Do you know Canadian history?

Question 1

Tom Longboat was voted Canada's athlete of the century. In what sport did he participate?

Accepted Answer

running

Question 2

Gabrielle Roy, Michael Ondaatje and Gabrielle Roy are famous Canadian _____________.

Accepted Answer

writers

Question 3

Name the prime minister pictured on Canada's five dollar bill.

Accepted Answer

Sir Wilfred Laurier

Question 4

During what years did Canada fight in World War 2?

Accepted Answer

1939-1945

Question 5

Name Canada's only female prime minister.

Accepted Answer

Kim Campbell

Question 6

In what year did Canada adopt the maple leaf as its official flag?

Accepted Answer

1965

Question 7

What is the highest award for bravery in the Canadian military?

Accepted Answer

Victoria Cross

Question 8

Who was Canada's first prime minister?

Accepted Answer

Sir John A MacDonald

Question 9

Remembrance Day was specifically created to:

Accepted Answer

mark the end of World War 1.

Question 10

Which of the following countries was Canada's ally during World War 2?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 11

Where did the Quiet Revolution take place?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

Question 12

Which of the following is not a Canadian battle in World War 1?

Accepted Answer

D-Day

Question 13

Name the last province to join Canada.

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland

Question 14

In what year did Canada's native people receive the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

1961

Question 15

What is the date of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

July 1st, 1867

Question 16

The British North America Act was:

Accepted Answer

Canada's first constitution.

Question 17

What did Frederick Banting discover?

Accepted Answer

insulin

Question 18

What group of people were forced into prison camps in BC in the 1940's?

Accepted Answer

Japanese

Question 19

In what decade did prohibition begin in many Canadian provinces?

Accepted Answer

1920's

Question 20

Name the Canadian war memorial pictured here.

Accepted Answer

Vimy Ridge

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