Symbols and National Identity Flashcards
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What is the name of the Canadian national anthem in French?
Answer: Ô Canada
The Canadian national anthem is called 'O Canada' in English and 'Ô Canada' in French, and both versions are official.
Which Indigenous symbol was incorporated into the design of the Governor General's flag?
Answer: A thunderbird
A stylized thunderbird was incorporated into the Governor General's flag to reflect Canada's Indigenous heritage.
What is the significance of the date July 1 in Canada?
Answer: It is Canada Day, celebrating Confederation in 1867
July 1 is Canada Day, celebrating the anniversary of Confederation on July 1, 1867, when Canada became a self-governing dominion.
Which of the following is a Royal Honour that Canada awards for exceptional achievement?
Answer: The Order of Canada
The Order of Canada, established in 1967, is Canada's highest civilian honour, recognizing outstanding achievement and service.
What building is considered the symbol of Canadian democracy and government?
Answer: Centre Block on Parliament Hill
Centre Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, home to the Senate and House of Commons, is the symbol of Canadian democracy.
What does the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill commemorate?
Answer: Canadians who died in World War I
The Peace Tower was built as a memorial to the Canadians who lost their lives in World War I and was completed in 1927.
Which of the following best describes the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) uniform most associated with Canadian identity?
Answer: Red serge jacket and Stetson hat
The RCMP's iconic red serge jacket and wide-brimmed Stetson hat is internationally recognized as a symbol of Canadian identity.