Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols By CC Test Kit | July 27, 2014 - 12:19 am |September 20, 2017 Practice Question 1Where does the Clarkson Cup come from? It was bought by the league in 1984 It was donated by Lloyd Clarkson, the League Commissioner, in 1982 It is an old trophy from men's hockey that is no longer awarded Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor General, donated the cup in 2005 Question 2How long has the Crown been a symbol of the state in Canada? Since 1867 200 years Since 1982 400 years Question 3Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada? Because Canada is the only country where this hardworking animal lives Because it is on the Canadian nickel Because Aboriginals used to keep beavers as pets Because it is industrious and hardworking, and because of the history of the fur trade Question 4What are the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act? 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 Equality of all languages in Parliament, maintain and support large language minority groups, and promote equality of English and French in Canadian society Question 5What do Alexander Roberts Dunn, Filip Konowal, Billy Bishop, and Paul Triquet all have in common? They all won the Victoria Cross for bravery in the presence of the enemy They are all famous Canadian scientists and researchers They are all famous sports stars They are all famous Canadian politicians Question 6The towers, arches, sculptures and stained glass of the Parliament buildings embody the traditions of which three cultures? English, Dutch, and Ukrainian English, German and Greek English, French, and Aboriginal English, Scottish, and Inuit Question 7Where does the red-white-red colour pattern on the Canadian flag come from? An old British flag The Royal Military College The Canadian Armed Forces A combination of old British and French flags Question 8What do players in the NHL compete for? The Stan Rogers Cup The Stanley Cup The Gretzky Cup The Memorial Cup Question 9When did Canada adopt its current flag? 1982 1965 1867 1945 Question 10What is Canada's official summer sport? Lacrosse Basketball Canadian Football Baseball Question 11When was the Centre Block rebuilt (after the fire of 1916)? 1932 1922 1930 1934 Question 12What are official awards called in Canada? Decorations Orders Honours Medals Question 13What is the name of Canada's national anthem? O Canada Canada, We Stand on Guard for Thee Canada Forever Oh Canada Question 14When did hockey develop? In the 1800s In the 1700s In the 1900s In the 1600s Question 15What is the name of the trophy that awarded for women's hockey? The Clavet Cup The Memorial Cup The Clarkson Cup The Champs' Cup Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols was last modified: September 20th, 2017 by CC Test Kit Bookmark the permalink.
