Rainbow Chaser Trivia Quiz

Answer: Casa Rosada

Casa Rosada,the pink house, is the seat of the Argentinean government and stands in the Plaza de Mayo. It was previously used as a customs house and stands on the site of an old fort. The building was selected to house the government in 1862. President Bartolome Mitre decided on the pink colour as a compromise between the colours of the main political parties which used red and white as their official colours.

Answer: Red Fort

The fort was first designed in 1526 and was refined by Shah Jahan who first used it as the residence of the Emperor. It is named after the red sandstone walls that enclose the building. The design used Islamic standards with influence from other traditions such as Hindu and Persian. It was used as the official residence of the Emperors until 1856.

Answer: Thessaloniki

The tower was built in the 15th century on the site of another tower that was part of the defensive walls of the city of Thessaloniki. During its long history it was called by various names including Lion's Tower, Kalamaria tower and blood tower, due to the many executions that took place there.

In mid 19th century the tower was painted white on the orders of the sultan Abdul Hamid II. From the options provided only Thessaloniki is a seaside city.

Answer: Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli was known and used in antiquity due to its deep blue colour. The first known mines were in Bactria, present day Afghanistan, and it was exported all over the then known world. Apart from being used as a gem the stone was also used for carving various objects such as bowls, handles and game boards. From the choices given only Lapis is blue.

Answer: Red

The breed was developed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the mid 1800s. It was a mixture of Asiatic stock and the Italian Leghorn. The body of the chicken is dark red with a black tail that has tinges of green. It is bred for both egg laying and meat. It is the official bird of Rhode Island.

Answer: Granny Smith

The apple was first cultivated in Australia by Mary Ann Smith. Its colour is predominately green and is used both for cooking and as a snack. The flesh is white and does not brown when sliced. As do all apples, it belongs to the rose family.

Answer: Varna

Varna is famed for having the oldest known gold artifacts in the world. These are dated at around 4600 - 4200 BC. Around the city there are traces of civilisations like Thracian, Greek and Roman. The city during Ottoman times was largely made up of wooden houses that were built close together narrow streets. Very little of the old city exists as it was largely rebuilt along Western style lines.

The picture is titled "Varna Bay by Night".

Answer: Kenya

The river is one of the longest in Africa. The source of the river is the Drakensberg Mountains in Lesotho. The river then flows through South Africa and forms the border with Namibia. The river was named after the Dutch Royal House. The picture is titled "Augrabies Falls, Northern Cape".

Answer: Blue

The "Blue Danube Waltz" is the most famous waltz in the history of music. Its premiere took place on February 15, 1867 at Vienna's Dianabadsaal and it had lyrics by Josef Weyl. The orchestral version was first played at the Paris World Exhibition. It gained instant acclaim and the piano score became a best seller. The picture is called "Blue Danube" and was taken in Budapest.

Answer: Yellowhammer

The yellowhammer is sparrow sized with bright yellow feathers with black streaks for the males and not so brightly coloured for the females. It feeds on seeds and has a life expectancy of three years. The nests are built at ground level and breeding starts in the spring. The bird is native to Europe and Asia.