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Multiple Choice - Canada - Statistics
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- This quiz has been taken 12 times
- The average score is 12 of 20
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| Calgary, along with much of southern Alberta, regularly experiences warm, dry winds that blow over the Rocky Mountains during winter months. These winds are capable of rapidly warming up their surroundings, sometimes by as much as 30 degrees Celsius in a matter of hours. What are these winds called? | Chinooks | 100%
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| There were five beachheads captured by the western Allies on D-Day during WW2. Two beachheads, codenamed Utah and Omaha, were captured by American forces, while two more were captured by the British; Gold and Sword. What was the codename for the fifth beachhead, which was captured by the Canadians? | Juno | 100%
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| Which of the following Canadian cities has never hosted the Olympics (winter or summer)? | Toronto | 89%
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| What is a double-double? | A common order at Tim Hortons - a coffee with two creams and two sugars | 78%
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| What is the Canadian Shield? | A stretch of exposed bedrock that covers roughly a third of Canada's landmass | 78%
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| Which of these Hollywood directors is not originally from Canada? | Kevin Smith | 78%
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| On May 12, 1994, Canadian parliament passed the National Sports of Canada Act. This established hockey as the national winter sport of Canada, and what as the national summer sport? | Lacrosse | 78%
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| Which province was once its own independent dominion? | Newfoundland and Labrador | 78%
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| In 2004, the CBC ran extensive polls in order to find who Canadians believed was the "Greatest Canadian". The winner was Tommy Douglas. Who is Tommy Douglas? | The politician who introduced Canada's first universal healthcare program | 78%
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| The first constitution for a semi-autonomous Canada was established in the British North America Act of 1867. What did its first "amendment" in 1871 do? | Established the province of Manitoba and gave Canada the power to create new provinces | 67%
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| What is the longest river in Canada? | Mackenzie | 67%
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| Just as Loch Ness in Scotland is purportedly home to "Nessie", Lake Okanogan by Kelowna, British Columbia, is said to be home to its own lake monster. What is this lake monster's name? | Ogopogo | 56%
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| Which of Canada's Prime Ministers served the longest total time in office? | William Lyon Mackenzie King | 56%
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| A few different cities served as the capital of the province of Canada before Ottawa was selected permanently. Which of the following cities was never Canada's capital? | Charlottetown | 44%
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| What is a common nickname for the province of Newfoundland? | The Rock | 44%
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| Which Canadian province or territory is home to the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? | Alberta | 33%
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| The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States armed forces. What is the highest military decoration awarded by the Canadian armed forces? | The Victoria Cross | 33%
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| Rounded to the nearest million, how many Canadians outside of Quebec claim to be fluent in French, according to the 2021 Canadian census? | 3 Million | 22%
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| Which of the following images would you not find on any Canadian banknotes currently in circulation? | A Polar Bear | 22%
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| Which of the following animals can be found on the Canadian coat of arms? | Lion | 11%
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