geography Trivia Quiz # 76
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Tour of Washington, DC - A few doors down is the National Museum of African Art, which is dedicated to the works of traditional African artists. One of the exhibits, "The Ancient Nubian City of Kerma", features 40 art objects of Kerma, which was known to the ancient Egyptians as Kush. In what modern-day African nation is this city located?
The correct answer is 'Sudan'
Kerma is the oldest known African city south of Egypt that has been excavated. The collection includes jewellery, ceramics, and ivory animal figures.
Geography Question 2
New York's Central Park - Given the exorbitant price of Manhattan real estate, it's amazing that The City would continue to devote so much land to park space. How big is Central Park?
The correct answer is 'Over 800 acres'
Central Park is exactly 843 acres. But when you think of it in relation to the total square acreage of the island of Manhattan, Central Park takes up 6% of it.
Geography Question 3
All About Rome - Another proverb has it that 'Rome wasn't built in a day'. What does it mean?
The correct answer is 'important work takes time'
It took centuries for the ancient Rome to grow from a small town to the capital of a great empire. By citing this proverb, you encourage somebody to be patient.
Geography Question 4
Facts on Africa - What is Africa's newest country?
The correct answer is 'Eritrea'
It is officially became independent on 1993. An Italian colony from 1890-1941, it was captured by the British during WWII. In 1952, the UN awarded Eritrea to Ethiopia under the condition that it be ruled as a self-governing territory. Ethiopia violated this agreement and Eritrea declared independence in May 1993.
Geography Question 5
Styrian Knowledge - Part of the border with Slovenia is made up by the Mur (a river).
The correct answer is 'True'
The Mur (Mura) is also the longest river of Styria. In Croatia it flows into the Drau (Drina)
Geography Question 6
Castles of the Loire Valley - Which chateau is famous for its sculptured gardens, thought to be the best in France?
The correct answer is 'Villandry'
Flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and more are grown in these magnificent gardens at Villandry.
Geography Question 7
Mornington Crescent - Before heading home, I backtrack slightly for the sake of fun and arrive at a station that was nearly closed for good in 1993. I don't leave the tube station, but instead wander around it and appreciate the work that's been done and admire the blue tiling that surrounds me. A beautiful London underground, but which one?
The correct answer is 'Mornington Crescent'
It reopened in 1998 and that by the cast of 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue'. It isn't the busiest tube station on the map, but it is clearly loved by some.
Geography Question 8
A Scotland Quiz, Lass - It is proper to refer to the Scottish people as "Scotch"?
The correct answer is 'No'
Scotch is a type of whisky made in Scotland. Scottish people are properly referred to as Scots or even British, most of them prefering to be called Scots. They will forgive you if you make a mistake and call them Scotch, but NEVER call them English!
Geography Question 9
Leicestershire and Northants for Visitors - Which is the correct name of a west Leicestershire town?
The correct answer is 'Ashby-de-la-Zouch'
The old spa town acquired its unusual name from the la Souche family who became lords of the manor in the twelfth century. Nowadays, visitors explore the castle ruins which featured in ‘Ivanhoe’. Nearby Market Bosworth was the site of the battle of Bosworth Field, where Richard III was defeated and the Tudor dynasty took control of the country, while the university town of Loughborough is an attractive shopping centre.
Geography Question 10
Cities Along Latitude 30 Degrees South - This city on the Primero River is second largest of Argentina.
The correct answer is 'Cordoba'
Cordoba was founded in 1573. It´s a centre for glass, leather and textiles production and also a centre for nearby growing of fruits and cereals.