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 2001 Royal Visit

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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"

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
Date modified: 2003/05/14
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