Famous Towns of the World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Berlin

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Berlin is the capital of Germany and the largest town there. Its attractions include the famous Brandenburg Gate and the most visited zoo in Europe. During the cold war many people were leaving the eastern U.S.S.R. run sector and going to live in the more prosperous western sector which was administered by the US and Britain. In one night a wall was built by the German Democratic Republic (communist East Germany) separating the east from the west. It was in place from 1961 until 1989 and many lives were lost trying to cross it.

Answer: London

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London is the capital of England. It was founded approximately two thousand years ago by the Romans who named it Londinium. London stands on the banks of the Thames and was previously a great port. It is still a very important commercial centre, and there are many famous buildings to visit such as The Houses of Parliament, The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey.

Answer: Cardiff

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Cardiff became a city in 1905 and the capital of Wales in 1955, and has many attractions including the Senedd which houses the National Assembly of Wales and the Millennium Arts Centre. It is the largest city in Wales and the centre of commerce and the home of the Welsh Assembly.

Answer: Quito

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Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is high up among mountain peaks 2850 metres above sea level. Because of its height Quito tends to keep cool and has been called 'The City of Eternal Spring'. The old town of Quito is one of the best preserved city areas in the Americas and was one of the first to receive 'World Heritage Status' from UNESCO.

Answer: Dublin

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Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is a very lively city with lots of night life. Its most famous export is Guinness, a popular stout, and it is interesting to visit the Guinness Storehouse and learn about the manufacturing process, and sample the product.

Answer: Oslo

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This beautiful city is the capital of Norway and is surrounded by the mountains and the sea. It is the fastest growing capital city in Europe. In 2019 Oslo was named the 'European Green Capital' because it makes such strenuous efforts to minimise pollution, and preserve green areas.

Answer: Chicago

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Chicago Illinois is situated next to Lake Michigan in the USA. It has over three hundred bridges, and is often called 'The Windy City'. In the past Chicago was known for gangster activity and was the centre of Al Capone's crime empire. The famous St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place there in 1929 when Al Capone ordered the shooting of a large number of gangsters.

Answer: Perth

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There are two famous towns of Perth. One is in central Scotland on the banks of the Tay river, and the other is in the west of Australia and has beautiful beaches which are popular with tourists.

Answer: Dallas

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President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22nd 1963, as he was riding in an open car with his wife Jacqueline. Lee Harvey Oswald an ex marine was charged with his murder but Oswald was assassinated by Jack Ruby while he was being transferred to the local jail.

Answer: Bergen

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Bergen is situated on the west coast of Norway. It is surrounded by mountains the highest of which is Mount Ulriken. It is believed to have been a trading centre since the year 1020.