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History of Quebec

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Who was the first European to explore and map the St. Lawrence River in 1534?
Jacques Cartier
What explorer is credited with founding Quebec City in 1608?
Samuel de Champlain
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was fought during what war?
Seven Years' War
Who led the victorious British forces in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
James Wolfe
Who led the French forces in the battle?
Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
What was Montreal called when it was established in 1642?
Ville-Marie
What event did Montreal host in 1967, also called Expo '67?
World's Fair
What event did Montreal host in 1976?
Summer Olympics
What island in Montreal has been home to the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978?
Île Notre-Dame
What hotel was designed by architect Bruce Price for the Canadian Pacific Railway company in 1892?
Château Frontenac
Who was Canada's prime minister between 1968-1979 and 1980-1984?
Pierre Trudeau
What did Quebec almost vote for in 1995?
Independence from Canada
What progressive political and cultural shift took place in the 1960s?
Quiet Revolution
What premier of Quebec is widely considered the leader of that movement?
Jean Lesage
What is the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, founded in 1984?
Cirque du Soleil
What singer made the theme song for the 1997 film "Titanic"?
Celine Dion
What hockey player is known as "Le Magnifique" or "The Magnificent One"?
Mario Lemieux
What hockey team left Quebec in 1995?
Nordiques
What pre-Lent festival has Quebec City hosted since 1894?
Winter Carnival
What historic French symbol is on the flag of Quebec?
Fleur-de-lis
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