How Well Do You Know British Columbia?
When did British Columbia join the Canadian Confederation?
- British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation on July 20, 1871.
Which group was British Columbia originally inhabited by?
- Indigenous Peoples is correct. The region was home to various Indigenous cultures for thousands of years before European contact.
Who was the first European to explore the coast of British Columbia?
- Captain James Cook arrived on the coast of British Columbia in 1778.
What significant event happened in British Columbia in 1858?
- The Fraser Canyon Gold Rush of 1858 brought an influx of miners and settlers.
What was the name of the company that established the first permanent non-Indigenous settlement in British Columbia?
- The Hudson's Bay Company established Fort Victoria in 1843.
Which city was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1886?
- The Great Vancouver Fire of June 13, 1886, destroyed most of the city.
What role did British Columbia play during World War II?
- All of the above. British Columbia played a vital role in the war effort.
In what year did British Columbia's population significantly increase due to the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway?
- 1885. The completion of the railroad made travel to the West Coast more accessible, leading to a population boom.
When did the Indigenous Peoples of British Columbia get the right to vote in provincial elections?
- Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia were only granted the right to vote in provincial elections in 1952.
When did British Columbia host the Winter Olympics?
- Vancouver and Whistler hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010.
