Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Prince Edward Island 2

Question 1

What is Prince Edward Island's capital city?

Accepted Answer

Charlottetown

Answer

Charlottetown is PEI's capital city. It is often called the "Birthplace of Confederation" because the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 — the first major meeting of colonial leaders to discuss Canadian Confederation — was held there.

Question 2

What major conference held in 1864 earned Charlottetown, PEI, the title "Birthplace of Confederation"?

Accepted Answer

The Charlottetown Conference of 1864

Answer

The Charlottetown Conference (September 1864) was the first meeting of colonial leaders to seriously discuss Confederation. Representatives from the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI met to discuss uniting British North American colonies into one country.

Question 3

PEI is connected to mainland Canada by what major infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

The Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge over ice-covered waters in the world

Answer

The Confederation Bridge, opened in 1997, connects PEI to New Brunswick across the Northumberland Strait. At 12.9 km, it is the longest bridge over ice-covered waters in the world. Before the bridge, the only link was by ferry.

Question 4

PEI is Canada's smallest province. What is it famous for producing?

Accepted Answer

Lobster and potatoes

Answer

PEI is famous for its lobster fishery and its red soil potato farms. The province produces about 25% of Canada's potatoes and is one of Canada's leading lobster fishing areas. Tourism, agriculture, and fisheries are the main industries.

Question 5

What famous Canadian novel set in PEI has brought international tourism to the island?

Accepted Answer

"Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Answer

"Anne of Green Gables" (1908), written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and set in Cavendish, PEI, is one of Canada's most beloved novels. It has attracted millions of visitors to PEI, particularly from Japan, where the story is enormously popular.

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Online Canadian Citizenship Quiz - Prince Edward Island 2