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Question 1Why did Terry Fox start his Marathon of Hope? To raise money for injury research To raise money for cancer research To raise money for space research To raise money for disease research Question 2What was the result of the 1995 Quebec referendum on separation? A majority of Quebecers voted that Canada was the best country in the world A majority of Quebecers wanted to remain part of Canada A majority of Quebecers voted to change the language of the province to English A majority of Quebecers did not vote, so the referendum was cancelled Question 3Which invention are Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward associated with? They invented the first electric light bulb They invented the first refrigerator They invented the first working radio They invented the first rechargeable batteries Question 4Which of these was the most important outcome of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism? The Official Languages Act English and French Act The Culture Act Canadian Languages Act Question 5Who circled the globe in a wheelchair in 1985 to raise money for spinal cord research? Donovan Bailey Terry Fox Rick Hansen Catrina Le May Doan Question 6What was Terry Fox's run called? East to West Run Marathon of Hope The Long Run Canada Marathon Question 7Stephen Leacock, Louis Hemon, Robertson Davies, Margaret Laurence, and Mordecai Richler are all: Famous Canadian singers Famous Canadian painters Famous Canadian athletes Famous Canadian authors Question 8Who designed and built the Canadarm? Canadian Space Agency Canadian Outer Space Consortium C-NASA SPAR Aerospace / National Research Council Question 9What year was the Constitution amended? 1996 2002 1982 1999 Question 10Which war did Canada participate in as a member of the United Nations? The First World War The Korean War The Second World War The Vietnam War Question 11Today, who may vote in Canadian elections? Everybody who was born in Canada, and who is over the age of 18 Everybody who lives in Canada, and who is over the age of 18 Canadian citizens who are over the age of 18 Permanent residents and citizens who are over the age of 18 Question 12When were the Canada Pension Plan and the Quebec Pension plan introduced? 1980 1965 1975 1970 Question 13Which event began Canada's modern energy industry? The discovery of oil in Saskatchewan in 1955 The discovery of oil off Newfoundland in 1979 The discovery of oil in British Columbia in 1987 The discovery of oil in Alberta in 1947 Question 14What do the letters N-A-T-O stand for? North African Treaty Optimization North Atlantic Treaty Organization North American Trade Organization North American Trade Organization Question 15How has the number of women in the professional workforce changed over the past 50 years? The number has increased The number has remained almost exactly the same The number has decreased The number increased a lot, but since that time, has fallen back to where it was
Why did Terry Fox start his Marathon of Hope?
What was the result of the 1995 Quebec referendum on separation?
Which invention are Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward associated with?
Which of these was the most important outcome of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism?
Who circled the globe in a wheelchair in 1985 to raise money for spinal cord research?
What was Terry Fox's run called?
Stephen Leacock, Louis Hemon, Robertson Davies, Margaret Laurence, and Mordecai Richler are all:
Who designed and built the Canadarm?
What year was the Constitution amended?
Which war did Canada participate in as a member of the United Nations?
Today, who may vote in Canadian elections?
When were the Canada Pension Plan and the Quebec Pension plan introduced?
Which event began Canada's modern energy industry?
What do the letters N-A-T-O stand for?
How has the number of women in the professional workforce changed over the past 50 years?
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