🐦 Chapter 8: Canadian Symbols
In which architectural style was the Quebec National Assembly built?
Correct answer: French Second Empire
A Gothic Revival
✓ French Second Empire
C Romanesque
D Baroque
💡 Explanation
Quebec's legislature stands out for its French Second Empire design, unlike the Greco-Roman styles used elsewhere.
Key facts to remember
- Quebec's National Assembly is French Second Empire style
- Other legislatures are Baroque, Romanesque or neoclassical
- Those styles reflect the Greco-Roman heritage where democracy began
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 8.3.2 The Provincial Legislatures:
Provinces have their own parliament buildings, and these are architectural treasures as well. The National Assembly in Quebec was built in the French Second Empire style. The other provincial legislatures use Baroque, Romanesque and neoclassical styles. Those styles come from Greece and Rome, the Greco-Roman heritage of Western civilization, and that is where democracy first began. So the buildings themselves make a point: Canadian democracy has ancient roots, and each province displays them in its own way.
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