Test Your Knowledge on Canada's History
Canada's history is often over-shadowed by that of their southern neighbours. However, Canada has a rich history of its own. Are you aware of it though? This quiz will test your knowledge about some of Canada's biggest moments in history. Let's see how much you know!
1
What was John Hudson trying to find when he instead discovered the bay that bears his name?
2
What good did the Hudson's Bay Company specialize in?
3
The Constitutional Act divided Canada in which year?
4
Canada officially gained independence from the UK through which document?
5
When was Canada's first domestic currency implemented?
6
Where did the first European settlers in Canada come from?
7
The Seven Years' War was between which two countries?
8
What year was Canada's Constitution Act put into effect?
9
In the Iroquoian language what does kanata mean?
10
Where was Canada's first newspaper published out of?
11
There are two official languages in Canada.
12
In the Treaty of Paris, France gave up its mainland territories in Canada.
13
What was Toronto called before 1834?
14
What is the current population of Canada?
15
Canada avoided participating in the second World War.
16
Canada was involved in WW1.
17
Which year did the national anthem get it's English lyrics?
18
In the Iroquois language, what does Nunavut mean?
19
How many Canadians didn't make it back from the second world war?
20
The first stamp in Canada in 1851 had what on it?
21
Canadian women were allowed to vote before American women.
22
What year did Canada's current flag come to existence?
23
Which city housed Fort Rouille previously?
24
John Cabot was an explorer. What was his ship called?
25
When was the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) established?
26
According to the 1660 census, what was Canada's population at that time?
27
How many provinces did Canada have in 1867 when it officially became a nation?
28
The first Prime Minister was?
29
Which city is Canada's capital?
30
When was the Montreal Peace Treaty signed?
0
sur 30
