Canadian History Overview Quiz

What was the main reason some Canadians were unhappy with the 150-year anniversary celebration in 2017?

• It was too expensive.

• It was considered disrespectful to indigenous peoples.

• It was overshadowed by other events.

• It was not well organized.

Which term is used to describe the indigenous peoples living in the far north of Canada?

• First Nations

• Métis

• Inuit

• Aboriginal

Who were the first Europeans to establish settlements in Newfoundland around the year 1000?

• The French

• The Spanish

• The English

• The Vikings

Which explorer is credited with claiming land for France by sailing down the Saint Lawrence River?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

What was the primary purpose of the residential school system in Canada?

• To assimilate First Nations children into European culture.

• To provide education to all children.

• To promote sports and physical education.

• To teach indigenous languages.

In what year did the Dominion of Canada officially form?

• 1790

• 1867

• 1910

• 1950

Which province was the last to join Canada as its tenth and final province?

• British Columbia

• Prince Edward Island

• Alberta

• Newfoundland

What is the current percentage of Canadians who are of Asian descent as of 2018?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 10%

Which two languages are officially recognized in Canada?

• English and French

• French and Spanish

• French and German

• English and Spanish

What was the name of the territory formed out of the eastern half of the Northwest Territories?

• Yukon

• Labrador

• Nunavut

• Saskatchewan