geography Trivia Quiz # 15
This is Geography Quiz # 15, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Sorrento - What is the most famous alcoholic beverage of Sorrento?
The correct answer is 'Limoncello'
Limoncello is made from Sorrento's famed lemons. Just about every shop you see in the streets of Sorrento will be chock full of limoncello.
Geography Question 2
Alternative Names of Countries - Nippon
The correct answer is 'Japan'
The name is in Japanese. Japan's currency is the yen. The Japanese people have one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
Geography Question 3
Quebec - A French Enclave in North America - Whose mother was a French Canadian?
The correct answer is 'Madonna'
Madonna's mother was named Madonna Fortin.
Geography Question 4
The State of Alabama - The Alabama Space and Rocket Center is in what city?
The correct answer is 'Hunstville'
Children can go to space camp there.
Geography Question 5
The Republic of Ecuador - Who wrote the lyrics and who composed the music of the National Anthem of Ecuador?
The correct answer is 'Juan Leon Mera wrote and Antonio Neumane composed.'
Ecuador's National Anthem is very long, people only sing the chorus and the second verse. It has six verses.
Geography Question 6
Latin American Geography Basics - What is the capital of Venezuela?
The correct answer is 'Caracas'
Geography Question 7
Central and Eastern European Capitals - What Eastern capital hosted the Winter Olympics during the 1980's?
The correct answer is 'Sarajevo'
In 1984, the Winter Games took place in a Socialist country for the first and only time. The people of Sarajevo received high marks for their preparation and hospitality. Only a few years later would the region be affected by a brutal war whose effects are still being felt today.
Geography Question 8
Maryland Geography From the mountains to the se - This is one of the most affluent counties in the country. It is the home to United States Senators, representatives, millionaires, and influential people.
The correct answer is 'Montgomery County'
Montgomery County is located just to the northwest of Washington, D.C. Some of the suburbs of this county are chock full of mansions. The school system is considered to be one of the best in the country. The median income for Montgomery County residents is almost $72,000 a year.
Geography Question 9
Where Are You Now? - You are wrapped with a thin jacket and getting frozen up with a very cold ambience but you can see lava rapidly flowing in the icy surface of this place and a volcano puking super hot lava in its mouth. This place is known for that. Where are you now?
The correct answer is 'Iceland'
Iceland is called 'The land of fire and ice' because amidst its very cold temperature, it has more than 200 active volcanoes waiting for its turn to erupt.
Geography Question 10
Show Me Missouri - The highest point in Missouri is 1,772 feet above sea level. Where is this point located?
The correct answer is 'Taum Sauk Mountain'
In Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, there's a short path leading to the highest point in the state. You can view the surrounding area either from an overlook just off a gravel road, or from a tall lookout tower. There's also a trail leading to Mina Sauk Falls, the state's tallest waterfall.