Canada History MCQs

Canadian Sports History MCQs with Answer

In which year did Canada host the Summer Olympics for the first time?
a) 1968
b) 1976
c) 1988
d) 1996
Answer: b) 1976

Which Canadian sprinter is known as the “Fastest Man in the World” and won three Olympic gold medals?
a) Donovan Bailey
b) Ben Johnson
c) Andre De Grasse
d) Percy Williams
Answer: a) Donovan Bailey

The “Montreal Canadiens” are a legendary team in which sport?
a) Basketball
b) Baseball
c) Ice hockey
d) Soccer
Answer: c) Ice hockey

In which Winter Olympics did Canada’s women’s hockey team win their first gold medal?
a) 1998
b) 2002
c) 2006
d) 2010
Answer: a) 1998

The “Toronto Blue Jays” compete in which professional sports league?
a) National Football League (NFL)
b) National Basketball Association (NBA)
c) Major League Baseball (MLB)
d) National Hockey League (NHL)
Answer: c) Major League Baseball (MLB)

Which Canadian figure skater is known for winning two Olympic gold medals and for her signature move, the “Salchow”?
a) Tessa Virtue
b) Joannie Rochette
c) Kaetlyn Osmond
d) Elizabeth Manley
Answer: d) Elizabeth Manley

The “Toronto Raptors” are a professional team in which sport?
a) Soccer
b) Basketball
c) Baseball
d) Ice hockey
Answer: b) Basketball

Who is the Canadian sprinter known for his gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?
a) Donovan Bailey
b) Ben Johnson
c) Andre De Grasse
d) Percy Williams
Answer: b) Ben Johnson

The “Edmonton Oilers” have a storied history in which professional sports league?
a) Major League Baseball (MLB)
b) National Basketball Association (NBA)
c) National Football League (NFL)
d) National Hockey League (NHL)
Answer: d) National Hockey League (NHL)

In which sport did Canadian Terry Fox gain international recognition for his “Marathon of Hope”?
a) Cycling
b) Swimming
c) Running
d) Skiing
Answer: c) Running

The “Calgary Flames” compete in which professional sports league?
a) National Hockey League (NHL)
b) Major League Baseball (MLB)
c) National Basketball Association (NBA)
d) Canadian Football League (CFL)
Answer: a) National Hockey League (NHL)

Which Canadian athlete won four gold medals in track and field events at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
a) Ben Johnson
b) Percy Williams
c) Donovan Bailey
d) Jesse Owens
Answer: b) Percy Williams

The “Toronto Maple Leafs” are a historic team in which sport?
a) Baseball
b) Soccer
c) Ice hockey
d) Football
Answer: c) Ice hockey

Which Canadian cyclist is known for his seven Tour de France victories?
a) Steve Nash
b) Wayne Gretzky
c) Lance Armstrong
d) Ryder Hesjedal
Answer: d) Ryder Hesjedal

The “Vancouver Canucks” are a professional team in which sport?
a) Ice hockey
b) Basketball
c) Baseball
d) Football
Answer: a) Ice hockey

Who is the Canadian hockey player known as “The Great One”?
a) Mario Lemieux
b) Bobby Orr
c) Wayne Gretzky
d) Gordie Howe
Answer: c) Wayne Gretzky

The “Canadian Football League” (CFL) features which sport?
a) American football
b) Soccer
c) Rugby
d) Baseball
Answer: a) American football

Which Canadian athlete became the first black athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, excelling in boxing and sprinting?
a) Percy Williams
b) Jesse Owens
c) Ben Johnson
d) Donovan Bailey
Answer: b) Jesse Owens

The “Winnipeg Jets” are a professional team in which sport?
a) Basketball
b) Ice hockey
c) Baseball
d) Soccer
Answer: b) Ice hockey

Who is the Canadian hockey player known for his incredible speed and playmaking skills, winning the Hart Trophy multiple times?
a) Bobby Orr
b) Sidney Crosby
c) Wayne Gretzky
d) Connor McDavid
Answer: d) Connor McDavid

The “Hamilton Tiger-Cats” and “Toronto Argonauts” are teams in which professional sports league?
a) National Football League (NFL)
b) Canadian Football League (CFL)
c) Major League Soccer (MLS)
d) National Basketball Association (NBA)
Answer: b) Canadian Football League (CFL)

In which sport did Clara Hughes become the only athlete to win multiple medals in both Summer and Winter Olympics?
a) Ice hockey
b) Figure skating
c) Track cycling and speed skating
d) Skiing and snowboarding
Answer: c) Track cycling and speed skating

The “Canadian Grand Prix” is a prominent event in which motorsport?
a) Formula One
b) NASCAR
c) IndyCar
d) MotoGP
Answer: a) Formula One

Which Canadian tennis player is known for his success on both singles and doubles courts, winning multiple Grand Slam titles?
a) Milos Raonic
b) Denis Shapovalov
c) Eugenie Bouchard
d) Daniel Nestor
Answer: d) Daniel Nestor

The “Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame” is located in which province?
a) Alberta
b) Quebec
c) Ontario
d) British Columbia
Answer: c) Ontario

Which Canadian athlete is known as “The Flying Sikh” and is considered one of the greatest distance runners in history?
a) Donovan Bailey
b) Ben Johnson
c) Percy Williams
d) Gurudev Singh
Answer: d) Gurudev Singh

