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Quiz about Nova Scotia
Quiz about Nova Scotia

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How much do you know about Nova Scotia?

A multiple-choice quiz by alicia_88. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
alicia_88
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,078
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1608
Question 1 of 10
1. On December 7th 1917, one day after the Halifax explosion, what type of storm struck the city? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which village located on the Bedford Basin housed many liberated slaves from the U.S.A.? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What two ships were involved in the Halifax Explosion? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which actress who played Paige on Falcon beach was born in St. Margaret's Bay, Nova Scotia? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Nova Scotia is an island.


Question 6 of 10
6. What is Nova Scotia's biggest island? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the official type of berry of Nova Scotia? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What cities host Nova Scotia's CHL teams? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What are the two main colours on the Nova Scotian flag? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is Nova Scotia's flower? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On December 7th 1917, one day after the Halifax explosion, what type of storm struck the city?

Answer: Snow Storm

The city was struck unexpectedly by a giant snowstorm. The Halifax explosion killed almost 2,000 people leaving over 9,000 injured in the surrounding towns.
2. Which village located on the Bedford Basin housed many liberated slaves from the U.S.A.?

Answer: Africville

Africville was originally known as Campbell Road. The residents of Halifax and the inhabitants of Campbell Road quickly became known as Africville. In the 1960s, the Halifax Council decided to destroy the village. They removed the residents and turned the village into a park, now known as Seaview Park.
3. What two ships were involved in the Halifax Explosion?

Answer: Mont Blanc and Imo

The Mont Blanc (meaning white mountain) left New York Harbour on December 1st, 1917 and arrived in Halifax on December 6th. It was packed with explosives and oil. The Imo was leaving the Halifax Harbour, bound for New York.
4. Which actress who played Paige on Falcon beach was born in St. Margaret's Bay, Nova Scotia?

Answer: Jennifer Kydd

Jennifer Kydd plays the lead role of Paige on Falcon Beach. It is one of CTV's top shows. She started her acting career in 2002.
5. Nova Scotia is an island.

Answer: False

Nova Scotia is a peninsula, connected to New Brunswick by the Isthmus of Chignecto.
6. What is Nova Scotia's biggest island?

Answer: Cape Breton

Cape Breton is in Northern Nova Scotia, connected to the mainland by the Canso Causway. It has four counties: Richmond, Victoria, Cape Breton and Inverness.
7. What is the official type of berry of Nova Scotia?

Answer: The Blueberry

Blueberries in Nova Scotia are almost always grown in Oxford.
Raspberries are very expensive and a lot are grown in Cape Breton or the U.S.A.
Cranberry plants are very low to the ground, 2cm to 5cm. It turns a deep red colour when it is ripe.
Blackberries are commonly grown in Mexico and South America. Quite a few are grown in Canada and the US as well.
8. What cities host Nova Scotia's CHL teams?

Answer: Halifax and Sydney

Sydney's team is the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and Halifax's team is the Halifax Moose Heads.
9. What are the two main colours on the Nova Scotian flag?

Answer: Blue and white

White and red are the colours of Canada's flag.
Red and blue are the colours of the flags of Manitoba and Ontario.
Yellow and white are used on Nunavut's flag.
10. What is Nova Scotia's flower?

Answer: The mayflower

Nova Scotia's flag is a blue saltire on a white ground with the royal arms of Scotland.
Source: Author alicia_88

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