| Science |
200 |
Theories |
What is the chemical symbol for water? |
A) H2O |
| Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, giving it the chemical formula H2O. |
| Science |
400 |
Celestial Bodies |
Which planet is known as the Red Planet? |
C) Mars |
| Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface, giving it a reddish appearance. |
| Science |
600 |
Elements |
What is the atomic number of carbon? |
B) 6 |
| Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. |
| Science |
800 |
Inventions |
Who developed the theory of general relativity? |
C) Albert Einstein |
| Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity in 1915, revolutionizing our understanding of gravity. |
| Science |
1000 |
Experiments |
What particle was discovered at CERN in 2012 that confirms the mechanism of mass? |
B) Higgs boson |
| The Higgs boson, predicted by Peter Higgs in 1964, was discovered at CERN's Large Hadron Collider in 2012. |
| Geography |
200 |
Capitals |
What is the capital of France? |
C) Paris |
| Paris has been the capital of France since the 12th century and is one of the most visited cities in the world. |
| Geography |
400 |
Mountains |
What is the tallest mountain in the world? |
C) Mount Everest |
| Mount Everest stands at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level, making it the highest mountain on Earth. |
| Geography |
600 |
Rivers |
Which river is the longest in the world? |
B) Nile River |
| The Nile River in Africa is approximately 6,650 km long, making it the longest river in the world. |
| Geography |
800 |
Oceans |
What is the deepest point in the world's oceans? |
C) Mariana Trench |
| The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean reaches a depth of about 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) at Challenger Deep. |
| Geography |
1000 |
Capitals |
What is the capital city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador? |
B) St. John's |
| St. John's is the capital and largest city of Newfoundland and Labrador, and is one of the oldest cities in North America, dating back to the early 16th century. |
| Arts |
200 |
Artworks |
Who painted the Mona Lisa? |
B) Leonardo da Vinci |
| Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa in the early 16th century, and it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris. |
| Arts |
400 |
Musicians |
Which composer wrote the famous 'Moonlight Sonata'? |
C) Ludwig van Beethoven |
| Beethoven composed the Piano Sonata No. 14, commonly known as the 'Moonlight Sonata', in 1801. |
| Arts |
600 |
Musicians |
Which Canadian singer-songwriter is known for hits like 'Summer of '69' and 'Everything I Do (I Do It for You)'? |
B) Bryan Adams |
| Bryan Adams is one of Canada's most successful rock musicians, with numerous hits throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His song 'Everything I Do (I Do It for You)' topped charts worldwide in 1991. |
| Arts |
800 |
Museums |
Which major Canadian museum, located in Ottawa, is dedicated to preserving the country's human history and cultural heritage? |
B) Canadian Museum of History |
| The Canadian Museum of History, located in Gatineau, Quebec (across from Ottawa), is Canada's most visited museum and focuses on Canadian history, culture, and the stories of its people. |
| Arts |
1000 |
Styles |
The Group of Seven was a collective of Canadian landscape painters active in which decade? |
B) 1920s |
| The Group of Seven were Canadian landscape painters who were most active in the 1920s. They developed a distinctive style depicting the Canadian wilderness and are considered pioneers of Canadian art. |
| Literature |
200 |
Titles |
Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'? |
B) William Shakespeare |
| William Shakespeare wrote the tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet' in the 1590s, one of his most famous works. |
| Literature |
400 |
Characters |
In which novel does the character Sherlock Holmes first appear? |
B) A Study in Scarlet |
| Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'A Study in Scarlet', published in 1887. |
| Literature |
600 |
Titles |
Which novel by Margaret Atwood tells the dystopian story of a woman living in the totalitarian society of Gilead? |
C) The Handmaid's Tale |
| The Handmaid's Tale, published in 1985, is Margaret Atwood's most famous work. It depicts a dystopian future in the Republic of Gilead and has been adapted into a successful television series. |
| Literature |
800 |
Characters |
Anne Shirley is the beloved protagonist of which classic Canadian novel series set in Prince Edward Island? |
B) Anne of Green Gables |
| Anne Shirley is the red-haired, imaginative orphan girl who is the main character in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series, first published in 1908. |
| Literature |
1000 |
Publication |
In what year was Alice Munro, the Canadian short story writer, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature? |
C) 2013 |
| Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013, being described as a 'master of the contemporary short story.' She is the first Canadian woman to receive this honor. |
| Sports |
200 |
Championships |
How many players are on a soccer team on the field during a match? |
C) 11 |
| Each soccer team has 11 players on the field during a match, including the goalkeeper. |
| Sports |
400 |
Records |
In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'? |
B) Basketball |
| A slam dunk is a basketball shot where a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop. |
| Sports |
600 |
Teams |
Which NHL team, founded in 1909, is the oldest continuously operating professional hockey franchise in the world? |
B) Montreal Canadiens |
| The Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909 and are the oldest continuously operating professional ice hockey team. They have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times. |
| Sports |
800 |
Championships |
In what year did Canada host the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta? |
B) 1988 |
| The 1988 Winter Olympics were held in Calgary, Alberta, from February 13-28, 1988. These games introduced several new events and were notable for the 'Jamaica bobsled team' story. |
| Sports |
1000 |
Venues |
What is the name of the historic hockey arena in Montreal that served as home to the Canadiens from 1926 to 1996? |
B) The Forum |
| The Montreal Forum, often called 'The Forum,' was an iconic indoor arena that was home to the Montreal Canadiens for 70 years. It witnessed 22 Stanley Cup championships before the team moved to the Bell Centre in 1996. |