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Scavenger Hunt - Advance Level |
The following questions will guide you through various Web pages where you can investigate and explore the history and heritage of Parliament Hill. Record your answers in a word processor. Web pages that will help you include:
A Treasure to Explore
http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/text/home_e.html
Explore the Hill
http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/text/explorethehill_e.html
Time Zone
http://www.parliamenthill.gc.ca/youthzone/text/zonetimehome-e.html
Background
1. When did work begin to build the first Parliament building?
2. What year was "the fire" and where did it begin?
3. What is the theory as to how the fire began?
4. What structural element(s) survived the fire? What architectural features preserved this historic feature?
5. What is Gothic Revival style? How is this style evident in the Parliament Buildings?
6. What events were happening in the world at the time of reconstruction (after the fire), and how did this influence the architecture and design of the buildings?
7. Who are noted as key designers of much of the Parliament designs we see today?
Provide details on these architects.
The Peace Tower
8. What year was the Peace Tower finished?
9. How many bells are in the Peace Tower?
10. How tall is the Peace Tower?
11. Identify and describe key differences between the Victoria Tower and the Peace Tower.
The Centennial Flame
12. When, and for what occasion, was the Centennial Flame created?
13. What symbols can be found on the Centennial Flame?
14. What territorial symbol is not included on the Centennial Flame and why?
Statues
15. How many statues of Prime Ministers are found on the grounds at Parliament Hill?
16. List three statues on the grounds of Parliament Hill. Choose one and describe the historic significance.
Library of Parliament
17. What influenced the exterior design of the Library of Parliament?
18. What is inside the Library of Parliament? Who uses the Library of Parliament?
19. Why did the Library of Parliament need to be restored? Briefly describe some of the changes and upgrades that were necessary to modernize the building.
West and East Blocks
20. When did the West Block open?
21. Describe the key physical attributes and features of the West Block.
22. When did the East Block open?
23. What physical additions have been made to the East Block?
Centre Block
24. What offices and important elements are contained in the Centre Block?
25. What updates are required in the Centre Block?
26. Describe the function, and sketch features of the Hall of Honour.
27. Sketch and describe elements of the Rotunda.
Super-sleuth questions
28. What is the CBUS? Where is it located?
29. Where can you find a symbol on Parliament Hill of the advancement of Canadian women? What is it? Explain.
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