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Quiz about Interesting and Intriguing Places
Quiz about Interesting and Intriguing Places

Interesting and Intriguing Places Quiz


There are many places that we've heard about - without really knowing exactly where they are.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
23,076
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
13528
Last 3 plays: em1958 (9/10), Linda_Arizona (7/10), Dunkeroo (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Most people have seen the movie 'Casablanca' and have heard the song 'Marrakesh Express'. Where are these two cities located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Nearly everyone has heard about the 'Girl from Ipanema'. Where is Ipanema? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Bering Sea and Bering Strait are named after the explorer, Vitus Bering. What two oceans are separated by these waters? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Olduvai Gorge was the site of a major archaeological find. Where is this site located? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The ancient city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople. It changed its name again in the 1900s to the name currently used for this city. What is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Mecca is an important city for many people. Where is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The ancient city of Troy was ultimately discovered and shown to be a real place. Where is it located? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 'Kathmandu' simply sounds exotic. Where is it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where was ancient Sumeria (or Sumer) located? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Orient Express was legendary. What was its route? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Most people have seen the movie 'Casablanca' and have heard the song 'Marrakesh Express'. Where are these two cities located?

Answer: Morocco

Good song, great movie.
2. Nearly everyone has heard about the 'Girl from Ipanema'. Where is Ipanema?

Answer: Brazil

Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto.
3. The Bering Sea and Bering Strait are named after the explorer, Vitus Bering. What two oceans are separated by these waters?

Answer: Pacific and Arctic

He must not have objected to cold weather.
4. Olduvai Gorge was the site of a major archaeological find. Where is this site located?

Answer: Tanzania

Considered a great find by archaeologists.
5. The ancient city of Byzantium became known as Constantinople. It changed its name again in the 1900s to the name currently used for this city. What is it?

Answer: Istanbul

So much history there.
6. Mecca is an important city for many people. Where is it?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

7. The ancient city of Troy was ultimately discovered and shown to be a real place. Where is it located?

Answer: Turkey

Schliemann's infatuation with Homer led to the breakthrough.
8. 'Kathmandu' simply sounds exotic. Where is it?

Answer: Nepal

The capital city, I believe.
9. Where was ancient Sumeria (or Sumer) located?

Answer: Iraq

Perhaps best known for the legend of Gilgamesh.
10. The Orient Express was legendary. What was its route?

Answer: Paris-Istanbul

It must have been an interesting trip. Terrible movie, however.
Source: Author robert362

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