Canada at War
Which battle in 1917 became a defining moment for Canada’s national identity?
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Who was Canada’s longest‑serving Prime Minister?
William Lyon Mackenzie King
What system of forced schooling affected Indigenous children from the 1800s to the 1990s?
Residential Schools
Which famous Canadian is the all-time leader in NHL points?
Wayne Gretzky
Who is the head of the Conservative Party of Canada?
Pierre Poilievre
What treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
Which Canadian ran across Canada to raise awareness for cancer research?
Terry Fox
Which province joined Confederation in 1949?
Newfoundland
Who is Canada's most decorated Olympian?
Penny Oleksiak (Swimmer) - 7 medals across the 2016 and 2020 Summer Games
Who is the head of the Liberal Party of Canada?
Mark Carney
What famous raid in 1942 resulted in heavy Canadian casualties in France?
The Dieppe Raid
Who was the first major Famous Canadian actress in Hollywood?
Mary Pickford
In what decade did Canada change its flag to the Maple Leaf?
The 1960s
What is the name of the CFL trophy?
The Grey Cup
How many times has Canada hosted the Olympics?
3 Times -1976 Montreal / 1988 Calgary / 2010 Vancouver
Which ethnic group faced internment in Canada during WWII?
Japanese Canadians
Which astronaut became famous for commanding the International Space Station in 2013?
Chris Hadfield
What military alliance did Canada join in 1949?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
What is Canada's national summer sport?
Lacrosse
What protest in 1919 demanded better wages and conditions?
The Winnipeg General Strike
What is Canada's longest war?
The Afghanistan War
Who was the Indigenous Canadian WWI veteran and advocate for First Nations issues?
Francis Pegahmagabow
What year did women gain the federal right to vote in Canada?
1918
Which famous Canadian invented the game of basketball in 1891?
Dr. James Naismith
What law guarantees freedom of religion?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms