Memory Lane Quiz

Markham Mantra Lions Club · Puzzle Corner · Autumn 2026

A trip down memory lane — how many of these do you remember?

1. In what year was Canada's red-and-white Maple Leaf flag first raised?

   1. A. 1957
   2. B. 1965
   3. C. 1967
   4. D. 1971

2. Expo 67, held for Canada's 100th birthday, took place in which city?

   1. A. Toronto
   2. B. Ottawa
   3. C. Montreal
   4. D. Vancouver

3. In what year did astronauts first walk on the Moon?

   1. A. 1961
   2. B. 1965
   3. C. 1969
   4. D. 1975

4. Who scored the winning goal for Canada in the 1972 Summit Series?

   1. A. Bobby Orr
   2. B. Paul Henderson
   3. C. Phil Esposito
   4. D. Ken Dryden

5. In what year did India become independent?

   1. A. 1942
   2. B. 1947
   3. C. 1950
   4. D. 1952

6. Casey and Finnegan were the puppet friends of which Canadian TV host?

   1. A. Mr. Dressup
   2. B. Mr. Rogers
   3. C. The Friendly Giant
   4. D. Captain Kangaroo

7. Toronto's CN Tower opened to the public in which year?

   1. A. 1969
   2. B. 1976
   3. C. 1984
   4. D. 1990

8. Before the "loonie" coin arrived in 1987, Canada's one dollar was…

   1. A. A paper bill
   2. B. A plastic card
   3. C. A two-dollar coin
   4. D. Not used at all

9. Which country launched Sputnik, the first satellite, in 1957?

   1. A. United States
   2. B. Soviet Union
   3. C. Great Britain
   4. D. France

10. In 1977, Canada's road signs switched from miles per hour to…

    1. A. Knots
    2. B. Kilometres per hour
    3. C. Metres per second
    4. D. Leagues

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