Facts
Who was Canada's first Prime Minister? A. John A. Macdonald
B. Wilfrid Laurier
C. Pierre Trudeau
D. Robert Borden
A. John A. Macdonald
When was the 7 Years war? A. 1756–1763
B. 1701–1713
C. 1775–1783
D. 1812–1815
A. 1756–1763
What Year did the Conservative Party form in its current form? A: 2010 B: 2003 C: 1989 D: 1994
B: 2003
What was Canada called before settlement A:Beaver Island B:Nature Island C:River Island D: Turtle Island
D:Turtle Island
Canada has freedom of speech? A:True B:False
B:False, Canadians have freedom of expression
What are the two main provinces threatening separatism? A. Alberta and Saskatchewan
B. Quebec and Alberta
C. British Columbia and Ontario
D. Manitoba and Nova Scotia
B. Quebec and Alberta
What was the Indian Act? A: An agreement between Indigenous nations and the British Crown to share land
B: A law created to protect Indigenous traditions and cultures
C: An act signed to manage every aspect of Indigenous life
D: A treaty that granted Indigenous peoples full political independence
C: An act signed to manage every aspect of Indigenous life
How is the Federal Government chosen in Canada? A. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Governor General without elections
B. Members of Parliament are elected by citizens, and the party with the most seats forms the government
C. The federal government is chosen by a council of provincial premiers
D. Citizens vote directly for the Prime Minister in a nationwide election
B. Members of Parliament are elected by citizens, and the party with the most seats forms the government
Who were the two generals that fought and died in the Battle in the Plains of Abraham? A. James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
B. Edward Braddock and Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil
C. Jeffery Amherst and François de Lévis
D. Charles Townshend and Louis Antoine de Bougainville
A. James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
Bloc Quebecois aims to satisfy the opinions and beliefs of only Quebec A:True B:False
A: True
What is one of Canada’s most cherished national myths?A. The founding of the Hudson Bay company
B. The story of the transcontinental highway
C. The legend of the Northwest Passage
D. The story of the transcontinental railway
D. The story of the transcontinental railway
What were the Balfour Reports? A. Reports that outlined Britain’s mandate responsibilities in the Middle East
B. Reports that declared the dominions to be equal in status to Britain
C. Reports that proposed the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
D. Reports that reorganized the British Parliament after World War I
B. Reports that declared the dominions to be equal in status to Britain
What role does the opposition play in Canada's democracy?A. To enforce laws passed by Parliament
B. To represent Canada in foreign affairs
C. To question and challenge government decisions
D. To appoint judges and senators
C. To question and challenge government decisions
What is a reason Quebec was the most desired place to be during colonization? A. It had rich gold and silver deposits
B. It was surrounded by cliffs for protection
C. It had a warm climate ideal for farming
D. It was far inland and difficult to reach by sea
B. Surrounded by cliffs for protection
Over 50,000 Indigenous children were taken during the 60's scoop? A:True B: False
B: False, It was 20,000-40,000
When did Canada receive the Statute of Westminster?A. 1931
B. 1920
C. 1945
D. 1952
A. 1931
Who were the two leaders that claimed Canadian land for England and France?A. Samuel de Champlain (1603–1615) & Jacques Cartier (1550–1560)
B. Henry Hudson (1610–1625) & Samuel de Champlain (1590–1620)
C. John Cabot (1505–1512) & Samuel de Champlain (1608–1635)
D. John Cabot (1497) & Jacques Cartier (1534–1542)
D. John Cabot (1497) & Jacques Cartier (1534–1542)
What is The House of Commons responsibility?A. To appoint judges and senators
B. To enforce laws across Canada
C. To debate and vote on bills
D. To represent Canada in international relations
C. To debate and vote on bills
What were the three main reasons for colonization? A:Power, Land, Protection B:God, Gold, Glory C:Trade, Independence, Freedom D: Beavers, Moose, Hockey
B: God, Gold, Glory
Question period happens every week in the House of Commons? A:True B:False
B: False, it is every day
How long do Prime Minister campaigns last in Canada?A. 10–20 days
B. 21–35 days
C. 36–50 days
D. 51–70 days
C. 36–50 days
What was the Quebec Act? A. A law that forced Quebec to adopt British customs and language
B. A trade agreement between Quebec and the United States
C. An act passed to secure loyalty from French Canadians as the American colonies rebelled
D. A treaty that made Quebec an independent country eventually growing into Canada
C. An act passed to secure loyalty from French Canadians as the American colonies rebelled
How old do you have to be to run for Prime Minister in Canada?A. 19
B. 21
C. 25
D. 18
D. 18
When was the Alaska Boundary Dispute?A. 1867–1870
B. 1898–1903
C. 1910–1915
D. 1920–1925
B. 1898–1903
Upper Canada was in the equivalent land area to Ontario and Lower Canada was equivalent to Quebec? A:True B:False
A: True