Colour My World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Capri, Italy

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave found along the coast of the Italian island of Capri. The rays of sunlight that manage to enter the cave light up the water causing it to appear dark blue resulting in the name 'Blue Grotto'. It was used by the Roman Emperor, Tiberius, as his private swimming pool when he lived on the island.

Answer: Moscow, Russia

The Red Square is a historic plaza found in the Russian capital of Moscow. It contains within its environs or around its borders various important buildings including Saint Basil's Cathedral, the onion domed church that is synonymous with the city, the mausoleum of Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union and the Kremlin, the official residence of the President of Russia.

The Red Square and the Kremlin have been jointly designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their importance to the history and culture of the country.

Answer: Washington DC, USA

The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C., John Adams was the first president to live there when he moved into the White House on the 1st of November, 1800. The original building was burnt down by the British during the War of 1812.

A popular myth stated that the walls of the new structure were painted white to mask the smell of the charred remains which led to the building being called the White House.

Answer: Western Australia

The Pink Lake is found in the Goldfields-Esperance region in the state of Western Australia. The pink colour of the lake is attributed to the presence of specific algae. The lake is also a major source of salt.

Answer: Chiang Rai, Thailand

White Temple is the better known nickname of the Wat Rong Khun, a popular tourist attraction in Thailand's Chiang Rai province. Finding the original Buddhist temple in ruins, a Thai artist named Chalermchai Kositpipat rebuilt the structure using his own funds.

A bridge crossing a small lake provides a path to enter the main temple building. The bridge has been designed to represent the Buddhist belief of the 'cycle of rebirth'. The main temple building is completely white leading to its nickname.

Answer: Wyoming, USA

Yellowstone National Park, situated mainly in the state of Wyoming in the USA, was the first designated national park of the country. It is perhaps best known for the Old Faithful, a geyser found within the park. It was named after the Yellowstone River which in turn is believed to have got its name from the translation of the original Native American name of Mi tsi a-da-zi (meaning 'Rock Yellow River').

Answer: Amritsar, India

The Golden Temple, officially named Sri Harmandir Sahib, is regarded as the holiest place of worship by followers of the Sikh faith. Found in the city of Amritsar in the north Indian state of Punjab, the building was designed by Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru.

The temple is open to people of all religions and both genders are welcome to visit and pray. A free vegetarian meal prepared by volunteers is served to all visitors. This meal is known as the langar and is served at all Sikh places of worship called gurudwaras.

Answer: Petra, Jordan

Petra is an ancient city located in the southern part of Jordan with a history dating back to before 300 BC. The city is surrounding by huge sandstone rocks which have been carved out to create buildings and monuments. The colour of the sandstone has led to it being called the 'Rose City'. Petra was brought to the attention of the Western world when Swiss traveller, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt stumbled upon the ancient ruins in the early 19th century. Burckhardt was also credited with the rediscover of the Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt.

Answer: Istanbul, Turkey

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque found in the historic old center of Istanbul is also known as the Blue Mosque. Constructed in the early 17th century, the mosque is named after Ahmed I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and contains his tomb. Consisting of six minarets and five domes, the spectacular building is located next to another historical jewel of Istanbul - the Hagia Sophia.

Answer: New Delhi, India

The Red Fort was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, more famous for building the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan moved the capital of the Mughal Empire from Agra to Delhi or Shahjahanabad as he christened the city. The Red Fort was built as a palace for the Emperor and served as the royal residence of the Mughals for over 200 years.

It is built out of sandstone with the red colour of the stone giving it its name.