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Quiz about Welcome to Halifax Nova Scotia

Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia Quiz

Discover the exciting, eclectic, romantic city of Halifax.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ballykissangel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Ballykissangel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,129

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1918

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (4/10), Guest 173 (5/10), Guest 136 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Halifax is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the finest harbours in the world. It is closer to Europe than any other east coast port of call. In what year was this beautiful port city founded? Hint

1749

1698

1599

1815

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Question 2 of 10

2. With a latitude of 44 degrees N., Halifax shares the same latitude with all but which of the following European cities? Hint

Bucharest, Romania

Belgrade, Yugoslavia

Moscow, Russia

Bordeaux, France

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Question 3 of 10

3. Halifax is known by several nicknames. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

'Birthplace of British Canada'

'City of Trees'

'Birthplace of Prime Ministers'

'City of Firsts'

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Question 4 of 10

4. What would you call a person from Halifax? Hint

Halifaxite

Halifaxer

Haligonian

Halifaxian

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Question 5 of 10

5. Halifax is a 'half-way' point between Europe and the west coast of North America. True or False?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Halifax, as an international city, is ranked as one of Canada's top five 'smart cities'. Which of the following is TRUE of Halifax? Hint

It is Canada's second largest scientific center.

It is home to seven degree-granting universities.

All of these

It houses 8 major hospitals.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sports enthusiasts and nature lovers enjoy the city of Halifax. Halifax is host to twelve golf clubs, five yacht clubs, many lakes and beaches and how many city parks (2002)? Hint

171

112

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Question 8 of 10

8. If sight-seeing is your pleasure, you will not find Halifax lacking! One of Halifax's most visited sites is its famed Citadel Fort located high on a hill overlooking Halifax harbour. This star-shaped fort took 28 years to build and was completed in 1856. The son of what well known American designed the initial plans for the fort? Hint

Paul Revere

Benedict Arnold

General George Custer

Thomas Jefferson

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Question 9 of 10

9. On a high bluff overlooking the spectacular entrance to Halifax Harbour lies another fortification built in 1793 at the outbreak of war between Britain and revolutionary France. What is the name of this historic fort? Hint

Port Royal

Fort McNab

York Redoubt

Fort Edward

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many cities have 'twin' or 'sister' cities. Which two are twinned with Halifax? Hint

Hamburg, Germany and San Francisco, USA

Sydney, Australia and Liverpool, England

Hakodate, Japan and Halifax, England

Dublin, Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1749

Halifax was founded in 1749 by the Honourable Edward Cornwallis of Britain when he landed with some 2500 settlers to establish a permanent British settlement. It was named in honour of Lord Halifax, head of England's Board of Trade.

2. With a latitude of 44 degrees N., Halifax shares the same latitude with all but which of the following European cities?

Answer: Moscow, Russia

Halifax is geographically placed at a latitude of 44 degrees 38' N. and longitude 63 degrees 35' W. Halifax enjoys a maritime climate experiencing robust winters, reluctant springs, refreshing summers and lingering falls.

3. Halifax is known by several nicknames. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: 'Birthplace of Prime Ministers'

Many years ago a thoughtful mayor of Halifax had hundreds of maple trees planted up and down the city streets. Travelling through Halifax in the summertime is a beautiful experience as the lush green leaves cover the steets almost like a canopy. Autumn is especially beautiful when the trees turn their gorgeous colours....the only problem is that when the leaves fall in the late autumn, they block city street drains and cause street flooding. Cleanup is very costly. Winter can be a bit of a challenge too, when heavy snow and ice damage the trees with their weight.

4. What would you call a person from Halifax?

Answer: Haligonian

The Greater Halifax area is made up of four previous municipalities: Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County. This area has a total estimated population of almost 400,000 in the year 2002.

5. Halifax is a 'half-way' point between Europe and the west coast of North America. True or False?

Answer: True

The distance between Halifax and Victoria, B.C. on the west coast of Canada is 2785 miles. The distance between Halifax and London, England is 2881 miles. It goes to show the vast size of Canada. Dublin, Ireland, for instance is closer to Halifax than Vancouver, British Columbia!

6. Halifax, as an international city, is ranked as one of Canada's top five 'smart cities'. Which of the following is TRUE of Halifax?

Answer: All of these

Probably the most well known of Halifax's universities would be Dalhousie University. 'Dal' was established in 1818 by Lord Dalhousie and is applied to by hundreds of international students each year.

The Isaac Walton Killam Children's Hospital (IWK) is considered one of North America's top ten children's hospitals and it serves all of Atlantic Canada.

Halifax is Canada's second largest scientific center after Ottawa, the nation's capital.

7. Sports enthusiasts and nature lovers enjoy the city of Halifax. Halifax is host to twelve golf clubs, five yacht clubs, many lakes and beaches and how many city parks (2002)?

Answer: 171

Halifax's 'Public Gardens' is located in the center of the city and is an ideal retreat for its citizens and visitors alike. Many newlyweds have their pictures taken there every year (my husband and I included!). In 1984 the gardens were declared a national historical site as the "rare surviving Victorian Gardens in Canada".

Answer: Benedict Arnold

James, the fifth son of Benedict Arnold was educated in Nova Scotia. He was the head of the engineers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from 1816-1823. This fort is to this day complete with a defensive ditch, ramparts, musketry gallery, powder magazine and signal masts. It is a very interesting place for any history buff!

Answer: York Redoubt

Its lofty vantage point gave York Redoubt an important communications advantage during times of war and it remained in military use until 1956! Today it is a historic site and is visited by many sightseers. The view from York Redoubt is spectacular as you can see all of Halifax and the surrounding area for miles!

10. Many cities have 'twin' or 'sister' cities. Which two are twinned with Halifax?

Answer: Hakodate, Japan and Halifax, England

Halifax, England is a town in Yorkshire in the north of England. Hakodate (in Hokkaido) and Halifax, NS formed a sister city affiliation in 1982.

Source: Author Ballykissangel

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