Because the boss is away and I’m bored, here is a short quiz that will test your knowledge of Canadian History. Good Luck.<\/p>\n
1.<\/b> Which animal is an official emblem of Canada?
\n a. The beaver
\n b. The moose
\n c. The polar bear
\n d. The Canada Goose<\/p>\n
2.<\/b> How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? Name them all (and their capital cities).
\n a. Eleven
\n b. Twelve
\n c. Thirteen
\n d. Fifty-one<\/p>\n
3.<\/b> When did “O Canada” become the national anthem?
\n a. In 1867
\n b. In 1967
\n c. In 1980
\n d. In 1975<\/p>\n
4.<\/b> Who composed the music for “O Canada”?
\n a. William Lyon Mackenzie King
\n b. Calixa Lavallée
\n c. Adolphe-Basile Routhier
\n d. Pierre Elliot Trudeau<\/p>\n
5.<\/b> How many designs did the 1964 Parliamentary Committee review before choosing the maple leaf design for Canada’s flag?
\n a. 200
\n b. 2000
\n c. 20000
\n d. 1967<\/p>\n
6.<\/b> On what day was the maple leaf flag first raised on Parliament Hill?
\n a. February 15, 1965
\n b. July 1, 1965
\n c. July 1, 1967
\n d. July 14, 1960<\/p>\n
7.<\/b> The maple leaf is a prominent Canadian symbol. On what coin does it appear?
\n a. The penny
\n b. The nickel
\n c. The quarter
\n d. The loonie<\/p>\n
8.<\/b> What are Canada’s official colours?
\n a. Blue and red
\n b. Gold and red
\n c. White and red
\n d. Red, white and blue<\/p>\n
9.<\/b> What is the origin of the name “Canada”?
\n a. Inuit
\n b. Huron-Iroquois
\n c. Métis
\n d. Molson’s<\/p>\n
10.<\/b> What are the animal figures that stand on either side of the shield on the coat of Arms of Canada?
\n a. A lion and an elk
\n b. A lion and a horse
\n c. A lion and a unicorn
\n d. A deer and an antelope<\/p>\n
Answers tomorrow…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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