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1
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What year did Canada become a country?

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1867

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True or False: Canada was originally a French colony.

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True

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What is the capital city of Canada?

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Ottawa

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?

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Sir John A. Macdonald

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Fill in the blank: The British North America Act was enacted in _____.

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1867

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What two provinces joined Canada at its confederation in 1867?

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Ontario and Quebec

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a founding province of Canada? A) Nova Scotia B) Manitoba C) New Brunswick

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B) Manitoba

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What important event took place in 1812 that involved Canada?

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The War of 1812

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Who were the Indigenous peoples of Canada?

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First Nations, Inuit, and Métis

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True or False: Canada was fully independent from Britain by 1982.

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True

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What document patriated Canada’s Constitution?

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The Constitution Act of 1982

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Fill in the blank: The last province to join Canada was _____.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major Canadian symbol? A) The Maple Leaf B) The Bald Eagle C) The Union Jack

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A) The Maple Leaf

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What is the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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It guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians.

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Who is considered the ‘Father of Confederation’?

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Sir John A. Macdonald

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True or False: Canada has a parliamentary system of government.

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True

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What does the term ‘Metis’ refer to in Canadian history?

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People of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry.

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Fill in the blank: The famous Canadian railway completed in 1885 is the _____.

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Canadian Pacific Railway

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What was the primary cause of the Riel Rebellions?

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Disputes over land rights and governance.

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Multiple Choice: Which province is known for its French-speaking population? A) Alberta B) Quebec C) Ontario

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B) Quebec

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Who was Louis Riel?

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A political and spiritual leader of the Métis people.

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True or False: The War of 1812 was fought between Canada and the United States.

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False (It was fought between the United States and Great Britain, with Canadian forces involved.)

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What year did Canada officially adopt its national anthem, ‘O Canada’?

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1980

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Fill in the blank: The residential school system aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into ____ culture.

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Euro-Canadian

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What is the significance of July 1st in Canada?
Canada Day, celebrating the confederation of Canada.
26
Multiple Choice: Which Canadian city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics? A) Vancouver B) Toronto C) Montreal
C) Montreal
27
What is the oldest city in Canada?
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
28
True or False: Canada's official languages are English and French.
True
29
What event did the Quebec Act of 1774 relate to?
It expanded the boundaries of Quebec and guaranteed religious freedom for Catholics.
30
Fill in the blank: The 'Indian Act' was first enacted in _____.
1876
31
Who was the first woman elected to the Canadian Parliament?
Agnes Macphail
32
Multiple Choice: Which province is known for its oil sands? A) British Columbia B) Alberta C) Quebec
B) Alberta
33
What was the impact of the Canadian Bill of Rights, passed in 1960?
It was the first federal law in Canada that protected human rights and fundamental freedoms.
34
True or False: The Great Depression had a significant impact on Canada.
True
35
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the North-West Mounted Police?
To maintain law and order in the western territories.
36
Fill in the blank: The famous Canadian battle during World War I was the Battle of _____.
Vimy Ridge
37
Who was the Canadian Prime Minister during World War II?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
38
Multiple Choice: Which treaty ended the War of 1812? A) Treaty of Paris B) Treaty of Ghent C) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Ghent
39
What does the term 'loyalist' refer to in Canadian history?
American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.
40
True or False: Canada was involved in the Korean War.
True
41
Fill in the blank: The 'Quiet Revolution' took place in _____.
Quebec
42
What was the purpose of the Meech Lake Accord?
To address Quebec's demands for greater autonomy.
43
Multiple Choice: Who was the first female Prime Minister of Canada? A) Kim Campbell B) Ellen Fairclough C) Judith R. Wilson
A) Kim Campbell
44
What major event did the Canadian Pacific Railway contribute to?
The economic development and settlement of Western Canada.
45
True or False: The War of 1812 was a conflict between Britain and France.
False
46
Fill in the blank: The 'Statute of Westminster' was passed in _____.
1931
47
What is the significance of the 1982 Constitution Act?
It patriated the Canadian Constitution and included the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
48
Multiple Choice: Which Canadian province is known as the 'Garden of the Gulf'? A) Nova Scotia B) Prince Edward Island C) New Brunswick
B) Prince Edward Island
49
Who was Sir John A. Macdonald's main political opponent?
George Brown
50
True or False: The Canadian flag was adopted in 1965.
True
51
Fill in the blank: The 'Northwest Rebellion' occurred in _____.
1885
52
What was the primary goal of the Canadian Confederation?
To unite the provinces for greater political stability and economic growth.
53
Multiple Choice: Which Canadian city is known as 'The Hammer'? A) Toronto B) Hamilton C) Ottawa
B) Hamilton
54
Who was the first Indigenous person to be elected as a Member of Parliament?
Pierre Delorme
55
True or False: Canada has ten provinces and three territories.
True
56
Fill in the blank: The 'Royal Canadian Mounted Police' was established in _____.
1873
57
What was the main cause of the 1837 Rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada?
Demand for political reform and representation.
58
Multiple Choice: Which Canadian province is the largest by area? A) Ontario B) Quebec C) British Columbia
B) Quebec
59
True or False: The Canadian Shield is a large geological area in Canada.
True
60
Fill in the blank: The 'BNA Act' stands for the British _____.
North America Act
61
What role did the Hudson's Bay Company play in Canadian history?
It was a major fur trading company that influenced the development of Canada.
62
Multiple Choice: Who was known as the 'Voice of the West'? A) John A. Macdonald B) Louis Riel C) Tommy Douglas
C) Tommy Douglas
63
True or False: The Great Lakes are located in Canada.
True
64
What was the main focus of the 'Indian Act'?
Regulating Indigenous affairs and governance.
65
Fill in the blank: The 'War Measures Act' was first invoked during _____ War.
World War I

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