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A History of Manitoba (1870-1900) Quiz

Manitoba was the 5th province to join Confederation, and the first from Western Canada. Join me in looking at the first 30 years of Manitoba as a part of Canada.

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
reedy

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6 mins

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Multiple Choice

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116,719

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. With its entry into Confederation on July 15, 1870, Manitoba received a nickname related to its physical dimensions. What was it? Hint

The breadbox province

The horsehead province

The diamond province

The postage stamp province

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Question 2 of 10

2. The word "Manitoba" comes from "Manitou bou," which translates as "the narrows of the Great Spirit" from which Native language? Hint

Ojibwe

Mi'kmaq

Iriquois

Navijo

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the time of Manitoba's creation, what was the population of the fledgling province? Hint

8,000

18,000

5,000

12,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year, with a population of 1,869, was Winnipeg incorporated as a city? Hint

1870

1872

1871

1873

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Question 5 of 10

5. In just over 10 years from its inception, Manitoba's population expanded greatly. By 1881, approximately how many inhabitants of the province were there? Hint

32,000

66,000

81,000

104,000

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happened to Manitoba in 1881? Hint

Its borders were expanded

It was visited by Queen Victoria

It was flooded by the Red River

It was attacked by Americans

7. Manitoba and Ontario disputed exactly how far west Ontario's border extended, and both provinces laid claim to a settlement within this region by the name of "Rat Portage". By what name is it known today? Hint

Kenora

Fort Frances

Thunder Bay

Dryden

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Fenian Brotherhood" attacked different parts of Canada in an attempt to force England to allow Ireland its sovereignty. Even though the last Fenian raids had occurred in 1871, a militia force was formed in 1883 as a cautionary measure against further raids. Who were they? Hint

The Winnipeg Grenadiers

The Cameron Highlanders of Canada

The 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles

The Fort Garry Horse

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Question 9 of 10

9. The completion of the Canadian-Pacific Railroad in 1887 allowed for more rapid expansion of Manitoba and Western Canada.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Winnipeg hockey team won Lord Stanley's Cup in 1896 with a 1-0 victory over the Montr�al Victorias. What were they called?

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With its entry into Confederation on July 15, 1870, Manitoba received a nickname related to its physical dimensions. What was it?

Answer: The postage stamp province

The initial size of the province of Manitoba was 33,280 square kilometers (1/18th of present day area) around the Red River Settlement.

2. The word "Manitoba" comes from "Manitou bou," which translates as "the narrows of the Great Spirit" from which Native language?

Answer: Ojibwe

The first inhabitants of the "Postage Stamp Province" were the Assiniboine Indians, the nomadic Cree Indians, the M�tis, and the settlers that had come from the east. In addition to the Ojibwe 'Manitou Bou' (meaning 'the narrows of the Great Spirit)', another likely candidate for the origin of 'Manitoba' comes from the Cree 'manitowapow', which has the same meaning as 'Manitou Bou', with both terms referring to the place that is called the 'Lake Manitoba Narrows' today.

3. At the time of Manitoba's creation, what was the population of the fledgling province?

Answer: 12,000

In 1870, of Manitoba's approximately 12,000 inhabitants, only 600 were of British or Canadian descent. By the 1880's, most Manitobans were of British origin.

4. In what year, with a population of 1,869, was Winnipeg incorporated as a city?

Answer: 1873

"Winnipeg" is also originally from the Cree "win nipee" meaning "muddy water". A very apt name for a city astride the Red River.

5. In just over 10 years from its inception, Manitoba's population expanded greatly. By 1881, approximately how many inhabitants of the province were there?

Answer: 66,000

The influx of settlers from the east coupled with disappearing bison prompted the relocation of the bulk of the M�tis to Batoche, near present-day Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

6. What happened to Manitoba in 1881?

Answer: Its borders were expanded

Manitoba's size was increased to 189,327 square kilometers, extending it to the current eastern and western borders, and to 52�50' North Latitude. It also added about 10,000 people to its population.

Answer: Kenora

In 1883, Manitoba went so far as to legislate an amendment to the 1881 boundary expansion to allow a representative from the region to sit in the Manitoba legislature. Thus Rat Portage (Kenora) had representation in two provincial governments at the same time. In 1884 the Privy Council decided for Ontario, and in 1889 the border of Ontario was officially drawn at its current location.

Answer: The 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles

The 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles were given a Royal appellation by King George V in 1935, as he celebrated his silver jubilee. They are the oldest regiment in Western Canada, and are still known as the Royal Winnipeg Rifles today.

9. The completion of the Canadian-Pacific Railroad in 1887 allowed for more rapid expansion of Manitoba and Western Canada.

Answer: False

The CPR was completed in 1885. It was deliberately routed south of the current trading route through the M�tis settlement of Batoche, which, along with many other factors, culminated in the Northwest Rebellion of the same year.

10. This Winnipeg hockey team won Lord Stanley's Cup in 1896 with a 1-0 victory over the Montr�al Victorias. What were they called?

Answer: Winnipeg Victorias

The Winnipeg Victorias played for the Stanley Cup many times over the ensuing years against such teams as the Montr�al Shamrocks, the Montr�al AAA, the Montr�al Victorias (three more times), and the Toronto Wellingtons, but they only won it again in 1901. Other Winnipeg teams to play for the Stanley Cup included the Winnipeg Rowing Club and the Winnipeg Maple Leafs.

Source: Author reedy

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