Canada Facts Quiz

The two official languages in Canada are

• English and German

• English and Spanish

• English and French

• English and Russian

Answer explanation

People in the Canadian province of Quebec speak French, and have it as their official language.

The national summer sport of Canada is

• Hockey

• Lacrosse

• Basketball

• Cricket

Answer explanation

The national summer sport of Canada is lacrosse, while the national winter sport is ice hockey.

What do Canadians call a "loonie"?

• A one dollar coin

• A crazy person

• A two dollar coin

• A hunting store

Answer explanation

The one dollar coin in Canada features a loon, a type of aquatic bird, on one side. The two-dollar coin is called a "toonie".

Canada has named thousands of its unnamed lakes after

• Fallen soldiers

• Past Prime Ministers

• Hockey players

• Musicians

Answer explanation

It has been estimated that 2 million lakes exist in Canada. Since 1947, the government has named thousands after fallen soldiers.

• Sir Charles Tupper

• Alexander Mackenzie

• Sir John Abbott

• Sir John A. Macdonald

Answer explanation

The Prime Minister serves as leader of the federal government in Canada, and Sir John A. Macdonald was the first. He was also one of the first Canadians to be featured on currency.

What is the capital city of Canada?

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Vancouver

Answer explanation

Ottawa was selected as the capital of Canada as a compromise between English and French Canada, as it lies on the border between English-speaking Ontario and French-speaking Quebec.

What is a national animal of Canada?

• Moose

• Goose

• Beaver

• Fox

Answer explanation

The beaver is one of two national animals of Canada. The other one is the Canadian horse.

True or False: Canada is the largest country in the world

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! Canada is the second-largest country in the world. Only Russia is larger.