Quiz

Canada Day Quiz

🇨🇦 Canada Day Quiz 🇨🇦

Multiple Choice (1 point each)

  1. When is Canada Day celebrated?
    A) July 1
    B) June 1
    C) July 4
    D) June 30

  2. What year did Canada officially become a country?
    A) 1812
    B) 1867
    C) 1901
    D) 1776

  3. What was Canada Day originally called?
    A) Founders’ Day
    B) Dominion Day
    C) Maple Day
    D) Confederation Day

  4. Which of these is NOT one of the original provinces of Canada?
    A) Ontario
    B) Quebec
    C) Alberta
    D) New Brunswick

  5. Which symbol is most commonly associated with Canada?
    A) Bald eagle
    B) Moose
    C) Maple leaf
    D) Beehive

True or False (1 point each)

  1. Canada Day celebrates the signing of the Constitution Act.

  2. Fireworks are a traditional way to celebrate Canada Day.

  3. All provinces in Canada recognize Canada Day as a statutory holiday.

  4. Canada Day has always been called Canada Day since 1867.

  5. The capital city of Canada is Toronto.

Short Answer (2 points each)

  1. Name two activities commonly done on Canada Day.

  2. What is the national anthem of Canada?

  3. Which Canadian city hosts one of the largest Canada Day celebrations?

  4. What is the significance of the year 1982 for Canada Day?

  5. What colors are typically worn or displayed on Canada Day?

Bonus Question (3 points)

What does the word “Dominion” in “Dominion Day” refer to in Canadian history?

Bonus Question

“Dominion” referred to Canada’s status as a self-governing colony within the British Empire after Confederation in 1867. The term came from the British North America Act, which named the new country the “Dominion of Canada.”