Canadian Trivia - Junior

Question 1

This place is known as Canada's longest skating rink?

Accepted Answer

Rideau Canal

Question 2

What is an "Inukshuk"?

Accepted Answer

landmark made of stacked stones

Question 3

Mistahimaskwa (or Big Bear) was a chief of the Plains Cree.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Why is Terry Fox a National Hero?

Accepted Answer

He raised money for cancer research.

Question 5

Which is the tallest mountain in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Mount Logan

Question 6

What did the Hudson's Bay company use to move furs along the inland waterways?

Accepted Answer

York boats

Question 7

Canada is the largest country in the world.

Accepted Answer

False - it is the 2nd largest

Question 8

The Canadian Shield is ancient deep rock that surrounds this body of water...

Accepted Answer

Hudson's Bay

Question 9

Name the city where you can find a giant replica of the Canadian nickel (5 cent coin).

Accepted Answer

Sudbury

Question 10

Quills used by native people to decorate their clothing and baskets come from ______?

Accepted Answer

porcupines

Question 11

The Canadian flag can never be flown at night.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

How many of the world's 25,000 polar bears live in Canada?

Accepted Answer

15,500

Question 13

Name the 5 Great Lakes.

Accepted Answer

Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior

Question 14

What are the three main groups of Aboriginal peoples?

Accepted Answer

First Nations, Métis and Inuit

Question 15

In 1891, which major sport was invented by a teacher originally from Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Basketball

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