1. For the most part, what was the Iroquois motivation for war before the arrival of Europeans? control of resources territorial gain revenge trade

2. In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec. This strategic location controlled the St. Lawrence seaway. At the time of Champlain's arrival, conflict between what two Native groups was occurring in the area? Algonkians and Iroquois 5 Nations and Huron Algonkians and Cree Iroquois and Sioux

3. In the 1650s, the 5 Nations Iroquois group went on the offensive, raiding French settlements. The type of warfare used by the Native groups was called what by the French? Answer: (guerilla warfare)

4. The War of 1812 was fought mostly where? Canada equally in both the US and Canada United States entirely on the Great Lakes

5. The Riel Rebellion, also known as the Northwest Rebellion, occurred when? 1895 1880 1888 1885

6. Canada became involved in the South African Boer War because: Trade between South Africa and Canada was threatened by Zulus. Political ties to Great Britain demanded Canadian involvement. The abolishment of slavery was being ignored by the Boers. Britain was too busy fighting in India to be concerned with South Africa.

7. The infamous Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defense under PM Borden, introduced what weapon into the Canadian military (with disastrous consequences for Canadian soldiers during WWI)? Lee-Enfield rifle Phosgene gas Lewis guns Ross rifle

8. The first major battle of WWI that involved Canadian soldiers occurred where? The Somme Ypres Passchendaele Vimy Ridge

9. This Canadian military leader lead Canadian victories at Vimy Ridge, Mount Sorrel and Hill 70. He eventually replaced Byng as the Commander of Canadian Corps. Answer: (First and last name, or last name only)

10. May 1917 saw the introduction of conscription in Canada. What is the name of this piece of legislation? War Measures Act Military Voters Act National Service Registration Act Military Service Act

11. This major battle fought by Canadians in World War II involved the use of 6000 men (too small to be a proper invasion, too big to be a raid) of which 900 were killed and 1900 captured: Normandy Dieppe Hong Kong Calais

12. Two Canadian squadrons, the 242 RCAF and 401 RCAF, were involved in the Battle of Britain. What was the name of the German operation to invade Great Britain? Answer: (in English...)

13. The Canadian sector of beach on D-day was called what? Omaha Romeo Beta Juno

14. The Korean War involved one superpower directly, and another indirectly. This type of war is known as a: Answer: (Two Words)

15. The creation of the UNEF (UN Emergency Force) got this Canadian a Nobel Peace Prize: Diefenbaker Pearson Hughes Borden