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Fast Facts of the 19th Century
100
These log structures chinked with moss sheltered a lone hunter during the long season.
What is a tilt?
100
Newfoundlanders are known for welcoming guests into their home and offering food and drink to them. This is referred to as ____?
What is hospitality?
100
The ________ controlled the education system in the 1800s.
What was the church?
100
Communication in the early 19th century, was delivered by mail and spread by ____________?
What is "through the grapevine" (gossip or word-of-mouth)?
100
The name Signal Hill actually had nothing to do with Marconi's signal; what was it's first use?
What was to use flags to signal the arrival of ships in St. John's harbour, so merchants could prepare for docking and unloading?
200
Famous residential architectural structure common in the 1800s that featured a peaked roof design.
What is a Salt Box house?
200
Three popular pastimes practiced by adults in the 1800s
What is 1. Card playing 2. Singing and 3. Dancing
200
The purpose of the Newfoundland School Society was _________________?
What is to provide free education to poor people of all denominations (religions) in communities.
200
This communication system was developed in the mid 1800s and involved the use of morse code to transmit a message.
What is the telegraph system?
200
This food now considered a delicacy in many parts of the world was once considered to be suitable for only the poor and less fortunate.
What is lobster?
300
Common residential structure in the early 1900s which featured a curved sloped roof pointing outward at the bottom.
What is a mansard roof home?
300
Three popular pastimes practiced by children in the 1800s
What is 1. Copying pans, 2. Tiddly and 3. Rounders
300
Three main denominations in the late 1800s in Newfoundland were ____________?
What was 1. Church of England, 2. Roman Catholic, and 3 Methodists.
300
Marconi received a message on Signal Hill in St. John's 3380 kms away from ___________, __________?
What is Cornwall, England?
300
The first gasoline powered vehicle in Newfoundland was a motorcycle around 1900. The first recorded car dates back to 1903. What type of car was it?
What was the Rolls Royce (owned by R.G. Reid Jr)?
400
Three examples of goods produced by factories during the early 1920s.
What are biscuits, soda pop, and jams..
400
A certain annual celebration within communities that involved celebrating with bonfires.
What is Guy Fawkes Night - November 5th
400
"As late as 1895 there were only 61 doctors serving a population of 210,000 in Newfoundland." Prior to this who was usually responsible for practicing medical care in remote communities?
Who were mainly women and midwives (childbirth)?
400
In the early 1800s transportation mainly involved the use of steamships, mid 1800s roads began to develop and connect communities. In 1898 how did transportation in Newfoundland improve?
What was through the construction and use of the railway?
400
The church had three main roles...
What were 1. Education, 2. to provide orphanages for children without families, and 3. social events.
500
Three creations that changed the diet of Newfoundlanders during the early 1900s..
What are 1. Root Cellars 2. Factories and 3. Railway
500
Mummering or Jannying was one popular Christmas activity brought to Newfoundland by English and Irish immigrants. Another traditional practice involved a blend of Inuit and Moravian customs and a visit from the "spirit figures." This was known as __________?
What is Nalujuit.
500
Mary Southcott practiced nursing in St. John's in the early 1900s. She was responsible for helping to establish The Child Welfare Association, Girl Guides, and The League of Women Voters. Who else also is remembered as a pioneer who brought, and improved, medical care to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Who is Sir Wilfred Grenfell?
500
Two methods of travel that appeared between 1870-1900,
What were 1. Steamships and 1. the railways.
500
The lifestyles of families in the 19th century were influenced by four factors...
What are 1. Where people lived, 2. how they earned a living, 3. the resources available to them, and 4. the traditions they inherited.
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