geography Trivia Quiz # 91
This is Geography Quiz # 91, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
The Magical Porthole: Tropical Islands - Still at anchor, our port near Dunn's River Falls has a name of Spanish origin. What is it?
The correct answer is 'Ocho Rios'
That's Spanish for eight rivers, but I didn't see any!
Geography Question 2
Cities And Places In Israel - What is the name of the famous oasis which is located in the east of Israel?
The correct answer is 'Ein Gedi'
The oasis of Ein Gedi translated as the well of the goat, is home to many animals and waterfalls. Ein Gedi is mentioned in the Song Of Songs and is said to be where King David hid from King Saul.
Geography Question 3
Trivial History of a Trivial Place 2 - In what year was the first stone bridge built across the River Wye at Hereford?
The correct answer is '1490'
Most of the original bridge is still standing. Part of the bridge was destroyed during the Civil War to protect the city from a Parliamentary army siege.
Geography Question 4
All about Newcastle - a Geordie Challenge - Lord Grey has his own column in the centre of Newcastle. What was he most famous for ?
The correct answer is 'He was a reforming politician'
Grey's monument is one of the most famous landmarks in Newcastle. There are steps inside and with special permission on certain days you can climb to the top and get a special view of the city.
Geography Question 5
Iran Facts - The Azeri make up the biggest ethnic group in Iran with 24% of the ethnic composition.
The correct answer is 'False'
The ethnic composition of Iran is broken down into the following percentages; Persian 51%, Azeri 24%, Gilaki and Mazandarani 8%, Kurd 7%, Arab 3%, Lur 2%, Baloch 2%, Turkmen 2%, other 1%
Geography Question 6
An African Trip - The newest country in Africa is ________.
The correct answer is 'Eritrea'
Eritrea is the newest country in Africa. It became independent in 1993.
Geography Question 7
India and Its Neighbors - What is the name of the mountain chain that crosses northern Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bhutan?
The correct answer is 'The Himalayas'
They are home to the highest mountains above land. Mt. Everest (29,028 ft.)
Geography Question 8
Regional Capitals in Europe - Netherlands, North Brabant.
The correct answer is 's´Hertogenbosch'
There are also two Brabants in Belgium, Flemish Brabant (cap. Leuven) and Walloon Brabant (cap.Wavre).
Geography Question 9
Oh, Yes. Another Toronto Quiz! - The former cities of East York and Scarborough were separated by what road?
The correct answer is 'Victoria Park Avenue'
The west side of Victoria Park was East York, and the east side was Scarborough. Even after the two cities became part of Toronto, many residents still considered them separate.
Geography Question 10
Unusual US towns - At this point some would say this quiz is downright odd. Speaking of odd, where is the town of Odd?
The correct answer is 'West Virginia'
Odd is located in Raleigh County about 60 miles Southeast of Charleston. In 2000, it had a population of about 780. It even has its own website.