Question 1
The treaty that ended World
War I was called…
a.
Treaty of Versailles
b.
Paris Peace Treaty
c.
War World One Peace
Agreement
d.
Treaty of Peace
The treaty that ended
World
War I was called…
a.
Treaty of Versailles
Question 2
What Canadian city was
destroyed in 1917 by an
explosion caused when two
ships collided in the harbour?
a.
Vancouver
b.
Montreal
c.
St. John
d.
Halifax
What Canadian city was
destroyed in 1917 by an
explosion caused when
two ships collided in the
harbour?
d.
Halifax
Question 3
The following countries were
members of the Triple Alliance prior
to WWI
a.
Russia, Germany and
Austria-Hungary
b.
Russia, France and Britain
c.
France, Italy and Britain
d.
Germany, Italy and AustriaHungary
The following countries were
members of the Triple Alliance
prior to WWI
d.
Germany, Italy and
Austria-Hungary
Question 4
The Military Service Act was signed in 1917. It
required males between 18 and 45 years of age to
enlist for active military service. This military
service requirement is called…
a.
Conscription
b.
Draft
c.
Military Obligation
d.
Patriotism
The Military Service Act
was signed in 1917. It
required males between
18 and 45 years of age
to enlist for active
military service. This
military service
requirement is called…
a.
Conscription
Question 5
Under the terms of the peace
agreement to end WWI, the Germans
had to…
a.
Accept responsibility for
causing WWI
b.
Pay war damages of $30 billion
c.
Reduce the size of its army and
navy
d.
All of the above
Under the terms of the peace
agreement to end WWI, the
Germans had to…
d. All of the above
Question 6
Which of the following is the reason
WWI started?
a.
Nationalism –pride in one’s
country
b.
Militarism – large armies
c.
Imperialism – expansion of
power and establishment of
colonies
d.
Alliances
e.
All of the above
Which of the following is
the reason WWI started?
d. All of the above
Question 7
The law that gave Canadian
women related to Canadian
servicemen the right to vote
was called…
a.
Wartime Elections Act
b.
Military Voters Act
c.
War Measures Act
d.
Conscription Act
The law that gave Canadian
women related to Canadian
servicemen the right to
Vote was called…
a.
Wartime Elections Act
Question 8
At which Canadian battle during
WWI was the term “Birth of a
Nation” first used?
a.
Battle of Ypres
b.
The Somme
c.
Vimy Ridge
d.
Passchendaele
At which Canadian
battle during WWI
was the term “Birth
of a Nation” first
used?
c.
Vimy Ridge
On which day did the WW1
fighting stop?
a.
November 11
b.
July 1
c.
December 25
d.
January 1
On which day did
the WW1 fighting
stop?
a.
November 11
Question 10
In 1936, Canadian Prime Minister Bennett
introduced a New Deal for Canadians to
help offset the impacts of the Great
Depression. The New Deal offered many
changes to Canadian society. Which of the
following is NOT part of Bennett’s New
Deal.
a.
Minimum wage
b.
Health care
c.
Money to farmers
d.
Tuition at college
In 1936, Canadian Prime Minister Bennett
introduced a New Deal for Canadians to
help offset the impacts of the Great
Depression. The New Deal offered many
changes to Canadian society. Which of the
following is NOT part of Bennett’s New
Deal.
d. Tuition at college
Question 11
What Canadian group of women
fought for women’s rights and
pursued the Person’s Case?
a.
Famous Five
b.
Forum of Women
c.
Group of Seven
d.
Women for Power
What Canadian group of
women fought for women’s
rights and pursued the
Person’s Case?
a.
Famous Five
Question 12
Which of the following was a reason for
the Great Depression between 1929 and
1939?
a. No buyers for Canadian products
b. Too much buying with credit
c. High tariffs on imported goods to
Canada
d. Too much reliance on USA for trade
e. All of the above
Which of the following was a reason for
the Great Depression between 1929 and
1939?
e. All of the above
Question 13
During the 1928 Persons Case, the
Supreme Court of Canada declared that
women were not “persons”. What was the
reason for the decision?
a.
Only male pronouns were used in
the Constitution
b.
Women could not vote in
Canadian elections
c.
Men were stronger and more wise
than women
d.
None of the above
During the 1928 Persons Case,
the Supreme Court of Canada
declared that women were not
“persons”. What was the
reason for the decision?
a.
Only male pronouns were
used in the Constitution
Question 14
What famous babies were born
in 1934?
a. Stride Twins
b. Dionne Quintuplets
c. Shelby and Whyman
(…they are twins, aren’t
they?)
d. Sutter Brothers
What famous babies were
born in 1934?
b. Dionne Quintuplets
Question 15
To avoid war, nations will defend each
other. Under such an agreement, if an
aggressor attacks a member country,
all other member countries will attack
the aggressor. What is this agreement
called?
a.
Agreement of Defense
b.
Peace Agreement
c.
United Nations
d.
Collective Security
To avoid war, nations will
defend each other. Under
such an agreement, if an
aggressor attacks a
member country, all other
member countries will
attack the aggressor.
What is this agreement
called?
d. Collective Security
Question 16
During the 1919 Winnipeg General
Strike, the RCMP on horseback charged
protesters. Over 30 protesters were
injured and one was killed. What is this
day called?
a.
Bloody Saturday
b.
Armistice Day
c.
Black Tuesday
d.
Canada Day
During the 1919 Winnipeg General
Strike, the RCMP on horseback charged
protesters. Over 30 protesters were
injured and one was killed. What is this
day called?
a.
Bloody Saturday
Question 17
Which region of Canada was
most negatively impacted by
the Great Depression?
a.
Maritimes
b.
Central Canada
c.
Prairies
d.
West Coast
Which region of Canada
was most negatively
impacted by the Great
Depression?
c. Prairies
Question 18
The 1920s was a time of optimism in
Canada. Why were Canadian’s so
confident and happy?
a.
There were lots of jobs for
men in factories
b.
More trade with the USA
c.
New products such as
vaccuum cleaners made life
“easier”
d.
All of the above
The 1920s was a time of optimism in
Canada. Why were Canadian’s so
confident and happy?
d. All of the above
Question 19
What was prohibition?
a.
Stopping hobos from
entering a city
b.
Protesting unfair wages
and working conditions
c.
Banning the sale of
alcohol
d.
Preventing women from
voting
What was prohibition?
c.
Banning the sale of
alcohol