Definitions
What does the term 'commander' mean?
A person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation.
Which war had the most deaths?
World War II
(56.4 million deaths!)
Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
Sir John A MacDonald
When was the Confederation of Canada signed?
July 1st 1867
Where did Battle of Queenston Heights take place?
Queenston Heights
What is a monarchy?
A form of government with a leader
(Usually a king or queen)
How long was the Seven Years War?
9 years
(2 years they were just 'picking' at each other)
Which Prime Ministers of Canada has lived in the Laurier house?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King
When was the finding of Quebec?
Bonus 100 points if you can name the person who found it!
July 03, 1608
Samuel de Champlain
Where did Battle of the Plains of Abraham take place?
In Quebec, in the Plains of Abraham
(Kinda obvious)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the definition of colonies?
Bonus 100 points to whoever can name how many there were in Canada
A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country
13
What was the first war Canada ever fought in?
World War I
Who was the military commander and civil administrator of Upper Canada?
Sir Issac Brock
What important sport event happened on February 28, 2010?
The Men's Hockey team wins a Gold Medal in the 2010 Olympics
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Where was the Confederation of Canada signed? Bonus 400 points to who can name the provinces
The Dominion Grows
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario
What does depression mean?
(Not the sad and emotional type)
A long period of financial and industrial decline
How much Canadians died in World War I and II combined?
103 000 Canadians died in both World Wars combined!
Who was the general of the Canadian army during WWI?
General Sir Arthur William Currie
What day did Terry Fox start his Marathon of Hope?
April 12, 1980
What city is Fort Henry found in?
(Hint: It's in Ontario)
Kingston Ontario
What does Crown mean?
A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels.
How many wars has Canada been in?
19
Who is Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and James Wolfe?
The French and English Commanders during the Battle of The Plains of Abraham
When was the first time the Canadian flag was raised on Parliament Hill
February 15, 1965
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
Where in Canada is the Norse/Vikings settlement
L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland