canadian Canadian Symbols 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In what year did Canada adopt its current maple leaf flag?
- 1955
- 1960
- 1965 (Correct answer)
- 1971
Correct answer: 1965
Canada's maple leaf flag was officially adopted on February 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign.
Question 2: What is the motto of Canada as it appears on the coat of arms?
- From sea to sea (Correct answer)
- Unity in diversity
- Peace, order and good government
- True north strong and free
Correct answer: From sea to sea
Canada's motto 'A Mari Usque Ad Mare' means 'From Sea to Sea,' taken from Psalm 72:8 of the Bible.
Question 3: Which animal appears as a supporter on the Canadian coat of arms, representing England?
- Lion (Correct answer)
- Unicorn
- Dragon
- Griffin
Correct answer: Lion
A lion holding a lance with the Union Jack represents England as one of the two supporters on Canada's coat of arms.
Question 4: What does the colour red symbolize on the Canadian flag?
- The blood of soldiers who died for Canada
- Canada's official colours as declared in 1921 (Correct answer)
- The red of the British flag
- Indigenous peoples
Correct answer: Canada's official colours as declared in 1921
Red and white were proclaimed Canada's official national colours by King George V in 1921, predating the current flag.
Question 5: Which province's floral emblem is the wild rose (Rosa acicularis)?
- Saskatchewan
- Alberta (Correct answer)
- Manitoba
- British Columbia
Correct answer: Alberta
The wild rose (prickly rose) has been Alberta's floral emblem since 1930 and is seen abundantly across the province.
Question 6: What is depicted on the reverse side of the Canadian two-dollar coin (toonie)?
- A moose
- A beaver
- A polar bear (Correct answer)
- A caribou
Correct answer: A polar bear
A polar bear standing on an ice floe is depicted on the reverse of the two-dollar toonie coin, designed by Brent Townsend.
Question 7: The Peace Tower stands in which Canadian city?
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Ottawa (Correct answer)
- Quebec City
Correct answer: Ottawa
The Peace Tower (Tour de la Paix) is the central tower of the Centre Block of Canada's Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
canadian Canadian Symbols 4
In what year did Canada adopt its current maple leaf flag?