Can You Tell me Where I am? Average Difficulty Trivia

1. The documentary begins at the Diomede Islands which lie in the Bering Strait. Which describes the islands' connection to the United States and Russia?

From Quiz Circling Michael Palin's Trip

Answer: Big Diomede is controlled by Russia and Little Diomede is controlled by the United States

Big and little are relative with Big Diomede Island measuring 11 square miles and Little Diomede Island just under 3 square miles. Though the islands are not much more than two miles apart, Big Diomede is almost a day ahead due to the International Date Line running between it and Little Diomede. The Big Island has military personnel but no permanent population. The Little Island has a village, Diomede, whose population is under 200. Michael Palin and the crew began their journey on Little Diomede and hoped to return there at their journey's end one year later. From a hill overlooking Diomede, Michael Palin outlined the plan of his journey.

From Quiz Have Passport - Will Travel

Answer: London

Abbey Road runs through St. John's Wood (Borough of Camden and the City of Westminster) in London. The Abbey Road Studios (3 Abbey Road) was a venue the Beatles used for recording and the road appeared on the cover of the 1969 album called "Abbey Road" by the Beatles. All of the Beatles members were born in Liverpool and the band was formed there in 1960.

From Quiz Literally Characterful Places

Answer: Australia

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is located about 700 kilometres (435 miles) north of the city of Adelaide in South Australia. The lake bed covers an enormous area of approximately 9,500 square kilometres (3,700 square miles) but as it is located in Australia's central desert region, the majority of its area is usually dried up. In general, the lake only fills with water during the rainy season when water levels rise in the rivers that empty into it. When this occurs, the lake only has an average depth of around 1.5 to 4 metres (5 to 13 feet) and most water loss from it occurs through the process of evaporation. The lowest point on the lake bed is 15 metres (49 feet) below sea level and is the Australian continent's lowest point. In 1840, Edward John Eyre became the first European to see the lake that was then named in his honour. Charlotte Bronte's novel 'Jane Eyre' was not published for another seven years. The name originally given to the lake by the native people was Kati Thanda and the two rival names for it were officially combined together in 2012.

From Quiz It's a Small World

Answer: Mali

Founded in about 1100, the city of Timbuktu was situated on a main trading route, and also developed as a centre of Islamic culture.

From Quiz Hearts on Fire: Phoenix Rising's Global Village

Answer: The burning of sugar cane before harvesting

Cairns certainly is a sweet city, wedged in between the Great Barrier Reef a few miles off shore and the lofty peaks of the Great Dividing Range behind the town. It became even more beautiful just before the sugar cane was harvested, which seemed to be planted in every available place on the edge of town. At this time the cane was purposely set afire, (always at night when the winds were lighter) to rid the cane of leaves and pests. This was a spectacular sight and many a night was spent sat on the back patio watching the flames lick the sky. To this day the smell of burnt sugar cane is right up there with the smell of eucalyptus as powerful reminders of 1nn1's Australian childhood. Question contributed by 1nn1 who, when ten, moved from Cairns to Brisbane 1800 kms / 1200 mi south but incredibly, his first house in Brisbane was on the same street (Bruce Highway) and in the same state (Queensland - Australia's Sunshine State).

From Quiz Fire In the Belly: PR's Geographical Bucket List

Answer: Istanbul

Istanbul was known as Byzantium (or Byzantion) from 657BC, It then became Constantinople in 324AD. Its modern name of Istanbul was the Turkish name used alongside the Roman Constantinople. I have always longed to go to Istanbul, It was a meeting point for the crusaders as they gathered to move into the East on the way to Acre and Jerusalem. I can imagine treading in the footsteps of people like Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Istanbul links Europe and Asia and has a rich cultural legacy of many ethnic influences. This question was created by Phoenix Rising member smpdit

From Quiz A Place Called Christmas

Answer: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Arguably the least exotic of the places with this name, Christmas Island, NS is a tiny community on Cape Breton Island near Bras d'Or Lake. Its post office receives many cards during the Christmas season to be stamped "Christmas Island" and sent on. The Gaelic festival reflects the heritage of the region's settlers, and includes lessons in the language. The place got its name not from the season, but from a First Nations resident named Christmas.

From Quiz I Wish I Never Got Out of Bed This Morning!

Answer: Montana

Rogers Pass is located within the Rocky Mountains range, slightly lower than the Lewis and Clark Pass, which is also in the Helena National Forest. It was named after explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who crossed this pass during their famous expedition. Rogers Pass was named after A.B. Rogers, the first person to locate this pass in 1887. The state of Montana has more than 280 passes in it, making it one of the states with most mountain passes in the United States.

