Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? A John Adams B Thomas Jefferson C John Hancock With a large and ornate signature, John Hancock was the first delegate to sign. Hancock was a protégé of statesman Samuel Adams and served twice as governor of Massachusetts. His name has become synonymous with … Read more
‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ is a popular American march that was composed by… A John Philip Sousa B James M. Fulton C George Gershwin John Philip Sousa’s famed patriotic march was composed in 1896 and adopted as the National March of the United States in 1987. In the early 1900s, the march was used … Read more
Who played President Thomas J. Whitmore in the film ‘Independence Day’? A Bill Murray B Bill Pullman C Bill Paxton In a cinematic monologue for the ages, Bill Pullman declared, ‘We will not go quietly into the night. We will not vanish without a fight. We’re going to live on. We’re going to survive. Today … Read more
What is a unique geological feature found in Grassland National Park? A Volcanoes B Canyons C Dinosaur fossils Grassland National Park has a rich fossil record that spans millions of years. The park is famous for its dinosaur fossils and is home to several dinosaur bone beds, making it an active site for paleontological research. … Read more
What ‘Big Sky’ US state does Grasslands National Park share a border with? A Montana B Minnesota C Washington Montana meets Saskatchewan’s Grasslands National Park at the 49th parallel, the circle of latitude that marks the western portion of the border between the US and Canada. The correct answer is Montana.
Which is the largest national park in Canada? A Jasper National Park B Grasslands National Park C Wood Buffalo National Park Located in northeastern Alberta, this park covers approximately 44,807 square kilometres. Wood Buffalo National Park is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The correct answer is Wood Buffalo National Park.
The dog days of summer are named for what star? A Mimosa B Polaris C Sirius The constellation Canis Major takes the shape of a dog, and its brightest star is Sirius, also called the Dog Star. This brightest star in the sky rises with the sun in the summer. The correct answer is Sirius.
The name coyote comes from what language? A Aztec B German C French Coyote comes from coyōtl, a word in the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs. The scientific name, Canis latrans, translates to ‘barking dog.’ Coyotes are native to North America and can be found nearly everywhere on the continent. The correct answer is Aztec.
‘Dog Days Are Over’ is a hit song by what English indie rock band? A Arctic Monkeys B Florence and the Machine C The Kooks Florence Welch, lead singer of Florence and the Machine, was inspired to write ‘Dog Days Are Over’ after seeing a public art display by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone that simply … Read more
What is another term for a navigable aqueduct? A Water bridge B Pedestrian canal C Walkable waterway A navigable aqueduct can also be called a water bridge, they carry canals over obstacles like roads, valleys or other rivers. In the case of the Veluwemeer Aqueduct, pictured above, it allows cars and tracks to pass beneath … Read more