Famous Canadians in Canadian History

Question 1

What did the invention of artificial insulin by Alexander Fleming in 1921 help against?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes

Question 2

What role did Louis Riel play in Canadian history?

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The founder of Manitoba, Got Canadians to focus on Western Canada

Question 3

Canadian Dr. Norman Bethune is still celebrated in China because during the 1930s he...

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Volunteered as a doctor during the war with Japan., Set up proper training for Chinese doctors and nurses.

Question 4

Why does Raymond Massey have schools, theatres and other buildings named after him? (2 answers)

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Was a TV personality and appeared in many shows., Was a world-famous actor

Question 5

Who was Emily Carr?

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A painter whose style was similar to the group of 7

Question 6

And finally, what is Marc Garneau most famous for doing?

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Starred in a ground-breaking science-fiction show in the 60s, First went to the international Space Station in the 1980s

Question 7

Who has been the greatest hockey player of all time in Canada? (so far)

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Wayne Gretzky (1980s and 90s)

Question 8

What was true about the very popular poet Pauline Johnson? (1861-1913)

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She was a mixed English-Indigenous woman, Was given a huge funeral when she died., She wrote a lot about Canada, Lived in Vancouver during her final years.

Question 9

The famous Canadian jazz musician Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) was famous for playing...

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awesome piano

Question 10

What was especially interesting about James Douglas

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Mother was African-American

Question 11

In history, Laura Secord was a.....

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Canadian patriot and spy

Question 12

What major sport was created by Canadian Jaimes Naismaith in 1891?

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Basketball

Question 13

Sir Sandford Fleming (1827-1915) was famous because...

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he created the idea of "standard time.", ....he promoted the CPR railroad, he was a famous Canadian explorer

Question 14

John Buchan (1875-1940) is famous in Canada due to what 3 reasons?

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Became a popular and active Governor-General of Canada., Fell in love with Canadian culture and promoted it., Authored a series of exciting and popular mystery novels.

Question 15

What was philosopher Marshall Mcluhan famous for saying?

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Believed that the technology we use defines our opinions and thoughts.

Question 16

Why was early Canadian film pioneer Mary Pickford so famous in the period 1910-30? (more than 1 answer)

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She was Hollywood's number 1 movie star for many years, She directed many films in the 1920s, She was the first woman to co-found a major studio-United Artists., She was the first female movie producer.

Question 17

Why is Terry fox so important in Canada's story?

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Canadians love people who try hard even if not successful., The first to perform an activity to raise $ for charity.

Question 18

What are David Suzuki's claims to fame?

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Was in a Japanese internment camp as a boy during WWII., Has had a famous science TV show for 40 years., Has been fighting climate change since the 1970s.

Question 19

Which famous inventor spent most of his time in Canada?

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Alexander Graham Bell-Telephone

Question 20

Where were the very popular "Anne of Green Gables" books set in?

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The gentle and flat Prince Edward Island.

Question 21

Which famous native chief sided with the British and saved Canada during the War of 1812?

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Tecumseh

Question 22

What was the importance of James Douglas to B.C. history?

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A very important fur trader, Governor of B.C. and Van Island before it joined Canada

Question 23

What was the group of 7?

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Famous painters that showed Canada in an exciting way.

Famous Canadians in Canadian History

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Famous Canadians in Canadian History

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