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From Canada's Past Trivia Quiz

Just how well do you know your Canadian history? Here's a little quiz to help you brush up on it! Good luck! Bonne chance!

A multiple-choice quiz by dancing_sun_star. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dancing_sun_star

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,413

Updated
Mar 09 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
4998

Last 3 plays: Guest 45 (10/15), ptc123 (12/15), Guest 174 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the Italian explorer, who sailed for King Henry VII of England, and was responsible for discovering present day Newfoundland? Hint

Enzo Pryzblazia

John Cabot

Jacques Cartier

Henry Hudson

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the explorer that made three successful voyages to Canada in the 1530s? Hint

Neehagwa Sipowitz

John Cabot

Jacques Cartier

Henry Hudson

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Question 3 of 15

3. What drew early Europeans to Canada? Hint

Gold & Diamonds

Animal Hides & Beaver Pelts

Fish & Furs

Fresh Water & Native Indians

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the man responsible for leading the rebellion in "Upper Canada" during the year 1837? Hint

William Lyon Mackenzie

John Hunter

Laura Secord

Daniel McDougal

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the heroine in the war of 1812 and why? Hint

No one, everyone died in this war

James Wolfe, responsible for defeating the Americans' leader

Laura Secord, heard Americans planning an attack on Canada

William Lyon Mackenzie, destroying all the weapons of the enemy

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the English commander during the Battle on the Plains of Abraham?

Answer: (Two Words, first and last name)

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Question 7 of 15

7. When did Canada acquire the status of a Dominion with substantial autonomy within the British Empire? Hint

1839

1867

1982

1900

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of the following became a province first? Hint

Prince Edward Island

New Brunswick

Alberta

Manitoba

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does the word "Metis" mean? Hint

An annual buffalo hunt throughout the tribes of Canada

An ethnicity consisting of European and Native traits

A person who is chosen to speak on behalf of their tribe

A word of the native language, meaning to have both strength and pride

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Question 10 of 15

10. What were the names of the people who were a)loyal to the British crown, and b)those who weren't? Hint

Loyalists and Rebels

Loyalists and Brits

British and French

Crownies and Baddies

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Question 11 of 15

11. Was Samuel de Champlain known as "The Father of New France"?

Yes

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Question 12 of 15

12. Was Cornelius Van Horne responsible for the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following tribes is likely to have been sedentary? Hint

Cree

Blood

Micmac

Iroquois

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Question 14 of 15

14. What were most of the 15th and 16th century explorers who discovered Canada looking for? Hint

Water for the drought in Europe

Farmland to provide food for Europe's growing population

A shorter sea route to Asia

Fish and animals to end the ongoing poverty in Europe

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was the upper class group in "Lower Canada" refered to as? Hint

The Enterprise

The Family Compact

The Chateau Clique

The Crystal Glow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Italian explorer, who sailed for King Henry VII of England, and was responsible for discovering present day Newfoundland?

Answer: John Cabot

Known as John Cabot in England, Giovanni Caboto sailed for England in search of the Northwest passage, but ended up discovering fish in Newfoundland.

2. Who was the explorer that made three successful voyages to Canada in the 1530s?

Answer: Jacques Cartier

Cartier's voyages all took place around the year 1500, after Cabot's discovery of fish.

3. What drew early Europeans to Canada?

Answer: Fish & Furs

Furs and fish were in high demand in Europe during this time, and Canada provided plenty of both.

4. Who was the man responsible for leading the rebellion in "Upper Canada" during the year 1837?

Answer: William Lyon Mackenzie

William Lyon Mackenzie wrote articles in his papers about the lack of equality between high class citizens ('The Family Compact' and 'The Chateau Clique') and regular class citizens. The Rebellion in Lower Canada was led by Louis-Joseph Papineau.

5. Who was the heroine in the war of 1812 and why?

Answer: Laura Secord, heard Americans planning an attack on Canada

Laura Secord was down in an area (now known as the Great Lakes) and overheard the Americans planning an attack on Canada. Therefore, she alerted the French and British living in Canada.

6. Who was the English commander during the Battle on the Plains of Abraham?

Answer: James Wolfe

James Wolfe was the British commander responsible for winning the Battle on the Plains of Abraham for England. His troops were extremely well disciplined and patient, leading them to a victory.

7. When did Canada acquire the status of a Dominion with substantial autonomy within the British Empire?

Answer: 1867

In 1867 Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick formed a confederation, followed by Manitoba in 1870, British Columbia in 1871, Prince Edward Island in 1873, Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1905, and finally, Newfoundland in 1949.

8. Which of the following became a province first?

Answer: New Brunswick

New Brunswick became a province first (1867), then Manitoba (1870), then Prince Edward Island (1873) and finally Alberta (1905).

9. What does the word "Metis" mean?

Answer: An ethnicity consisting of European and Native traits

The offspring of one European and a native created the Metis. They were common in Manitoba, living on the Red River Settlement.

10. What were the names of the people who were a)loyal to the British crown, and b)those who weren't?

Answer: Loyalists and Rebels

Loyalist: One who remains loyal to a political cause, party, government or sovereign.

Rebel: One who opposes or takes arms against a government or ruler.

Source: Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary

11. Was Samuel de Champlain known as "The Father of New France"?

Answer: Yes

Samuel de Champlain was commonly referred to as "The Father of New France" in Canadian history.

12. Was Cornelius Van Horne responsible for the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway?

Answer: Yes

Yes, in fact, he completed it 6 years ahead of the estimated date.

13. Which of the following tribes is likely to have been sedentary?

Answer: Iroquois

The Iroquois were farmers who lived in long-houses. Therefore, they didn't migrate unless the soil in a given area became leached.

14. What were most of the 15th and 16th century explorers who discovered Canada looking for?

Answer: A shorter sea route to Asia

The explorers found Canada by accident, at first thinking it was just a small island. After a while, they explored and gradually discovered how vast Canada is.

15. What was the upper class group in "Lower Canada" refered to as?

Answer: The Chateau Clique

The Chateau Clique was in Lower Canada, while the Family Compact was in Upper Canada.

Source: Author dancing_sun_star

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