Study Guide


# Question
1 Where is the ceremonial mace of Canada kept?
2 What has been a symbol of the state in Canada for over 400 years?
3 Since when has Canada been a constitutional monarchy?
4 When did Queen Elizabeth II become Queen of Canada?
5 What does the Crown represent in Canada?
6 When was the current Canadian flag raised for the first time?
7 What is the pattern of the Canadian flag?
8 Where does the red-white-red pattern on the Canadian flag originate from?
9 Since when have red and white been Canada's national colours?
10 Which is Canada's official Royal Flag?
11 Which is Canada’s best-known symbol?
12 Which animal is featured on the Canadian five-cent coin?
13 When did French Canadians adopt the maple leaf as a symbol?
14 Who first adopted the maple leaf as a symbol in Canada?
15 Since when have maple leaves appeared on Canadian uniforms and insignia?
16 What does the lily flower (fleur-de-lys) symbolize in Canada?
17 In 1948, Quebec adopted its own flag which is based on:
18 What did Canada adopt as an expression of national pride after the First World War?
19 What is Canada’s national motto?
20 What symbols are included in Canada’s coat of arms?
21 On which of the following does the Canadian coat of arms NOT appear?
22 When were the Parliament Buildings completed?
23 Which part of the original Parliament Building survived the 1916 fire?
24 The Peace Tower was built in memory of which event?
25 What is kept in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower?
26 What is Canada’s most popular spectator sport?
27 Which is Canada’s national winter sport?
28 When was ice hockey developed in Canada?
29 Which championship does the National Hockey League play for?
30 Who donated the Stanley Cup?
31 The Stanley Cup was donated in:
32 Which is the second most popular sport in Canada?
33 Which ice game was introduced in Canada by Scottish pioneers?
34 Which is the official summer sport of Canada?
35 Which sport has the most registered players in Canada?
36 The beaver was adopted centuries ago as a symbol of:
37 Which of the following is an official symbol of Canada?
38 What are the two official languages of Canada?
39 Which of the following is a requirement to become a Canadian citizen?
40 When was the Official Languages Act passed?
41 Who are Anglophones?
42 Who are Francophones?
43 What are the main objectives of the Official Languages Act passed in 1969?
44 In which year was "O Canada" proclaimed as the national anthem of Canada?
45 The National Anthem of Canada is titled:
46 What is the first sentence of Canada's National Anthem?
47 Where was "O Canada" first sung in 1880?
48 What is the Royal Anthem of Canada that is played or sung on occasions to honour the Sovereign?
49 When did Canada start its own honours system with the Order of Canada?
50 What is the name of the honors system that recognizes outstanding contributions to Canadian society?
51 What is the highest honour that Canadians can receive?
52 Why is the Victoria Cross (V.C.) awarded to Canadians?
53 Who was the first Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross?
54 How many Canadians have been awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.) since 1854?
55 Who was the first Black man to receive the Victoria Cross?
56 Who was the first Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross?
57 Who was the most recent Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross?
58 Who received the Victoria Cross for bravery in the Second World War?
59 Where is the "Fête Nationale" festival celebrated in Canada?
60 Which foods are traditionally served at Canadian Thanksgiving?
61 When is Canada Day celebrated?
62 When is New Year's Day celebrated in Canada?
63 When is Sir John A. Macdonald Day celebrated?
64 On which day is Good Friday observed in Canada?
65 When is Easter Monday observed in Canada?
66 When is Vimy Day observed in Canada?
67 When is Victoria Day celebrated in Canada?
68 Why do Canadians celebrate Victoria Day?
69 When is Labour Day observed in Canada?
70 When is Thanksgiving Day observed in Canada?
71 When is Remembrance Day celebrated in Canada?
72 When is Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day celebrated?
73 When is Christmas Day celebrated in Canada?
74 When is Boxing Day celebrated in Canada?
75 What does Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, commemorate?