Up and About in Europe Trivia Quiz

Answer: London

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London has been inhabited for thousands of years and has occupied a place of importance for the majority of its existence. The city is located on the banks of the river Thames and contains well known landmarks like the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

Answer: Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is situated on the shore of the Firth of Forth. The city contains different geological formations created due to volcanic activity and subsequent glaciation in the region. Arthur's Seat, a peak located in the centre of the city, is part of the remains of a volcanic system found in the region.

Answer: Swansea

The city of Swansea is the second largest in Wales and includes the Gower peninsula which is surrounded by the Bristol Channel. During the Industrial Revolution, the city became a hub for copper smelting industries earning itself the moniker of 'Copperopolis'.

Answer: Stockholm

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is located at the mouth of Lake Malaren and consists of fourteen different islands. With over 30% of the city area being composed of waterways, the city is nicknamed the 'Venice of the North'.

Stockholm Syndrome is a term used to denote a psychological condition where hostages begin to empathize with their captors. One of the best known examples of this phenomenon is that of American newspaper heiress Patty Hearst who actively became a part of the Symbionese Liberation Army after being kidnapped by them.

Answer: Athens

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Athens, the capital of Greece, is one of the oldest cities of the world with a history dating back to more than 3000 years. As a testimony to its varied history, the city contains a number of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments. It has two designated UNESCO World Heritage sites which are the Acropolis of Athens and the Daphni Monastery.

Answer: Rome

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Rome, known as the 'Eternal City', is the capital of Italy and located on the Tiber River. Within the city limits is the walled enclave of the Vatican City, an independent city-state and the seat of the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Answer: Venice

The city of Venice consists of over 100 small islands and is located in the Venetian Lagoon between the Po and Piave rivers. The entire city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and its many monikers include 'Queen of the Adriatic' and 'City of Bridges'.

Answer: Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital of Poland and was founded on the banks of the Vistula river. The city was almost destroyed during the Second World War and had to be rebuilt after the war ended leading to it sometimes being known as the 'phoenix city'.

The Warsaw Pact was established by the Soviet Union in 1955. The treaty was signed by eight communist countries of central and eastern Europe as a mutual defense pact.

Answer: Bucharest

Bucharest, located on the banks of the Dambovita River, is the capital and largest city of Romania. Like Rome, Bucharest is also believed to have been built over seven hills.

The Carpathian Mountains form the second longest mountain range in Europe, the longest being the Scandinavian Mountains. The Carpathians stretch across Central and Eastern Europe covering countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland and Romania, among others.

Answer: Paris

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Paris, the capital of France, is located in the northern part of the country. The river Seine runs through the city and the city limits include two islands - Ile Saint-Louis and the larger Ile de la Cite. The highest point of Paris is found on the Montmartre hill which is also the site of the white domed Sacre Coeur Basilica.