From Quiz On Your Way

Answer: Surprise

The city of Surprise is found on the northwestern outskirts of Phoenix. The city has rapidly developed in the early 21st century. The 2000 census pegged the population at roughly 31,000, but nearly 120,000 called Surprise home in 2010. Both the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers call Surprise home for their Spring Training schedule every March. Surprise also has a 10,000 square foot aquatics facility, a 20,000 square foot library, and a drag racing strip.

From Quiz Try Before You Die

Answer: Giza

The Great Pyramids of Giza are over 4,500 years old. Giza is the third largest city in Egypt (after Cairo and Alexandria). It lies on the west bank of the Nile River and is a popular tourist destination, not just for its pyramids but also for the Great Sphinx.

From Quiz When I was in the Navy

Answer: Laos

Laos is located in southeast Asia, and is bordered by China, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. A mountainous country, only about four percent of the land is arable. Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, with a rainy season which lasts from May to October. Rice is the primary crop - with large yields for both domestic use and export. Laos exports large quantities of hydroelectric energy. Tourism has increased in recent years, with visitors enjoying various activities including backpacking in Muang Ngoi Neua and Vang Vieng, exploring the Plain of Jars region, and visiting the caves and waterfalls near Thakhek.

From Quiz How to Circle the Globe!

Answer: Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is situated on the southeastern side of the island of Honshu, the nation's main island. Tokyo was formerly known as Edo, but changed its name when it became the capital in 1868. "The Michelin Guide" has awarded Tokyo more Michelin stars than any other city in the world.

From Quiz 10 Places You Don't Need To See Before You Die

Answer: gum

Welcome to Seattle's gum wall. Some call it art. I call it disgusting. In some spots on the wall there is so much gum sticking to it that you can't see the brick beneath it. There are gum sculptures of faces, dogs, hearts, and peace signs, among others. Seattle itself is a great city to visit with many enjoyable attractions. Unless you are seriously considering adding to it, I'd skip the gum wall.

From Quiz Walls of the World

Answer: The Wailing Wall

The Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall) is located in the old city of Jerusalem. It has been a site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries.

From Quiz Around the World in Eight Days

Answer: off the coast of French Guiana

Another well-known prisoner was Alfred Dreyfus, later released. The facility was closed in 1938. Doesn't sound like a good start for the world tour.

From Quiz World Traveler

Answer: Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Livingstone, the first European to see the Falls, found them in 1855. It is the largest curtain of water falling in the world. At its flood peak, it pours 500,000 cubic meters of water per second into its gorge.

From Quiz Know Your Global Village

Answer: the Danube

Some towns situated on the Danube are: Donaueschingen; Ingolstadt; Regensburg; Passau; Vienna; Visegrad; Budapest; Belgrade. The Weser is in Germany. Vistula is main Polish river, and the Moldau, aka the Vltava, is the river flowing through Prague.

From Quiz Geography Grab Bag

Answer: Thar

From Quiz Literally Characterful Places

Answer: Missouri

The city of Hannibal, Missouri can be found around 160 kilometres (100 miles) north-west of the much larger city of St. Louis. It is located on the Mississippi River, on which the author Samuel Langhorne Clemens used to work as a riverboat pilot and would probably have uttered the nautical term for the depth of the water that he later took as his famous pen name. Much of Hannibal's tourist industry is based around its connection to Mark Twain as it is home to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, Mark Twain Cave, Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse and Sawyer's Creek Fun Park, as well as hosting events such as 'Tom Sawyer Days'. Although the city's name derives from the Carthaginian hero who achieved military success during the Second Punic War after marching his army (and some elephants) across the Alps, the name 'Hannibal' is now associated with Thomas Harris's evil character Hannibal Lecter, who was portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the Oscar-winning film 'The Silence of the Lambs'.

From Quiz Hot On Our Own Heels

Answer: Bass Strait

Located in the Gippsland region of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Prom is a popular but unspoiled natural camping area. It is located near Tidal River, and there are numerous cabins, camps and caravan sites situated right amongst the native bush. There is an abundance of wildlife, with wombats, echidnas and koalas easily spotted. This question was created by Phoenix Rising team member VegemiteKid. A quick dash back to Melbourne Airport, where a four hour flight drops you at Perth in Western Australia. You hop in a rental and drive 330km due east, barely having time to enjoy the start of the Australian outback.

