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"H" World Cities Trivia Quiz

My third quiz on world cities by letter. This time the letter is H.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Scandinavian city was founded by King Gustav of Sweden in 1550 with the intent that it become a major world city to rival Reval of the Hanseatic League? Hint

Huskvarna, Sweden

Helsinki, Finland

Hammerfest, Norway

Horsens, Denmark

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Question 2 of 10

2. When the city of Saigon fell in 1975, what name did it take on? Hint

Hanoi

Hai Phong

Hue

Ho Chi Minh City

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Ancient Greek city is nearby the Ruins of Knossos and is the largest city on the island of Crete? Hint

Himare

Hakkari

Heraklion

Hizan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Northern Chinese city is so famous for its winter festivities that it is nicknamed "The Ice City" and also has a distinct Russian flair to it? Hint

Hanchuan

Hong Kong

Harbin

Hailin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mount Wellington dominates the panorama of which Australian city that is also famous for being a gateway for those bound to Antarctica? Hint

Hamilton, Victoria

Hervey Bay, Queensland

Hobart, Tasmania

Hawkesbury, New South Wales

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Question 6 of 10

6. What Canadian city makes up over 40% of Nova Scotia's population and whose tallest building is the Fenwick Tower? Hint

Halifax

Humboldt

Hamilton

Hudson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Salisbury is the former British name for which African city that is now named for the primarily black area of the city? Hint

Hertzog, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Harare, Zimbabwe

Humpata, Angola

Hlotse, Lesotho

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Latin American city is said to really be three cities in one, consisting of the Old City, the New Suburbs and the business district called Vedado? Hint

Hermosillo, Mexico

Higuerote, Venezuela

Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Havana, Cuba

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Dutch city shares its name (although spelled slightly differently) with a neighborhood in New York City and is a major city for tulips within the Netherlands? Hint

Hoogeveen

Haarlem

Hattem

Hindeloopen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Bermuda city has the motto "Sparsa Collegit" which translates to "assembled the scattered" and is known worldwide for its sailing events?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Scandinavian city was founded by King Gustav of Sweden in 1550 with the intent that it become a major world city to rival Reval of the Hanseatic League?

Answer: Helsinki, Finland

The settlement that became Helsinki failed at first as people struggled to get out of poverty after a series of plagues ravaged the city for decades. Reval, know called Tallinn, Estonia, greatly overshadowed Helsinki until Finland was taken over by Russians and the Finnish capital was moved to Helsinki in 1812.

2. When the city of Saigon fell in 1975, what name did it take on?

Answer: Ho Chi Minh City

Even before it was Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City was called Prey Nokor and it was an important sea port for the Vietnamese until French colonization in the 1600s. The city is named after Ho Chi Minh, who was the first president of the unified Vietnam, as well as President of North Vietnam.

3. Which Ancient Greek city is nearby the Ruins of Knossos and is the largest city on the island of Crete?

Answer: Heraklion

Heraklion loosely translates to Hercules' City, which is actually a reference to a city whose whereabouts are unknown. Heraklion is also known as Iraklion. Many of the ancient wonders of the city are still in existence, although their delicacy causes a problem for those who wish to preserve them.

4. Which Northern Chinese city is so famous for its winter festivities that it is nicknamed "The Ice City" and also has a distinct Russian flair to it?

Answer: Harbin

Harbin has had a tumultuous history and has been the target of invasions by both the Russians and the Japanese. Its location north of the other major cities in China transformed Harbin into a booming city, since traders would often stop in Harbin on their way to Beijing or Shanghai.

5. Mount Wellington dominates the panorama of which Australian city that is also famous for being a gateway for those bound to Antarctica?

Answer: Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart was founded in 1804 as a penal colony on the island of Tasmania. Nearly the entire city is built within the valleys and hillsides of Mount Wellington, a 4,170 ft. tall mountain.

6. What Canadian city makes up over 40% of Nova Scotia's population and whose tallest building is the Fenwick Tower?

Answer: Halifax

Halifax was the scene of a huge explosion in 1917 when SS Mont-Blanc collided with the SS Imo, killing over 2,000 people. It was the largest artificial explosion at the time and held the record until the advent of nuclear weaponry.

7. Salisbury is the former British name for which African city that is now named for the primarily black area of the city?

Answer: Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare was originally called Salisbury after the former British Prime Minister Lord Salisbury. Harare received its current name on the second anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence. The city itself has few sites of interest outside business complexes, government buildings and a few sports stadiums.

8. Which Latin American city is said to really be three cities in one, consisting of the Old City, the New Suburbs and the business district called Vedado?

Answer: Havana, Cuba

The traditional Spanish-style architecture can be seen throughout Old Havana. New Havana consists mainly of the residential suburbs of various economic classes. The Vedado is predominately the business district but also contains a small section of urban blocks, as well as a popular seawall called Malec�n.

9. Which Dutch city shares its name (although spelled slightly differently) with a neighborhood in New York City and is a major city for tulips within the Netherlands?

Answer: Haarlem

Haarlem was the center of "tulip mania" during the 1600s, a time when tulips sold for outrageous sums of money. Haarlem also has many breweries, museums and canals.

10. Which Bermuda city has the motto "Sparsa Collegit" which translates to "assembled the scattered" and is known worldwide for its sailing events?

Answer: Hamilton

Hamilton hosts the Bermuda Gold Cup, a sailing championship, each year. In 2010, Hamilton was home to only about 1,800 people, making it one of the least populated capital cities in the world.

Source: Author Joepetz

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