geography Trivia Quiz # 49
This is Geography Quiz # 49, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Kentucky - Which of these highways runs through Kentucky?
The correct answer is 'Dixie Highway'
The Dixie Highway enters in northern Kentucky and goes on to Louisville.
Geography Question 2
Name That State - The Maumee River, the city of Youngstown, and the Seneca Caverns. Name the state.
The correct answer is 'Ohio'
Ohio is the home of Cleveland, Sandusky Bay, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Geography Question 3
Bella Italia - The famous Grotta Azzurra is located under which island off the coast of Naples?
The correct answer is 'Capri'
The crystals that are all over the inside of the cave give the cave its blue color. It is a gorgeous place and gives its visitors a sense of frightening wonder.
Geography Question 4
World Capitals: Their Meaning - Canberra (Australia) is derived from the Aboriginal word "canberry." What does it mean?
The correct answer is 'Meeting place'
Canberra was built for the sole purpose of being the capital city.
Construction of the city started in 1913 but it was not until 1927 that it became the capital. The previous capital was Melbourne.
Construction of the city started in 1913 but it was not until 1927 that it became the capital. The previous capital was Melbourne.
Geography Question 5
Canadian, eh? - Who was Canada's first Prime Minister, who was of neither French nor British descent?
The correct answer is 'John G. Diefenbaker.'
He was of the Conservative Party, and his election platform's ace card was the promise of the Bill of Rights; he won in 1957. Born in Neustadt, Ontario in 1895, his parents were of German and Scottish descent. Because of his 'foreign' name, PM Diefenbaker experienced some discrimination.
Geography Question 6
Roadside America - Revenge of the Weird - In the small town of Metropolis stands an imposing 25-foot bronze statue of Superman. He overlooks a museum built in his honor, and is attended by Superman regalia throughout his surroundings. In what state is Metropolis?
The correct answer is 'Illinois'
Metropolis is right next to the Illinois-Kentucky border. Though the museum is a little tacky, it's a nice stop for Superman fans.
Geography Question 7
London - Past and Present - Which part of London did the infamous "Jack the Ripper" commit his crimes?
The correct answer is 'East London'
There are five generally accepted (Canonical) Victims and up to 13 more who are widely thought to be his victims.
Geography Question 8
City Nicknames - The City of Brotherly Love
The correct answer is 'Philadelphia'
Geography Question 9
About Sweden - Sweden is one of the Baltic countries.
The correct answer is 'False'
Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia are the only Baltic countries.
Geography Question 10
Nacogdoches, Texas - It's well known that six flags have flown over Texas, but how many have flown over Nacogdoches?
The correct answer is 'Nine'
The three additional flags came from rebellions attempting to re-establish a Republic. They are the Magee-Gutierrez, Long, and Fredonia.