Grade 10 History Quiz
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What did the natives cross in order to arrive to North America?
Explanation
The Bering Strait is a strait 82 km in width. It is the scientific myth that all natives are descendants from the people who crossed the Bering Strait during the ice age 18,000 years ago.Rate this question:
- 2.
True or False:Jacques Cartier's four voyages were in 1534, 1535, 1541, and 1545.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Cartier only took three voyages in 1534, 1535, and 1541.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who founded Quebec and in what year?
Correct Answer
Samuel de Champlain, 1608
Champlain in 1608
Samuel de Champlain in 1608
Samuel de Champlain founded it in 1608
Champlain founded it in 1608
champlain, 1608
champlain 1608
Samuel de Cahmplain 1608Explanation
Samuel de Champlain is known for founding Quebec and building his habitation in 1608 alongside 10 other men.Rate this question:
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Jacques main objectives during his voyages were...
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Claim land for France, find a route to Asia, make contact with natives, find gold, silver, silk and spices
- B.
Claim land for France, find route to Asia, assimilate natives, make trades with natives, find silver and gold
- C.
Claim land for France, find route to North America, assimilate natives, find silver, gold, silk and spices
- D.
Claim land for France, find route to North America, make contact with natives, find valuable diamonds
Correct Answer
A. Claim land for France, find a route to Asia, make contact with natives, find gold, silver, silk and spicesExplanation
Cartier's objectives were to claim land for France (completed), find route to Asia ( did not complete), make contact with natives (completed), and find silver, gold, silk, and spices. (did not complete) He completed 2 out of his 4 objectives.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was the first intendant of New France?
Correct Answer
Jean Talon
jean talon
john talonExplanation
Jean Talon was the first intendant of New France in 1665. Talon wanted to change the economy of the colony from fur-trading to agriculture. However, it was unable to be accomplished without a larger population.Rate this question:
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Who did Jean Talon send to New France in order to populate the colony?
- A.
"Filles du roi"
- B.
"Engages"
- C.
Soldiers
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Jean sent various people to New-France in order to populate the colony.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Louis XIV put a Royal Government in place?
- A.
He wanted ultimate power
- B.
He wanted to control the fur trade
- C.
The Company of 100 Associates failed to populate the colony
- D.
He wanted Jean Talon as his intendant
Correct Answer
C. The Company of 100 Associates failed to populate the colonyExplanation
Even though the King of France wanted to have all the power; the main reason that triggered his decision to put a Royal Government was due to the Company of Associates that failed to follow his orders to populate New-France.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What did Louis XIV give to the Company of 100 Associates in exchange for populating the colony.
- A.
Silver and Gold
- B.
Unlimited food for their families
- C.
Voyages to makes trades with natives
- D.
Total control on the fur trade
Correct Answer
D. Total control on the fur tradeExplanation
The Company of One Hundred Associates was a French trading and colonization company meant to capitalize on the North American fur trade and to expand French colonies there. The company was granted a monopoly to have total control the fur trade in the colonies of New France. In return the company was supposed to populate the colony. They however, failed to do so due to their greediness,Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who were the two countries that battled in the Plains of Abraham?
Correct Answer
Britain and France
Briain, France
Great- Britain, France
Great Britain and France
Great Britain, France
France and Great Britain
France, Britain
France and Britain
British and French
French and British
british,french
French, britishExplanation
The battle began on 13 September 1759 and was fought between the British and the French Army. It was a short battle that lasted 15 minutes long. The battle involved fewer than 10,000 troops. Britain ultimately won the battle and captured Quebec from France.Rate this question:
- 10.
What is the exact date of Confederation?
Correct Answer
July 1, 1867
July 1 1867Explanation
Canadian Confederation was when Canada was formed on July 1, 1867. On that day, three British colonies became four provinces. Canada was divided into the new provinces of Ontario and Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.Rate this question:
- 11.
What was the religion of the majority of the population in Upper Canada?
- A.
Catholic
- B.
Protestant
- C.
Muslim
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. ProtestantExplanation
The majority of Upper Canada consisted of English speaking loyalists who were Protestant. However, Lower Canada, consisted of people who spoke French and were Catholic.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is another name for Confederation?
- A.
The North American British Union
- B.
The British North America Act
- C.
The British- French Act
- D.
Canada Act
Correct Answer
B. The British North America ActExplanation
The correct answer is The British North America Act. This act, also known as the Constitution Act of 1867, established the Dominion of Canada and united the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into one country. It granted Canada a large degree of autonomy from Britain, while still recognizing the British monarch as the head of state. The act is considered a significant milestone in Canada's history and is often referred to as the Confederation Act.Rate this question:
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