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Chapter 4 of 11

Canada's History

From the first explorers to Confederation, the World Wars and beyond. Answer 10 free questions. After each one you'll see why, and the page in the guide.

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Question 1 of 10

Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples of Canada "Indians"?

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Questions in this quiz

  1. Why did the first European explorers call the native peoples of Canada "Indians"?
  2. The name "Canada" comes from the Iroquoian word kanata. What does kanata mean?
  3. In 1759, the British defeated the French at Québec City in which battle?
  4. Which law, passed by the British Parliament in 1774, allowed religious freedom for Catholics and let them hold public office?
  5. In 1793, which became the first province in the British Empire to move toward abolishing slavery?
  6. In June 1812, which country invaded Canada, believing it would be easy to conquer?
  7. Which four provinces formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867?
  8. In April 1917, what did the Canadian Corps capture, earning a reputation as the "shock troops of the British Empire"?
  9. Who founded the women's suffrage movement in Canada?
  10. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, which beach in Normandy did 15,000 Canadian troops capture?