Quiz on the Seven Years' War

How many soldiers were part of the British fleet?

• 9,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

How many cannons did the British fleet have?

• 2000

• 1500

• 2500

• 3000

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Which countries were the main rivals in the Seven Years' War?

• • Britain and France

• • Britain and Spain

• France and Austria

• Prussia and Russia

General Wolfe and General Montcalm both died during the battle in the Plains

of Abraham.

• True

• False

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Where did Wolfe decide to attack instead of the Beauport shore?

• Québec from the west

• Montreal from the north

• Toronto from the east

• Vancouver from the south

What did Wolfe send on September 12?

• A small party to capture the guard post

• A large army to attack directly

• A fleet of ships to blockade

• A group of diplomats for peace talks

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What did General Montcalm do in response to Wolfe's feint?

• Sent more troops to the Beauport shore

• Retreated to the mountains

• Surrendered to the British

• Built a new fort

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What strategy did the British soldiers use during the battle?

• The 'Thin Red Line'

• The 'Wide Blue Line'

• The 'Thick Green Line'

• The 'Narrow Yellow Line'

How did the British soldiers stand during the battle?

• In a circle

• In three lines, one behind another

• In a zigzag pattern

• In a single file

In which battle was the "Thin Red Line" first used?

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Québec

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Trafalgar