geography Trivia Quiz # 42
This is Geography Quiz # 42, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Cayman Islands - A Caribbean Paradise - Anyone can open a bank account in the Cayman Islands.
The correct answer is 'False'
Due to strict anti-money laundering legislation, a person must be resident in the Cayman Islands to open a bank account. In addition, sources of funds are strictly monitored and proof of provenance is required for large sums. Sorry to shatter your illusions folks!
Geography Question 2
NJ - Down The Shore - If you're in Sea Isle and I say "Angelo's!" What am I talking about?
The correct answer is 'Pizza'
With fine dining in the dining room, Angelo's is somewhat of an institution. Strategically located bewteen the "OD" and "The Springfield" it gets a lot of take-out business from intoxicated slice seekers.
Geography Question 3
Know More About Tunisia - Is Tunisia a free, independent and sovereign republic?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
According to the constitution of 1959, it is!
Geography Question 4
That's Why It's Called Houston - This city was named for a Texas empresario who was responsible for the Old Three Hundred.
The correct answer is 'Austin'
Stephen F. Austin brought many settlers to Texas. The first group that he brought numbered 300 total.
Geography Question 5
State Facts 2 - In what state is the U.S.Air Force Academy?
The correct answer is 'Colorado'
The academy is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Geography Question 6
United States National Parks - Where is Yosemite National Park?
The correct answer is 'California'
Home to the highest waterfall in North America, the 'Yosemite Falls' (2425 foot), and the oldest sequoia tree, 'Grizzly Giant' (2700 years). The 'Grizzly Giant' is the worlds' fifth largest tree, the largest being the 'General Sherman' sequoia in Sequoia National Park.
Geography Question 7
Norwegian Geography - What is Norway's and the world's northernmost city?
The correct answer is 'Hammerfest'
The city was razed to the ground by the Germans in 1945. Hammerfest was the first Norwegian city to get electric street lights in 1890. Many still believe that Nordkapp is the northernmost city, but Nordkapp isn't a city, just the northernmost point of the Norwegian mainland.
Geography Question 8
More about Cardiff - In which of its suburbs is Cardiff's cathedral situated?
The correct answer is 'Llandaff'
There really is a suburb of Cardiff called Splott which, for some strange reason, seems to cause undue mirth amongst non-Cardiffians!
Geography Question 9
The Orient: Eastern Asia - What is the official name of Taiwan?
The correct answer is 'Republic of China'
'Chinese Taipei' is commonly used to refer to Taiwan by international organisations to avoid political disputes.
Geography Question 10
Moscow Mule - Which cathedral can be found at the southern end of Red Square?
The correct answer is 'St Basil's Cathedral'
St Basil's was commissioned by Tsar Ivan IV (the Terrible) to commemorate his victory over the Tatars at Kazan. It was completed in 1561.
Legend has it that Ivan had the architects blinded so that they could never again create anything so beautiful.
The other options can all be found within the Kremlin grounds.
Legend has it that Ivan had the architects blinded so that they could never again create anything so beautiful.
The other options can all be found within the Kremlin grounds.