Scrambling Abroad in North America Quiz

Answer: Guadalajara

In 2015 the Guadalajara metropolitan area had just over five million inhabitants and it has been recognized for its diversity as an American Capital of Culture. A popular site in the city is the Hospicio Cabañas which is the largest and oldest hospital in the Americas; in 1997 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer: Juarez

The city of Juarez was known as Paso del Norte until 1888 after which it was renamed in honor of Benito Juarez who was president of Mexico from 1858 to 1872. Juarez is a major international point of entry from El Paso with four main bridges providing access to El Paso in Texas.

Answer: Veracruz

Veracruz's name means 'True Cross' in reference to the Crucifixion which took place on Good Friday. Veracruz is one of Mexico's primary Atlantic seaports and some popular sites include the Neoclassic Veracruz Cathedral and one of the largest aquariums in Latin America.

Answer: Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the most populous city in Pennsylvania and in 2017 it was the sixth-most populous in the United States and for a short period of time in the late 1700s it was the capital of the nation. In 2017 the city was home to 67 National Historic Landmarks and professional teams in all four major sports leagues.

Answer: San Diego

San Diego is located adjacent to Mexico near the city of Tijuana. The Mission San Diego de Alcalá and the Presidio were founded in 1769 as the first European settlements in California. The city is home to one of the nation's most famous zoos as well as Belmont Park which contains the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster.

Answer: Dallas

With a population of over 1.3 million people Dallas was ranked as the ninth most populous city in the United States in 2017. In 1839 the area that is known as Dallas today was first surveyed by John Neely Bryan and the settlement was then established near the Trinity River in 1841.

Initially sustained by farmers and rural economies, Dallas eventually became a center for communication facilities and engineering excellence.

Answer: Montreal

The second largest city in Canada, Montreal is the cultural and economic capital of Quebec, even though Quebec City is the political center. It is serviced by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport. 'Must-sees' for the tourist include the Biosphere (an amazing structure and museum dedicated to the environment), Marche Bonsecours (the Market in the Old Town) and Parc Jean-Drapeau, site of the 1967 World's Fair, and incidentally the park in which the Biosphere can be found.

Answer: Calgary

Calgary was founded in 1875, the original home of the pre-Clovis people. The area is known for the Calgary Stampede, and in the Slavey language (also native to the region), the area was known as 'Klincho-tinay-indihay' meaning 'many horse town'. The town motto is 'Onward' and fittingly, its nickname is Stampede City.

Answer: Winnipeg

Winnipeg is in the province of Manitoba. It is that province's capital and also its largest city and it is nestled beautifully on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. It, and its namesake lake Lake Winnipeg have been named after the Western Cree words for muddy water.

Its first settlement dates back some eleven and a half thousand years, though the first fur trading post was built in the nearby Fort Rogue in 1738. With a population of over 700,000 in 2015 it has one of the most diverse economies in Canada with its major employment sectors being trade and social assistance.

Answer: Vancouver

Vancouver was originally named Gastown when it was settled in 1867 and by 2015 it had become one of the most diverse cities in Canada with over half of its residents having a first language other than English. Vancouver is also the biggest and largest port in Canada and its top two industries are forestry and tourism.