Canada Day Trivia Quiz

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What day is Canada day celebrated on?

       a. July 14
       b. July 4th
       c. July 1st
       d. July 23


Fireworks are a large part of the Canada celebrations. Where is the largest fireworks display in Canada normally held?

       a. Ottawa
       b. Windsor
       c. Toronto
       d. Vancouver


When was the British North American Act passed?

       a. 1867
       b. 1667
       c. 1776
       d. 1846


Which of these was not a province at the time when the British North American Act was passed?

       a. Manitoba
       b. Nova Scotia
       c. Ontario
       d. New Brunswick


Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

       a. Sir John A. MacDonald
       b. William Lyon Mackenzie King
       c. Sir John Abbott
       d. Sir Mackenzie Bowell


Canada Day is celebrated in other nations. Since 2006, there have been celebrations in London. Where do these events take place?

       a. Buckingham Palace
       b. Trafalgar Square
       c. Hyde Park
       d. Wimbledon Common


Canada Day is often marked by the traditional fly-by. What is the name of the group, which performs these aerial stunts every year?

       a. The Canadian Geese
       b. The Snow Birds
       c. Golden Falcons
       d. Golden Devils


Canada Day was not the original name of this holiday. When was the name changed to Canada Day?

       a. 1982
       b. 1967
       c. 1911
       d. 1937


What was the original name of Canada Day?

       a. Independence Day
       b. Dominion Day
       c. Freedom Day
       d. Sovereignty Day


The British North American Act was passed in 1867. Who was the Queen at this time?

       a. Henry the Eighth
       b. Edward the Second
       c. Queen Victoria
       d. Queen Elizabeth the First


With the signing of the British North American Act, Canada became a separate county. How many provinces were there at this time?

       a. 7
       b. 6
       c. 4
       d. 12


Who was the Governor General when the British North American Act was signed?

       a. The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine
       b. The Viscount Monck
       c. The Earl of Dufferin
       d. The Marquees of Lansdowne


In 2008, twelve thousand people attended the Canada celebrations in which city/state?

       a. Hong Kong
       b. Sydney
       c. New Delhi
       d. Tokyo


In which Canadian city would you celebrate the International Freedom Festival?

       a. Montreal
       b. Winnipeg
       c. Windsor
       d. Quebec City


Which royal attended Canada's 100th birthday?

       a. Queen Elizabeth II
       b. Queen Victoria
       c. King George II
       d. King Edward IV




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