How well do you know Calgary? Test your knowledge with this short quiz!
1. What does the name Calgary mean?
a. Where the trees stand
b. Cattle herder
c. Bay farm
d. Muddy Water
2. Where is Calgary named after?
a. Calgary Bay on the Isle of Mull, Scotland
b. Calgary Trail in Edmonton
c. Calgary Castle in Scotland
d. Nowhere
3. What year was Calgary incorporated as a city?
a. 1907
b. 1911
c. 1894
d. 1819
4. Who was the first Mayor of Calgary?
a. George Murdoch
b. Thomas Underwood
c. Alexander McBride
d. George Clift King
5. How many women have been Mayor of the City of Calgary?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
6. How many wards is Calgary divided into?
a. 15
b. 19
c. 10
d. 14
7. How many times was the idea of changing the title Alderman to Councillor voted down?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 4
8. When are council meetings held?
a. Every Tuesday
b. Every third Wednesday
c. Every day
d. Every second Monday
9. What is Calgary’s motto?
a. Industry, integrity, progress
b. One with the strength of many
c. Diversity our strength
d. Onwards
10. Which by-law offence carries the highest monetary penalty? ($250)
a. Spit in public
b. Loitering and obstructing
c. Stand or put feet on a table/bench/planter/sculpture
d. Carry a visible knife in public
Answers: (Highlight the row below to see the answers)
1.C 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.D 9.D 10.B