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Quiz about Newfoundland to British Columbia

Newfoundland to British Columbia Quiz

Canadian history is as varied as the people of this large country. Have fun as you travel the land I love.

A multiple-choice quiz by zaphae. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zaphae

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,949

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Canadian province was the LAST to give women the vote and the right to run in provincial elections? Hint

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Quebec

Saskatchewan

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Question 2 of 10

2. These Canadian artists had their first showing in May of 1920 in Toronto. They were known as: Hint

The Maple Leaf Artists

The Candian Wildlife Painters

The Group of Seven

The Five Painters

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year was the the first woman Cabinet minister in the British Empire appointed? Hint

1935

1928

1921

1932

4. When the French munitions ship Mont Blanc collided with the Belgian relief ship Imo on December 6, 1917, it was the largest man made explosion prior to the atomic bomb. Where did this take place? Hint

Victoria, British Columbia

Halifax, Nova Scotia

St. John's, Newfoundland

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Question 5 of 10

5. The unexplained scrapping of this "project" was considered one of the greatest betrayals of Canada by its own government. Although all prototypes and plans were destroyed it remains a symbol of Canadian creativity and perseverance. Hint

The Spruce Goose

Via Rail

Instant Potatoes

The Avro Arrow

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Question 6 of 10

6. These coal mining disasters killed 39 miners in 1956 and 74 in 1958. The story immortalized in song by Ewan MacColl, which has been recorded by many artists through the years, including U2. Where did this take place? Hint

Thompson, Manitoba

Frank, Alberta

Moncton, New Brunswick

Springhill, Nova Scotia

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Question 7 of 10

7. The largest landslide in North American history, completely buried this little mining town, when Turtle Mountain collapsed. Hint

Tatamagouch, Nova Scotia

Lloydminister, Saskatchewan

Frank, Alberta

Riley, British Columbia

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Question 8 of 10

8. These two provinces were created from Rupert's Land, and achieved their provincial status in September, 1905. Hint

Alberta and Saskatchewan

Ontario and Manitoba

British Columbia and Alberta

Manitoba and New Brunswick

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Question 9 of 10

9. This comic book hero was originally created in 1869 and re-surfaced during WWII. Hint

Johnny Canuck

Dudley DoRight of the RCMP

Charlie Canuk

Johnny Maple Leaf

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Question 10 of 10

10. A Prince Edward Island author created this red haired Canadian icon. Hint

Elizabeth Montgomery, Sarah Avalon

Alice Munroe, Joan Clark

Margaret Atwood, Stone Angel

Lucy Maud Montgomery , Anne of Green Gables

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Canadian province was the LAST to give women the vote and the right to run in provincial elections?

Answer: Quebec

Women in Quebec were not able to vote or run for provincial office until April 25, 1940.

2. These Canadian artists had their first showing in May of 1920 in Toronto. They were known as:

Answer: The Group of Seven

The Group of Seven produced a collection of uniquely Canadian landscapes.

3. In what year was the the first woman Cabinet minister in the British Empire appointed?

Answer: 1921

Mary Ellen Smith was appointed to the provincial Cabinet in British Columbia, securing her place in history.

Answer: Halifax, Nova Scotia

The resulting explosion, killed more than 1,600 people and injured 9,000 in Canada's worst disaster.

Answer: The Avro Arrow

Avro Arrow (CF-105), an advanced, supersonic, twin-engined, all-weather interceptor jet aircraft developed by A.V. Roe of Canada from 1949 until the government cancelled the project in 1959.

Answer: Springhill, Nova Scotia

The Cumberland mine collapsed on November 1, 1956. After a second disaster in October 1958, the mines were closed.

7. The largest landslide in North American history, completely buried this little mining town, when Turtle Mountain collapsed.

Answer: Frank, Alberta

It only took 100 seconds for Turtle Mountain to obliterate Frank. Of the 76 persons listed as dead, only 12 bodies were ever recovered. For more information, check out http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/frank.htm

8. These two provinces were created from Rupert's Land, and achieved their provincial status in September, 1905.

Answer: Alberta and Saskatchewan

Driving across Saskatchewan can be so boring, but if you're lucky enough to drive through it in the summer, at night, you will see the most spectacular sights. I once pulled off the highway at 3am to watch the Northern Lights. I recommend this show to everyone.

9. This comic book hero was originally created in 1869 and re-surfaced during WWII.

Answer: Johnny Canuck

In 1975, comic-book artist Richard Comely created another distinctly Canadian superhero. Captain Canuck began working with Quebecois counterpart - Capitaine K�bec.

10. A Prince Edward Island author created this red haired Canadian icon.

Answer: Lucy Maud Montgomery , Anne of Green Gables

Anne Shirley, or Anne of Green Gables, was a childhood friend to many young Canadian girls. Lucy Maud Montgomery created a character so loved, that Anne's "home" of Green Gables continues to be a favourite tourist destination for fans from all over the world (the golf course is pretty good too!)

Source: Author zaphae

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