Colonies and Territories
Names
Treaties
Geography
Extra Info
100
Which country has the most historical amount of colonies and territories?
BONUS 250 points if correct
England (and later, Great Britain)
100
Who founded Quebec City and was the governor of New France?
BONUS 125 points if you can identify the year
Samuel de Champlain 1608
100
Who got independence from the American Revolution?
BONUS: 75 points if you can identify the year they declared independence.
BONUS: 150 points if you can identify the year, month, and day they declared independence.
The 13 colonies gained independence and they formed the United States of America.
July 4, 1776
100
What is the largest territory and largest province in Canada?
BONUS 200 points if correct.
You must get both questions correct.
Nunavut is the largest territory.
Quebec is the largest province.
100
Which Canadian province is the only officially bilingual province?
New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada.
200
Who arrived in Canada first?
French, English, or Norse Vikings?
BONUS 50 points if correct
Norse Vikings
200
Who was the first person to arrive in Canada for France?
BONUS 125 points if you can identify the year
Jacque Cartier 1534
200
What is the Constitution Act (1791)?
The Constitutional Act divided the old Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada.
200
Which country currently owns Iceland and Greenland?
Denmark
200
What numbered treaty territory is the city of Calgary located on?
Treaty 7
300
Which of these was not a colony by the French?
A. Montreal
B. Louisana
C. 13 Colonies
D. Acadia
E. New France
C. 13 Colonies
300
Who was the first person to arrive in Canada for England?
BONUS 125 points if you can identify the year
John Cabot 1497
300
Why is the Royal Proclamation Act important?
The Royal Proclamation is important, because it respects the Indigenous language, culture, land and traditions.
300
What is the green area called?
13 Colonies
300
Which Canadian province is most known for its dominant forestry industry and as the country's leading producer of softwood lumber?
A) Ontario
B) Alberta
C) British Columbia
D) Quebec
E) New Brunswick
B) Alberta
C) British Columbia
D) Quebec
E) New Brunswick
C) British Columbia
400
What modern Canadian provinces was in Acadia?
BONUS 150 points if correct
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
400
Who established the colony of Port Royal in Acadia?
BONUS 125 points if you can identify the year
Sieur De Mons 1605
400
Why is the Quebec Act important?
The Quebec Act is important, because it respects the French language, culture, religion, and traditions.
400
What policy was enacted here regarding the blue and red area?
Constitution Act
400
When did Canada become a country? You must include the day, month, and year.
BONUS 250 points if correct
July 1, 1867
500
What is colonization and why is it important?
European monarchs (kings) expanded their empires by claiming land and establishing colonies on land already occupied by the Indigenous people.
Colonization is important, because countries can extract resources, land, and influence on foreign regions.
500
Who was the person who named Canada?
BONUS 125 points if you can identify the year
Jacque Cartier 1535
500
Why is the Treaty of Paris (1763) important?
The Treaty of Paris was important because it formally ended the Seven Years' War and removed France as a colonial power from mainland North America. It established London as a superpower.
500
What is the blue area called back then?
Lower Canada
500
When did the Hudson Bay get formed and when did it end?
You must get both correct to get the points.
Hudson Bay (1670-2025)