Oh Canada! We hardly know thee

Ok kiddos, this is the day you have been waiting for, or at least since I announced it yesterday. The Canada Quiz is ready to blow you away!

As I explained here yesterday, I realized that I write a lot about Germany and gush about Texas, but Canada often gets left by the wayside. So, in honor of the hubs' homeland, I bring you fun facts, trivia, and a very do-able, yes even for us Texans, Canada Quiz.

Answers can be found in your smart little brains or at the bottom of the post. But try your best before you look, you cheaters. Remember, there are no losers, but I will probably make fun of you for a while if you can't even get one answer right. No pressure!

Canada Quiz

Test your smarts, eh!

1. Toss up question, to make you dummies feel good about yourself...What Canadian city hosted the last Olympic Winter Games?

2. Getting a little more difficult, but not really, what symbol is on the Canadian flag?

3. By what name are the Royal Canadian Police better known by?

4. What day does Canada celebrate Canada Day?

5. What is the slang for a one dollar coin and a two dollar coin?

6. How many provinces does Canada have (not counting territories)?

7. Can you name them all? Can you name four? Can you name one?

8. Who is the prime minister (yes, they have a PM, not president) of Canada?

9. In what year did Canada become a country?

BONUS: Can you sing the first few lines of the Canadian Anthem? (Guess what, they can all sing the American one!)

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Now, just for fun, because who doesn't love learning, here are some fun Canada facts (that at least I find interesting)

• The Canadian Football League, or the CFL is quite different from the NFL. There are only 3 downs, 12 players on the field, and a point awarded if the football is kicked through the end zone (called a Rouge, why, I don't know). It is awesome! If you ever get a chance to watch a live game, you got to go!

• Many American cities (and whole states) are further north than parts of Canada, namely the Toronto area. It may sound weird, but the next time you look at the map, have a look at Detroit, it is actually ABOVE a part of Canada.

• Canada is the world's second largest country in area (behind the Ruskies)

• Canada is a federation that is governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

• The term Cougar, slang for an attractive and aggressive older women, comes from Canada. It is legendarily said to have originated in the Canucks locker room. Atta boys.

Famous Canadians:

Alexander Graham Bell - scientist, inventor, he invented the telephone in Canada

James Naismith - inventor of basketball

Don Cherry - least qualified, best sports announcer...ever (gotta do a whole post on him!)

Terry Fox - true hero and humanitarian. Watch his 30 for 30 and try not to shed a tear.

Wayne Gretzky - duh

Many Hollywood Actors such as:

William Shatner

Michael Cera

Ryan Renolds

Seth Rogan

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Words that the hubs and I argue over everyday 
(What they say in Canada vs. What is right, jk)

Duotang - like a Trapper Keeper or a brad folder. Weird.

Tuque - a beanie, knitted winter hat

Pylon - what they call all orange cones

Poutine - a dish consisting of French fries topped with fresh cheese curds, covered with brown gravy. Sounds like a great hangover cure!

Gitch - Underwear. This might solely be a Western Canadian kid thing.

Serviette - Napkin

Garburator - Garbage Disposal

Chocolate Bar - Candy Bar

Washroom - Restroom

TimBits - Donut Holes. I think the hubs will argue to the death that you cannot physically eat a donut 'hole'. Once again, he is wrong.

Kraft Dinner - MAC AND CHEESE, get it right. 

It's a wonder how we even stay together.

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Finally, now that you know more about Canada than you ever wanted to (welcome to my world), here are the answers to the quiz:

Quiz Answers:

1. The Olympic Games were held in Vancouver. If you got this one wrong, just stop now :)
2. The Maple Leaf is featured on the Canadian flag.
3.  They are more commonly known as Mounties
4. Canada Day is July 1st
5. The Loonie and the Toonie are the names of the one dollar and two dollar coin.
6. There are 10 Provinces (13 if you count territories)
7. Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, while the three territories are Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
8. The PM is Stephen Harper
9. Canada officially became a country in 1867 (sorry, even the hubs didn't know that one!)
BONUS:
O Canada!
Our home and native land!


True patriot love in all thy sons command.


With glowing hearts we see thee rise,


The True North strong and free!


From far and wide,


O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.


God keep our land glorious and free!


O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.


O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

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See, even us Texans can show our Canadian love.
And I have no idea who that is standing next to me!

Soooo, how did you do?!