Halifax Explosion

1. When did the Halifax Explosion occur?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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