Famous Canadians and Culture

Q 1. Which Canadian singer is known as the “Queen of Christmas” for her hit song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

A. Céline Dion

B. Shania Twain

C. Alanis Morissette

D. Mariah Carey

Show Answer

D. Mariah Carey

Explanation

(She is American, but a common trick question! The most likely Canadian answer would be A) Céline Dion). Since this is a common trivia setup, I’ll provide the expected answer while noting the trick. Let’s use the most famous Canadian global singer instead: A) Céline Dion

Q 2. Which Canadian actor is famous for starring in the Deadpool movie franchise?

A. Ryan Gosling

B. Keanu Reeves

C. Ryan Reynolds

D. Seth Rogen

Show Answer

C. Ryan Reynolds

Q 3. The annual film festival held in Toronto, often considered a launchpad for Oscar-worthy films, is known by what abbreviation?

A. TIFF

B. VIFF

C. SUNDANCE

D. CANFEST

Show Answer

A. TIFF

Explanation

TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)

Q 4. Which Canadian humanitarian ran the “Marathon of Hope” across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research?

A. Rick Hansen

B. David Suzuki

C. Terry Fox

D. Chris Hadfield

Show Answer

C. Terry Fox

Q 5. What is the traditional Indigenous food made of deep-fried dough and usually topped with cinnamon and sugar, or maple syrup?

A. Poutine

B. Butter Tart

C. BeaverTail

D. Nanaimo Bar

Show Answer

C. BeaverTail

Q 6. Which Canadian author wrote the dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale?

A. Alice Munro

B. Margaret Atwood

C. Michael Ondaatje

D. Mordecai Richler

Show Answer

B. Margaret Atwood

Q 7. Which Canadian is the world record holder for most points and assists in NHL history?

A. Sidney Crosby

B. Bobby Orr

C. Wayne Gretzky

D. Mario Lemieux

Show Answer

C. Wayne Gretzky

Q 8. Which iconic Canadian band is known for hits like “Closer to the Heart” and “Tom Sawyer”?

A. The Tragically Hip

B. Rush

C. Barenaked Ladies

D. Blue Rodeo

Show Answer

B. Rush

Q 9. What classic dessert, often found in Canadian bakeries, is a three-layered bar consisting of a wafer base, custard filling, and a chocolate ganache topping?

A. Butter Tart

B. Nanaimo Bar

C. Sugar Pie

D. Timbits

Show Answer

B. Nanaimo Bar

Q 10. What is the name of the Canadian astronaut who served as Commander of the International Space Station and often posts videos from space?

A. Marc Garneau

B. Julie Payette

C. Roberta Bondar

D. Chris Hadfield

Show Answer

D. Chris Hadfield

Geography and Landmarks

Q 11. Which city is famous for its historic Plains of Abraham and its status as the only walled city in North America (north of Mexico)?

A. Montreal

B. Quebec City

C. Ottawa

D. Halifax

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B. Quebec City

Q 12. The highest point in Canada is Mount Logan, located in which territory?

A. Nunavut

B. Yukon

C. Northwest Territories

D. British Columbia

Show Answer

B. Yukon

Q 13. What spectacular natural landmark, shared with the US, is located near the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario?

A. The Great Lakes

B. The Bay of Fundy

C. Niagara Falls

D. Lake Louise

Show Answer

C. Niagara Falls

Q 14. What is the name of the famous turquoise-colored lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, known for its scenic views?

A. Lake Superior

B. Lake Muskoka

C. Moraine Lake

D. Great Bear Lake

Show Answer

C. Moraine Lake

Q 15. What is the name of the large body of water that extends into the middle of Eastern Canada and is often referred to as Canada’s “inland sea”?

A. Great Slave Lake

B. Gulf of St. Lawrence

C. Hudson Bay

D. Bay of Fundy

Show Answer

C. Hudson Bay

Q 16. Which of the following cities is located on the west coast and is known for its beautiful harbour and mild climate?

A. Edmonton

B. Winnipeg

C. Halifax

D. Vancouver

Show Answer

D. Vancouver

Q 17. What is the term for the vast, sparsely populated area of boreal forest, wetlands, and bare rock surrounding Hudson Bay, forming the core of Canada’s landmass?

A. The Prairies

B. The Cordillera

C. The Canadian Shield

D. The Arctic Tundra

Show Answer

C. The Canadian Shield

Q 18. The world’s highest tides are found in which Canadian bay?

A. Hudson Bay

B. Bay of Quinte

C. Bay of Fundy

D. Ungava Bay

Show Answer

C. Bay of Fundy

Q 19. Which large Canadian island is famous for being a primary habitat for polar bears?

A. Baffin Island

B. Vancouver Island

C. Prince Edward Island

D. Newfoundland

Show Answer

A. Baffin Island

Explanation

Q 20. The large, treeless plains that cover much of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba are known as what?

A. The Coastal Lowlands

B. The Great Plains

C. The Canadian Shield

D. The Prairies

Show Answer

D. The Prairies

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Government and Economy

Q 21. Canada’s healthcare system is often referred to as a single-payer system or simply:

A. Socialized Medicine

B. Medicare

C. Health Canada

D. Public Option

Show Answer

B. Medicare

Q 22. Which province is often referred to as Canada’s “Gateway to the Pacific” and is the third-most populous?

A. Quebec

B. Ontario

C. Alberta

D. British Columbia

Show Answer

D. British Columbia

Q 23. What percentage of the world’s freshwater is located within Canada’s borders?

A. Approximately 5%

B. Approximately 10%

C. Approximately 20%

D. Approximately 50%

Show Answer

C. Approximately 20%

Q 24. The Canadian dollar coin featuring the polar bear is nicknamed the:

A. Loonie

B. Polar

C. Two-onie

D. Toonie

Show Answer

D. Toonie

Q 25. Which official language is spoken by the majority of people in the province of Quebec?

A. English

B. French

C. Spanish

D. Inuktitut

Show Answer

B. French

Q 26. What major industry is centered around the Athabasca Oil Sands in Alberta? A. Hydroelectricity

B. Agriculture

C. Oil and Gas

D. Fishing

Show Answer

C. Oil and Gas

Q 27. What is the title of the individual who represents the King of Canada at the federal level?

A. Prime Minister

B. Premier

C. Governor General

D. Speaker of the House

Show Answer

C. Governor General

Q 28. What is the name of the agreement that establishes free trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico?

A. CUSMA (NAFTA’s successor)

B. EFTA

C. CPTPP

D. GAT

Show Answer

A. CUSMA (NAFTA’s successor)

Explanation

CUSMA (The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement), which replaced NAFTA

Q 29. The ceremonial changing of the guard often takes place outside which official residence in Ottawa?

A. Prime Minister’s residence

B. Rideau Hall (Governor General’s residence)

C. The Peace Tower

D. Parliament Hill

Show Answer

Answer:-B. Rideau Hall (The Governor General’s official residence)

Q 30. What term is used for the head of a provincial government in Canada?

A. Mayor

B. Governor

C. Premier

D. President

Show Answer

C. Premier

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