Assignment # 2 (Web Quest)                                    Name:                         Teacher:                     Date:

Go to adamscott.ca and the library web page                      /16

 

1. Choose Worldbook Online and answer the following questions: (1 mark each)

 

a)      What year was Henry VIII born?

 

b)      What are the 3 colours of the India’s flag?

 

c)      In the painting of the “Mona Lisa” which hand is on top (left or right)?

 

d)      What king sent Jacques Cartier in 1534 to explore North America?

 

2. Choose World Fact Book and answer the following questions: (1 mark each)

 

a)      What is the population of Aruba?

 

b)      What is the total square km of Malta?

 

c)      What is the legal system of Belize?

 

d)      When did Mali become independent?

 

3. Choose Globe & Mail and answer the following questions: (1 mark each)

 

a)      What is the lead story on page 1 of the Globe & Mail on April 16, 1912?

 

b)      Find page 26  for October 9, 1926. Find the ad for Victor Records. Who sang the song "Baby Face”?

 

4. Choose Canadian Encyclopedia and answer the following questions: (1 mark each)

 

a)      Search for “Peterborough”. What is the population of Peterborough in 2001? 

 

b)      Search for “Vimy Ridge”. What was the job of the Canadian troops?

 

5. Choose Culture Grams and answer the following questions: (1 mark each)

 

a)      What is the traditional greeting between Japanese?

 

b)      Find information about Argentina. Click on visiting. Who can arrive 30 minutes late without offending the hosts?

 

6. Choose Wikipedia and answer the following questions: (1 mark each)

 

c)      What US state did the skateboard originate?

 

d)       Who is the drummer of the group Coldplay  ?