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What resources is the economy of the UAE based upon ?
A
Oil
B
Natural Gas
C
Fishing
D
Tourism
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Correct Answer: A — Oil
Explanation:
The economy of the UAE was historically based primarily on oil resources.
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What resources is the economy of the UAE based upon ?
Oil
Natural Gas
Fishing
Tourism
Correct Answer: A — Oil
Explanation:
The economy of the UAE was historically based primarily on oil resources.
Whose face is on all Canadian coins?
the Queens
nobodys
John A. Macdonalds
None of the above
Correct Answer: A — the Queens
Explanation:
the Queens
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Wilfred Laurier
John A. MacDonald
Alexander Mackenzie
Jacques Cartier
Correct Answer: B — John A. MacDonald
Explanation:
John A. MacDonald
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
a famous politican
a famous rock star
None of the above
a famous hockey player
Correct Answer: D — a famous hockey player
Explanation:
a famous hockey player
Who is the only Canadian writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Alice Munro
None of the above
Farley Mowat
Margaret Atwood
Correct Answer: A — Alice Munro
Explanation:
Alice Munro
Who is the head of the Canadian government?
a President
a Prime Minister
None of the above
a King
Correct Answer: B — a Prime Minister
Explanation:
a Prime Minister
Who is Sarah Maclaughlin?
None of the above
a singer-songwriter
a ballet dancer
an actress
Correct Answer: B — a singer-songwriter
Explanation:
a singer-songwriter
Which team is a goalie a member of?
a baseball team
a hockey team
a ski team
None of the above
Correct Answer: B — a hockey team
Explanation:
a hockey team
Which province is the industrial and commercial center of Canada?
British Columbia
Ontario
Alberta
Quebec
Correct Answer: B — Ontario
Explanation:
Ontario
Which province is Canadas smallest?
New Brunswick
None of the above
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Correct Answer: C — Prince Edward Island
Explanation:
Prince Edward Island
Which province is called the Rock?
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Quebec
None of the above
Correct Answer: A — Newfoundland
Explanation:
Newfoundland
Which Province has the largest concentration of moose in North America?
Alberta
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Quebec
Correct Answer: B — Newfoundland
Explanation:
Newfoundland
Which of these famous people was not born in London, ON?
Bryan Adams
Ryan Gosling
Justin Bieber
Rachel McAdams
Correct Answer: A — Bryan Adams
Explanation:
Bryan Adams
Which of the following recording artists is a Canadian?
Michael Jackson
Celine Dion
Garth Brooks
Frank Sinatra
Correct Answer: B — Celine Dion
Explanation:
Celine Dion
Which of the following languages is not an official language in Nunavut?
French
Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun
English
Tagalog
Correct Answer: B — Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun
Explanation:
Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun
Which of the following islands is not a part of Canada?
Baffin Island
Victoria Island
Greenland
Prince Edward Island
Correct Answer: C — Greenland
Explanation:
Greenland
Which of the following is not a Canadian invention?
Insulin
Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
Walkie-Talkie
Garbage Bags
Correct Answer: B — Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
Explanation:
Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
Which North American sports league does not have a Canadian team?
National Football League
American (Baseball) League
National Hockey League
National (Baseball) League
Correct Answer: A — National Football League
Explanation:
National Football League
Which is the southernmost city in Canada?
Richmond, BC
Windsor, ON
Point Pelee, ON
Osoyoos, BC
Correct Answer: B — Windsor, ON
Explanation:
Windsor, ON
Which is NOT a continuing issue between Americans and Canadians?
language rights
fishing rights
acid rain
trade protection
Correct Answer: A — language rights
Explanation:
language rights