Are You In The Loop With Canadian History?

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    What is the capital of Canada?

    • Toronto
    • Nunavut
    • Ottawa
    • British Columbia
    • Quebec City
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How well do you know Canada? This quiz has a variety of questions with varying degrees of difficulty. Focus mainly on the last century.

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  • 2. 

    What are the two official languages of Canada? (separate by "and"  ; use capital letters)

    Explanation
    The two official languages of Canada are French and English. Both languages have equal status and are used in government, education, and public services across the country. French and English are taught in schools and are widely spoken by Canadians, with some regions having a higher concentration of French speakers (such as Quebec) and others having a higher concentration of English speakers.

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  • 3. 

    What does FLQ stand for?

    • Fleur de Lys Quebec

    • Front de Liberation du Quebec

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    • Fun and Liquor Quest

    • Front de Liberator du Quebec

    Correct Answer
    A. Front de Liberation du Quebec
    Explanation
    The FLQ was a radical group of separatists who used violent means to separate from Canada.

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    Who won a nobel peace prize for peacemaking during the Suez Crisis?

    • William Lyon Mackenzie King

    • Fred Loft

    • Lester B. Pearson

    • Richard Bennett

    • Winston Churchill

    Correct Answer
    A. Lester B. Pearson
    Explanation
    This group was called the UN (United Nations) formed during the Cold War.

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  • 5. 

    When was Black Tuesday and what did it represent?

    • May. 4/1929; when the stock markets crashed

    • Oct. 28/1929; when the stocks when stocks went down

    • Oct. 29/1929; when Canada opened its immigration doors

    • Oct. 29/1929; when the stock markets crashed

    • Sept. 1/1929; when the stocks crashed

    Correct Answer
    A. Oct. 29/1929; when the stock markets crashed
    Explanation
    This was a symptom of the Great Depression

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    What were three (3) major inventions of the 1920s in Canada?

    • Automobile, t.v, radio

    • Automobile, aviation, radio

    • Toilet, aviation, t.v

    • Gameboy, t.v, computer

    Correct Answer
    A. Automobile, aviation, radio
    Explanation
    In the 1920s, Canada was prospering, but when the depression hit in the 30s, all countries were falling apart!

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  • 7. 

    What year did the Halifax explosion occur? (year in numbers only please)

    Correct Answer
    1917
    Explanation
    Boston ended up helping out and supplying Canadians. We celebrate by donating a 'special' Christmas tree from Halifax to Boston each year.

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  • 8. 

    Easy one to end--> Which is Canada's biggest province?

    • Nunavut

    • Ontario

    • Newfoundland

    • British Columbia

    • Quebec

    Correct Answer
    A. Quebec
    Explanation
    Nunavut is the biggest 'territory'.

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    Who was the first woman elected to the House of Commons in 1921?

    Correct Answer
    Agnes MacPhail
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    Agnes Macphail
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    Explanation
    Agnes MacPhail was the first woman elected to the House of Commons in 1921. She made history by becoming the first female Member of Parliament in Canada. Her election marked a significant milestone for women's rights and political representation. Agnes MacPhail was a strong advocate for social justice and equality, and she played a crucial role in paving the way for future generations of women in politics.

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