Quebec History
Who was the French explorer that founded Quebec City in 1608?
Samuel de Champlain
Who was Canada’s first Prime Minister?
Sir John A. Macdonald
Which famous ship sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912?
Titanic
Which empire was known for its powerful legions and vast road network?
The Roman Empire
Which Egyptian Queen had a relationship with Julius Ceasar and Marc Antony?
Cléopatra
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
Who led the Red River Rebellion of 1870 and the North-West Rebellion of 1885 against the government of Canada?
Louis Riel
What was the name of the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Which ancient civilisation was the first to use democracy as its form of government?
The Athenians, in Ancient Greece.
Which king of England had six wives?
What was the main economic activity of New France that attracted European settlers and traders?
The Fur trade
Which Canadian province was the last to join the Confederation in 1949?
Newfoundland
What year did World War II start?
1939
What was the name of the famous Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
Which queen ruled the Russian Empire and expanded its territory in the 18th century?
Catherine the Great
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?
Which war between the British and the French ended with the British taking control of Canada in 1763?
The 7 years war
In which century did the Black Death spread across Europe, killing over 25 million people?
14th century or the 1300s
Which Ancient Civilisation created the Code of Hammurabi?
The Babylonian
Which Mongol ruler created one of the largest empires in history?
Genghis Khan
Which Quebec premier played a major role in negotiating the Constitution Act of 1982 but ultimately refused to sign it?
René Lévesque
What was the name of Canada’s secret project to develop nuclear weapons during World War II?
The Montreal Laboratory
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in 1893?
New Zealand
The Maurya Empire, led by Emperor Ashoka, helped spread which major world religion?
Buddhism
Who was the Japanese emperor during World War II?
Emperor Hirohito