History of Vancouver, BC | 7,000 BCE to Present

Which indigenous nations are traditionally associated with the land that is now Vancouver?

• Ojibwe, Mohawk, and Blackfoot

• Inuit, Métis, and Cree

• Haida, Tlingit, and Nuu-chah-nulth

• Musqueam, Slewa Tooth, and Squamish

Who was the first European explorer to have contact with the Musqueam people?

• Jose Navares

• Lewis and Clark

• George Vancouver

• Simon Fraser

What was the original name of the settlement that became downtown Vancouver?

• New Westminster

• Gastown

• Port Moody

• Granville

Which major infrastructure project was promised to British Columbia in exchange for joining Canada?

• Pacific Central Station

• Lionsgate Bridge

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Sky Train

What was the primary reason for the amalgamation of Vancouver, South Vancouver, and Point Gray?

• To form a unified city with consistent governance

• To create a larger tax base

• To improve transportation infrastructure

• To attract more European settlers

Which ethnic group is associated with the historical area known as Hogan's Alley?

• Black

• Punjabi

• Chinese

• Japanese

What is a unique feature of Vancouver's public transport system?

• It is entirely underground

• It includes a ferry system

• It has no freeway leading to the downtown core

• It is the oldest in North America

Which industry has become one of Vancouver's fastest growing sectors?

• Technology

• Film

• Agriculture

• Mining

What is the nickname given to Vancouver due to its prominence in the film industry?

• Hollywood North

• Film City

• Cine Vancouver

• Movie Metropolis

Which of the following TV shows was filmed in Vancouver?

• Breaking Bad

• Game of Thrones

• The X-Files

• Friends