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1 trivia quiz  Canada, My Home and Native Land - 2 coolicon
Canada is usually perceived as a peaceful country, but that hasn't always been the case. Let's see how much you know about its less than peaceful past. The following descriptions are extremely brief synopses.
Tough 10Q
597 plays
Feb 09 08
kaldav gold
2 trivia quiz  Nova Scotia coolicon
I hope you enjoy this quiz about Nova Scotia, the province of my birth.
Average 10Q
585 plays
Apr 09 07
zaphae
3 trivia quiz  History of Quebec: II coolicon
The first quiz of this series concentrated on the cradle of Canada - Qu?bec City. This quiz will not be very different - we've got to start from the beginning, haven't we?
Tough 10Q
732 plays
Nov 10 06
cdauphinais
4 trivia quiz  Nova Scotia coolicon
How much do you know about Nova Scotia?
Average 10Q
546 plays
Apr 28 07
alicia_88
5 trivia quiz  Newfoundland to British Columbia coolicon
Canadian history is as varied as the people of this large country. Have fun as you travel the land I love.
Average 10Q
825 plays
Apr 06 07
zaphae
6 trivia quiz  Canada, My Home and Native Land coolicon
I'm going to give you some interesting tidbits and biographical data about an individual or individuals, that have played an important part in the discovery and exploration of Canada. If you feel there are any discrepancies, please contact me.
Average 10Q
1062 plays
Nov 09 07
kaldav gold
7 trivia quiz  Halifax Explosion coolicon
The Halifax Explosion in Halifax Harbor was the biggest man-made explosion before the invention of the atomic bomb. This quiz is based on that horrific event which has never been forgotten throughout the years.
Difficult 10Q
606 plays
Aug 14 07
funnytrivianna gold
8 trivia quiz  Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans icon
This quiz is dedicated to the Aboriginal war heroes of Canada.
Difficult 10Q
282 plays
Feb 05 07
apathy100 gold
9 trivia quiz  Heroes of New France icon
The French colony of New France existed for only a little longer than a hundred and fifty years. In that time the French were instrumental in opening up the North American continent.
Tough 10Q
1725 plays
Nov 19 01
dobrov
10 trivia quiz  New France - The Early Years icon
Although there are a few questions about the early English exploration, this quiz deals with New France up to about 1700. I owe a debt of gratitude to Thomas B Costain's "The White and the Gold".
Difficult 25Q
918 plays
Aug 04 04
tripeuro
11 trivia quiz  Confederation icon
Find out how much you know about the forming of Canada.
Average 10Q
744 plays
Apr 24 07
chonkbobwhoa
12 trivia quiz  The Halifax Explosion icon
This was probably one of the most infamous explosions in Canadian history in the 20th century. Take a journey into the fascinating details of this unique explosion. Good luck!
Tough 10Q
399 plays
Jul 15 05
apathy100 gold
13 trivia quiz  Take It From Me icon
I am grateful to have lived in seven (and still counting) decades. These ten questions relate to both pure trivia and significant events from 1949 to 2005. Gentlemen, start your pacemakers.
Average 10Q
1029 plays
Dec 13 05
yowzayowza
14 trivia quiz  A History of Manitoba (1900-1925) icon
It was a time of incredible growth for Manitoba, both in population and industry. Come see how Manitoba entered the 20th century.
Difficult 10Q
405 plays
Feb 23 03
reedy
15 trivia quiz  British Columbia History up to 1871 icon
A quiz on the history of British Columbia from the 1770s to 1871, when British Columbia joined the confederation (Canada).
Tough 10Q
390 plays
Jan 09 05
Tim Kennelly
16 trivia quiz  Canada, 1952 to 1958 icon
The quiz about events that affected Canada from 1952 to 1958.
Average 10Q
1131 plays
May 12 05
stephedm gold
17 trivia quiz  A History of Manitoba (1950-1975) icon
I imagine that a lot of people who lived through the sixties won't remember much from this quarter-century, but give the quiz a shot anyway.
