Question 691

The red-white-red pattern of the National Flag of Canada comes from the flag of which Canadian institution?

  1. AThe Royal Military College, Kingston
  2. BThe Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  3. CThe Hudson's Bay Company
  4. DThe St. Jean Baptiste Society
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Correct answer: A) The Royal Military College, Kingston

Explanation

The red-white-red pattern on the Canadian flag was inspired by the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston, which was founded in 1876. Red and white have been Canada's national colours since 1921.

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