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.
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