Canadian Black History - Complete the Treasure Hunt

Question 1:

In 1783, this certificate was given to Blacks who had joined the British during the American Revolution. What is it?

The Certificate of Citizenship
The Certificate of Authenticity
The Certificate of Freedom
The Canadian Certificate

Question 2:

Anne Greenup was the first president of what organization?

The Salvation Army
The Greenup Gals
The Montreal Green Party
The Montreal Coloured Women's Club

Question 3:

Which school built in 1851, that is still standing and still used to educate children, is the only school in Canada built by former fugitive slaves?

SS#13 School
Buxton School
Osgood Hall
Central School

Question 4:

On July 5, 1916, the assembly of the No. 2 Construction Battalion was approved. Why was this battalion different from the rest of the military's battalions?

It was Canada's first, and only, battalion consisting of only construction workers
It was Canada's first, and only, all-female battalion
It was Canada's first, and only, Francophone battalion
It was Canada's first, and only, all-black battalion

Question 5:

Which Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada was instrumental in partially abolishing slavery in Upper Canada?

John Graves Simcoe
Peter Hunter
Francis Gore
Sir John Colborne

Question 6:

In the four years following the War of 1812, some 2,000 escaped slaves came from the United States to Nova Scotia. What were they referred to as?

Black Nova Scotians
Black Islanders
Black Acadians
Black Loyalists

Question 7:

What was the Underground Railroad?

An informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by the military during the war of 1812
An informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves in the United States to escape to free states and to Canada
An informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by the prime minister of Canada during election time
An informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by the Queen during Royal visits

Question 8:

Harriet Beecher Stowe's book, written in 1851 was based in part on a book called "The Life of Josiah Henson", written by a former slave who became a Black leader. What was the name of Ms. Stowe's book?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Frankenstein
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Les Miséables

Question 9:

On October 28, 1859, William Hall became what?

The first Black person to be awarded the Victoria Cross
The first Nova Scotian to be awarded the Victoria Cross
The first Canadian sailor to be awarded the Victoria Cross
All of the above

Question 10:

Which legendary Canadian jazz pianist, organist, composer has won multiple Juno Awards, and in 1994 was appointed an officer of The Order of Canada?

Oscar Wilde
Oscar Peterson
Oscar de la Renta
Oliver Jones