Canadian History Trivia Quiz

Which group of Europeans were the first to attempt to settle in what is now Canada?

• British

• French

• Spanish

• Norsemen

The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place during which of the following wars?

• War of 1812

• Boer Wars

• World War I

• World War II

Who was the main opposition of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain

• United States

• France

• Indigenous

What is Sir John A. Macdonald most well-known for (apart from his role in Residential Schools)

• First Canadian prime minister

• Led the Canadian Forces in WWII

• Established the city of Quebec

• None of the Above

Which of the following events took place in Canada starting in 1929?

• Montreal hosted the Olympic games

• Canadian Civil War

• Great Depression

• World War I

In what year was the Hudson Bay Company granted a corporate charter to trade in Rupert's Land?

• 1670

• 1770

• 1870

• 1970

Which Canadian province was the first to offer universal health care starting in 1947?

• Ontario

• Quebec

• British Columbia

• Saskatchewan

How many Canadians fought in WWII?

• around 20,000

• around 80,000

• about a million

• None - Canada did not participate in WWII

Which city was founded by Samuel de Champlain?

• Quebec City

• Ottawa

• Vancouver

• Winnipeg

When did Canadian Confederation occur?

• July 1, 1867

• July 4, 1867

• July 1, 1841

• July 4, 1841