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Canada in World War II
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While First World War is generally regarded as a defining period of Canada's nationhood, the Second World War was nontheless a major event in Canadian history. Canada proved many times over its important contributions to the Allied war effort.
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Tough
10 Q
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guitargoddess
Apr 03 09
1656 plays
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Canada in the Interwar Period
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This quiz looks at people and events in Canadian history between the two World Wars. The Roaring Twenties and Dirty Thirties in Canada were similar to the same era in the US, but there were many uniquely Canadian experiences, too.
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Average
10 Q
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guitargoddess
Apr 09 09
1113 plays
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Halifax Explosion
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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funnytrivianna
Aug 14 07
1713 plays
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Disasters in Canada
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This quiz is on various kinds of disasters that have occurred in Canadian history. See how much you know, good luck, and have fun!
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Average
10 Q
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AnneBonney
Jan 04 09
1587 plays
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Nova Scotia
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I hope you enjoy this quiz about Nova Scotia, the province of my birth.
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Average
10 Q
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zaphae
Apr 09 07
1500 plays
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History of Quebec: II
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The first quiz of this series concentrated on the cradle of Canada - Québec City. This quiz will not be very different - we've got to start from the beginning, haven't we?
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Tough
10 Q
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cdauphinais
Nov 10 06
1581 plays
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Canada, My Home and Native Land [1]
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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kaldav
Nov 09 07
3189 plays
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Alberta History
Team quiz by The Alberta Pioneers
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This quiz is about the history of our great province, Alberta! See how much you know.
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Tough
15 Q
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Trufflesss
Mar 09 11
333 plays
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Royals in Canada
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Royals have been coming and going in Canada for over 200 years. How much do you know about their comings, their goings, and what was going on at the time?
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Average
15 Q
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annaheldfan
Jul 13 12
264 plays
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Canada, My Home and Native Land [2]
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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kaldav
Feb 09 08
2934 plays
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Names of the Provinces and Territories of Canada
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Ever wonder how the Provinces and Territories of Canada got their names? Wonder no more!
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Average
15 Q
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Hermit007
Mar 20 09
1965 plays
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Heroes of New France
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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dobrov
Nov 19 01
2163 plays
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Strictly Canadian: Confederation
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The majority of the information for this Canadian confederation quiz comes from W.G. Hardy's book "From Sea Unto Sea The Road to Nationhood."
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Tough
10 Q
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jojanne1974
Aug 07 08
879 plays
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Newfoundland to British Columbia
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Canadian history is as varied as the people of this large country. Have fun as you travel the land I love.
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Average
10 Q
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zaphae
Apr 06 07
1857 plays
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New France - The Early Years
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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".
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Difficult
25 Q
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tripeuro
Aug 04 04
1521 plays
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The Halifax Explosion
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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!
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Average
10 Q
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apathy100
Jul 15 05
849 plays
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Nova Scotia
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How much do you know about Nova Scotia?
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Average
10 Q
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alicia_88
Apr 28 07
1233 plays
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The On-To-Ottawa Trek
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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Catamount
May 09 05
762 plays
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Fur Trade Words and Phrases
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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.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Cymruambyth
Dec 27 05
963 plays
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A History of Manitoba (1900-1925)
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It was a time of incredible growth for Manitoba, both in population and industry. Come see how Manitoba entered the 20th century.
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Tough
10 Q
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reedy
Feb 23 03
675 plays
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Take It From Me
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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.
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Average
10 Q
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yowzayowza
Dec 13 05
1875 plays
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A History of Manitoba (1870-1900)
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Manitoba was the 5th province to join Confederation, and the first from Western Canada. Join me in looking at the first 30 years of Manitoba as a part of Canada.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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reedy
Feb 19 03
618 plays
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Canada, 1952 to 1958
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The quiz about events that affected Canada from 1952 to 1958.
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Average
10 Q
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stephedm
May 12 05
2061 plays
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Confederation
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Find out how much you know about the forming of Canada.
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Average
10 Q
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chonkbobwhoa
Apr 24 07
1782 plays
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British Columbia History up to 1871
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A quiz on the history of British Columbia from the 1770s to 1871, when British Columbia joined the confederation (Canada).
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Tough
10 Q
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Tim Kennelly
Jan 09 05
690 plays
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Canadian Aboriginal War Veterans
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This quiz is dedicated to the Aboriginal war heroes of Canada.
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Difficult
10 Q
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apathy100
Feb 05 07
471 plays
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Toiling the Soils of Alberta
Team quiz by The Alberta Pioneers
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This quiz will cover all aspects of farm life in the province of Alberta. Have fun!
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Tough
10 Q
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StetsonHat
Oct 04 11
186 plays
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A History of Manitoba (1950-1975)
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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reedy
Mar 06 03
762 plays
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1867 and All That
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This is a quiz about the history of Canada from 1867 to 2000.
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Average
20 Q
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catchick10
Sep 11 12
396 plays
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From Canada's Past
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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!
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Average
15 Q
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dancing_sun_star
Jul 21 02
4542 plays
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