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• What is the main purpose of Parks Canada?
• Who was the first Canadian to win a Nobel Prize?
• Which Canadian playwright won the Tony Award for Best Play for "The Drowsy Chaperone"?
• What is the largest organ in the human body?
• What is the name of the famous annual festival held in Quebec City that features a winter carnival?
• Who was the first Indigenous woman elected to Parliament in Canada?
• What does the term "save" refer to?
• Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?
• Who wrote "Pelagie-la-charette" and "La Sagouine," and was the first non-French citizen to win the Prix Goncourt?
• Which of the following is a consequence of ozone layer depletion?
• Who wrote the Canadian national anthem, "O Canada"?
• What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?
• What is the longest river in the world?
• What is the common name for the chemical compound copper sulphate?
• Which Canadian city is known for its annual international film festival?
• Which nutrient is primarily absorbed in the small intestine?
• Which iconic film features elements originated from Philip K Dick's science fiction work?
• Which two Great Lakes are primarily located within Canadian borders compared to American borders?
• Which movie released in 2003 features actor Ben Affleck?
• Which country is the origin for Asiago, Parmesan, and Mozzarella cheeses?
• Who was the first African American president of the United States?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• What is a primary role of Parks Canada at national parks?
• What is the chemical formula for water?
• In "Game of Thrones," what is the name of Eddard Stark's bastard son?
• What iconic Canadian beverage is known for its high caffeine content?
• What is the significance of July 1 in Canada?
• What is the most abundant compound found on Earth?
• What is the capital of France?
• In biology, what is the term for the sex glands, either testes or ovaries, that are found in an animal's reproductive organs?
• In which type of ecosystem would you find a cactus?
• What is the largest lake in Canada?
• What is the national animal of Canada?
• What is the capital city of Canada?
• Who laid the cornerstone of the Parliament Buildings in 1860?
• In what year did Canada become a country?
• Which Canadian city is known for its historic district, "Old Quebec"?
• Which element has the atomic number 1?
• Who is the author of the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
• Who is Canada's current Prime Minister as of October 2023?
• Which of the following retail chains is owned by Hudson's Bay Company?
• Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
• In statistics, what is the term used to describe how much variation or dispersion exists in relation to the average?
• Which Canadian prime minister is known for establishing a national program for social welfare?
• What type of radiation does the ozone layer mainly protect against?
• Canada's famous Oka cheese was originally developed by which group of people?
• What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?
• Which province is the leading producer of oil in Canada?
• What is the most common tree species in Canada?
• What ancient civilization was located in the Andes Mountains of South America?
• If y = 4 and x = 2y - 3, what is the value of x + y?
• Which historical agreement recognized the rights of First Nations in Canada?
• What year was the cornerstone of the Parliament Buildings laid?
• Which author is renowned for themes involving androids and artificial intelligence?
• What is the native name for Toronto?
• Which Canadian city is known for housing the iconic CN Tower?
• Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
• What is the term for the Canadian approach to healthcare?
• Which two cities are the largest in Canada by population?
• Who is the artist of the 2014 hit song "All About That Bass"?
• What type of government does Canada have?
• What term is used for a list detailing the names of individuals and the amounts of money owed to them?
• Architect Antonio Gaudi's unfinished church of the Holy Family is located in which Catalonian city?
• Which of the following is a retail chain not owned by Hudson's Bay Company?
• What is the basic unit of life?
• What is the smallest prime number?
• Which of the following is one of the three territories in Canada?
• In what year did the Statute of Westminster grant legislative independence to Canada?
• Who is recognized as the "Father of Confederation" in Canada?
• What is a baby kangaroo called?
• Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome formed the centerpiece of the USA Pavilion during Expo '67, held in what city?
• What is the role of the Senate in Canada’s Parliament?
• Which Canadian city is known for its historical shipping magnate Samuel Cunard?
• What is the capital city of Italy?
• In which year did the first manned moon landing occur?
• What is the primary ingredient in bread?
• Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
• What is the primary function of the digestive system?
• What is the primary factor that contributed to Target's decision to purchase Zellers?
• What type of triangle doesn't have any equal angles?
• What is the vast prairie grassland in Canada known as?
• What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
• Who invented the telephone?
• What type of acid is DNA classified as?
• What term describes the act of giving money to someone with the expectation that it will be repaid?
• What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
• In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. led a civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. In which American state did this occur?
• Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?
• Which animal is a symbol of Canada?
• Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
• Which event is recognized as the founding of Canada as a nation?
• What is the primary purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
• Who is known as the "Father of Geometry"?
• Who was the author of the original Sherlock Holmes stories?
• Which mountain range is found in Canada?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• Which character did Harrison Ford portray in the film adaptation of Dick's novel?
• Striking it rich is often termed as hitting what?
• Who is known for the theory of relativity?
• Which major political party in Canada is known for its green initiatives?
• What is the capital of Australia?
• Which province is known for its French-speaking majority?
• Why is the CN Tower a significant landmark for Toronto?
• Who represents the Queen in Canada?
• What genre does Philip K Dick's novel belong to?
• Which festival celebrates the culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada?
• What does a mutation in DNA potentially lead to?
• When you first want to deposit money into the bank, what do you need to open?
• What is the tallest mountain in the world?
• Which agency is responsible for the preservation of Canada’s national parks?
• What sport is considered Canada’s national winter sport?
• What type of literary adaptation is Blade Runner recognized as?
• Who is the official head of state in Canada?
• What is the name of the American military school established in 1794?
• In which video game did Mario make his first appearance?
• What is the primary focus of Canadian environmental policies?
• What is Canada's system of government called?
• Who was the Greek god of war?
• What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
• Blade Runner is an adaptation of a work by which author?
• Which geographical feature is a famous landmark in Canada, known for its stunning waterfalls?
• What is the name of the famous moustached Italian plumber residing in the Mushroom Kingdom?
• Which of the following themes is prominent in Dick's work?
• Which famous scientist developed the laws of motion?
• Which region in Canada is commonly referred to as the "Maritimes"?
• If x = 5 and y = 7, what is the value of the expression 3x - 4y + 2?
• Which feature is often associated with Toronto’s cultural identity?
• Which philosopher is known for writing dialogues featuring Socrates as the main character?
• What is a traditional Canadian dish made of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy?
• Which attraction is considered one of the tallest freestanding structures in the world?
• What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
• In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
• Who is the author of the play "King Lear"?
• In which country did the Bahá'í faith originate?
• What is the title of the 1999 movie starring Mel Gibson?
• What is the primary function of red blood cells?
• What significant feature distinguishes the city of Toronto?
• What body of water separates Canada from Alaska?
• Which company owned Zellers before it was acquired by Target?
• Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?
• What is the term for the practice of compensating Indigenous peoples with land or money?
• What is the square root of 64?
• What was Mario's first observed occupation before becoming a famous video game character?
• Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
• Which of the following is one of the three branches of the United States government?
• What type of wildlife is often associated with the Canadian wilderness?
• What effect does the presence of ozone in the atmosphere have on climate?
• What animal is often used to symbolize Canada in various cultural contexts?
• Who painted the Mona Lisa?
• Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
• In January 2015, a major retail chain announced that it was closing Canadian stores. What is the name of the chain?
• In which year did World War II begin?
• Which of the following is a major language spoken in Canada?
• What is the term for animals that only eat plants?
• What process primarily contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer?
• What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
• In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
• What is Canada's official motto?
• What is the most spoken language in the world?
• What is the capital of India?
• What kind of cheese is mentioned in the children's rhyme, Little Miss Muffet?
• What is the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle with sides of length 5 and 12?
• What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?
• What is the third letter of the Greek alphabet?
• What does the term "Tkaronto" roughly translate to in English?
• Which Canadian city is famous for hosting the Winter Olympics in 2010?
• What is the most abundant element in the universe?
• What does DNA stand for?
