Halifax Explosion

1. When did the Halifax Explosion occur?

A) November 11, 1918
B) July 4, 1916
C) December 6, 1917
D) March 15, 1920

2. Which neighborhood of Halifax was most devastated by the explosion?

A) Fairview
B) Dartmouth
C) Richmond
D) South End

3. Which country provided significant aid to Halifax after the explosion?

A) United States
B) Japan
C) France
D) Germany

4. Who was the Governor General of Canada during the Halifax Explosion?

A) Victor Cavendish
B) Mackenzie Bowell
C) John A. Macdonald
D) Jeanne Sauvé

5. What natural disaster struck Halifax the day before the explosion?

A) Earthquake
B) Blizzard
C) Volcanic eruption
D) Tornado

6. How many years did it take for the city of Halifax to fully recover from the explosion?

A) Never fully recovered
B) A century
C) Decades
D) Less than a year

7. What role did the weather conditions play in the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion?

A) Fog caused delays in emergency response
B) Strong winds spread the fire rapidly
C) Sunny weather helped with cleanup
D) Heavy snowfall hindered rescue efforts

8. What monument stands in Halifax to commemorate the victims of the Halifax Explosion?

A) Statue of Liberty
B) Eiffel Tower
C) Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
D) Taj Mahal

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