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Canada, the building of a nation

Quiz by William T.

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  • Q1
    When did the first Europeans arrive in Canada?
    Between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago
    Around 1000 A.D.
    In the early 16th century
    In 1931
    30s
  • Q2
    Who made three voyages across the Atlantic between 1534 and 1542, claiming the land for King Francis I of France?
    Jacques Cartier
    Christopher Columbus
    John Cabot
    Leif Erikson
    30s
  • Q3
    In what year did Canada become fully independent?
    1960
    1931
    1759
    1918
    30s
  • Q4
    Which city is now the capital of Canada?
    Toronto
    Montreal
    Vancouver
    Ottawa
    30s
  • Q5
    What event marked the end of France's empire in America?
    The Battle of Hastings
    The quiet revolution
    The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
    The Statute of Westminster
    30s
  • Q6
    Which country did Canadian soldiers fight for in World War I?
    France
    Canada
    Germany
    The British Empire
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the term used to refer to the Indigenous people of Canada?
    British and French
    Dutch and German
    Spanish and Portuguese
    First Nations and Inuit
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the national flag of Canada?
    The maple leaf flag
    The fleur-de-lis flag
    The red and white flag
    The Union Jack flag
    30s
  • Q9
    Which European country did John Cabot represent when he explored Canada's eastern coast?
    France
    Spain
    Portugal
    England
    30s
  • Q10
    Which European country settled Quebec?
    Portugal
    Spain
    France
    Great Britain
    30s
  • Q11
    Which European explorer reached Newfoundland around 1000 A.D?
    Leif Erikson
    Jacques Cartier
    Christopher Columbus
    John Cabot
    30s
  • Q12
    What event granted women voting rights in Canada?
    World War I
    The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
    The Statute of Westminster
    The French and Indian War
    30s
  • Q13
    What document officially acknowledged Canada as independent country?
    The Statute of Wesmtinster
    30s

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