Names
Who was the person who named Canada?
A. John Cabot
B. Jacque Cartier
C. Sieur de Mons
D. Samuel de Champlain
B. Jacque Cartier
Who arrived in the area of modern Canada first?
French or English?
English (John Cabot)
Who got independence from the American Revolution?
The 13 colonies gained independence and they formed the United States of America.
What year did the 13 colonies declare its independence?
BONUS 250 points if you get the exact date correct!
July 4, 1776
Which country founded New France?
France
Who established the colony of Port Royal in Acadia?
A. John Cabot
B. Jacque Cartier
C. Sieur de Mons
D. Samuel de Champlain
C. Sieur de Mons
Which country founded the 13 colonies?
England (and later, Great Britain)
What is the Constitution Act (1791)?
When was the Royal Proclamation Act signed?
1763
Montreal is in which Canadian province?
Quebec
Who died without a heir in the War of Spanish Succession?
A. King Charles I
B. King Charles II
C. King Charles III
D. King Charles IV
B. King Charles II
Which country owned Louisiana in the early-mid 1700s?
France
Why is the Royal Proclamation Act important?
The Royal Proclamation is important, because it respects the Indigenous language, culture, land and traditions.
What year was Jacques Cartier first voyage to Canada?
1534
Which natural resource is Alberta best known for having in large quantities?
A) Gold
B) Candy
C) Sapphire
D) Oil
E) Diamonds
F) Silver
D) Oil
Spell the indigenous word for Canada
What is colonization and why is it important?
BONUS: +300 points if you get both questions correct.
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.
Why is the Quebec Act important?
The Quebec Act is important, because it respects the French language, culture, religion, and traditions.
When did Montreal get colonized by France?
1642
What numbered treaty territory is the city of Calgary located on?
Treaty 7
Who founded Quebec City and was the governor of New France?
Samuel de Champlain
What modern Canadian provinces was in Acadia?
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
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.
When did Sieur de Mons established the French settlement of Port-Royal?
1605
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)