Question 3What do players in the NHL compete for? The Memorial Cup The Gretzky Cup The Stanley Cup The Stan Rogers Cup Question 4What is the only part of the original Centre Block that did not burn down in 1916? The Office Block The Senate Chamber The House of Commons The Library Question 5Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from? It is an ancient Scottish game It is an ancient Aboriginal game It was developed as an alternative to field hockey It was started as a summer-time replacement for hockey Question 6What is Canada's most popular spectator sport? Canadian Football Basketball Hockey Baseball Question 7Who first adopted the maple leaf as a symbol of Canada? French Canadians English Canadians BC Coastal Natives The Dene Question 8How does Canada's motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, translate into English? From the North We will Overcome Land of Greatness Great White North From Sea to Sea Question 9What is Canada's best-known symbol? The maple leaf A snowflake The maple tree The fleur-de-lys Question 10What is the significance of November 11? Victoria Day Vimy Day Remembrance Day Sir John A Macdonald Day Question 11In Canada, what does the Crown represent? The Sovereign and the government The federal government, the provinces, and the court system The Sovereign Government, including Parliament, the legislatures, the courts, police services and the Canadian Forces Question 12What is the significance of December 26? Victoria Day Labour Day Sir John A Macdonald Day Boxing Day Question 13What is the style of architecture of the Parliament buildings? Spanish Revival Greek Revival Gothic Revival Post medieval English Question 14Where are the Books of Remembrance? In the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower In the House of Commons In the Senate Chamber In the National War Museum Question 15Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada? Because Aboriginals used to keep beavers as pets Because Canada is the only country where this hardworking animal lives Because it is industrious and hardworking, and because of the history of the fur trade Because it is on the Canadian nickel
What are the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act?
When did Canada adopt an official coat of arms?
What do players in the NHL compete for?
What is the only part of the original Centre Block that did not burn down in 1916?
Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from?
What is Canada's most popular spectator sport?
Who first adopted the maple leaf as a symbol of Canada?
How does Canada's motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare, translate into English?
What is Canada's best-known symbol?
What is the significance of November 11?
In Canada, what does the Crown represent?
What is the significance of December 26?
What is the style of architecture of the Parliament buildings?
Where are the Books of Remembrance?
Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada?
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