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Breathtaking Bermuda Trivia Quiz

Welcome to Bermuda! Now let's forget about your triangles, and visit Breathtaking Bermuda!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ewefojhghjkbw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Ewefojhghjkbw

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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417,800

Updated
Nov 19 24

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. As I depart from Bermuda's airport, my tour guide tells me I am in Hamilton, the capital. She then says Bermuda had an old capital, but I missed what she said! What was the old capital? Hint

St. Peter's

St. George's

St. Mark's

St. John's

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Question 2 of 10

2. First, all my tour group head to Horseshoe Bay Beach, with its pink sand. I wonder how this pink sand formed. Hint

a large food colouring plant exploded and coloured the sand

garnet broke down and formed a pink pigment

a large colony of flamingos caught mange and their feathers decomposed

the decay of organisms called formaminifera

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Question 3 of 10

3. I notice the bus ride from the airport to the beach wasn't long at all. This makes me think, how big is Bermuda? Hint

158km� (98mi�)

135km� (52mi�)

53km� (33mi�)

179km� (111mi�)

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Question 4 of 10

4. For lunch, our tour group heads into a local tuckshop. I whip out my Google Translate, but the waiter knows English! Have I found a rare find? What is the official language of Bermuda? Hint

English

Spanish

French

Portuguese

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Question 5 of 10

5. OK, now what to order. I want to try the national dish whenever I can, but I don't know what Bermuda's is. What is it? Hint

Bermuda fish chowder

Shepherd's pie

Bermuda clam chowder

Shark hash

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Question 6 of 10

6. Luckily, my tour covers all meal costs, so I don't have to decide between my four frequented currencies. I still want to know the currency though. What is it? Hint

Bermuda Pound

Sterling Pound

Bermuda Dollar

US Dollar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Our tour group is now going to climb the highest point in Bermuda, which offers amazing views. But I forgot the name! What is it? Hint

Hamlet Hill

City Cove

Populace Place

Town Hill

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Question 8 of 10

8. Now we are heading to the National Museum of Bermuda. There I learn Bermuda was once part of the 13 colonies. I don't hear which one though. Can you tell me? Hint

Colony of Virginia

Colony of Georgia

Colony of North Carolina

Colony of Maryland

9. Our last stop in Bermuda, the Royal Naval Dockyard, is perched at a beautiful seaside location. The staff tell me it was established in the 1790s, but I want clearer information. What year was it established? Hint

1792

1795

1799

1796

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the airport, I wait for my flight to Boston. However, I suddenly forget my airline, and two flights to Boston are called! Which airline should I go on? (hint: only one of these airlines operates flights to Boston) Hint

British Airways

American Airlines

BermudAir

Delta Airlines

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. As I depart from Bermuda's airport, my tour guide tells me I am in Hamilton, the capital. She then says Bermuda had an old capital, but I missed what she said! What was the old capital?

Answer: St. George's

St George's is the former capital of Bermuda and is the oldest settlement on Bermuda, dating back to 1612. The capital was changed on January 23, 1815, despite the townsfolk's objections.

2. First, all my tour group head to Horseshoe Bay Beach, with its pink sand. I wonder how this pink sand formed.

Answer: the decay of organisms called formaminifera

When the formaminifera die, their tests, or shells, sink to the bottom. Over time, waves force the remains on shore, where they are eroded and form a pink hue.

3. I notice the bus ride from the airport to the beach wasn't long at all. This makes me think, how big is Bermuda?

Answer: 53km� (33mi�)

Bermuda's islands cover 53km�. The islands look like one island since they are connected by bridges, however, the archipelago consists of 181 islands.

4. For lunch, our tour group heads into a local tuckshop. I whip out my Google Translate, but the waiter knows English! Have I found a rare find? What is the official language of Bermuda?

Answer: English

English is the official language of Bermuda, as the islands are a British Overseas Territory. Portuguese is also widely spoken as the islands have a sizeable Portuguese community.

5. OK, now what to order. I want to try the national dish whenever I can, but I don't know what Bermuda's is. What is it?

Answer: Bermuda fish chowder

Bermuda fish chowder is considered the national dish of Bermuda. The basic ingredients are fish, tomatoes, and onions seasoned with rum and hot sauce. Yum!

6. Luckily, my tour covers all meal costs, so I don't have to decide between my four frequented currencies. I still want to know the currency though. What is it?

Answer: Bermuda Dollar

The Bermuda Dollar is the currency of Bermuda. It is pegged to the US Dollar on a one-to-one ratio. Its symbol is $, but to distinguish it from other dollars, it is called the BD$ or the BMD.

7. Our tour group is now going to climb the highest point in Bermuda, which offers amazing views. But I forgot the name! What is it?

Answer: Town Hill

Town Hill is 79m (259ft) tall, and is just south of Flatt's Village. It has views of Harrington Sound immediately to its north.

8. Now we are heading to the National Museum of Bermuda. There I learn Bermuda was once part of the 13 colonies. I don't hear which one though. Can you tell me?

Answer: Colony of Virginia

The Colony of Virginia was a British colonial settlement from 1606 to 1776. The reason Bermuda stayed with Britain during the American War of Independence was that their economy was wholly dependent on Britain.

Answer: 1795

The Royal Naval Dockyard was in operation from 1795 to 1995. Once known as the 'Gibraltar of the West', it was a symbol of British power for 200 years.

Answer: BermudAir

BermudAir is the flag carrier airline of Bermuda and serves destinations in Canada and the USA. It currently operates two Embraer 175s.

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