Canada History

What is the capital of Canada?

• Toronto

• Quebec

• Vancouver

• Ottawa

Answer explanation

Ottawa is the capital of Canada since 1857. Queen Victoria chose the new capital. Other options were Toronto and Montreal. Before the two colonies Quebec and Ontario were the most importnat political places.

Do you know where the name "Canada" comes from?

• The native American named this place Mont Royal, which they called "kanata" in their language.

• They named the country after a popular animal that lived there.

• They named the country after a viking who first settled there. He was called "Kanadson".

John Cabot was the first european settler in Canada. Only the vikings settled there before around the year 1000. When did Cabot came to Canada?

• 1206

• 1497

• 1736

• 1594

Answer explanation

John Cabot was the first european settler after the vikings. He reached Canada in 1497.

When did the colonisation of Canada start?

• 1603

• 1604

• 1605

• 1606

Answer explanation

In 1603 the colonisation of Canada began, when France and Great Brittain settled and battled for the country. Nowadays people living in Canada either speak English or French.

In 1964 the flag of Canada was chosen. Next to the popular maple leaf. Which other designs were also under discussion?

• waterfalls

• beaver

• whale

• moose

Answer explanation

Next to the popular maple leaf, many people submitted flags with a beaver on it.

2600 designs were handed in and 389 of these designs showed a beaver on it.

Since when are English and French the official languages in Canada?

• 1969

• 1851

• 1621

• 1763

Answer explanation

English and French are equal languages in Canada since 1969 when the "Official Language Act" was decided.

When did Canada cut off their bindings to Great Britain to become completly independent?

• 1963

• 1912

• 1949

• 1982

Answer explanation

1982 the "Canada-Act" came into force. The prime minister Pierre Trudeau supported the whole movement.

When is the notional holiday celebrated?

• 4th July

• 14th July

• 1st July

• 3rd July

Answer explanation

Since 1879 the 1st of July is the official national holiday. Originally it was called "Dominion Day" because of the Commonwealth. Since the indepedence day in 1982 the day is called "Canada Day".

Which is a real Canadian event?

• Visit Your Grandparents -Day

• Beaver Day

• Maple Day

• Family Day

Answer explanation

The Family Day is an official day in Canada to spend some time with your family.

How many provinces are in Canada nowadays?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 12

Answer explanation

Canada is divided into 10 provinces.

They are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario (mit der Hauptstadt Ottawa), Prince Edward Island, Québec und Saskatchewan