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About This Quiz
Welcome to the true north strong and free! Canada has a long history starting with indigenous peoples who lived in the lands before anyone else. Canada has its own ways of doing things, and there are many things that the country is known for. How much do you know about the land in the North?
Do you know what the meaning of the name "Canada" is? How many famous Canadian authors, celebrities or politicians can you name? Do you know what inventions were made in the country? Could you hold a conversation using Canadian slang? You studied your Canadian history, eh?
Do you know some of the brands and companies that you can only find in Canada? What about the unique Canadian holidays that are celebrated throughout the country? Do you know your Canadian landmarks, buildings and cities? If you got those, can you tell us how many provinces and territories there are? You might know the basics, but let's see how well you really know the country!
Canadians will have no trouble with this, but everyone else may have to study up! If you think you're an expert on all things Canadian, take the quiz to see if you can be an honorary Canuck.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Saskatoon
Toronto
Victoria
Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario is the capital city of Canada. It is also home to the federal government for the country, which is known as Parliament Hill.
Who represents the Queen of England in Canada?
Prime Minister
MPs
Minister of Immigration
Governor General
The Governor General of Canada is the representative of the Queen in the country. The Governor General's job is to act on behalf of the Queen, which can involve anything from signing off on documents or carrying out ceremonial duties.
Which of the following Indigenous groups are from Canada?
Métis
The Métis are one of the indigenous groups in Canada, along with the Inuit and First Nations. The aboriginal peoples in Canada have a long history dating back to over 12,000 years ago.
Shompen
Uralic
Semitic peoples
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What is the name of the world's longest skating rink found in Canada?
Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal is the world's longest skating rink which is found in Ontario. The canal is over 200 kilometers long and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chambly Canal
Welland Ship Canal
Dougall Canal
What does it mean to "chirp" someone?
to make fun of someone
In Canada, chirping someone means to make fun of them. When used in a sentence, you could say: "Kyle chirped Marcus the other day."
to call someone
to tweet someone
to hangout with someone
How many provinces are there in Canada?
10
There are ten provinces in Canada which include Quebec, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Did you know that the last province to join the country was Newfoundland in 1949?
4
9
3
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Before it became Canada Day, what was the day called?
Celebration Day
Country Day
Freedom Day
Dominion Day
Canada Day was previously known as Dominion Day, before the country started going by just Canada. Despite the change in name, the occasion is still celebrated on the same day, July 1.
Which of the following is a famous Canadian painter?
A.Y. Jackson
A.Y. Jackson was a famous Canadian painter who was part of the famous group, The Group of Seven. It included seven Canadian painters who specialized in landscapes.
Pablo Picasso
Georges Seurat
Leonardo da Vinci
Which of the following is a national sport in Canada?
Baseball
Basketball
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is one of the country's national sports along with ice hockey. Lacrosse is known to be the national summer sport, while hockey is the national winter sport.
Tennis
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What will you only find in Ontario?
Palm trees
Highways
Bagged milk
Bagged milk is found in Ontario and other select places around the country. It may seem odd, but it's a very popular option for Canadians! Some dairies in the U.S. have dabbled with this, but it's far from common.
Snow
What condiment is also a chip flavor in Canada?
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Relish
Ketchup
Ketchup is a flavor of chip in Canada that you won't find almost anywhere else. Most commonly offered by Lay's, the chips do not have real ketchup on them but they do have the flavor.
What is a BeaverTail?
an item of clothing
a place
a real tail of a beaver
a pastry
A BeaverTail is a pastry that is sold in Canada at Beavertail stands. The food comes in many different flavors, but the original flavor comes with cinnamon sugar.
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If you went to a Roots store, what would you find?
food
plants
clothes
Roots is a Canadian clothing store known for its high quality sweaters and sweat pants. Its logo also includes the national symbol of Canada, the beaver!
jewelry
What is the name of the Canadian national anthem?
"O, Canada"
"O, Canada" is the name of the Canadian national anthem. It was adopted in 1980 although the original song, written in French was made in the 1800s.
"Pátria Amada"
"Yumi, Yumi, Yumi"
"La Concorde"
What is the money in Canada made from?
