The distinctive red-white-red pattern of the Canadian flag comes from the flag of which institution?
Answer: The Royal Military College, Kingston.
The new Canadian flag was raised for the first time in 1965. Its red-white-red pattern comes from the flag of the Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario.
All answer choices
- The Royal Military College, Kingston. (correct answer)
- The Hudson's Bay Company.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- The Canadian Red Ensign.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Symbols & Identity study guide.
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