What does the Canadian Symbols chapter cover?
Canada has many national symbols. The Crown is a symbol of government. The red and white maple leaf flag was adopted in 1965. The maple leaf and the beaver are national symbols, and the national anthem is "O Canada." English and French are the official languages. Canada's coat of arms and motto, A mari usque ad mare ("from sea to sea"), reflect the country's geography. The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, hockey as the national winter sport and lacrosse as the national summer sport are also symbols of Canada.
How hard is the Canadian Symbols chapter?
On BecomeACitizen.ca, learners answer Canadian Symbols questions correctly 73.6% of the time, across 1,692 practice answers. That ranks it number 4 of 12 topics, from hardest to easiest. See accuracy for every chapter.
What key facts should I remember?
- Canada's motto is A mari usque ad mare — "from sea to sea."
- The national anthem is "O Canada."
- Hockey is the national winter sport; lacrosse is the national summer sport.
- The flag with the red maple leaf was first raised in 1965.
- The Parliament Buildings are in Ottawa, the capital.
What questions from this chapter are on the test?
What is Canada's national winter sport?
Hockey. Lacrosse is the national summer sport.
What is Canada's motto?
A mari usque ad mare, meaning "from sea to sea."
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