Fill in the blank. In 1985, ______ wheeled around the world to raise money for spinal cord research.
Answer: Rick Hansen
In 1985, Rick Hansen circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research.
All answer choices
- Rick Hansen (correct answer)
- Terry Fox
- Wayne Gretzky
- Paul Henderson
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
More History questions
- Fill in the blank. The remains of the Viking settlement ______, in Newfoundland, are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- From where does the name “Canada” come from?
- In which two years did Quebec hold referendums on sovereignty, both of which were defeated?
- Which future prime minister won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for helping create the first United Nations peacekeeping force?
- Who refused to surrender Quebec to the English in 1690, replying 'from the mouths of my cannons'?
- True/False. The Vikings were the first Europeans to reach Canada, about 1,000 years ago.
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