PCHS Community Trivia Night 2021

59. (Canadian History): The first and only female Prime Minister of Canada was

51. (Geography): What is the approximate altitude of Edson above sea level?

43. (War in Canada): The land that is now Canada has been invaded twice from the South. Once in 1775 and then again in

7. (War and peace in Canada): At the end of World War 2, Canada had the _____ largest navy in the world.

50. (Movie Stars in two movies): This actor starred in Zero Dark 30 and The Martian.

57. (Geology): Identify the area east of Jasper that goes from Hwy 16 in the north to the Brazeau River in the south.

46. (Characters played in Movies): She played Lucy and Natasha Romanoff.

24. (Points to Ponder): This pizza with an oh so not Canadian name was invented in Chatham, Ontario in 1962.

36. (Points to Ponder): The average lifespan of a Major League Baseball is

20. (Athletes and awards): Who are the top two goal scorers for the Edmonton Oilers this season (as of December 1)?

6. (Name the Author based on 3 books) He wrote Hamlet, MacBeth and Romeo and Juliet.

9. (Geology): The Okotoks Erratic, a huge quartzite boulder called Okotok by the Blackfoot, was moved to the prairie by

30. (Name the Author based on 3 books) He wrote Congo, Sphere and Jurassic Park.

3. (Geography): This is the highest point on the entire Yellowhead highway.

22. (Characters played in Movies): He played Mathayus of Akkad (The Scorpion King) and Dr. Smolder Bravestone.

53. (Chemicals): What compound is produced during the Calvin Cycle by 3-carbon plants during photosynthesis?

29. (Chemicals and Chemical Names): Why does the second man die?

32. (Athletes and awards): She is the top goal scorer of all time in women's soccer.

2. (Movie Stars in two movies): This actor starred in Coming to America and The Nutty Professor.

15. (Geography): This is the longest river in Alberta.

21. (Geology): What town was buried when there was a landslide from Turtle Mountain in 1903?

34. (Characters played in Movies): He played Mr. Baseball and Thomas Magnum.

23. (Canada History): David Thompson mapped many major river systems. Which body of water did he not map, or ever visit?

58. (Characters played in Movies): She played television roles as Cassie Bowden and Penny with no last name.

25. (Latin Names of Animals): The latin name of the wolf is

5. (Chemicals and Chemical Names): What is the English common name of HOH?

19. (War and peace in Canada): 2021 marks the _________ anniversary of the poppy as the symbol of remembrance in Canada.

31 (War): Canadian troops participated in a raid on August 19, 1942, that was a military disaster. Where did they land?

55. (Peace in Canada) - In 1956, one of Canada's first peacekeeping missions protected the Suez Canal. Where is this?

37. (Latin Names of Animals): The latin name of the domesticated chicken is

28. (Teams): The Edmonton Eskimos hold the record for the longest streak of making the playoffs in the CFL. How long?

14. (Movie Stars in two movies): This actor starred in Monster's Ball and Catwoman.

40. (Sports Teams): Which NHL team holds the record for the most consecutive Stanley Cup wins with 5?

54. (Name the Author based on 3 books): He wrote Rainbow 6, Without Remorse and The Hunt for Red October.

41. (Chemicals and Chemical Names): The chemical formula of drinking alcohol is C₂H₅OH. What is its common name?

10. (Characters played in Movies): He was Marty McFly and Teen Wolf.

35. (Canadian History): What year did Nunavut become a territory?

39. (Geography): This Alberta river drains into the Gulf of Mexico.

42. (Name the Author based on 3 books) He wrote A Dance with Dragons, A Storm of Swords and A Feast for Crows.

18 (Author) She wrote The Ickabog, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

45. (Geology): Which mountain is the highest point in Alberta?

13. (Latin Names of Animals): The animals that have the latin name Bos taurus are commonly known as

1. (Latin Names of Animals): The animal that has the latin name Panthera leo is commonly known as the ______.

26. (Movie Stars in two movies): This actor starred in Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood and The Wolf of Wall Street.

12. (Points to Ponder): Humans use only 10% of their brains most of the time.

16. (Sports Teams): This former Canadian baseball team played its inaugural game on April 8, 1969.

27. (Geography): This is the largest lake that is completely in Alberta.

33. (Geology): What rock became Alberta’s official stone in 1977?

8. (Athletes and awards): Who are the 3 top scoring Edmonton Oilers of all time in terms of career regular season goals?

11. (Canadian History): Two competing fur trading companies that fought for dominance in Canada were the

47. (Canadian History): Alberta and this other province became provinces on September 1, 1905.

17. (Chemicals and Chemical Names): The major component of natural gas is methane. The chemical formula of methane is

38. (Movie Stars in two movies): This actor starred in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Wagons East.

52. (Sports Teams): Which 3 Canadian teams are part of the MLS (Major League of Soccer)?

44. (Athletes): He is the top player for the Canadian Men’s Soccer Team and possibly the Top male player in CONCACAF.

56. (Athletes): As of November 2021, who are the top ranked female and male tennis players in Canada?

49. (Latin Names of Animals): The latin name of the North American Beaver is

48. (Points to Ponder): What is the order of the keys on the home row of a QWERTY keyboard?

4. (Sports Teams): Which NHL team had the longest drought in Stanley Cup history (54 years)?