Question 1
On what date did the original four provinces unite to form a new dominion in 1867?
- July 1, 1867
- July 4, 1867
- January 1, 1868
- May 24, 1867
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July 1, 1867
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Canadian History trivia quiz
Canadian History trivia, played live: seven rounds, ten seconds a question. QuizDown has over 120 Canadian History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Canadian History questions cover
- Confederation
- Red River
- Indigenous Policy
- Constitution
- Imperial Rule
- Numbered Treaties
- October Crisis
- Railway
- Responsible Government
- War of 1812
- Alaska Boundary
- Aviation
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Question 2
Who became the first prime minister after the 1867 union of provinces?
- George-Étienne Cartier
- John A. Macdonald
- Wilfrid Laurier
- William Lyon Mackenzie King
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John A. Macdonald
Question 3
Which French explorer founded Quebec City in 1608?
- Pierre de La Vérendrye
- Louis Jolliet
- Samuel de Champlain
- Jacques Cartier
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Samuel de Champlain
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