NEWS FROM CANADA - FIRE AND FLOOD

The video discusses historical events including Florence Nightingale's lamp in the Crimean War, the devastating fire in Rimouski, Quebec, and the severe flooding in the Red River District, Canada. It highlights the impact of these disasters, such as homelessness and financial damage, and concludes with a brief mention of a Derby Day song.

What historical event is associated with Florence Nightingale's lamp?

• World War II

• American Civil War

• World War I

• Crimean War

Which Canadian town was severely affected by one of the worst fires in its history?

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Rimouski

• Vancouver

Approximately how many homes were destroyed in the Rimouski fire?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Which area experienced its worst flood in a hundred years, affecting thousands of people?

• St. Lawrence River

• Red River District

• Ottawa Valley

• Fraser Valley

How long were the floods in the Red River District expected to continue?

• Two weeks

• Four weeks

• Six weeks

• Eight weeks