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What does name "Canada" mean?

• Forest

• Village

• Igloo

• A big hut

• Field

Answer explanation

From the website canada.ca: "The name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.”"

In 1535, two Aboriginal youths told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route to kanata; they were actually referring to the village of Stadacona, the site of the present-day City of Québec. For lack of another name, Cartier used the word “Canada” to describe not only the village, but the entire area controlled by its chief, Donnacona.

Does Canada have a Monarch?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• Who knows!?

• It's complicated!

Answer explanation

Canada has a Monarch which is the Queen of England!

Who is the legal head of state of Canada?

• Justin Trudeau

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Stephen Harper

• Mary May Simon

Answer explanation

The LEGAL head of state is our majesty, the Queen! The de facto head of state, aka governor general, representing the Queen, is Mary May Simon. And the prime minister is Justin Trudeau!

How long has the reign Elizabeth II been so far?

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

• 70 years

What is the capital of Canada?

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Quebec City

• Vancouver

What is the official animal emblem of Canada?

• Beaver

• Platypus (Ornithorynque)

• Moose

• Bear

• Polar bear

What are the 2 official sports of Canada?

• Basketball

• Hockey

• Football

• American football

• La crosse

What percentages of Canadian live below this line?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What inventions below do we owe to Canadians?

• Basketball

• Poutine

• Cirque du soleil

• Hawaiian pizza

• Superman

How many borders do Canada have with other countries?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

Canada has one land border with the US and two maritime borders: with France because of the islands St-Pierre-et-Miquelon, and one with Denmark because of Greenland.