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Global Bazaar Trivia Quiz

Our foremothers were gatherers, and their lives depended upon successful "shopping". In this quiz, the world is your mall as you answer ten questions about buying things. Have fun and don't forget to haggle!

A multiple-choice quiz by LilahDeDah. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
LilahDeDah

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,319

Updated
Jun 12 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2716

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (2/10), Guest 146 (3/10), Guest 154 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Any true global shopping trip must properly start in Paris. Many wonderful designers and perfumers have shops on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor�. In what part of Paris is this essential stop? Hint

Near the Eiffel Tower

Latin Quarter

Rive Gauche

Eighth Arrondissement

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before we leave France, we should stop in Provence at the beautiful market town of Aix-en-Provence. Which of the following is NOT a local purchase while in this shopper's paradise? Hint

Olive oil

Lavender

Calvados

Printed table linens

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Question 3 of 10

3. After arriving at our next destination, we plan to shop the congested, treasure-filled streets of the local bazaar. In which of the following cities are we most likely to be if our destination is a "souk"? Hint

Tehran

Cairo

Old Delhi

Kuala Lumpur

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Question 4 of 10

4. Our next stop: Singapore. Which of the following is NOT a prime Singapore shopping destination? Hint

Tang's

Orchard Road

The Pasar Malam

Queen Victoria Market

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Question 5 of 10

5. Although we are visiting the Tokyo flagship branch of this giant department store chain, we could also be shopping its stores in New York, Paris, or Singapore. Hint

Takashimaya

Mitsui

Mikimoto

Akasaka

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Question 6 of 10

6. If we cross the Pacific but still want Chinese food and wares, we might head for one of North America's "Chinatowns". San Francisco's is the largest, but which city's is in second place? Hint

New York

Seattle

Toronto

Vancouver

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1945, it made sense to establish your jewelry business in a huge country rich in precious and semi-precious stones, and that's just what Hans Stern did. Name this mining giant. Hint

Russia

Brazil

South Africa

Canada

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Question 8 of 10

8. You are probably expecting a question on the West Edmonton Mall, the world's largest as of 2004, so here it is. Which of the following CAN'T you find at "The Greatest Indoor Show on Earth"? Hint

A Fantasy Campground and a jail

Three hotels and a koi pond

An Ice Palace and a dog kennel

A Chinatown and a casino

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Question 9 of 10

9. If for some reason you aren't quite ready to travel all over the world for bargain-hunting, at which of the following websites could you do a little designer shopping? Hint

Bluefly.com

Anopheles.com

Tsetse.com

Sacredscarab.com

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Question 10 of 10

10. If we're bringing our shopping booty home to the USA, which of these lists would be absolutely forbidden entry by US customs? (Each list contains one or more banned items, but only one list is completely restricted.) Hint

Hat made from dog hair, cottage cheese, and a bottle of absinthe

Lead-glazed tableware, a leopard pelt, and a fake Fendi bag

Cuban cigars, a warthog ivory comb, and a bouquet of cut shamrocks

A collection of dead butterflies, an orange from the plane, and a big hunk of Provolone cheese

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Any true global shopping trip must properly start in Paris. Many wonderful designers and perfumers have shops on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor�. In what part of Paris is this essential stop?

Answer: Eighth Arrondissement

Paris is divided into 20 districts, or arrondissements, for ease in shopping and possibly other less important reasons. Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor� is located in the 8th, on the Right Bank (Rive Droit). Cardin, Givenchy, Guerlain, Herm�s, and the list goes on and on (as your bank balance drops into le toilette).

The incorrect answers are all on the Left Bank (Rive Gauche). The Latin Quarter is in the 5th arrondissement and is so named because it is near Paris's major universities. The Eiffel Tower is in the 7th arrondissement.

2. Before we leave France, we should stop in Provence at the beautiful market town of Aix-en-Provence. Which of the following is NOT a local purchase while in this shopper's paradise?

Answer: Calvados

Calvados, a type of apple brandy, is produced in Normandy. Provence is also famous for ceramics and wine, especially the world-renowned Ch�teauneuf-du-Pape.

Answer: Cairo

The word souk (alternate spelling: suq) is from the Arabic for street and has come to mean "a market or market area". The term is used extensively throughout the Middle East. The word "bazaar" is Persian in origin but is used in many other countries, including India. (The Hindi word for "market" is "haat".) "Pasar" is Malay for market, but in cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur you are just as likely to be shopping at a bazaar or even a glittery, "Western"-type mall.

4. Our next stop: Singapore. Which of the following is NOT a prime Singapore shopping destination?

Answer: Queen Victoria Market

To shop at the Queen Victoria Market, we'll need to visit Melbourne, Australia. The Pasar Malam is Singapore's Night Market, Tang's is a major department store, and Orchard Road is a major shopping district in Singapore.

5. Although we are visiting the Tokyo flagship branch of this giant department store chain, we could also be shopping its stores in New York, Paris, or Singapore.

Answer: Takashimaya

Takashimaya began as a kimono shop in Kyoto in 1831, opened its first department store in 1922, and now has more than two dozen outlets worldwide. Akasaka is one of Tokyo's financial districts; Mitsui is a name used by several companies (chemicals, banking, manufacturing, computers); and Mikimoto has pearls if you have yen...lots of yen.

6. If we cross the Pacific but still want Chinese food and wares, we might head for one of North America's "Chinatowns". San Francisco's is the largest, but which city's is in second place?

Answer: Vancouver

Comprising more than 30% of the population, Chinese are Vancouver's largest ethnic minority. In addition to shopping and food, Vancouver's Chinatown also contains the peaceful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The other listed cities also have Chinese districts.

7. In 1945, it made sense to establish your jewelry business in a huge country rich in precious and semi-precious stones, and that's just what Hans Stern did. Name this mining giant.

Answer: Brazil

More than fifty years after opening his first store in Rio de Janeiro, H. Stern (called by "Time" magazine "The king of diamonds and colored stones") has 160 stores in 12 countries. A wonderful place to pick up a little trinket for your favorite quiz writer.

8. You are probably expecting a question on the West Edmonton Mall, the world's largest as of 2004, so here it is. Which of the following CAN'T you find at "The Greatest Indoor Show on Earth"?

Answer: A Fantasy Campground and a jail

It was difficult to think of something this behemoth attraction DOESN'T include. For plenty of mall trivia, visit http://www.westedmall.com/about/wemtrivia.asp.

9. If for some reason you aren't quite ready to travel all over the world for bargain-hunting, at which of the following websites could you do a little designer shopping?

Answer: Bluefly.com

Bluefly.com boasts over 350 designers. I made up the incorrect answers, and methinks this whole question needs a shot of bug spray.

Answer: Hat made from dog hair, cottage cheese, and a bottle of absinthe

(Information from the US Customs web site.) The forbidden items in the incorrect answers are: Cuban cigars, leopard pelts, and the flying orange. All of the others, surprisingly enough, are permitted with the following caveats: The shamrocks must be free of roots and soil, the fake merchandise is limited (at a Customs agent's discretion) to one item, and the butterflies really have to be dead. Lead-glazed tableware is permitted entry but it is recommended to be used for decorative purposes only once you've gotten it home. I hope you enjoyed this global shopping tour. May you never suffer from buyer's regret!

Source: Author LilahDeDah

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