geography Trivia Quiz # 24
This is Geography Quiz # 24, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
"R" Asian Cities - This town in the West Bank, Palestine north of Jerusalem was occupied by Israel in 1967. Israeli troops were temporarily withdrawn in 1995.
The correct answer is 'Ramallah'
Ramallah is situated north of Jerusalem. It is the center of the Palestinian authorities, including Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat.
Geography Question 2
London and Surrounds - Who, after a highly controversial court case, was hanged in Wandsworth Prison in January 1953, only to be pardoned over 30 years later in July 1998?
The correct answer is 'Derek Bentley'
Derek's story and the ensuing fight to clear his name is recounted in the movie 'Let Him Have It'
Geography Question 3
North Carolina State - North Carolina was readmitted to the Union in what year?
The correct answer is '1868'
Geography Question 4
Monumental Openings - The Statue of Liberty
The correct answer is '1886'
The Statue was actually completed in the 1870's, but wasn't installed in its present location for another decade due to funding problems in getting the pedestal built.
Geography Question 5
The Tourist's Paris - The Cathédrale de Notre Dame, possibly the world's most famous church thanks to the Hunchback, stands on which of these islands?
The correct answer is 'Île de la Cité'
Île de la Cité is a small, oblong island in the middle of the Seine river, easily accessible from both shores. The cathedral, with its famous two square spires, is packed with historical shrines and graves.
Geography Question 6
Nifty Nauru - What is the economy mainly based on?
The correct answer is 'Phosphates'
The mining of phosphates has almost completely destroyed the island of Nauru, about 4/5 of the land has been stripped and mined, and the phosphate reserves are nearly gone, leaving the Nauruans with little left to support themselves with.
Geography Question 7
Northern Virginia Roads - Which of these US Highway pairs runs contiguous in the northern Virginia area?
The correct answer is 'US 29 and 50'
Through most of the city of Fairfax, US 29 and 50 are contiguous. They split again when the meet Main St. (VA 236). US 50 turns NW to continue Main St., while US 29 continues due west as Lee Hwy.
Geography Question 8
Japan Yoshimura -Style - Where can you find the highest roller coaster in Asia?
The correct answer is 'Nagashima Spa Land'
Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka, and we think it's the attractions are better than Universal Studios in Florida.
Geography Question 9
Regional Capitals in Asia and Oceania - Turkey, Hatay.
The correct answer is 'Antakya'
The city of Antakya was called Antiochia or Antioch in ancient times. It used to be a commercial rival of Alexandria and also capital of Syria.
Geography Question 10
Know More About Tunisia - Where in Tunisia would you find the Great Mosque of Ezzitouna?
The correct answer is 'Tunis'
The Great Mosque of Ezzitouna is located in the centre of Tunis. Tabarka, Hammamet, Jerba and Sousse are all seaside resorts. I hope you enjoyed the adventure! Bye bye till next time. We're off to China!