How’s your history?

Take our Canada at 150 quiz to see how strong your knowledge is of the past nearly century and a half of Canadian history.

In 2017, Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation, and planning is already underway. How much do you know about the events of Confederation and beyond? Take the Postmedia News quiz, prepared for us by The Historica- Dominion Institute.

1. Confederation was officially proclaimed on July 1 of what year? a. 1776 b. 1837 c. 1867 d. 1872

2. This well- connected “Father of Confederation” was a key supporter of culture as heritage and the development of distinctly Canadian literature. He was assassinated in a supposed Irish nationalist plot. a. George Brown b. Thomas D’Arcy McGee c. Wilfrid Laurier d. Alexander Galt

3. This 1864 meeting began as a discussion of Maritime union, but soon expanded to include the Province of Canada. It did not result in any definite resolutions, but set Confederation in motion. a. Quebec Conference b. Charlottetown Conference c. Halifax Convention d. Moncton Talks

4. Which province was not one of the first four to join Confederation? a. Ontario b. Quebec c. Nova Scotia d. Manitoba

5. Which Canadian statesman did not attend the Charlottetown ( 1864), Quebec ( 1864) or London ( 1866- 67) Conferences, and thus is not considered a “Father of Confederation”? a. John A. Macdonald b. Hector- Louis Langevin c. Oliver Mowat d. Antoine- Aime Dorion

6. Confederation came about from a variety of problems, difficulties and perceived threats. Which of the following was not a key issue in Confederation? a. Economic security b. Independence from Great Britain c. Threat of American invasion d. Responsible government

7. This newspaper magnate was a “Father of Confederation” whose name now graces a Toronto college. a. Conrad Black b. William Lyon Mackenzie c. George Brown d. Henry Pellatt

8. Which once and future prime minister lost the 1874 election after it became known that he solicited bribes during the transcontinental railway’s construction? a. John A. Macdonald b. Charles Tupper c. Hugh Allan d. William Lyon Mackenzie King

9. Which prime minister has served the longest unbroken term to date? a. Wilfrid Laurier b. Charles Tupper c. Alexander Mackenzie d. Stephen Harper

10. This April 9 to April 14, 1917 battle has often been described as the beginning of a Canadian national identity. a. Dieppe b. Battle of the Somme c. Passchendaele d. Vimy Ridge

11. What is the rhyming name for the scandal that erupted in 1926 after the governor general refused to prorogue Parliament at the prime minister’s request?

a. The Meighen- Sheehan Affair b. The King- Byng Affair c. The Laurier- Sorry, Eh? Affair d. The Tupper- Supper Affair

12. What is the Statute of Westminster ( 1931)? a. An Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom granting legislative equality b. A statue in Westminster Abbey c. An Act of Parliament of the Government of Canada demanding legislative equality d. An internationally renowned dog show

13. In 1942, a national plebiscite during the Second World War sparked a fierce debate over military service and national unity. What was it about? a. Entering the Second World War b. Selling war bonds c. Conscription d. Free doughnuts for troops

14. What was the name of Canada’s flag before the Maple Leaf? a. The Red Ensign b. The Fleur- de- lis c. The Blue Ensign d. l’Unifolié

15. The 1967 Centennial celebration song “Ca- na- da!” was written by which Canadian performer? a. Gordon Lightfoot b. Bobby Gimby c. Neil Young d. Joni Mitchell

16. At the April 17, 1982 ceremony for the patriation of the Constitution of Canada, which politician swore in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II when he discovered the fountain pen was broken? a. Joe Clark b. Pierre Trudeau c. Rene Levesque d. Jean Chretien

17. What is the name of the controversial clause in the 1982 Constitution that allows Parliament or the provincial legislatures to pass laws that contravene sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? a. The notwithstanding clause b. The not-withholding clause c. The heretofore clause d. The kitchen clause

18. Which of the following statements is most often associated with Canada’s Constitution? a. Peace, order and good government b. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness c. Liberty, equality, fraternity d. A mare usque ad Mari (“From sea to sea”)

19. Which Manitoba politician was instrumental in preventing the passing of the Meech Lake accord, which would have amended the 1982 Constitution in exchange for Quebec’s support? a. Clyde Wells b. Elijah Harper c. Frank McKenna d. Brian Mulroney

20. Which bridge, completed in 1997, is the longest bridge in the world to cross ice- covered water? a. Confederation Bridge b. Lions Gate Bridge c. Humber Bridge d. Ambassador Bridge