"J" World Cities Trivia Quiz

Answer: Juneau, Alaska

The city is almost the same size as the states of Rhode Island and Delaware combined. The city is named after Joseph Juneau who mined over a thousand pounds of gold ore in and near the city. There are no roads connecting Juneau to the rest of Alaska, necessitating a boat or plane to get there.

Answer: Jerez

Jerez, formally called Jerez de la Frontera, is dotted with many religious buildings, mostly Christian but also some Islamic from when Moors controlled the region. There is also a world-famous horse riding school which rivals the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

Answer: Jerusalem

The Old City of Jerusalem is considered a world heritage site because of its religious significance. However, fighting between Israel and Palestine has jeopardized preservation efforts.

Answer: Alberta

Jasper is actually within the Jasper National Park, the largest in the Canadian Rockies. During and for a short time after World War I, Jasper was the site of an internment camp for Austro-Hungarian citizens living in Canada.

Answer: Johannesburg

Johannseburg was the scene of much violence during the apartheid era in South Africa. Although the murder rate has slowly decreased since the 1990s and 2000s, it still remains high with 1 murder for every 2,326 residents in 2007.

Answer: Jacareí, Brazil

The rivers in and around Jacarei were once plagued with alligators. However, since the area has become more industrialized with the production of rubber and glass, the alligators are still common but less of a problem.

Answer: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, in its history, has been called: Fort Carolina by the French, Wacca Pilatka by the Seminole and Cowford by the British. It is the most populous city proper in Florida. Despite its long history, it did not officially become an incorporated city until 1832.

Answer: Jaipur

The Golden Triangle consists of the cities of Jaipur, Delhi and Agra and is a popular tourist route taken by visitors to witness India's most treasured sites. Within Jaipur, popular destinations are the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and the Jaigarh Fort.

Answer: Jeddah

The King Abdulaziz International Airport has a special terminal meant for the more than 2 million hajj pilgrims who travel to the city each year on their way to Mecca. Outside of the hajj, Jeddah is a flourishing city all year round with business and construction projects rapidly expanding. It is considered one of the most modernized cities in Saudi Arabia.

Answer: Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. In 2013, it grew at a faster rate than Beijing and Bangkok. Jakarta has been the capital of the region since the time of the Dutch settlement in 1619.