geography Trivia Quiz # 25
This is Geography Quiz # 25, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Global Bazaar - Before we leave France, we should stop in Provence at the beautiful market town of Aix-en-Provence. Which of the following is NOT a local purchase while in this shopper's paradise?
The correct answer is 'Calvados'
Calvados, a type of apple brandy, is produced in Normandy. Provence is also famous for ceramics and wine, especially the world-renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Geography Question 2
Tough African Capitals I - Lilongwe is the capital of?
The correct answer is 'Malawi'
Geography Question 3
London and Surrounds - Lavender Hill acts as a rough dividing line between which two London districts?
The correct answer is 'Battersea and Clapham'
Immortalised by Ealing's 'Lavender Hill Mob', the real Lavender Hill runs East - West along the 'border' of Clapham and Battersea.
Geography Question 4
What do you know about Niger. - What is the tribal language spoken by the majority of the people of Niger?
The correct answer is 'Hausa'
The Hausa make up the largest ethnic group in Niger. This group is predominant in Nigeria as well. 85% of the people speak Hausa.
Geography Question 5
U.S. States and Their Nicknames - The 'Centennial State'
The correct answer is 'Colorado'
Geography Question 6
Know more about Zimbabwe - What is the official language of Zimbabwe?
The correct answer is 'English'
The official language of Zimbabwe is English, but Chishona and Sindebele are more common.
Geography Question 7
Relatively Speaking - Which of the following countries is closest in size to Sri Lanka?
The correct answer is 'Iceland'
Laos (91,429), Iceland (40,000), Sri Lanka (25,232), Rwanda (9,757), and Qatar (4,412). Sri Lanka is an island off the coast of India.
Geography Question 8
Portsmouth, UK - Which two countries can be reached from the ferry port?
The correct answer is 'France and Spain'
Regular ferries to Cherbourg and Le Havre in France, and a weekly sailing to Bilbao in Northern Spain, as well as other areas of Brittany.
Geography Question 9
Lancashire - In 1612 eight women and two men were hanged at Lancaster jail for what crime?
The correct answer is 'witchcraft'
These ten were known as the 'Pendle witches'. They were accused of the murder by witchcraft of 17 people in the area of East Lancashire known as the Forest of Pendle. There were three others also involved, but one died in jail, another was tried and hanged at York, and another was convicted of witchcraft but not murder and was imprisoned for a year. The most famous book about the Pendle Witches is 'Mist Over Pendle' by Robert Neill.
Geography Question 10
"W" European Cities - This town is the capital of Hereford and _________county, England. A decisive battle here ended the English Civil War in 1651.
The correct answer is 'Worcester'
In this battle (1651) Charles II and his Scottish army were routed by Oliver Cromwell and his Parliamentarian army. Worcester is also noted for its Worcestershire Sauce.