canadian Prince Edward Island 2

Question 1

What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?

Accepted Answer

Charlottetown

Answer

Charlottetown is the capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island.

Question 2

Why is Charlottetown often called the 'Birthplace of Confederation'?

Accepted Answer

The 1864 Charlottetown Conference led to Confederation

Answer

The 1864 Charlottetown Conference began the talks that led to Canadian Confederation in 1867.

Question 3

In what year did Prince Edward Island join Confederation?

Accepted Answer

1873

Answer

Prince Edward Island joined Canada as a province in 1873.

Question 4

Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada by what measure?

Accepted Answer

Both land area and population

Answer

PEI is Canada's smallest province in both land area and population.

Question 5

Which famous novel is set on Prince Edward Island?

Accepted Answer

Anne of Green Gables

Answer

Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables' is set on Prince Edward Island.

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