Canadian History

Canadian History

University

10 Qs

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Canadian History

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Assessment

Quiz

History

University

Hard

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Lucie Pauline

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

"Canada" comes from the Native American word "kanata".

The country was named after a popular animal that lived there.

The first viking who settled there was called "Kanadson".

Answer explanation

The name “Canada” likely comes from the Native America nword “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.” In 1535, two Aboriginal youths told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route to kanata; they were actually referring to the village Québec. Later on "Canada" was used to describe the entire area.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the capital of Canada?

Toronto

Québec

Ottawa

Vancouver

Answer explanation

Ottawa was marked as the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857. The name "Ottawa" is derived from the word adawe, meaning "to trade". Nowadays Ottawa attracts people from all over the world to tour its historic sites and landmarks, enjoy its arts and culture, and appreciate its sights.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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

1584

1736

Answer explanation

European exploration began in earnest in 1497 with the expedition of John Cabot, who was the first to draw a map of Canada’s East Coast.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

When did the colonisation of Canada start?

1602

1603

1604

1605

Answer explanation

The colonisation of Canada began in 1603. A Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain started to establish permanent villages. The new colony in Canada was called New France. But Great Britain was interested in this country as well. There were many battles between Great Britain and France. Nowadays people living in Canada either speak French or English.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

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

1912

1949

1967

1982

Answer explanation

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

When is the national holiday celebrated in Canada?

4th of July

14th of July

1st of July

3rd of July

Answer explanation

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

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