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It's All In Brussels Trivia Quiz

Some questions about Brussels' most remarkable aspects. If you like this quiz, be sure to check out 'It's All In Barcelona' too.

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

Author
PJDQ

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,894

Updated
Oct 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1992

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (4/10), Guest 98 (1/10), Guest 154 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Brussels is in Europe, most of you should know this, but what country's capital is it? Hint

Normandy

Luxemburg

Belgium

Netherlands

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many inhabitants does Brussels have approximately? Hint

2,5 million

2,12 million

0,73 million

1 million

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of Brussels' most famous monuments is a statue of a little peeing fellow. His name is? Hint

Het Pisserke

Louis Plasteur

Jean Zeik

Manneken Pis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Thousands of souvenirs can be bought that are related to Brussels' most famous statue. A beer is named after the statue. Is it true that this beer is prohibited in Pennsylvania, USA?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or false? Because of the immense popularity of this one particular fountain statue, no other fountains are to be found in the rest of the city of Brussels?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Does Brussels have an active port?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Out of the following Belgian beers, which one is typically a beer from Brussels? Hint

Lucifer

Westmalle

Lambic

Bosbier

8. At the end of the 19th century, together with Barcelona, Brussels was one of the artistic capitals of Europe. Brussels had a really flourishing Art Nouveau scene, with one particular architect and designer at the forefront. Name him? Hint

Antoni Gaudi

Victor Horta

Mies Van der Rohe

Rene Magritte

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the outskirts of the city, right in the middle of the Heizel site, a rather tall monument can be found. Name this strange monument? Hint

Galileo

Madurodam

Atomium

Panamarenko

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, name Brussels' international airport. Hint

Deurne

Schiphol

Zaventem

Bierset

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Brussels is in Europe, most of you should know this, but what country's capital is it?

Answer: Belgium

Brussels has been the capital of Belgium, since 1830 (independence of Belgium).

2. How many inhabitants does Brussels have approximately?

Answer: 1 million

Including the suburbs, Brussels has more or less 1 million inhabitants. This makes it the biggest city in Belgium.

3. One of Brussels' most famous monuments is a statue of a little peeing fellow. His name is?

Answer: Manneken Pis

The statue of Manneken Pis (which means 'peeing fellow') dates from the 16th century. Legend has it, there once was a kid who prevented a huge bomb explosion in the city by peeing on the fuse. To show their gratitude, the people of Brussels made a statue to honour this brave kid.

4. Thousands of souvenirs can be bought that are related to Brussels' most famous statue. A beer is named after the statue. Is it true that this beer is prohibited in Pennsylvania, USA?

Answer: yes

Because the label on the beer 'Manneken Pis' depicts the little kid peeing, authorities in Pennsylvania considered this beer to be offensive for children (just imagine!). As a result, the beer is now illegal in this particular US state. among others.

5. True or false? Because of the immense popularity of this one particular fountain statue, no other fountains are to be found in the rest of the city of Brussels?

Answer: False

This statement was false. Actually, Brussels is the city with the highest number of fountains in the world, according to historian Fabien De Roose who wrote a book about all the fountains in Brussels.

6. Does Brussels have an active port?

Answer: Yes

Although Brussels is exactly in the middle of Belgium, Brussels does have a port. It's situated in an industrial zone with more or less 300 companies using the facilities and shipping 18 million tonnes a year.

7. Out of the following Belgian beers, which one is typically a beer from Brussels?

Answer: Lambic

Together with Gueuze and Kriek, the Lambic beers are very, very typical of Brussels. All are rather fruity beers that can even be appreciated by people who normally wouldn't like beers.

Answer: Victor Horta

Victor Horta practically invented the Art Nouveau style, with its naturally flowing forms. He designed some thirty houses in Brussels and some of them can still be visited.

9. At the outskirts of the city, right in the middle of the Heizel site, a rather tall monument can be found. Name this strange monument?

Answer: Atomium

The Atomium dates from the World Expo held in 1958. The Atomium represents the atom of an iron crystal enlarged 160 billion times. It has nine spheres with each sphere weighing 200 tons. The Atomium was recently restored to mark the 50th anniversary of the World Expo.

10. Finally, name Brussels' international airport.

Answer: Zaventem

Zaventem is Belgium's international airport, located some 20 minutes from Brussels' city centre. Zaventem was also the homebase for Belgium's former national airline company, Sabena.

Source: Author PJDQ

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