Grade 2 · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 8
Canada, Languages and Symbols
Flags, languages and the symbols of Canada and Manitoba.
What your child practises
Canadian and Manitoban symbols, Canada's two official languages and other languages spoken here, Remembrance Day, and Canada as one of many countries.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 2-KC-002, 2-KC-003, 2-KI-014, 2-KI-015, 2-KH-027, 2-KG-031 · symbols and monuments, Remembrance Day, languages, Canada's original peoples and Canada in the world
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which animal is a symbol of Canada?
- beaver
- kangaroo
- panda
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beaver
Hint: The beaver is a national symbol.
Question 2
Which language is a Métis language?
- Latin
- Greek
- Michif
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Michif
Hint: Michif is a Métis language.
Question 3
Who are Canada's original peoples?
- First Nations and Inuit Peoples
- Only newcomers
- Nobody
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First Nations and Inuit Peoples
Hint: First Nations and Inuit have lived here for a very long time.
Question 4
Which of these is an official language of Canada?
- Greek
- French
- Spanish
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French
Hint: French and English are official in Canada.
Question 5
What flower do many people wear for Remembrance Day?
- a daisy
- a red poppy
- a sunflower
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a red poppy
Hint: The red poppy shows that we remember.
Question 6
Name one thing that connects Canada to other countries.
- a moon base
- food from around the world
- a talking tree
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food from around the world
Hint: Foods, music and travel connect countries.