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ARE YOU AN "ACE" AT KINGS AND QUEENS?
(A children's quiz on monarchy in Canada)


1. Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy recognizing the Queen as our Head of State. How many representatives does the Queen have in Canada?
  1. 1
  2. 11
  3. 3
Answer
b. (The Queen has a direct representative at the national level (the Governor General) and one in each of the ten provinces (the Lieutenant Governors.)




2. The current Prince of Wales bears many different titles. However, he was given a very interesting Canadian one during a visit to the Eastern Arctic 27 years ago. The Inuit called him Attaniout Ikeneego. What does it mean?
  1. The Man from Over the Seas
  2. The Man of Great Power
  3. The Son of the Big Boss
Answer
c. (This is perhaps the closest meaning in conveying the concept of and respect for the heir apparent.)




3. During her Silver Jubilee tour in 1977, Her Majesty the Queen did something in public that she had never done before. What was it?
  1. Posted a letter
  2. Signed a petition
  3. Read a speech with glasses
Answer
c. (For the second time in her reign as Queen of Canada, Her Majesty read the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber. She wore glasses to read a speech in public for the first time.)




4. In 2002, Canada will celebrate a very special royal event. Can you guess what it is?
  1. 50th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne
  2. 125th anniversary of first royal visit to Canada
  3. 350th anniversary of the creation of the first "Royal Colony"
Answer
a. (Upon the death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen of Canada as well as several other countries in the Commonwealth.)




5. In April 1996, the Prince of Wales was in Northern Manitoba doing something that is of great concern to all Canadians. Do you have any idea what it was?
  1. Opening a new hospital
  2. Walking a wilderness trail
  3. Designating a new national park
Answer
c. (The Prince of Wales assisted at the designation of Wabusk National Park near Churchill, highlighting the importance that all Canadians place on environmental preservation.)




6. For what reasons, many years ago, were the names of Henry and François mentioned on Canadian soil?
  1. They were called "founding brothers" of Quebec City
  2. They were certified as first Royal Children born in Canada
  3. They were declared monarchs of Canada
Answer
c. (When John Cabot landed in Canada in 1497, he took possession in the name of King Henry VII of England. Thirty seven years later, Jacques Cartier landed and declared possession for François I of France.)




7. Within the community of nations, is Canada the largest, third largest or ninth largest constitutional monarchy?
  1. largest
  2. third largest
  3. ninth largest
Answer
a. (Canada is the second largest nation in geographical size. Only Russia is larger but with a republican form of government. Therefore, Canada is the largest constitutional monarchy.)




8. According to the British North America Act that created the Dominion of Canada in 1867, the "authority of and over Canada" is vested in _________?
  1. God and the Sovereign
  2. the rule of law
  3. the Queen
Answer
c. (In a letter to Queen Victoria from Lord Carnavon, he stated "The North American delegates are anxious that the United Provinces should be designated as the ‘Dominion of Canada". It is a new title, but intended on their part as a tribute to the Monarchical principle which they earnestly desire to uphold.")




9. If you are fortunate enough one day to meet the Queen, how should you address her?
  1. "Your Majesty"
  2. "Your Royal Highness"
  3. "Ma'am"
Answer
a. (When addressing either the Queen or the Queen Mother, you would refer to her as "Your Majesty". After that, you would continue with "Ma'am". When meeting other members of the Royal Family, you would use "Your Royal Highness" then follow with "Sir" or "Ma'am" according to their gender.)




10. What historic event took place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, April 17, 1982?
  1. Creation of the Canadian Space Agency
  2. Patriation of the Constitution
  3. Rededication of the Peace Tower
Answer
b. (At a public ceremony, Queen Elizabeth signed the Royal Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, as Queen of Canada. The document now resides in the National Archives in the nation's capital.)




Date modified: 2003/05/14
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