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Quiz about Saskatchewan A Prairie Province

Saskatchewan: A Prairie Province Quiz

This quiz is designed to test the knowlegde people have about Saskatchewan. But most importantly, to learn something new about Saskatchewan and to have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sweetflr18. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sweetflr18

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,032

Updated
Jul 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2113

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (9/10), Guest 67 (10/10), Guest 24 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the only city that lies on the Saskatchewan/Alberta border? Hint

Saskatoon

Kindersley

North Battleford

Lloydminster

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Question 2 of 10

2. Al Capone was said to have visited which Saskatchewan city in the late 1920s? Hint

Moose Jaw

Swift Current

Prince Albert

Yorkton

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Question 3 of 10

3. The University of Saskatchewan is located in which city?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the capital city of Saskatchewan? Hint

Saskatoon

Regina

Yorkton

Estevan

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Question 5 of 10

5. The name Saskatchewan comes from the Cree word "kisiskatchewanisipi". What does this word mean? Hint

Long and shallow rivers

Far and vast land

Swift-flowing river

Flat lands

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Question 6 of 10

6. The whole province enjoys a hot, dry summer but which Saskatchewan town is the undisputed "sunshine capital" of Canada? Hint

Estevan

Melville

North Battleford

Kamsack

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Question 7 of 10

7. Saskatchewan produces over 54 percent of which crop grown in Canada? Hint

Flaxseed

Canola

Wheat

Barley

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Question 8 of 10

8. There are over 100,000 lakes, rivers, and marshes in Saskatchewan.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Alberta lies to the west of Saskatchewan, which province is immediately to the east?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the motto of Saskatchewan? Hint

"Strong and free"

"From many peoples strength"

"Splendor without diminishment"

"As loyal as she began, so she remains"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the only city that lies on the Saskatchewan/Alberta border?

Answer: Lloydminster

Lloydminster is the only city in Canada that lies on a provincial border.

2. Al Capone was said to have visited which Saskatchewan city in the late 1920s?

Answer: Moose Jaw

Although there is no actual proof that Al Capone ever visited Moose Jaw, there are several residents that claim that he did.

3. The University of Saskatchewan is located in which city?

Answer: Saskatoon

The Act establishing the University of Saskatchewan was passed by the Legislative Assembly of the Province on April 3, 1907. Since then the University has established schools for Pharmacy, Law, Nursing, Commerce, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Agriculture, Engineering, and many more.

4. What is the capital city of Saskatchewan?

Answer: Regina

In 1905, Saskatchewan separated from the Northwest Territories and was established as a province and Regina became the provincial capital.

5. The name Saskatchewan comes from the Cree word "kisiskatchewanisipi". What does this word mean?

Answer: Swift-flowing river

The province has four major rivers which are the Assiniboine, the North Saskatchewan, the South Saskatchewan and the Churchill.

6. The whole province enjoys a hot, dry summer but which Saskatchewan town is the undisputed "sunshine capital" of Canada?

Answer: Estevan

Estevan enjoys 2,540 hours of sunshine per year.

7. Saskatchewan produces over 54 percent of which crop grown in Canada?

Answer: Wheat

Today, Saskatchewan produces over 54 percent of the wheat grown in Canada. Other crops include canola, rye, oats, barley and flaxseed.

8. There are over 100,000 lakes, rivers, and marshes in Saskatchewan.

Answer: True

While there are over 100,000 lakes, rivers, and marshes in Saskatchewan, half the province is forest and one-third of it is farmland.

9. Alberta lies to the west of Saskatchewan, which province is immediately to the east?

Answer: Manitoba

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba make up "the prairie provinces".

10. What is the motto of Saskatchewan?

Answer: "From many peoples strength"

Saskatchewan's motto comes from the latin phrase, "Multis e gentibus vires", which means, "From many peoples, strength".

Source: Author sweetflr18

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