The Great Canadian Trivia Game

The word "Canada" most likely comes from a First Nations word the means:

• The river

• The village

• The maple tree

• The place with snow

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The First Nations, Inuit and Metis descendents of the first people to live in this country, are Canada's...

• Aboriginal peoples

• Founding Fathers

• Official Culture

• National peoples

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Upper Canada was the first British colony to work to abolish slavery. Many former slaves escaped to Canada from the U.S through a network called the...

• Trans-Canada Trail

• Anti-Slavery Network

• Underground Railroad

• Canadian Red Cross

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Canada officially became a country on July 1, 1867, but it was a long process. The first conference about confederation was in 1864. Where was it held?

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Halifax, N.S.

• Montreal, Quebec

• Charlottetown, P.E.I

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Many Canadians are descended from European immigrants. But who were the very first Europeans to visit North America?

• The French

• The English

• The Vikings

• The Russians

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The Métis are a distinct Canadian culture with both Aboriginal and European ancestry. Which Métis leader started a rebellion that resulted in the formation of both Manitoba and the RCMP?

• William Lyon Mackenzie

• Louis Riel

• Laura Secord

• Sir Isaac Brock

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In the war of 1812, the United States tried to invade Upper Canada. Which Canadian heroine traveled 30 km to warn the British army of an impeding American attack?

• Jeanne Mance

• Mary Ann (Shadd) Carey

• Laura Secord

• Florence Nightingale

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The descendents of French colonists who settled the Atlantic provinces in the 1600s are called...

• Acadians

• Quebecois

• Metis

• Haligonians

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Before it was called "Canada Day", what was July 1st known as?

• Independence Day

• Confederation Day

• Dominion Day

• "Happy Birthday Canada"

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During the American Revolution, Canada became a safe haven for supporters of the British. What were the supporters called?

• Monarchists

• Loyalists

• Rebels

• Pacifists

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