Vancouver 125 People quiz

Vancouver 125 People quiz

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Politicians, artists, heroes, athletes ... Take our quiz to learn about some notable people in Vancouver's 125 year history.

  1. 1

    Who chose the name Vancouver for our city?

  2. 2

    Rosemary Brown was the first black woman ever elected to public office in Canada. She was also a founding member of the:

  3. 3

    Which of the following is NOT true about local musician Dal Richards?

  4. 4

    Gastown is named after John "Gassy Jack" Deighton. How did Deighton get his nickname?

  5. 5

    Tong Louie was an extraordinary businessman and philanthropist. What company did he purchase in 1976?

  6. 6

    Foncie Pulice was a legendary Vancouver street photographer. What was his nickname?

  7. 7

    Lifeguard Joe Fortes is credited with saving more than 100 lives (he was also a hero during the Great Fire) What words are inscribed on his memorial fountain?

  8. 8

    In 1937 Helena Gutteridge became the first woman elected to Vancouver City Council. She was also instrumental in the creation of the first:

  9. 9

    Thanks to the efforts of this man - Vancouver became the first city in Canada to build a municipal archives building.

  10. 10

    This city is named after Captain George Vancouver. His family name is allegedly derived from the Dutch word Couverden which means:

  11. 11

    Celebrated Vancouver historian Chuck Davis recently passed away. While working for the CBC, Davis would conduct street interviews with local people. What was this segment called?

  12. 12

    Which of the following is NOT true about Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano?

  13. 13

    Mayor Tom (Terrific) Campbell wanted the War Measures Act to be invoked in Vancouver. What group did he want to place in custody?

  14. 14

    L.D. Taylor was Vancouver's longest serving mayor. Why did L.D. Taylor claim that he lost the 1923 election?

  15. 15

    This Vancouver born Olympian was considered one of the greatest Canadian athletes. Photos of his gold medal victory inspired the design of the Canadian flag.

  16. 16

    Former Deputy Premier Grace McCarthy was the first woman president of a Chamber of Commerce in Canada What type of business did she found in Vancouver in 1944?

  17. 17

    She was the first woman to be elected chief of a First Nations band in Canada (The Musqueam). She was a founder of the Vancouver Police Liaison Society and Native Education Centre.

  18. 18

    Which of the following is NOT true about Ranjit Mattu?

  19. 19

    Michael Audain is a successful Vancouver businesman and generous philanthropist. Audain is the great-grandson of which BC premier?

  20. 20

    Masumi Mitsui was a decorated First World War hero. During the Second World War, he forced to move to an internment camp. In 1985 what event did Mitsui participate in?

  21. 21

    Which Vancouver architect was recently awarded the Gold Medal for lifetime achievement, the highest honour of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada?

  22. 22

    In 1900 Nellie Towers married Charles Yip Quong during a time when interracial marriages were rare. Which of the following is NOT true about Nellie Yip?

  23. 23

    Which Vancouver mayor was designated as a Person of National Historic Significance by the Canadian government?

  24. 24

    She was the first director of the department of nursing at UBC and established the first university degree program in nursing in Canada.

  25. 25

    Who was the first Mayor of Vancouver ?

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