About History Quiz
Question Number 1
Who was the first immigrant who landed on Ellis Island?
A. Sir. John A. Macdonald
B. Stephan Harper
C. John Cabot
D. Annie Moore
E. Colonel John By
Question Number 2
When was Adolf Hitler born?
A. September 20, 1989
B. August 24, 1885
C. April 20, 1889
D. October 31, 1999
E. May 6, 1887
Question Number 3
What city, founded in 1608 by Champlain, claims to be the oldest city in North America? It is also the only walled city in North America.
A. Vancouver
B. Saskatoon
C. Halifax
D. Quebec
Question Number 4
What river in Canada has the greatest average annual discharge (amount of water flowing from its mouth in cubic metres per second)? (Hint: It's not surprising, since the river drains the Great Lakes.)
A. Saint John River
B. Mackenzie River
C. St. Lawrence River
D. Fraser River
Question Number 5
Many Canadians volunteer their time. What proportion of adults do volunteer work?
A. 2%
B. 10%
C. 25%
D. 31%
Question Number 6
What percentage of Canada’s territory is permanently inhabited?
A. 50%
B. 35%
C. 10%
D. 1%