| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What explorer is credited with founding Quebec City in 1608? | Samuel de Champlain | 96%
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| Who was the first European to explore and map the St. Lawrence River in 1534? | Jacques Cartier | 84%
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| What was Montreal called when it was established in 1642? | Ville-{Marie} | 84%
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| What is the largest contemporary circus producer in the world, founded in 1984? | Cirque du {Soleil} | 76%
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| What singer made the theme song for the 1997 film "Titanic"? | Celine Dion | 72%
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| What event did Montreal host in 1976? | Summer Olympics | 72%
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| What hotel was designed by architect Bruce Price for the Canadian Pacific Railway company in 1892? | Château {Frontenac} | 64%
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| The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was fought during what war? | Seven Years' War | 64%
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| What did Quebec almost vote for in 1995? | Independence from Canada | 60%
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| What historic French symbol is on the flag of Quebec? | Fleur-de-lis | 56%
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| Who led the victorious British forces in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham? | James {Wolfe} | 56%
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| Who led the French forces in the battle? | Louis-Joseph de {Montcalm} | 48%
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| Who was Canada's prime minister between 1968-1979 and 1980-1984? | Pierre Trudeau | 48%
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| What progressive political and cultural shift took place in the 1960s? | {Quiet} Revolution | 48%
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| What hockey team left Quebec in 1995? | Nordiques | 40%
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| What pre-Lent festival has Quebec City hosted since 1894? | Winter {Carnival} | 40%
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| What premier of Quebec is widely considered the leader of that movement? | Jean {Lesage} | 32%
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| What hockey player is known as "Le Magnifique" or "The Magnificent One"? | Mario Lemieux | 28%
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| What event did Montreal host in 1967, also called Expo '67? | World's Fair | 24%
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| What island in Montreal has been home to the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978? | Île {Notre}-{Dame} | 16%
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