From Canada's Past

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1. Who was the Italian explorer, who sailed for King Henry VII of England, and was responsible for discovering present day Newfoundland? Enzo Pryzblazia Henry Hudson Jacques Cartier John Cabot

2. Who was the explorer that made three successful voyages to Canada in the 1530s? John Cabot Jacques Cartier Henry Hudson Neehagwa Sipowitz

3. What drew early Europeans to Canada? Gold & Diamonds Animal Hides & Beaver Pelts Fish & Furs Fresh Water & Native Indians

4. Who was the man responsible for leading the rebellion in "Upper Canada" during the year 1837? William Lyon Mackenzie John Hunter Laura Secord Daniel McDougal

5. Who was the hero in the war of 1812 and why? No one, everyone died in this war James Wolfe, responsible for defeating the Patriot's leader Laura Secord, heard Patriots planning an attack on Canada William Lyon Mackenzie, destroying all the weapons of the enemy

6. Who was the English commander during the Battle on the Plains of Abraham? Answer: (Two Words, first and last name)

7. When did Canada acquire the status of a Dominion with substantial autonmy within the British Empire? 1900 1839 1867 1982

8. Which of the following became a province first? Manitoba Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Alberta

9. What does the word "Metis" mean? An annual buffalo hunt throughout the tribes of Canada A word of the native language, meaning to have both strength and pride A person who is chosen to speak on behalf of their tribe A nationality consisting of European and Native traits

10. What were the names of the people who were a)loyal to the British crown, and b)those who weren't? Loyalists and Rebels Loyalists and Brits British and French Crownies and Baddies

11. Who was known as "The Father of New France"? Answer: (Three Words)

12. Was Cornelius Van Horne responsible for the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway? Yes No

13. Which of the following tribes is likely to have been sedentary? Cree Iroquois Micmac Blood

14. What was the initial instinct of early explorers when they discovered Canada? To discover a new land full of riches and resources To discover a shorter route, by water, to Asia To find enough fish and animals to end the ongoing poverty in Europe To find water for the drought in Europe

15. What was the upper class group in "Lower Canada" refered to as? The Chateau Clique The Crystal Glow The Family Compact The Enterprise