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King Charles III
This person is the current Head of State of Canada.
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Newfoundland
Canada reached its current size in 1949 with the entry of this province into Confederation.
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World War II
This war is the only one in which Canada has independently declared war against a foreign nation.
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Raccoon
These black and grey thieves are known for their black mask over their eyes.
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Kim Campbell
This woman was the first, and to this point only, female Prime Minister of Canada.
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Horseshoe Falls
Which of the three Niagara Falls lies on the US/Canada border? (The other two are fully on the American side)
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Juno Beach
This was the site of the Canadian landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944.
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Wolverine
This animal inspired a comic book character who is small in stature with a fierce temper, just like the animal.
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Chris Hadfield
This was the first Canadian to walk in space and later served as commander of the International Space Station.
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Mount Logan
What is the highest mountain in Canada?
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Quebec City
Samuel de Champlain founded this city in 1608 near the Iroquoian settlement of Stadacona.
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Lemming
Contrary to popular belief, this northern rodent doesn't actually commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs.
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James Naismith
This Canadian man is credited with the invention of basketball.
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6
How many time zones are in Canada?
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Persons Case
This 1929 Supreme Court case determined women could be appointed to the Canadian Senate because they should be considered "persons" under the law.
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Badger
This burrowing carnivore can run at
speeds up to 30 km/h and are among the most vicious small predators on the praries. |
Arthur Meighan
This is the only Canadian Prime Minister to represent a constituency in Manitoba.
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Sable Island
This island is home to a herd of up to 500 feral horses and not a whole lot else.
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1982
In which year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms created?
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White Spruce
What is the provincial tree of Manitoba?
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