• What is the primary purpose of the ozone layer?
• What type of food is Monterey Jack?
• In which province would you find the Bay of Fundy, famous for its tides?
• In what year did the Titanic sink?
• Which element has the chemical symbol 'Au'?
• Which indigenous group is recognized for their rich culture and history in Canada?
• In Canada, what does the term "riding" refer to?
• Which humourist made fun of small-town Ontario in "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town"?
• Which is the correct equation to find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle?
• In the video game "Destiny," what event marks the end of the Golden Age and the dissolution of the colonies in the Solar System?
• What is the capital city of Canada?
• Name one of Canada's Arctic territories.
• What is H2CO3 more commonly known as?
• What royal title did the Prince of Wales later hold?
• Which mystery writer created the character Miss Jane Marple?
• What is a triangular bar of glass with flat sides called?
• Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
• What is the national animal of Canada?
• What is the largest province in Canada by land area?
• What was the chain of stores purchased by Target to establish its presence in Canada?
• What is the capital city of Canada?
• What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
• Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?
• What important natural resource is Canada the largest producer of?
• Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
• In which year was the United Nations established?
• What is the title of Philip K Dick's novel that was adapted into a film starring Harrison Ford?
• Who wrote "The Hockey Sweater," a short story about a boy in Quebec forced to wear a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey?
• In which province is Toronto located?
• What is the capital city of Canada?
• What type of site is managed by Parks Canada aside from national parks?
• What is the chemical symbol for gold?
• Which structure serves as a significant symbol of governance and democracy in its area?
• What is the capital city of Japan?
• What is the main gas found in the air we breathe?
• In which country was Nelson Mandela born?
• Which province is the largest by area in Canada?
• Which digestive organ is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients?
• What is the national flower of Canada?
• Who won four Gold Medals at the 1936 Berlin Games, setting a long jump record?
• Which Canadian city is often called the "Gateway to the North"?
• What major natural resource is Canada known for in terms of oil extraction?
• What are the two official languages of Canada?
• How many Great Lakes have a larger area within Canadian borders compared to American borders?
• What mineral is Canada the largest producer of?
• What is the longest river in Canada?
• In which country would you find the Great Pyramids?
• Which television show features Tony, Chris, and Paulie at the Bada Bing club?
• What form of government does Canada utilize?
• What bell, weighing over 13 tonnes, is found inside the Great Clock of Westminster?
• Which continent is known as the "Dark Continent"?
• Which province in Canada is referred to as the "Gateway to the North"?
• Which artist was born in Malaga in 1881 and is known for his involvement in the art world after studying in Barcelona?
• What is the chemical symbol for silver?
• Which Viennese composer, remembered for "The Blue Danube," was known as "The Waltz King"?
• What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
• What is the field of study known as cetology focused on?
• Which law established the rights of Canadian citizens in 1982?
• Which publishing mogul built a huge castle at San Simeon, California?
• In which series does Larry David, co-creator of "Seinfeld," portray a fictional version of himself?
• Which famous ancient Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
• What is the largest mammal in the world?
• What is the main component of the ozone layer?
• What are the three states of matter?
• What television series follows the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815?
• Who discovered penicillin?
• What landmark is known for its historical significance to the Underground Railroad in Canada?
• Which aspect of Parks Canada promotes educational opportunities?
• What is the primary language spoken in Quebec?
• What is the name of the official report of the debates in the Canadian parliament?
• Which character is pivotal in exploring human emotions in 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
• Who is primarily responsible for the infrastructure and care of national parks?
• Who did Mario have to rescue in "Super Mario Bros. 3"?
• What geographical feature is Toronto notably positioned near?
• Name a famous Canadian musician known for the song "My Heart Will Go On."
• What is the currency of Japan?
• Name the American soul singer whose best-known tunes include "Think" and "Respect."
• What is the official currency used in Canada?
• What national holiday is celebrated on July 1st in Canada?
• Which film is often associated with a dystopian future in relation to human and android interactions?