Quebec History
Canadian History
World History
Ancient World History
Kings and Queens
100

Who was the French explorer that founded Quebec City in 1608?

Samuel de Champlain

100

Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?

Sir John A. Macdonald

100

Which famous ship sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912?

Titanic

100

Which empire was known for its powerful legions and vast road network?

The Roman Empire

100

Which Egyptian Queen had a relationship with Julius Ceasar and Marc Antony?

Cléopatra

200

What was the name of the battle in 1759 where the British defeated the French on the Plains of Abraham?

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham

200

Who led the Red River Rebellion of 1870 and the North-West Rebellion of 1885 against the government of Canada?

Louis Riel

200

What was the name of the first man to walk on the moon?

Neil Armstrong

200

Which ancient civilisation was the first to use democracy as its form of government?

The Athenians, in Ancient Greece.

200

Which king of England had six wives?

King Henry VIII
300

What was the main economic activity of New France that attracted European settlers and traders?

The Fur trade

300

Which Canadian province was the last to join the Confederation in 1949?

Newfoundland

300

What year did World War II start?

1939

300

What was the name of the famous Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great?

Aristotle

300

Which queen ruled the Russian Empire and expanded its territory in the 18th century?

Catherine the Great

400

In the1960s, Quebec experienced significant social and political changes, including the nationalization of electricity (Hydro-Québec expansion) and the secularization of education. How do we call these times of change?

The Quiet Revolution or la Révolution tranquille
400

Which war between the British and the French ended with the British taking control of Canada in 1763?

The 7 years war

400

In which century did the Black Death spread across Europe, killing over 25 million people? 

14th century or the 1300s

400

Which Ancient Civilisation created the Code of Hammurabi?

The Babylonian

400

Which Mongol ruler created one of the largest empires in history?

Genghis Khan

500

Which Quebec premier played a major role in negotiating the Constitution Act of 1982 but ultimately refused to sign it?

René Lévesque

500

What was the name of Canada’s secret project to develop nuclear weapons during World War II?

The Montreal Laboratory

500

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in 1893?

New Zealand

500

The Maurya Empire, led by Emperor Ashoka, helped spread which major world religion?

Buddhism

500

Who was the Japanese emperor during World War II?

Emperor Hirohito

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