Canada at War

Question 1

Molly Lamb Bobak was an important figure in the Second World War. Who was she?

Accepted Answer

An artist

Question 2

What does the term "code talker" refer to?

Accepted Answer

The use of the Cree language to speak in code

Question 3

What kind of flowers do Canadians wear every November 11 to remember those who died during wartime?

Accepted Answer

Poppies

Question 4

Where do the Canadian Rangers patrol?

Accepted Answer

Northern Canada

Question 5

Which of the following forms of Canadian currency has not been embellished with a Remembrance Day poppy?

Accepted Answer

Nickel

Question 6

Where is the Canadian National Vimy Memorial located?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 7

It is estimated that around 4,000 indigenous Canadians enlisted in the First World War.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

The Second World War officially began on September 1, 1939. When did Canada declare war against Germany?

Accepted Answer

September 10, 1939

Question 9

The Poppy Campaign officially begins in Canada the last Friday of October.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Canada&#x27;s navy was huge by the end of the Second World War. How did it rank in size compared to other allied countries?

Accepted Answer

3rd largest

Question 11

Which of the following events in Afghanistan was Canada not involved in?

Accepted Answer

Building skyscrapers in Kandahar

Question 12

What is the name of the poem Canadians recite or read on Remembrance Day?

Accepted Answer

"In Flanders Fields"

Question 13

How are the proceeds from poppy sales used?

Accepted Answer

To support veterans and their families

Question 14

How many members of the Canadian Armed Forces served in Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

40,000

Question 15

Which of the following battles was not fought by Canadian troops in the First World War?

Accepted Answer

Battle of the Bands

Question 16

These important wartime heroes were sometimes called "bluebirds." Who were they?

Accepted Answer

Nursing Sisters

Question 17

August 9 is known as what day in Canada?

Accepted Answer

National Peacekeepers&#x27; Day

Question 18

When did Canadian soldiers first engage in active conflict during the Second World War?

Accepted Answer

1941

Question 19

This medal is awarded for valour and bravery.

Accepted Answer

Victoria Cross

Question 20

Canada&#x27;s national Remembrance Day ceremony is held in Ottawa, ON.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

The War Measures Act came into play, in Canada, during 1914.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

You may know this special military group as The Devil&#x27;s Brigade. What is the group&#x27;s actual name?

Accepted Answer

First Special Service Force

Question 23

The Memorial Cross is awarded to the oldest living Canadian veteran at the time

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

How many Canadians served in the Korean War?

Accepted Answer

26,000

Question 25

How many Canadian women served in the military during the Second World War?

Accepted Answer

50,000

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