From Quiz It's a Small World

Answer: Peru

The islands, created by the Uros people, are made of totora reeds that grow in the shallow parts of the lake. They are one of the top tourist attractions in the beautiful country of Peru.

From Quiz Hearts on Fire: Phoenix Rising's Global Village

Answer: Greenwich

Greenwich Mean time (GMT) or Prime Meridian is a time standard that references all other time zones, and has done since 1884. There is a metal plate in the path at the top of a hill in Greenwich Park - marking Longtitude 0 degrees- where you can stand with a foot in two time zones. Question contributed by smpdit, who traded London for Kent, The Garden of England. She still travels to Greenwich quite often though.

From Quiz A Place Called Christmas

Answer: In the Indian Ocean

Flying Fish Cove is the name of the capital, where about one-third of the island's population lives, but it is often known simply as "The Settlement", even appearing that way on some maps. The island was given its name by the captain of a ship of the East India Company, because it was sighted as they sailed by on Christmas Day 1643.

From Quiz Ten Things Bigger than Texas

Answer: Zambia

Zambia is the only nation listed to meet all the given criteria; Egypt is in the northern part of Africa, Uganda is smaller than Texas (146,670 square miles, or 241,038 square kilometers), and South Africa is not landlocked. Zambia, while a British protectorate, was known as Northern Rhodesia. It is 290,587 square miles (752,618 square kilometers).

From Quiz On Your Way

Answer: Beer

Beer is a coastal town in Devon, found in Lyme Bay. It is part of the 95 mile long Jurassic Coast. The town is beside Seaton, and about 35 kilometers east of Exeter. The name of the town is not from the beverage enjoyed by so many, but from the word "bearu" meaning "grove". Stone from the Beer Quarry Caves have been used to build landmarks like Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Exeter Cathedral.

From Quiz For Your Eyes Only

Answer: Piracy

Tampa is renowned for its tourist and recreational facilities. Within the city limits themselves there are over 165 parks and beaches, including the Lowry Park Zoo with its wide range of interactive exhibits, the African themed Busch Gardens and the thirty acre water park known as Adventure Island. However, the most anticipated of Tampa's celebrations is the one that has been dubbed "Tampa's own Mardi Gras", the Gasparilla Festival. Originally the Gasparilla was nothing more than a parade that formed part of the Florida State Fair, however, when the fair shifted its location, the organisers put together a series of similar themed events such as children's parades, road races, film festivals, music and art exhibitions to make it a standalone attraction. The main thrust of the celebration is a supposed "invasion" by Jose Gaspar and his "Ye Mystik Krewe". The pirates sail across Tampa Bay on their 165 foot pirate ship and are accompanied by a flotilla that seems to grow in number each year. They came ashore and proceed with a victory parade down Bayshore Boulevard where the mayor hands over the keys to the city. Jose Gaspar was, supposedly, a Spanish nobleman who was duped by his country and then turned to piracy. He set up a base in Charlotte's Harbour and proceeded to terrorise the ships that sailed through the Gulf of Mexico in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The thing is that there are no records of this ever happening, nor has his massive treasure horde ever been found. Perhaps M can solve the mystery while he's there and add a cutlass or two to his burgeoning collection.

From Quiz Try Before You Die

Answer: Rhino

There are several parts of Africa where all of the "Big Five" can be found, including South Africa. Many companies now use the term to promote their safaris, where one can go see each of these animals in the wild in a single day.

From Quiz 10 Places You Don't Need To See Before You Die

Answer: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Despite the drug trafficking, Organ Pipe leads the country in the number of back-country stays. If all those illegal drugs, venomous snakes, and scorpions don't discourage you from visiting this monument, then perhaps the 116-degree summer temperatures will.

From Quiz Walls of the World

Answer: Dr. William Edgar Geil

In 1908 Dr. William Edgar Geil was the first person to traverse the Great Wall of China in 82 days. He visited China four times. In Africa he lived among pygmies and cannibals. He lectured widely in America, England and Australia and wrote 9 books about his travel experiences.

From Quiz Amazing Natural Parks and Monuments

Answer: New Mexico

The ruins are actually misnamed by settlers and not related to the Aztecs of Mexico.

This is category 24886
Last Updated Nov 16 2024 5:51 AM

= Top 5% Rated Quiz, Top 10% Rated Quiz, Top 20% Rated Quiz, A Well Rated Quiz
= added recently, = Editor's Pick = FunTrivia Editor = Gold Member
Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.