Grade 8 History Review Quiz

Which two groups or colonies did not join during the formation of Confederation?

• Nova Scotia & Newfoundland
• New Brunswick and PEI
• British Columbia & Canada East
• Newfoundland and PEI

Which two nations did Confederation acknowledge?

• Britain and France
• Britain the the US
• France and the US
• None of the choices

What did "BNA" stand for?

• Beautiful North America
• Blingual Nations Alliance
• British North America
• Bullies Never Argue

When equally powerful parties can't agree on a course of action, this is known as...

• Mercantilism
• Imperialism
• Colonialism
• Political Deadlock

Who was not involved in Confederation?

• First Nations

• English

• Canadiens

• John A Macdonald

Which colony was the last colony to join Confederation?

• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• PEI

Who became Canada's first Prime Minister?

• Queen Victoria
• John A. Macdonald
• Pierre Trudeau
• George Etienne Cartier

Which of the following is NOT a reason for Confederation?

• Building a railroad
• Political deadlock 
• Reciprocity Treaty ending
• USA wanting to join

What four provinces joined together to form Canada?

• Newfoundland, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan

• Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario

• Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

• Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, New Brunswick

What year was Canada formed?

• 1812

• 1867

• 1900

• 2008