Canadian citizenship test practice question · History
In which year did a ship carrying explosives blow up in Halifax Harbour, killing more than 1,700 people?
Answer options
- 1912
- 1914
- 1917Correct
- 1919
Answer: 1917
The Halifax Explosion happened on 6 December 1917, after the French ship Mont-Blanc collided with the Norwegian ship Imo. About 9,000 people were injured.
Checked November 7, 2026