- 1. Canadian history is rich and diverse, spanning thousands of years and including the stories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on the land for generations. From the arrival of European explorers and settlers to the colonial period and eventual Confederation in 1867, Canada's history is marked by both triumphs and challenges. Key events such as the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, participation in both World Wars, and the adoption of multiculturalism as an official policy have shaped the country we know today. Canadian history also includes important milestones in civil rights, women's rights, and Indigenous rights, highlighting the ongoing journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
When did Canada officially become a country?
A) 1953
B) 1867
C) 1920
D) 1901
- 2. Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
A) John A. Macdonald
B) Pierre Trudeau
C) William Lyon Mackenzie King
D) Wilfrid Laurier
- 3. Which province is known as the 'Birthplace of Confederation'?
A) Alberta
B) Prince Edward Island
C) Saskatchewan
D) Manitoba
- 4. Which war was a major influence on the shaping of Canada's identity as a nation?
A) War of 1812
B) World War I
C) Vietnam War
D) Korean War
- 5. What is the national animal of Canada?
A) Polar Bear
B) Bison
C) Moose
D) Beaver
- 6. When did women receive the right to vote in federal elections in Canada?
A) 1945
B) 1925
C) 1930
D) 1918
- 7. Which Canadian province became the first to provide universal healthcare in Canada?
A) Saskatchewan
B) Alberta
C) British Columbia
D) Ontario
- 8. What is the highest mountain in Canada?
A) Mount Robson
B) Mount Columbia
C) Mount Logan
D) Mount Waddington
- 9. Who was the first European explorer to reach Canada's east coast?
A) John Cabot
B) Samuel de Champlain
C) Henry Hudson
D) Jacques Cartier
- 10. What was the name of the agreement that established free trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico?
A) ASEAN
B) USMCA
C) NAFTA
D) CETA
- 11. Which Canadian city experienced a devastating fire in 1917 that destroyed much of the city and caused a large loss of life?
A) Vancouver
B) Winnipeg
C) Toronto
D) Halifax
- 12. Who was the leader of the Métis during the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870?
A) Gabriel Dumont
B) Big Bear
C) Louis Riel
D) Poundmaker
- 13. What is Canada's national winter sport?
A) Curling
B) Ice Hockey
C) Figure Skating
D) Skiing
- 14. Which treaty signed in 1763 saw France cede almost all of its possessions in North America to the British Empire?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Paris
C) Treaty of Utrecht
D) Treaty of Ghent
- 15. Who was the Canadian artist known for painting the iconic 'The Jack Pine'?
A) Alex Colville
B) Emily Carr
C) Lawren Harris
D) Tom Thomson
- 16. Which Prime Minister introduced the Official Languages Act, making English and French the official languages of Canada?
A) Stephen Harper
B) Jean Chrétien
C) Pierre Trudeau
D) Brian Mulroney
- 17. What year did Canada gain full independence from the United Kingdom?
A) 2001
B) 1982
C) 1967
D) 1995
- 18. Which treaty laid the groundwork for the formation of Canada as a Dominion in 1867?
A) Canada Act
B) Dominion Act
C) Confederation Act
D) British North America Act
- 19. During the War of 1812, which country was Canada fighting against?
A) France
B) United States
C) Britain
D) Spain
- 20. Which region of Canada is known for its strong French Canadian heritage?
A) New Brunswick
B) Saskatchewan
C) Alberta
D) Quebec
- 21. What is the national capital of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Ottawa
C) Montreal
D) Vancouver
- 22. Who was the first European explorer to travel the St. Lawrence River?
A) Jacques Cartier
B) John Cabot
C) Henry Hudson
D) Samuel de Champlain
- 23. Which Canadian city is known as the oil capital of Canada?
A) Vancouver
B) Calgary
C) Toronto
D) Edmonton
- 24. Who was the first black person elected to the House of Commons of Canada?
A) Viola Desmond
B) Michaëlle Jean
C) Lincoln Alexander
D) Jean Augustine
- 25. What event led to the establishment of Manitoba as a province?
A) Halifax Explosion
B) Red River Rebellion
C) Riel Rebellion
D) Battle of Vimy Ridge
- 26. Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in Canada?
A) Roaring Twenties
B) Stock Market Crash of 1929
C) World War I
D) Black Tuesday
- 27. Which Indigenous group influenced the formation of Nunavut in 1999?
A) Cree
B) Inuit
C) Metis
D) Dene
- 28. Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada?
A) Rona Ambrose
B) Michelle Rempel
C) Kim Campbell
D) Lisa Raitt
- 29. What year was the Statute of Westminster enacted, giving Canada full legislative independence from the United Kingdom?
A) 1982
B) 1945
C) 1931
D) 1867
- 30. Which Canadian city was the capital of Upper Canada and the Province of Canada before Ottawa?
A) Toronto
B) Montreal
C) Kingston
D) Quebec City
- 31. Which group was responsible for the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
A) Indigenous peoples
B) Irish immigrants
C) Chinese immigrants
D) French settlers
- 32. Which Canadian province is known as 'The Rock'?
A) British Columbia
B) Québec
C) Ontario
D) Newfoundland and Labrador
- 33. Which Canadian city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1976?
A) Calgary
B) Montreal
C) Vancouver
D) Toronto
- 34. Which infamous ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 on its maiden voyage?
A) Empress of Ireland
B) Andrea Doria
C) Lusitania
D) Titanic
- 35. Who was the founder of Quebec City?
A) Samuel de Champlain
B) John Cabot
C) Louis Riel
D) Jacques Cartier
- 36. Which indigenous group signed the Numbered Treaties with the Canadian government?
A) Cree
B) Métis
C) Inuit
D) First Nations
- 37. Which Indigenous language is an official language of Nunavut?
A) Inuktitut
B) Cree
C) Mohawk
D) Ojibwe
- 38. Which body of water separates Prince Edward Island from the mainland?
A) Hudson Bay
B) Georgian Bay
C) Northumberland Strait
D) Gulf of St. Lawrence
- 39. What is the significance of the date July 1st in Canada?
A) Canada Day
B) Thanksgiving
C) Remembrance Day
D) Victoria Day
- 40. Which Canadian province has the only officially bilingual city in Canada?
A) New Brunswick
B) Alberta
C) Quebec
D) Ontario
- 41. Who composed the music for the Canadian national anthem, 'O Canada'?
A) John Beckwith
B) Calixa Lavallée
C) Howard Shore
D) Robert Farnon
- 42. When was the Canadian Pacific Railway completed?
A) 1929
B) 1901
C) 1867
D) 1885
- 43. Which Canadian province is known for its vast oil sands reserves?
A) Saskatchewan
B) Alberta
C) Ontario
D) Manitoba
- 44. Who was the first Canadian astronaut in space?
A) Roberta Bondar
B) Marc Garneau
C) Julie Payette
D) Chris Hadfield
- 45. Who was the first female astronaut to fly in space?
A) Roberta Bondar
B) Julie Payette
C) Chris Hadfield
D) Marc Garneau
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