geography Trivia Quiz # 88
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Georgia's Peach State Trivia - In what Georgia city was Coca-Cola invented?
The correct answer is 'Atlanta'
In May 1886, Doctor John S. Pemberton, an American pharmacist, invented Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. He first sold it at Atlanta's Jacob's Pharmacy. Coke was named for its main ingredients, coca leaves and the kola nut.
Geography Question 2
South Dakota--The Mount Rushmore State - Which of these is NOT a nickname for South Dakota?
The correct answer is 'The Black Hill State'
South Dakota is also known as Land of Infinite Variety and The Sunshine State.
Geography Question 3
Canberra and Sydney - What is the "Coathanger"?
The correct answer is 'Sydney Harbour Bridge'
The "Coathanger" is the name locals give to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, as it looks like a large coathanger.
Geography Question 4
Arizona: Where are you? - You visit the Casa Grande National Monument, an eleven room dwelling built by the Hohokam Indians around 1300 A.D.. The surrounding area is irrigated land, mostly planted with cotton. What town are you visiting?
The correct answer is 'Coolidge'
The four story mud and caliche structure is actually located in Coolidge, not Casa Grande, which is about eleven miles to the west. The Casa Grande "ruins" are another "must see" on your tour of the state.
Geography Question 5
Which City is Number 2? - In population, what is the second largest city in Argentina?
The correct answer is 'Cordoba'
Founded in 1573 and named after the Spanish city of the same name, Cordoba (Pop. 1.5 million) is located on the Primerol River on the NW fringe of the Pampas. Traditionally a fiercely conservative city with a rich colonial heritage, Cordoba is now a major transport and communications hub.
Geography Question 6
How Well Do You Know Wisconsin! - In 1889, Captain Frederick Pabst, of Milwaukee's beer barons, spent $30,000 to take advantage of what city's unique location by developing a popular lakeshore resort?
The correct answer is 'Whitefish Bay'
Called the Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort, it was located in an area north of what is now Henry Clay Street, east of Lake Drive and south of Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay.
Geography Question 7
USA - State Name Origins - What state was named by Sir Walter Raleigh in honor of Queen Elizabeth I of England?
The correct answer is 'Virginia'
Queen Elizabeth I was known as the virgin queen.
Geography Question 8
Enjoy Your Trip to Paris - This department store is a Parisian classic. It is named after a statue which features on the nearby Pont Neuf, and now occupies four buildings. What is its name?
The correct answer is 'Samaritaine'
The Pont Neuf is in two sections, linking the Left and Right Banks, via the Ile de la Cité. There is a pump under one of the arches, used to provide water to the Louvre until 1813, and this is decorated with a figure of a woman of Samaria giving water to Jesus. She became known as La Samaritaine, and gave her name to the store. For one of the best views of Paris, go to the roof terrace on top of Samaritaine Building 2.
Geography Question 9
Geography Mix - What modern country is home to the ancient city of Babylon?
The correct answer is 'Iraq'
About 1800 B.C Hammurabi of Babylon began conquering the city-states of Mesopotamia. He began uniting the city-states, he improved the irrigation system, tax system, and government housing system. He also united the people under one religion and developed a Code of Law.
Geography Question 10
Where Are They? - Ibicui
The correct answer is 'River of Southern Brazil'
300 mile long river in Southern Brazil.