Canadian History Timeline

What is the term used to refer to the indigenous people of Canada?

• First Nations

• Inuit

• Matey

• Acadians

Who were the first Europeans to arrive in Canada?

• Vikings

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

Which European country established settlements in Canada?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

What was the name of the area claimed by Britain and America?

• Rupert's Land

• Louisiana

• Northwest Territories

• Columbia District

Which provinces joined together to form the Dominion of Canada?

• Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia

• Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia

• Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Yukon, Nunavut

• Northwest Territories, Labrador, Nunavut, British Columbia

Who led the rebellions against the Canadian government?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Louis Riel

• Christopher Columbus

What was the purpose of the residential school system?

• To preserve First Nations culture

• To assimilate First Nations children into European culture

• To provide education for all children

• To promote multicultural diversity

When did the last residential school close?

• 1996

• 1910

• 1950

• 2018

How many provinces and territories does Canada have?

• 10 provinces, 2 territories

• 5 provinces, 3 territories

• 13 provinces, 1 territory

• 8 provinces, 4 territories

What are the official languages of Canada?

• English and French

• English and Spanish

• French and Spanish

• English and German