canadian British Columbia 3

Question 1

What is the name of British Columbia's provincial legislature?

Accepted Answer

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Answer

The House of Assembly

Answer

The National Assembly of BC

Answer

The Parliament of British Columbia

Question 2

The Haida people of British Columbia are especially known for which form of cultural art?

Accepted Answer

Elaborate totem poles

Answer

Birchbark canoe building

Answer

Intricate bead embroidery

Answer

Tipi construction

Question 3

British Columbia's provincial motto 'Splendor Sine Occasu' translates to what in English?

Accepted Answer

Splendour Without Diminishment

Answer

Peace, Order and Good Government

Answer

From Sea to Sea

Answer

Strong and Free

Question 4

British Columbia's trade across the Pacific is most significant with which country?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Australia

Answer

Japan

Answer

South Korea

Question 5

Vancouver Island, home to British Columbia's capital, is separated from the mainland by which body of water?

Accepted Answer

Strait of Georgia

Answer

Hecate Strait

Answer

Juan de Fuca Strait

Answer

Dixon Entrance

Question 6

Which transcontinental railway, completed in 1885, was a key condition for British Columbia joining Confederation?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Pacific Railway

Answer

Grand Trunk Railway

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Canadian National Railway

Answer

Great Western Railway

Question 7

Which Canadian prime minister, born in British Columbia, served as the first Asian-Canadian to hold the office?

Accepted Answer

No Canadian PM has been born in BC

Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Answer

John Turner

Answer

Kim Campbell