canadian Prince Edward Island 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?
- Halifax
- Charlottetown (Correct answer)
- Fredericton
- St. John's
Correct answer: Charlottetown
Charlottetown is the capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island.
Question 2: Why is Charlottetown often called the 'Birthplace of Confederation'?
- It was Canada's first capital
- The 1864 Charlottetown Conference led to Confederation (Correct answer)
- Canada's first prime minister was born there
- It signed the first treaty with Britain
Correct answer: The 1864 Charlottetown Conference led to Confederation
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?
- 1867
- 1871
- 1873 (Correct answer)
- 1905
Correct answer: 1873
Prince Edward Island joined Canada as a province in 1873.
Question 4: Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada by what measure?
- Population only
- Land area only
- Both land area and population (Correct answer)
- Coastline length
Correct answer: Both land area and population
PEI is Canada's smallest province in both land area and population.
Question 5: Which famous novel is set on Prince Edward Island?
- Anne of Green Gables (Correct answer)
- The Stone Angel
- Fifth Business
- The English Patient
Correct answer: Anne of Green Gables
Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables' is set on Prince Edward Island.
Question 6: What body of water separates Prince Edward Island from the mainland?
- Bay of Fundy
- Northumberland Strait (Correct answer)
- Hudson Strait
- Gulf of St. Lawrence only
Correct answer: Northumberland Strait
The Northumberland Strait separates PEI from the mainland provinces.
Question 7: What structure connects Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick?
- Canso Causeway
- Confederation Bridge (Correct answer)
- Lions Gate Bridge
- Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
Correct answer: Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge links PEI to mainland New Brunswick.
What is the capital city of Prince Edward Island?