Kangaroos and Convicts Tour of Europe Quiz

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1. Danny Kaye called this city a 'friendly old girl of a town' in song. Which town, home to the 'Little Mermaid' statue, was he singing about?

Answer: Copenhagen

The song 'Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen' appeared in the musical 'Hans Christian Andersen', released in 1952. Copenhagen has been the capital of Denmark for over 500 years, and is located on the island of Zealand, in the far east of the country.

2. Our next destination is a major port city in the United Kingdom. With a 2013 population of around 500,000, we take in the Grand National steeple-chase and visit the birthplaces of members of the world's most successful rock band. We are having a great cultural experience, but in which European city?

Answer: Liverpool, England

The expansion of trade saw Liverpool emerge to become a major port city with around 40% of world trade passing through its docks by the early nineteenth century. The birthplace of The Beatles, Liverpool has many landmarks dedicated to this iconic band.

In 2008, Liverpool was designated European Capital of Culture (along with Stavanger, Norway).

3. Because of Berlin's chequered past as a city and a divided city, there is doubt about the location of the city centre. However, there is one street that runs east-west from Berlin Cathedral to The Brandenburg Gate, which has more cultural buildings (e.g. two opera houses, one university) than any other street in Berlin. What is the curious name of this street?

Answer: Unter den Linden

Unter den Linden (under the lime trees in English) is an historic boulevard in the Mitte (central) section of Berlin. Alexanderplatz is also in the Mitte section of Berlin. It is a large square and the hub for the tram and bus network network in Berlin. Friedrichstra�e is the main shopping street.

It runs north-south and bisects Unter den Linden. Potsdamer Platz is a place near Unter den Linden that was built after the Berlin Wall came down.

4. This European city has the world's oldest shopping centre, a magnificent cathedral, the country's stock exchange as well as Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and much, much more. What city is this?

Answer: Milan

Milan is a combination of old world buildings and modern architecture. Known as the fashion capital, Milan has this healthy industry with many well known designers being based there. Milan has also gained a reputation for fine furniture manufacturing.

There are so many highlights to see in Milan, including the fabulous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan Cathedral, Royal Villa, La Scala Opera House, pavilions, gardens, museums and churches, to name but a few.

5. Paris is one of the most important cities of not only Europe, but also the world. Which of the following historic monuments is NOT situated in Paris?

Answer: The Palace of Versailles

Situated in northern central France, Paris is the political, economic and cultural centre of France. With a 2013 population of around 10 million in its greater geographical region, Paris is considered one of the fashion centres of the world. With its great cultural monuments, it the most-visited city in Europe.

Versailles is about 20 kilometres from Paris.

6. Which World Heritage Listed island with a monastery and abbey is accessible by a tidal track from mainland France?

Answer: Mont Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel is located off Normandy, France and is only accessible via the tidal causeway. Once on the island you are greeted with a medieval walled city. Within the city is a Benedictine monastery and abbey, castle, shops and housing.

7. The Austrian state of Tyrol is known for its superb skiing. It borders Germany, Italy and Switzerland, but what is the name of the state capital located in the Inn Valley?

Answer: Innsbruck

Tyrol is in the Alps, at the western end of Austria, and contains some of the tallest mountains in Europe. The Winter Olympics were held at Innsbruck in 1964 and 1976 and the population was around 120,000 in 2012.

Vienna is the national capital of Austria, and also the capital of Vienna state. Salzburg is the capital of the state of Salzburg, and Graz is the capital of Styria.

8. One of Australia's most iconic songs, 'Land Down Under', mentions a European city. Which city, capital of the 'Cockpit of Europe', do they sing about?

Answer: Brussels

'Buying bread from a man in Brussels, he was six foot four and full of muscle' is part of Men At Work's patriotic song.

Belgium is known as the 'Cockpit of Europe' as it is sandwiched between several major powers that used to like invading each other, akin to the pit used in cockfighting. If the French were fighting Germany, or the Dutch were fighting the Spaniards, or the English were fighting just about anyone, the poor Belgians seems to be in the way.

9. This World Heritage Listed site consists of monasteries on top of natural pillars. What Greek place is this?

Answer: Meteora

Meteora, located in central Greece, is a natural range of pillars made from sandstone formed over millions of years by a combination of erosion, wind, water, temperature and earth movement.

On top of the pillars monasteries were built around the ninth century, which was a feat in itself as the terrain is very difficult to access. Stone steps were cut into the pillars in the 1920s to gain easier access to the site.

10. Poland is mostly a fertile plain bisected by the Vistula River. Many important cities lie along this river including Gdansk and Poland's capital, Warsaw. Further south on the river is another very important city, its cultural capital and a former capital itself. What is this city?

Answer: Krakow

Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It was the capital from 1038 to 1569. Krakow's Old Town, Wawel Castle and Kazimierz were listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1978. Also in the same year, Karol Wojtyla, Archbishop of Krakow, was elected as Pope. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first ever Slavic Pope.

Source: Author ozzz2002

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