Question 762

The official Coat of Arms of Canada contains red maple leaves and symbols representing its founding peoples. Which four European nations are also represented on the arms?

  1. AEngland, Wales, Scotland, and Belgium
  2. BEngland, France, Scotland, and Ireland
  3. CGermany, Scotland, Spain, and France
  4. DEngland, France, Wales, and Italy
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B) England, France, Scotland, and Ireland

Explanation

Canada's official Coat of Arms was adopted after the First World War as an expression of national pride. The arms contain symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland in addition to red maple leaves.

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