To use a quiz, assignment, or other resource from the previous semester(s) (or even the current semester), you can use the Course Import Tool. The Course Import Tool makes it easy to extract course content, assignments, and quizzes from previous terms and quickly import them into existing courses.

What is the Course Import Tool?

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-the-Course-Import-Tool/ta-p/21

How do I copy content from another Canvas course using the Course Import tool?

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-content-from-another-Canvas-course-using-the/ta-p/1012#