Tough 10Q
507 plays
Mar 06 03
reedy
18 trivia quiz  The On-To-Ottawa Trek icon
2005 marks the 70th anniversary of this trek of unemployed people during the Great Depression. In 2006, the last leader of the trek, Robert "Doc" Savage, has passed away. See how much you know about this important historical event.
Tough 10Q
432 plays
May 09 05
Catamount gold
19 trivia quiz  Fur Trade Words and Phrases icon
The fur traders were the first Europeans on the Western Canadian Prairies, and they had a language all their own. This quiz is about words and phrases that were in common use among fur traders.
Difficult 10Q
501 plays
Dec 27 05
Cymruambyth gold
20 trivia quiz  The Northwest Rebellion of 1885 icon
The Northwest Rebellion was the battle for recognition by the M?tis people in Canada. It was a pivotal event in the development of Western Canada.
Difficult 10Q
954 plays
May 08 03
reedy
21 trivia quiz  From Canada's Past icon
Just how well do you know your Canadian history? Here's a little quiz to help you brush up on it! Good luck! Bonne chance!
Average 15Q
3222 plays
Jul 21 02
dancing_sun_star
22 trivia quiz  Canadian History icon
This is for all of the proud Canadians who want to know more about their country. Whether you are a citizen or not, this is bound to educate in some way. How well do you know your Canadian history?
Tough 10Q
3363 plays
Jun 20 04
scottycan
23 trivia quiz  History of Quebec: I icon
The history of North America and Europe is quite well known. But there is one quite particular Western land that you might not know much about. Wanna bet? Let's start with the foundations of this territory ...
Average 10Q
606 plays
Oct 14 06
cdauphinais
24 trivia quiz  A History of Manitoba (1925-1950) icon
The Roaring 20's, the Dirty 30's, World War II and the Baby Boom. Do you know how my home province pulled through?
Difficult 10Q
375 plays
Feb 26 03
reedy
25 trivia quiz  Complete Canadian History icon
This quiz is all about Canada and major events in its history.
Tough 10Q
2625 plays
May 01 03
hobo4life
26 trivia quiz  Canada's History - Lesser Known Dates icon
Here are some lesser-known facts from Canada's history.
Difficult 10Q
288 plays
Mar 09 08
ssabreman gold
27 trivia quiz  Canadian Exploration
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Canadian exploration all the way from the Vikings to the settlement of New France. Good luck!
Tough 10Q
1122 plays
Jan 14 01
fraggle.
28 trivia quiz  New France icon
These are some basic questions about the things in New France and the history of New France.
Average 10Q
579 plays
Jun 23 05
challenger105
29 trivia quiz  Canadian History icon
Try my Canadian History quiz and you will feel like you went from an ocean to the other!
Average 10Q
1359 plays
Aug 13 05
MissingNo
30 trivia quiz  Canadian History
A general Canadian quiz. It is probably easy to medium difficulty.
Average 10Q
3870 plays
Nov 22 00
earth460
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Some sample questions from this category:

* On what date did Canada officially enter the World War II?
* On what date did the disastrous Dieppe raid occur?
* What beach were the Canadians responsible for on the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy?
* On what colony of Britain did Canadian defenders suffer heavy losses?
* Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada?
* How many provinces does Canada have?
* Which province was the last to enter Confederation?
* Who was elected Prime Minister of Canada in 1993?
* When did Canada become a country?
* Which four provinces entered the Confederation first?
* When Canada became a country, which Monarch was on the British Throne?
* When did the first 'official' Canadian flag fly (the one with the maple leaf )?
* These Irish-Americans wanted revenge on England so they invaded Canada. What were they called?
* What is the capital of the new Territory Nunavut?
* Two Generals fought on the 'Plains of Abraham'. What were there names?
* The 70's were a turbulent time for the Liberal Government. What Act was proclaimed by the Prime Minister to control the FLQ?
* Only one building did not burn during the first Parliament fire. Which building remains to the present day?
* What is the second largest city in the Province of Manitoba?
* The Manufacturer sales tax was replaced by what unpopular tax?
* Metis people of Manitoba are a blood mixture of two races. Name the two distinct races

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