Plastic
Canadian money is made from plastic and it's known for being very colorful. The money has been subject to melting rumors, but this has been debunked by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Paper
Steel
Tin
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The name "Canada" means what?
Independent
Swamp
Village
Canada gets its name from the Iroquois word, "kanata" which means "village." There is an area in the country which is called "Kanata" with the proper spelling.
Leader
What is a Chesterfield?
a couch
A Chesterfield is the name for a couch in Canada. Although Chesterfield is the name of a specific couch, it is commonly used as a blanket term for different brands of couches as well.
a coffee
a horse
a game
Where would you go to experience the famous Stampede?
Calgary
Calgary is home to the famous Calgary Stampede. The Stampede has been around since the 1800s and continues to be a popular festival among Canadians today.
Ottawa
Quebec City
Regina
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How many territories are there in Canada?
9
24
7
3
There are three territories in Canada, which are Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The last of the territories to join was Nunavut in 1999.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Pierre Trudeau
Wilfrid Laurier
John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald became the first Prime Minister of Canada in 1867. He also took office again in 1878 and served for another 13 years.
John Abbott
When is Remembrance Day?
January 4
August 10
November 11
November 11 is the day that Remembrance Day takes place in Canada. The day is used to pay respects to the veterans and soldiers who fought and continue to fight for the country.
April 28
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Which game show host is from Canada?
Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek is from Sudbury, Ontario. He is best known as the host for "Jeopardy!" although he has hosted many other game shows as well.
Regis Philbin
Chris Harrison
Bob Barker
Which sport was invented by a Canadian?
Golf
Track and Field
Cycling
Basketball
Basketball was invented by a Canadian in the 1800s. The inventor's name was James Naismith and he used a peach basket for the nets.
What is a two-four?
beer
A two-four is a case of 24 beers. Two four can also be used when referring to Victoria Day, which is often called "May Two Four" by many Canadians.
donuts
a nickname
a play in hockey
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Which company did Alexander Graham Bell found?
Canadian Tire
Walmart
Scotiabank
Bell
Alexander Graham Bell founded the company Bell, which is still in operation today. They provide cellphone, internet and television service to Canadians.
Where is the Ogopogo said to live in Canada?
Lake Okanagan
The Ogopogo is said to live in Lake Okanagan in British Columbia. The Ogopogo is similar to the Loch Ness monster as it is an underwater snake-like creature.
Mount Carleton
Banff National Park
Boreal Forest
What are Smarties?
smart people
candy
Smarties are candy that is similar to M&Ms. They are chocolate that's covered in a candy coating, and they also have a few different colors than M&Ms do.
stores
good friends
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What is on the Canadian flag?
Maple leaf
There is a red maple leaf on the Canadian flag with a red bar on each side of it. This version of the flag was adopted by the country in 1965.
Bears
Beavers
Parliament Hill
Which of the following is a Canadian author?
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author who writes short stories and poems. She is best known for works such as "The Handmaid's Tale," "The Door" and "Happy Endings."
J.K. Rowling
John Steinbeck
Lewis Carroll
What are mounties?
Candy
Clothing
Law enforcement
Mounties are law enforcement of the federal level in Canada. Did you know that before they were called the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, they were called the Dominion Police?
Cars
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When was the name Canada officially adopted?
1982
The name "Canada" became the official name of the country in 1982, which meant that it dropped the dominion title. In contrast, the first time that Canada was recognized as a name for the country in documents was in the 1700s.
1820
1707
1670
What sport is Don Cherry known for?
Hockey
Don Cherry is known for his involvement in hockey. He is a retired player who is known as a commentator on "Hockey Night In Canada."
Darts
Wrestling
Golf
Which coffee shop is Canadian?
Dunkin' Donuts
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons is the name of a Canadian coffee shop. The chain is extremely popular in the country and they're known for their Timbits and coffee such as the "double-double."
Starbucks
Dutch Bros Coffee
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What was invented in Canada?
Baseball
Television
Insulin
Insulin was invented in Canada in 1921 by Frederick Banting, The invention has been a life saving one globally for many people living with diabetes.
Beer
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