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People of Canada (1534-2000) Trivia Quiz

I will give the time period and/or what this person did and you select the right person.

A multiple-choice quiz by embark2015. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
embark2015

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,944

Updated
Jul 16 24

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This person was an explorer. In the year 1534 he navigated the gulf of Saint Lawrence, sent by a king to find riches and gold. Hint

Henry Hudson

Christopher Columbus

Jacques Cartier

Samuel de Champlain

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the War of 1812, a battle was going on outside on this woman's property. But instead of running she stayed to help the wounded. Hint

Laura Secord

Catherine Lundy

Harriet Tubman

Queen Victoria

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Question 3 of 10

3. I walked 32 kilometers to warn Colonel Fitzgibbon of the army that was going to attack him by surprise during the war of 1812. Hint

Tecumseh

George Washington

Lord Durham

Laura Secord

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Question 4 of 10

4. I worked along side Isaac Brock during the war of 1812. I was killed in the Battle of the Thames. Hint

James Wolfe

Tecumseh

Isaac Brock

William Lyon Mackenzie

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Question 5 of 10

5. During the Seven Years' War this man led the British in Canada. He died during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Hint

Alexander Mackenzie

John Shakespeare

Louis Joseph Papineau

James Wolfe

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Question 6 of 10

6. This person is the first Intendant (that is, Governor) of Canada. He brought the "filles du Roy" or "king's daughters" to Canada. Hint

Harriet Tubman

Jean Talon

Francois Laval

John. A. MacDonald

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the European name of the Mohawk Chief who fought for the rights of native Americans? Hint

Benjamin Franklin

John Brant

�tienne Br�l�

Charles de Salaberry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first prime minister of Canada? Hint

John Abbott

John A. MacDonald

Pierre Trudeau

John Thompson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was sent by the British government to investigate the causes for the rebellion of 1837? Hint

Matthew Elliott

James Fitzgibbon

Matthew Luther

Lord Durham

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Question 10 of 10

10. This person founded the city of Quebec during the year 1608. Who was it? Hint

John Norton

Samuel de Champlain

King Henry

Jacques Cartier

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This person was an explorer. In the year 1534 he navigated the gulf of Saint Lawrence, sent by a king to find riches and gold.

Answer: Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier was an explorer sent by the king of France to find gold and riches, but all that was found was beavers. During his life, Cartier made three trips to America, the first being in 1534.

2. During the War of 1812, a battle was going on outside on this woman's property. But instead of running she stayed to help the wounded.

Answer: Catherine Lundy

Catherine Lundy met the Canadian soldiers before the battle to give them water after they had walked 20 kilometers. After the battle, a soldier gave her his sword to thank her. The battle that took place is called the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

3. I walked 32 kilometers to warn Colonel Fitzgibbon of the army that was going to attack him by surprise during the war of 1812.

Answer: Laura Secord

Laura Secord overheard a conversation between some American officers, and because her husband James was wounded, she had to make the journey herself. During her walk of 32 kilometres (about 20 miles), she stopped at a native village to ask for help. The chief of the village sent a few men to help her bring her message to FitzGibbon.

She is commemorated with a statue in Ottawa, and Laura Secord Chocolates are named after her.

4. I worked along side Isaac Brock during the war of 1812. I was killed in the Battle of the Thames.

Answer: Tecumseh

Tecumseh, though an extremely important character in the history of Canada, has only one monument - built by the Native Americans, unlike Isaac Brock who had a big monument made in remembrance of him. The name Tecumseh means 'shooting star'.

5. During the Seven Years' War this man led the British in Canada. He died during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.

Answer: James Wolfe

James Wolfe was already really sick during the war. He knew he was dying, and because he knew this he would often write letters to his wife in Britain. He died by being shot in battle.

6. This person is the first Intendant (that is, Governor) of Canada. He brought the "filles du Roy" or "king's daughters" to Canada.

Answer: Jean Talon

Jean Talon (1626-1694) was assigned the job of intendant, as well as finding a way to increase the population in Canada. So he came up with the idea of sending women to Canada. So any woman who would agree to go would have their dowry paid by the king of France and some money to start a life.

7. What is the European name of the Mohawk Chief who fought for the rights of native Americans?

Answer: John Brant

John Brant was native American as well as British. He learnt to read and write in French, Latin as well as Greek. During the war of 1812, Brant offered his services, as well as his warriors to Isaac Brock. He and his army play important roles in many battles.

8. Who was the first prime minister of Canada?

Answer: John A. MacDonald

All of the other choices were prime ministers as well. MacDonald played an important role in the history of Canada, for he was the first prime minister to be chosen by the people. Before then the people did not have much choice as to who their leaders would be.

9. Who was sent by the British government to investigate the causes for the rebellion of 1837?

Answer: Lord Durham

Because of what he did, Quebec and Ontario are united. This will only last a while before they are separated. Lord Durham spent around two years in Canada before writing a report of what he has learnt and returning to Britain.

10. This person founded the city of Quebec during the year 1608. Who was it?

Answer: Samuel de Champlain

He is also known as the 'Father of Quebec. He established Quebec on a hill by a river, so it was safe from enemies, for they could always see if they were coming. Also, Quebec was close to a water source, so you could go fishing and ship goods on the St. Lawrence River.

Source: Author embark2015

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