Halifax Explosion

1. When did the Halifax Explosion occur?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Earthquake
B) Volcanic eruption
C) Blizzard
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) Decades
C) Less than a year
D) A century

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

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

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

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

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