The “Canada Cup” is associated with which sport?
a) Golf
b) Ice hockey
c) Soccer
d) Tennis
Answer: b) Ice hockey

Which Canadian athlete is known as the “Iron Man” for his consecutive games played record in the NHL?
a) Wayne Gretzky
b) Bobby Orr
c) Jaromir Jagr
d) Doug Jarvis
Answer: d) Doug Jarvis

The “Toronto FC” competes in which professional sports league?
a) Major League Soccer (MLS)
b) National Football League (NFL)
c) Canadian Football League (CFL)
d) National Basketball Association (NBA)
Answer: a) Major League Soccer (MLS)

Which Canadian curler is known for his multiple Brier and World Curling Championship victories?
a) Kevin Martin
b) Randy Ferbey
c) Glenn Howard
d) Brad Gushue
Answer: a) Kevin Martin

The “Toronto Marlies” are affiliated with a team in which professional sports league?
a) American Hockey League (AHL)
b) National Football League (NFL)
c) Major League Baseball (MLB)
d) Canadian Football League (CFL)
Answer: a) American Hockey League (AHL)

In which sport did Canada win its first gold medal in the Winter Olympics?
a) Ice hockey
b) Figure skating
c) Curling
d) Bobsleigh
Answer: d) Bobsleigh

Who is the Canadian track and field athlete known as the “Canadian Gazelle” and won gold in the 100 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics?
a) Donovan Bailey
b) Ben Johnson
c) Andre De Grasse
d) Percy Williams
Answer: a) Donovan Bailey

The “Canadian Sports Hall of Fame” recognizes achievements in which area?
a) Arts and culture
b) Literature
c) Science and technology
d) Sports and athletics
Answer: d) Sports and athletics

Which Canadian boxer is known for winning the heavyweight championship of the world?
a) Lennox Lewis
b) George Chuvalo
c) Arturo Gatti
d) Éric Lucas
Answer: a) Lennox Lewis

The “Canadian Women’s Hockey League” (CWHL) promoted women’s participation in which sport?
a) Soccer
b) Ice hockey
c) Basketball
d) Softball
Answer: b) Ice hockey

Who is the Canadian hockey player known for his “Golden Goal” in the 2010 Winter Olympics?
a) Sidney Crosby
b) Mario Lemieux
c) Jarome Iginla
d) Joe Sakic
Answer: a) Sidney Crosby

The “Canadian Interuniversity Sport” (CIS) organization oversees which level of sports competition?
a) Professional leagues
b) International events
c) College and university sports
d) Amateur youth sports
Answer: c) College and university sports

Which Canadian swimmer is known for winning multiple Olympic medals, including gold in the 100 meters freestyle?
a) Alex Baumann
b) Victor Davis
c) Mark Tewksbury
d) Penny Oleksiak
Answer: d) Penny Oleksiak

The “Lacrosse Hall of Fame” celebrates achievements in which traditional sport?
a) Ice hockey
b) Basketball
c) Soccer
d) Lacrosse
Answer: d) Lacrosse

Who is the Canadian figure skater known for his exceptional jumping ability, including the quadruple toe loop?
a) Elvis Stojko
b) Kurt Browning
c) Patrick Chan
d) Brian Orser
Answer: a) Elvis Stojko

The “Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association” promotes and supports which aspect of sports?
a) Traditional team sports
b) Equestrian sports
c) Sports for individuals with disabilities
d) Water sports
Answer: c) Sports for individuals with disabilities

Which Canadian athlete is known for his record-breaking achievements in long distance running and won the Boston Marathon multiple times?
a) Terry Fox
b) Reid Coolsaet
c) Ed Whitlock
d) Steve Nash
Answer: c) Ed Whitlock

The “Canadian Equestrian Team” represents the country in which sport?
a) Ice hockey
b) Figure skating
c) Equestrian sports
d) Rowing
Answer: c) Equestrian sports

Which Canadian athlete is known for her dominance in snowboarding, winning multiple Olympic gold medals?
a) Clara Hughes
b) Hayley Wickenheiser
c) Maelle Ricker
d) Silken Laumann
Answer: c) Maelle Ricker

The “Canadian Football Hall of Fame” honors achievements in which sport?
a) Baseball
b) American football
c) Soccer
d) Rugby
Answer: b) American football

Who is the Canadian basketball player known for his successful NBA career, including a championship with the San Antonio Spurs?
a) Steve Nash
b) Jamal Murray
c) Tristan Thompson
d) Andrew Wiggins
Answer: a) Steve Nash

The “Canadian Triathlon Association” oversees competitions in which multisport event?
a) Triathlon
b) Decathlon
c) Pentathlon
d) Biathlon
Answer: a) Triathlon

Which Canadian athlete is known for his accomplishments in speed skating, winning multiple Olympic gold medals?
a) Clara Hughes
b) Cindy Klassen
c) Hayley Wickenheiser
d) Silken Laumann
Answer: b) Cindy Klassen

The “Canadian National Institute for the Blind” (CNIB) promotes sports and activities for individuals with which type of impairment?
a) Hearing impairment
b) Visual impairment
c) Cognitive impairment
d) Mobility impairment
Answer: b) Visual impairment

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