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Saskatchewan "A" Town Names Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about towns in the province of Saskatchewan that all begin with the letter "A". Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by grensleevesb. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
grensleevesb

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,405

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
710

Last 3 plays: piet (3/10), Guest 216 (8/10), superhooppete (4/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Which town in Saskatchewan is named for an animal commonly found in the province? Hint

Antelope

Anteater

Aardvark

Alaska Brown Bear

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of these towns was named for a place in France where Canadian troops fought in World War One. Which one? Hint

Arelee

Amiens

Arran

Aylesbury

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these towns was the site of the filming of the movie, "Who Has Seen the Wind"? Hint

Alameda

Arcola

Alvena

Ardath

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these towns was named after a prominent British politician? Hint

Asquith

Albertown

Annaheim

Aylsham

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Question 5 of 10

5. A city in western Saskatchewan sits close to the border of another province which explains its name. Which of the following is the name of the town? Hint

Allask

Albersask

Alsask

Altaville

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these towns took its name from a famous book written by Lucy Maud Montgomery? Hint

Artland

Archerwill

Arborfield

Avonlea

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before the Province of Saskatchewan was formed in 1905 it was made up of a number of Territories. Which of these towns has the same name as one of the former territories? Hint

Adanac

Aneroid

Assiniboia

Abbey

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Question 8 of 10

8. A town in Saskatchewan was named after a very large river. Which one? Hint

Amazon

Ambles

Avebury

Allan

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Question 9 of 10

9. England was known by a different name in Anglo-Saxon times. Which town's name is the old word for England? Hint

Anerley

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which town was named for the Marquis of ________ who was Canada's Governor-General from 1893 to 1898. Hint

Aylesbury

Aberdeen

Ashdown

Alingly

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which town in Saskatchewan is named for an animal commonly found in the province?

Answer: Antelope

The antelope is very common in southern Saskatchewan and large herds of this very fast animal are often seen along the Trans-Canada Highway. Antelope Park 322 consists of some hamlets and a population of less than 200.

2. One of these towns was named for a place in France where Canadian troops fought in World War One. Which one?

Answer: Amiens

Amiens was one of many towns in the province named for places in Europe where Canadian troops saw action in World War One.

3. Which of these towns was the site of the filming of the movie, "Who Has Seen the Wind"?

Answer: Arcola

This great movie is a vivid portrayal of life on the prairies during the 1930s.

4. Which of these towns was named after a prominent British politician?

Answer: Asquith

The Earl of Asquith was the Prime Minister of England when this town was formed in 1908.

5. A city in western Saskatchewan sits close to the border of another province which explains its name. Which of the following is the name of the town?

Answer: Alsask

The town of Alsask was founded in the early 1900s, and the name was chosen by combining the names of the two provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

6. Which of these towns took its name from a famous book written by Lucy Maud Montgomery?

Answer: Avonlea

The town of Avonlea was originally named "New Warren" when it was settled in 1904, but its name was changed to "Avonlea" in 1911 in honor of Montgomery's famous novel, "Anne of Avonlea".

7. Before the Province of Saskatchewan was formed in 1905 it was made up of a number of Territories. Which of these towns has the same name as one of the former territories?

Answer: Assiniboia

The Territory of Assiniboia included the southern part of what is now Saskatchewan, south of the city of Saskatoon.

8. A town in Saskatchewan was named after a very large river. Which one?

Answer: Amazon

Many towns in Saskatchewan were named for prominent geographical features from around the world.

9. England was known by a different name in Anglo-Saxon times. Which town's name is the old word for England?

Answer: Anglia

Many of the early settlers in Saskatchewan were from England, and there are dozens of towns in the province named for places in Britain.

10. Which town was named for the Marquis of ________ who was Canada's Governor-General from 1893 to 1898.

Answer: Aberdeen

The Governor-General is the representative of the British Monarchy in Canada.

Source: Author grensleevesb

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