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Lisbon Trivia Quiz

Ten multiple choice questions on Lisbon, the beautiful capital of Portugal.

A multiple-choice quiz by vikan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
vikan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
46,323

Updated
Dec 29 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1664

Last 3 plays: Guest 46 (6/10), Guest 88 (0/10), Guest 109 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lisbon is composed of how many hills? Hint

Seven

Three

Five

Nine

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lisbon is famous for its _________________ sidewalks? Hint

Brick

Mosaic

Marble

Clay

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Question 3 of 10

3. The _________, Lower Town, in the flat area next to the harbor, is Lisbon's old business district? Hint

Barrio Alto

Baixa

Chiado

Castelo

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Question 4 of 10

4. In November 1755, a(an) _____________ occurred killing an estimated 50,000 people and destroying most of Lisbon? Hint

Fire

Earthquake

Battle

Plague

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lisbon is located on the ________ River? Hint

Tiber

Tagus

Arno

Rio Grande

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Question 6 of 10

6. The medieval quarter in Lisbon is called the _________ ? Hint

Barrio Alto

Alfama

Chiado

Castelo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Lisbon tourist site, located in Belem, was started in 1502 by Manuel I to give thanks for the success of Vasco da Gama's voyage? Hint

Jardim da Estrela

Castelo de Sao Jorge

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Palacio Nacional

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Question 8 of 10

8. Standing guard on the left bank of the river, in Lisbon, is a very large statue of __________________? Hint

Dom Pedro IV

Manuel I

Jesus

Marques de Pombal

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Ascensor de Santa Justa is a ___________? Hint

Escalator

Funicular

Street Elevator

Cable Tramway

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Question 10 of 10

10. Opened in 1966, the first bridge over the river in Lisbon was _________? Hint

Ponte Santa Caterina

Ponte Vasco da Gama

Ponte 25 de Abril

Ponte Graca

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lisbon is composed of how many hills?

Answer: Seven

The seven hills of Lisbon are: Castelo, Graca, Monte, Penha de Franca, S. Pedro de Alcantara, Santa Catarina and Estrela. The hills and valleys of Lisbon make it a very interesting city to visit.

2. Lisbon is famous for its _________________ sidewalks?

Answer: Mosaic

The black and white mosaic sidewalks are made of three inch cubes of cream colored limestone and dark grey basalt stones.

3. The _________, Lower Town, in the flat area next to the harbor, is Lisbon's old business district?

Answer: Baixa

The Baixa consists of a grid of small streets between the river and Rossio, the city's main square. It is a very popular shopping district.

4. In November 1755, a(an) _____________ occurred killing an estimated 50,000 people and destroying most of Lisbon?

Answer: Earthquake

The earthquake, along with the fires and tidal wave it produced, destroyed all of Lisbon, except the Alfama District.

5. Lisbon is located on the ________ River?

Answer: Tagus

The Tagus or Tejo River rises in central Spain and flows west across Portugal to Lisbon and into the Atlantic Ocean.

6. The medieval quarter in Lisbon is called the _________ ?

Answer: Alfama

The Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon was spared by the 1755 earthquake. It has tiny whitewashed buildings along a labyrinth of narrow alleys and stairways.

7. Which Lisbon tourist site, located in Belem, was started in 1502 by Manuel I to give thanks for the success of Vasco da Gama's voyage?

Answer: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

The monastery is done in the Manueline style of architecture which combines Gothic forms with early Renaissance details, using symbols inspired by naval ropes and anchors, coral, and various navigational instruments.

8. Standing guard on the left bank of the river, in Lisbon, is a very large statue of __________________?

Answer: Jesus

Cristo Rei (Christ the King) was erected to commemorate Portugal's survival of World War II without direct involvement.

9. The Ascensor de Santa Justa is a ___________?

Answer: Street Elevator

The Santa Justa Street Elevator takes passengers up 45 meters from the Baixa area to the Chiado district. The seven hills of Lisbon make moving around the city difficult. A street elevator, funiculars, cable tramways and even a escalator move people between the various levels of the city.

The Santa Justa Street Elevator is boxed in a fanciful Gothic tower created by Eiffel and is one of the most beloved landmarks in Lisbon.

10. Opened in 1966, the first bridge over the river in Lisbon was _________?

Answer: Ponte 25 de Abril

When the bridge open in 1966 it was known as the Ponte Salazar. It was renamed the April 25th Bridge (Ponte 25 de abril) to commemorate the 1974 revolution and to remove any reference to former dictator Antonio de Oliveira Salazar.

Source: Author vikan

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