geography Trivia Quiz # 68
This is Geography Quiz # 68, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
A Walk Through Manchester - Passing the school of music we come to a very modern, wedge-shaped, all-glass building, which is a modern museum. What is the short name of the "Museum of City Life"?
The correct answer is 'Urbis'
Urbis is a spectacular addition to the Manchester skyline, its green glass wedge dominating the renewed heart of Corporation Street.
Geography Question 2
More Europe Stuff - Which of these places is Spanish but situated within Mainland Africa?
The correct answer is 'Ceuta'
Geography Question 3
10Q - Where did the first ever production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' take place?
The correct answer is 'Middle Temple'
Middle Temple is one of the Inns of Court. The dining room of the Middle Temple was built in 1573, and it was here that the play was first performed on 2nd February 1602.
Geography Question 4
Colorado - Which of these colors is not on the Colorado state flag.
The correct answer is 'Green'
Blue is for the sky, red is for the dirt, white is for the snow and Yellow is for the gold that was found in the mountains.
Geography Question 5
Ontario: Cities and Sites - The Shaw festival, dedicated to performing the works of Bernard Shaw, opened in 1962. Today, ten to twelve works from many playwrights are featured at three theatres each season. Which highly popular tourist town in southwestern Ontario is home to "The Shaw"?
The correct answer is 'Niagara-on-the-Lake'
Over 800 performances to audiences totaling over 300,000 each year. Niagara-on-the-Lake is also a bed and breakfast hotspot!
Geography Question 6
Toronto Subway System - What is the northernmost station on the Yonge side on the Yonge/University/Spadina line?
The correct answer is 'Finch Station'
Downsview Station is the most northerly on the other side of the line.
Geography Question 7
Different Kind of Capital Quiz - What capital city lies about 100km west of Lake Nyasa?
The correct answer is 'Lilongwe'
Geography Question 8
Wyoming--The Equality State - The name Wyoming comes from a Delaware Indian word?
The correct answer is 'True'
It means "on the plains" or "large plains".
Geography Question 9
Tough African Capitals I - Praia is the capital of?
The correct answer is 'Cape Verde'
Geography Question 10
Amsterdam - The Royal Palace in the centre of Amsterdam is located on what big square?
The correct answer is 'Dam'
Although the name is Royal Palace, the Queen does not live there anymore. The royal residence is in The Hague.