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History 30 Key People (1)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The first European to reach North America’s mainland since the Vikings.

a)

John Cabot

b)

Jacques Cartier

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Samuel de Champlain

2.

I convinced England to search North America for a city of Gold and Rubies.

a)

Jacques Cartier

b)

John Cabot

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Samuel de Champlain

3.

I took a trip to France, with a promise to return in 9 months, but I never would.

a)

Chief Donnacona

b)

Chief Pontiac

c)

Chief Tecumseh

d)

Chief Wiggum

4.

I helped establish the first permanent settlements in New France at Port Royal and Quebec.

a)

Samuel de Champlain

b)

Jacques Cartier

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

John Cabot

5.

I suggested using the colonies for more than fish and fur, by using minerals and timber.

a)

Jean Talon

b)

Jean-Baptiste Colbert

c)

Jean Lesage

d)

Jean Chretien

6.

I was defeated on the Plains of Abraham, which lead to Quebec’s surrender.

a)

Louis-Joseph de Montcalm

b)

Louis-Joseph Papineau

c)

Louis St. Laurent

d)

Louis LaFontaine

7.

I successfully lead my troops to the Plains of Abraham by floating down river at night.

a)

James Wolfe

b)

James Murray

c)

Isaac Brock

d)

Louis-Joseph de Montcalm

8.

I lead a resistance movement against the British after the Seven Years War.

a)

Chief Pontiac

b)

Chief Tecumseh

c)

Chief Donnacona

d)

Chief Wiggum

9.

I took control of Quebec, and my actions helped contribute to the creation of the Quebec Act.

a)

James Murray

b)

James Wolfe

c)

Alexander Mackenzie

d)

Jean Talon

10.

I was an explorer for the NWC that made the first voyage across Canada by land.

a)

Alexander Mackenzie

b)

William Lyon Mackenzie

c)

William Lyon Mackenzie King

d)

Pierre-Esprit Radisson

11.

Military leader of Canada during the war of 1812. I have been called the “Hero of Upper Canada”.

a)

Isaac Brock

b)

James Wolfe

c)

James Murray

d)

Alexander Mackenzie

12.

I led aboriginal groups against the Americans in the War of 1812. I helped capture Fort Detroit.

a)

Chief Tecumseh

b)

Chief Pontiac

c)

Chief Donnacona

d)

Chief Wiggum