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Can You Get More Than 15 Out Of 20 On This Canadian Trivia Quiz?

The British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were federally united into one Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867.

1867!

In what year did Canadian Confederation occur?

And in 1878, Mackenzie was replaced by... John A. Macdonald.

Alexander Mackenzie replaced John A. Macdonald as prime minister in 1873.

John A. Macdonald was Canada's FIRST prime minister, but who was the SECOND?

He served more than 21 years as prime minister.

It's William Lyon Mackenzie King!

Who is the longest-serving Canadian prime minister?

The Canadian flag made its first official appearance on February 15, 1965.

When did the flag of Canada make its first official appearance?

Although Thomson had great influence over the group of Canadian painters, he died before the group was actually formed.

Tom Thomson was not officially part of the Group Of Seven.

Which of these artists was not actually part of the Group Of Seven?

Kiefer Sutherland's mother is actress Shirley Douglas, who is the daughter of politician Tommy Douglas.

It's Kiefer Sutherland!

Tommy Douglas is considered the father of universal healthcare in Canada, but which Canadian actor is his real-life grandson?

Newfoundland entered the Canadian Confederation on March 31, 1949. It was renamed Newfoundland and Labrador on December 6, 2001.

It's Newfoundland!

Which province (NOT territory) was the most recent one to join Canada?

Roy, Forrester, and Vanier received the Order Of Canada on July 6, 1967. Bird, a Canadian journalist and broadcaster, had to wait [until 1971](http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/florence-bird/) to receive the order.

It's Florence Bird!

Which of these women was NOT among the first three women to become Companions Of The Order Of Canada?

Fabienne is NOT one of the names of the Dionne quintuplets.

Which of these names is NOT one of the names of the Dionne quintuplets?

While each province has its own motto, "From sea to sea" is the motto for the Dominion of Canada.

What's the official motto of Canada?

Laura Secord's maiden name was [Ingersoll](https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/laura-secord).

What was Laura Secord's maiden name?

The explosion killed approximately 2,000 people in and around Halifax (and injuring another 9,000).

The _SS Mont-Blanc_ and the _SS Imo_ [collided](http://www.cbc.ca/halifaxexplosion/) on December 6, 1917.

What were the names of the two ships that collided on December 6, 1917, resulting in the Halifax Explosion?

He set a record time of [2:24:24](http://longboatroadrunners.com/about-longboat/tom-longboat/).

Tom Longboat won the Boston Marathon in 1907.

In what year did Tom Longboat win the Boston Marathon?

He received the medal for his actions in the [Siege of Lucknow](http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/warsofthebritishempire/p/lucknow.htm) during the Indian Rebellion.

William Hall was the first black Canadian, and only the third Canadian overall, to [receive the Victoria Cross](http://www.blackhistorycanada.ca/profiles.php?id=6&themeid=20).

Who was the first black Canadian to win the Victoria Cross?

George Orton won Canada's first Olympic gold medal in 1900 for the 2500m steeplechase.

For which event did Canada win its first-ever Olympic gold medal?

The decision was the culmination of the [Edwards v Canada](http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/persons-case/) case, also known as the "Persons Case."

Women were declared persons under Canadian law in 1929.

In which year were women finally declared "persons" under Canadian law?

And that's the last time a Canadian team has won.

The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in 1993.

Which Canadian hockey team was the most recent team to win the Stanley Cup?

Edward Asselbergs [invented instant mashed potatoes](http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/magazine/jf02/canadianfoodfirsts.asp).

What Canadian invention was created by Edward Asselbergs in 1962?

He first hosted the radio show in 1931 and stayed when the show transitioned to television, remaining host until 1965.

Foster Hewitt was the first host of _Hockey Night In Canada_.

Who was the FIRST host of _Hockey Night In Canada_?

Louis St. Laurent, John Diefenbaker, Lester B. Pearson, Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark, John Turner, Brian Mulroney, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin, Stephen Harper, and Justin Trudeau.

Since becoming Queen in 1952, there have been 12 Canadian prime ministers.

And finally: How many Canadian prime ministers have served during Queen Elizabeth II's reign?

Ouch. You really need to brush up on your Canadian trivia. What would Drake think?!?!

Not _terrible_, but you definitely aren't an expert on Canadian history. Didn't you ever watch a Canadian Heritage Moment?

Pretty good, bud! You may not know _all_ the important dates and names of Canada's past, but you know enough to give the illusion that you're an expert.

Wow! You really know your Canadian trivia, eh? You've done the country proud. Now, go find a Canadian-themed pub trivia event and win the whole thing!

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