Golden Connection Trivia Quiz

Answer: Amritsar, India

Officially named "Harminder Sahib" which means 'abode of God', this Sikh gurudwara is popularly known as the "Golden Temple" due to its gold-plated exterior. Located in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, India, it is regarded as one of the holiest sites for followers of Sikhism. A community kitchen run entirely by volunteers provides free meals to visitors throughout the day.

Answer: Myanmar

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is located in Southeast Asia and shares land borders with India, China, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos. A majority of its population identifies as Buddhist and pagodas, a type of Buddhist temple, are found throughout the country.

In Yangon, a popular tourist attraction is the Shwedagon Pagoda which is nicknamed the Golden Pagoda because of its gilded exterior. It is considered to be one of the most sacred sites in the country.

Answer: San Francisco, USA

The Golden Gate Bridge is named after the Golden Gate strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. The bridge spans the strait. It is an iconic symbol of San Francisco and also the US. Until 1964, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, a title that went to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City.

Answer: California, USA

Located on the west coast of the country, California is the US' most populous state and also one of the largest. Its nickname as the "Golden State" was officially adopted in 1968. One of the main reasons behind the nickname is the different gold rushes that led to early development of the state.

This is also why the state motto is "Eureka!". Another reason for the nickname could be the fields of golden poppies that are seen during spring. The golden poppy is the state flower.

Answer: Asia

The Golden Crescent covers parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran, and is considered one of the largest regions to engage in illicit opium production. This activity first picked up in the region in the 1950s and by 1991, Afghanistan become the leading producer of opium in the world.

Another such region in Asia is the Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet.

Answer: Turkey

The Golden Horn is a waterway that connects the Bosphorus Strait with the Sea of Marmara. In modern day Turkey, it is known as Halic. The area has served as a harbour as far back as the 7th century BC. It has been used as a naval base and economic centre by various empires ranging from the Greeks to the Ottomans.

Answer: Yukon, Canada

A gold rush was sparked by the discovery of gold, or sometimes any other precious metal, which led to various prospectors flocking to the site and the development of settlements to cater to the miners' other needs. These events are noted in the history of various countries including USA, Canada, and Australia.

The Klondike Gold Rush took place in Yukon in Canada during the late 19th century. It led to the migration of an estimated 100,000 prospectors to this region.

Answer: West Java, Indonesia

Construction of the Dian Al-Mahri Mosque began in 2001 and was completed five years later. Located in Depok City of West Java, Indonesia, it is considered one of the largest mosques of southeast Asia. The architecture incorporates elements of Persian, Arabic, and Indian styles with the main dome resembling that of the Taj Mahal.

The mosque's domes are coated with gold resulting in its nickname of the Golden Dome mosque.

Answer: Bulgaria

The Golden Sands National Park is located along the Black Sea in the Varna province of Bulgaria. It is the smallest national park in the country. Various types of oak species within the park provide it with a natural deciduous cover. The park is adjacent to a major seaside resort town also known as Golden Sands.

Answer: Queensland, Australia

Gold Coast is a city in Queensland, Australia. Located around 65 kilometers away from the state capital of Brisbane, Gold Coast is Australia's largest non-capital city. Since the 1980s, it has developed as a major tourist centre drawing visitors to its beautiful beaches and various other themed attractions. It also hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2018.