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Quiz about Kitchener Ontario Canada Rocks

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada - Rocks! Quiz

I have lived in Kitchener for 21 years and I think it is one of the best cities in the world to live in.

A multiple-choice quiz by casper200405. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
casper200405

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,106

Updated
Jan 09 24

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the original name for the city of Kitchener? Hint

Town of Berlin

It was always Kitchener

City of Berlin

Preston

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Question 2 of 10

2. Kitchener, Ontario is located about about 56 miles or 91 kilometers from Toronto, Ontario.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kitchener-Waterloo celebrates a Bavarian Festival during what month? Hint

October

June

January

December

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the river that flows through Kitchener, Ontario? Hint

Grand River

Red River

Gaukel River

Ontario River

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Question 5 of 10

5. What program was initiated in Kitchener on September 17th, 1981 that is now in use in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and France? Hint

Meals on Wheels

YMCA

Kids Come First

Recycling

6. The OHL is the hockey league where players play before they are drafted into the NHL (National Hockey League). What is the name of the local Kitchener team that plays in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)? Hint

Kitchener Kodiaks

Kitchener Dragons

Kitchener Rangers

Guelph Storm

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Question 7 of 10

7. He beat Mike Tyson. What is the name of the world class boxer who went to high school in Kitchener, Ontario? Hint

Riddick Bowe

Lennox Lewis

Vitali Klitschko

Hasim Rahman

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Question 8 of 10

8. They are popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2004, the Region of Waterloo, where Kitchener, Ontario is located introduced what local traffic flow improvement? Hint

bicycle lanes

cloverleaf intersection

roundabout/traffic circle

traffic lights

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the great Canadian landscape painter who shares a name with a street in Kitchener? Hint

Max Westmount

Claire Erinbrook

Orville Weber

Homer Watson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the 10th Prime Minister of Canada born in Kitchener, Ontario when it was still named Berlin. Hint

William Lyon Mackenzie

Louis St-Laurent

Richard Bedford Bennett

William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original name for the city of Kitchener?

Answer: Town of Berlin

From 1854 until 1912, the area was known as the Town of Berlin. In 1912, the name changed to the City of Berlin for four years. It became Kitchener in late 1916. The name Kitchener was picked to honor a war veteran named Horatio Herbert Kitchener.

2. Kitchener, Ontario is located about about 56 miles or 91 kilometers from Toronto, Ontario.

Answer: True

It is nice to know that one can get in a car and drive to Toronto where there are approximately 2.48 million people living. Kitchener is a nice size city with about 204668 residents according to the 2006 Census information. Kitchener does not have an NHL hockey team in town, so people tend to drive to Toronto to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play (if they like hockey).

3. Kitchener-Waterloo celebrates a Bavarian Festival during what month?

Answer: October

The event is known as Oktoberfest. It runs nine days starting the Friday before the Thanksgiving. It is based on the German Oktoberfest. People from all over the world have come to Kitchener-Waterloo for the festivities. There is a lot of beer and lots of dancing. The food is out of this world!

4. What is the name of the river that flows through Kitchener, Ontario?

Answer: Grand River

The river flows south through Kitchener and makes its way to Lake Erie. Before it gets to Kitchener, it goes through Elora. There is a waterfall there and a beautiful gorge. This area is great for camping and hiking.

5. What program was initiated in Kitchener on September 17th, 1981 that is now in use in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and France?

Answer: Recycling

The Recycling program introduced Canadians to the "Blue Box". The purpose of the blue box was to reduce the amount of waste that was going to our landfills. And to think it started in this small city!

Answer: Kitchener Rangers

The Kitchener Rangers finished first overall during the 2007/2008 season and won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy. They played for the Memorial Cup losing to the Spokane Chiefs. Some famous NHL players who played for Kitchener are Bill Barber, Al MacInnis, Larry Robinson and Scott Stevens.

7. He beat Mike Tyson. What is the name of the world class boxer who went to high school in Kitchener, Ontario?

Answer: Lennox Lewis

Lennox attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute where he excelled at many sports. He played football, soccer and basketball. He represented Canada in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles for boxing. He ended up in fifth place. In 1988, Lennox won the gold medal match by delivering a technical knockout to Riddick Bowe in the second round.

8. They are popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2004, the Region of Waterloo, where Kitchener, Ontario is located introduced what local traffic flow improvement?

Answer: roundabout/traffic circle

In 2004, roundabouts or traffic circles were first introduced. They are right outside the building where I work. They are designed to help make traffic safer. The first roundabout is in Paris around the Arc de Triomphe. It was built in 1901. According to the National Crash Database in New Zealand, cyclists are in more accidents on a roundabout compared to a regular intersection.

9. What is the name of the great Canadian landscape painter who shares a name with a street in Kitchener?

Answer: Homer Watson

Homer Watson was born on January 14th, 1855 in a village called Doon. Doon is now part of the city of Kitchener. He died on May 30th, 1936. He was seen as one of the great Canadian landscape painters. Oscar Wilde dubbed him the "Canadian Constable". This was a comparison to English painter John Constable who was known for his landscapes.

10. Name the 10th Prime Minister of Canada born in Kitchener, Ontario when it was still named Berlin.

Answer: William Lyon Mackenzie King

William Lyon Mackenzie King was born in Kitchener on December 17th, 1874 and died on July 22nd, 1950. He was the longest serving Prime Minister in the British Commonwealth, serving 21 years. "Rex" as his friends called him, was able to complete five university degrees including a B.A., M.A. and an LL.B.

Source: Author casper200405

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