Canadian Symbols Trivia Quiz

1. How many points are on the maple leaf featured on Canada’s national flag? 

A) 3 

B) 7 

C) 9 

D) 11 

Answer D: There are 11 points on the Canadian flag’s maple leaf. 

2. What animal is an official emblem of Canada? 

A) Moose 

B) Beaver 

C) Black bear 

D) Racoon 

Answer B: Beaver. The beaver became an official emblem of Canada in 1975 and has been featured on the Canadian nickel, postage stamps and several coat of arms. 

3. When did Canada officially adopt its flag? 

A) 1867 

B) 1921 

C) 1957 

D) 1965 

Answer D: 1965. The national flag of Canada featuring a red field with a white square and a stylized maple leaf at the centre was officially adopted on February 15, 1965. 

4. When did “O Canada” become the official national anthem? 

A) 1880 

B) 1917 

C) 1967 

D) 1980 

Answer D: 1980. Written and composed in Quebec in 1880, “O Canada” was approved as Canada’s national anthem in 1967 however it was not officially adopted as Canada’s national anthem under the National Anthem Act until June 27, 1980.

5. What bird won Canadian Geographic’s contest to become a new Canadian emblem? 

A) Loon 

B) Gray jay 

C) Bald eagle 

D) Canada goose 

Answer B: The gray jay was declared the winner of the National Bird Project after two years and 50,000 votes. Canadian Geographic submitted an official request to have the gray jay recognized as a symbol of Canada. The gray jay is also known as the whiskey jack or Canada jay. 

6. The motto of the Dominion of Canada is “A Mari Usque Ad Mare”. What is the English translation of this Latin phrase? 

A) From sea to sea 

B) From far and wide 

C) Over land to sea 

D) On ship and on horse 

Answer A: From sea to sea. The practice of attaching an inscription to a coat of arms or a crest has been honoured by the Dominion of Canada. 

7. Which of the following is NOT an official symbol of Canada? 

A) Maple tree 

B) Maple leaf tartan 

C) Canadian horse 

D) Maple leaf 

Answer D: Though the maple leaf may be considered one of the most prominent symbols of Canada, it has not been adopted as an official symbol or emblem. 

8. What is Canada’s National Sport? 

A) Hockey 

B) Lacrosse 

C) Basketball 

D) A and B 

Answer D: A and B. Canada has two national sports. Our country’s national winter sport is hockey and our national summer sport is lacrosse.