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Newfoundland Heritage

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Canada Specific : Newfoundland Heritage

Introduction:
"Newfoundland was the tenth province to join Canada. It is the most easterly province. This quiz contains interesting facts about Newfoundland."


1. What is Newfoundland's provincial flower?
    Wild Rose
    Lady's Slipper
    Mayflower
    Pitcher Plant


2. The motto of Newfoundland is "Quaetrite Prime Regnum Dei". What is the English translation of this motto?
    Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
    From many people strength
    The small under the protection of the great
    Splendor without diminishment


3. When did Newfoundland enter into Confederation?
    July 1, 1867
    March 31, 1949
    July 1, 1873
    March 31, 1947


4. What is Newfoundland's official provincial bird emblem?
    Atlantic Puffin
    Blue Jay
    Rock Ptarmigan
    Steller's Jay


5. Who were the aboriginal inhabitants of Newfoundland when European settlers first arrived?
    Metis
    Micmac
    Montagnais
    Beothuks


6. Where did Marconi receive the first Trans Atlantic Wireless signal in 1901?
    Cape Spear Lighthouse
    Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
    Sir Wilfred Grenville College
    Signal Hill's Cabot Tower


7. The world's largest invertebrate was caught in Newfoundland. What was it?
    Cuttlefish
    Squid
    Octopus
    sponge


8. What is the provincial tree of Newfoundland?
    Balsam Fir
    Yellow Birch
    Black Spruce
    Red Pine


9. On what peninsula is the capital city of Newfoundland located?
    Avalon
    Burin
    Bonavista
    Port au Port


10. Who designed Newfoundland's provincial flag?
    Christopher Pratt
    Ken Power
    Lloyd Pretty
    Ben Gillard


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