Can You Pass This Canadian General Knowledge Quiz?

Canada's flag has two colors, red and white. The flag also has a maple leaf on it from the maple trees that the country is well-known for.

Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario but it is not the capital of the province. Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario.

Queen Elizabeth II is Canada's Head of State. This has been debated due to the fact that Canada has a Governor General that works on behalf of the Queen.

Canada is well-known for Maple Syrup. Maple Trees are found in Canada and they are tapped to make that sweet topping that we all love on our pancakes!

Canada has two official languages, English and French. Although only two languages are official, there are countless languages spoken throughout the country.

35 million people live in Canada. This is an extremely small population compared to the large size of the country. It is the second largest country in the world!

A beaver is on the Canadian nickel. The beaver is a national symbol of Canada. Did you know that the Canadian nickels that are produced today have a nickel plating?

The animal on the Canadian quarter is a caribou. Canada might be well-known for the moose, but the caribou is one of the many animals in the country as well.

Quebec is home to the most people who have French as a first language. New Brunswick also has a large population of people who have French as a first language.

Terry Fox was an athlete and activist who set out on a run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. After having his leg amputated due to cancer, the Canadian hero unfortunately passed away in 1981.

Mike Myers is a Canadian actor. He was born in Scarborough, Ontario. He is best-known for his roles as Shrek, as well as Austin Powers.

Canada's version of the Super Bowl is known as The Grey Cup. Similar to the Super Bowl, there is a halftime show which features a Canadian artist most times.

Basketball was invented in Canada. The original game was played using peach baskets and it was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891.

Alert, Nunavut is Canada's most northern city. The city has a population of over just 60 people. There are Canadian Forces Stations here, so people do come to the settlement.

There are three territories in Canada. The three territories are the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The territories are to the north of the country.

The largest province in Canada by area is Quebec. However if you include territories, Quebec falls second to Nunavut by total land area.

Most Canadians call a winter hat a 'toque.' In America, the word 'beanie' is often used to describe the same hat. Don't forget your toque when going out in the cold!

Red Deer is located in the province of Alberta. The city has a population of over 100,000 people. It got its name from the Cree peoples.

The Governor General represents the Queen of England in Canada. Canada is part of the Commonwealth, and the Governor General attends to duties that the Queen would generally attend to.

A bunny hug is a hoodie. The name is mostly used in Saskatchewan and only became popular when hoodies became trendy. The word isn't as common in other areas of Canada.

Canada Day is the celebration of the day that Canada became a country. The British North America Act was signed on July 1, 1867. 2017 marked the country's 150th birthday.

Canada is well-known for a treat called Beavertails. These tasty snacks look just like a beaver's tail and it is a pastry the can be topped with many different types of candy and condiments.

Lacrosse is Canada's other national sport. Ice hockey is the official winter sport, whereas lacrosse is the official summer sport of the country.

Laura Secord was a war hero. In 1813, she walked 32 kilometers to warn the British troops of an American attack after she overheard a conversation. Her journey helped the British troops to prepare and win the battle against the American troops.

You would get a double-double from Tim Horton's. It is made with two teaspoons of milk and sugar, hence the name. Tim Horton's is also well-known for their Timbits.

This is true. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Russia is the largest. Despite the vast area of the country, it has a relatively small population.

Canada has hosted the Olympics three times. The 1976 Summer Olympics were in Montreal, the 1988 Winter Olympics were in Calgary and the 2010 Winter Olympics were in Vancouver.

The Northwest Territories is often called 'The Land of the Midnight Sun.' This is because at certain times of the year, the sun will be up all night long. It is also used for other places in the world that experience this phenomenon.

There are 10 provinces in Canada. The provinces are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick.

Jacques Cartier discovered Canada in 1534. He also mapped part of the country around the St. Lawrence River. Because of this, he is often considered as the founder of the country.

Trivial Pursuit was invented in Canada. It was made by Chris and John Haney and Ed Werner in Montreal, Quebec. The game became a massive success!

Canadians are known to use the word 'sorry' frequently. The province of Ontario passed the Apology Act so that even if it was proven that you said sorry in court, it would not make you any more guilty.

This is true! Santa Claus was said to be a Canadian citizen by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism. This is because Santa makes his home in the North Pole, although this part of the world is not said to belong to anyone.

Canada is well-known for the sport of hockey. It is one of the country's national sports despite the fact that it is thought to have been invented in Britain.

The Snowbirds are military planes that put on air shows around the country. They are especially present on Canada Day when they do their annual flyby of Parliament Hill.