Poster Challenge Quiz

My Canada is..

Teachers and group leaders invite your students to take this stimulating Canadian Quiz to get them participating in the Poster Challenge.

It's fun, really informative and a great chance to improve their research skills. Create your own friendly, in-class competition!

(see answers below)

1. John Guy, an English merchant, founded the oldest British colony in Canada in this community in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1610. What is the name of that community?

  1. Quidi Vidi
  2. Zoar
  3. Venison Tickle
  4. Cupids

2. What is the name of the river in New Brunswick that features one of North America's few tidal bores and is nicknamed the "Chocolate River" because of its colour?

  1. Big Muddy
  2. Petitcodiac
  3. Ottertooth
  4. Chochocouane

3. The Royal Canadian Mint has produced 1 014 athlete medals for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. No two are exactly alike. Which creatures important to the culture and heritage of the Four Host First Nations are depicted on the medals?

  1. Beaver and Moose
  2. Eagle and Salmon
  3. Orca and Raven
  4. Fox and Hound

4. What film festival staged annually since 1976 is widely recognized as the most important event of its kind, after the Cannes festival in France?

  1. Toronto International Film Festival
  2. Calgary International Film Festival
  3. Montréal International Children's Film Festival
  4. Whistler Film Festival

5. The two official languages of Canada are English and French. According to the latest census, conducted in 2006, which mother tongue is the third most common language in the country?

  1. Chinese
  2. Italian
  3. German
  4. Punjabi

6. A goat cheese produced in St. Raymond de Portneuf, Quebec, bearing the name of a famous fairy tale character, was voted the best cheese at the World Cheese Awards 2009 among 2 440 entries from 34 countries. What is the name of this cheese.

  1. Le Pinocchio (Pinocchio)
  2. Le Cendrillon (Cinderella)
  3. Le Blanche Neige (Snow White)
  4. Le Nain Tracassin (Rumpelstiltskin)

7. Artcirq, a youth acrobatic circus troupe and Canada's only Arctic circus, makes use of the roots of traditional Inuit culture such as acrobatics, juggling and clowning. In what village was this circus founded?

  1. Igloolik, Nunavut
  2. Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories
  3. Kuujjuaq, Quebec
  4. Makkovik, Newfoundland and Labrador

8. Although members of the Royal Family have visited Canada for more than 200 years, King George VI, accompanied by his wife Queen Elizabeth, was the first reigning monarch to visit our country. What was the year of their visit?

  1. 1925
  2. 1939
  3. 1952
  4. 1967

9. Fifty years ago, Montréal Canadiens goaltender Jacques Plante changed the game of hockey forever with his new invention. What was it?

  1. The Zamboni® ice machine
  2. Velcro® skate fasteners
  3. The curved hockey stick
  4. The goalie mask

10. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is one of Canada's newest national museums; the opening is due for 2012. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue. Where will it be located?

  1. Winnipeg, Manitoba
  2. Trois-Rivières, Quebec
  3. Victoria, British Columbia
  4. Ottawa, Ontario

11. Exactly one hundred years after the gold rush in Canada's far north, a new mineral, considered the hardest on earth, was first mined in the Northwest Territories. What was it?

  1. Zircon
  2. Gold
  3. Diamond
  4. Copper

12. In 2009, Brampton, Ontario celebrated its 27th annual multicultural festival, hosting pavilions from 14 countries from around the world. What is the name of this annual event?

  1. MultiFest
  2. Carabram
  3. BramFest
  4. WorldFest

13. It will have traveled more than 45 000 kilometres across Canada, carried by approximately 12,000 torchbearers and by up to 100 different modes of transportation, including: First Nations canoe, horse-drawn carriage, cross-country skis, kayak, snowmobile, tractor, mountain bike, ferry and airplane. It will be the longest relay held within the borders of a Host Country. What is this event?

  1. Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
  2. Terry Fox Run
  3. Boston Marathon
  4. Wasaga Beach Fun Run

14. In 1929, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney and Irene Parlby won a landmark court ruling that recognized women in Canada as "persons". In 2009, they were posthumously appointed to The Senate. What nickname is this group known by?

  1. The Famous Five
  2. The Band of Sisters
  3. Canadian Women's Foundation
  4. Canadian Women Voters' Congress

15. A Shawnee Chief born in Ohio is remembered by many Canadians as a hero of the War of 1812 for his role in the defence of their land. What was his name?

  1. Thayendanegea
  2. Tecumseh
  3. Donnacona
  4. Ouagimou

16. At 12.9 kilometres, this bridge that links Prince Edward Island to mainland New Brunswick took almost four years to build and is the world's longest bridge over ice-covered waters. What is its name?

  1. Confederation Bridge
  2. Jacques Cartier Bridge
  3. Maritime Bridge
  4. London Bridge

17. Expo 2010 will see China open its doors to the world, providing an opportunity to discover a society that straddles the ancient and modern worlds. Canada will take part in this important event in what Chinese city?

  1. Beijing
  2. Shanghai
  3. Nanjing
  4. Qingdao

18. Passchendaele, a movie about an epic World War One battle, was the winner of six Genie Awards. The Calgary-born writer, director and male star once played a Mountie in a popular American television programme. Who is he?

  1. Dudley Doright
  2. Nelson Eddy
  3. Paul Gross
  4. William Shatner

19. Which up and coming Manitoba singer and former junior fiddle champion was  one of the opening acts for Sir Paul McCartney in his July 2009 Halifax concert?

  1. Natalie MacMaster
  2. Ashley MacIsaac
  3. Sierra Noble
  4. Michel Bordeleau

20. What children's acting troupe in Nova Scotia, named for a mythical sea creature, has delighted more than four million young people on four continents since it got its start in 1972?

  1. Mermaid Theatre
  2. Octopus Troupe
  3. Poseidon Players
  4. Jules Verne Theatre

21. This international race covering a distance of 1,000 miles between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska takes place every February to salute the tradition of northern travel by dog sled. What is it called?

  1. Dogs Unlimited
  2. Yukon Quest
  3. Alaskan Dog Race
  4. Fairbanks Run

22. Which Canadian Football League (CFL) team celebrates its centennial in 2010?

  1. Saskatchewan Roughriders
  2. British Columbia Lions
  3. Toronto Argonauts
  4. Montréal Alouettes

Answers:

1 d); 2 b); 3 c); 4 a); 5 a); 6 b); 7 a); 8 b); 9 d); 10 a);
11 c); 12 b); 13 a); 14 a); 15 b); 16 a); 17 b); 18 c);
19 c); 20 a); 21 c); 22 a)