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Quiz about Lisbon the Other City of Seven Hills

Lisbon, the Other City of Seven Hills Quiz

Lisbon, Portugal is one of Europe's most endearing locations. Test your knowledge of this beautiful capital. Good Luck.

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

Author
Ikabud

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,014

Updated
May 16 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1104

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the Portuguese name for Lisbon? Hint

Lisabona

Lisboa

Lisbona

Lisburn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lisbon is on the northern bank of which river? Hint

Douro

Tagus

Guadiana

Xarrama

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lisbon's old quarters are dominated by a castle, can you name it? Hint

Sao Carlos

Sao Paulo

Sao Jorge

Sao Francisco

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lisbon was the venue for the 'World Expo', in what year? Hint

1999

1998

1996

1997

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Question 5 of 10

5. A new crossing of the Tagus River was inaugurated in time for the exposition. It was named after a famous Portugese historical figure. What is the bridge called? Hint

Ponte Infante Dom Henrique

Ponte Pedro Alvares Cabral

Ponte Vasco Da Gama

Ponte Fernando Magalhaes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Leading from Edward VII Park down to the Rossio Plaza, this treelined street is one of Portugal's widest. What is it called? Hint

Praca do Comercio

Campo Grande

Avenida da Liberdade

Rua Augusta

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Question 7 of 10

7. A large earthquake, followed by a tsunami and a devastating fire in 1755, destroyed large parts of Lisbon. Who was the person credited with rebuilding the city? Hint

Egas Moniz

Antonio Salazar

Luis de Camoes

Marques de Pombal

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Question 8 of 10

8. The University of Lisbon, founded in 1292, was transferred to another city. What is the city called? Hint

Porto

Coimbra

Evora

Braga

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the southern bank of the Tagus River, and looking toward Lisbon is a huge statue of whom? Hint

Eusebio

Vasco Da Gama

Christ

Afonso Henriques

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 'eagles' of Lisbon are just one of the nicknames given to the once mighty Benfica. The prestigious soccer club play their home games at which stadium? Hint

Estadio de Alvalade

Estadio da Luz

Estadio das Antas

Estadio Nacional

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the Portuguese name for Lisbon?

Answer: Lisboa

Lisbon's ancient name was Olisipo.

2. Lisbon is on the northern bank of which river?

Answer: Tagus

The River Tagus (Tejo) in Portugese has its source in the Sierra De Cuenca in Spain and runs through most of the Iberian Peninsula, before it broadens and enters the Atlantic Ocean by Lisbon.

3. Lisbon's old quarters are dominated by a castle, can you name it?

Answer: Sao Jorge

This medieval fortress crowns one of Lisbon's oldest quarters, Alfama.

4. Lisbon was the venue for the 'World Expo', in what year?

Answer: 1998

The park in which 'Expo 98' was held is now called 'O Parque Das Nacoes', The Nations Park.

5. A new crossing of the Tagus River was inaugurated in time for the exposition. It was named after a famous Portugese historical figure. What is the bridge called?

Answer: Ponte Vasco Da Gama

Vasco Da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope and discovered the much sought after 'Sea route to India'.

6. Leading from Edward VII Park down to the Rossio Plaza, this treelined street is one of Portugal's widest. What is it called?

Answer: Avenida da Liberdade

This beautiful avenue actually starts at the 'Praca dos Restauradores' and is full of cafes and interesting stores.

7. A large earthquake, followed by a tsunami and a devastating fire in 1755, destroyed large parts of Lisbon. Who was the person credited with rebuilding the city?

Answer: Marques de Pombal

The lower or 'Baixa' part of the city, culminating at the 'Terreiro do Paco' is a great example of the Pombal legacy.

8. The University of Lisbon, founded in 1292, was transferred to another city. What is the city called?

Answer: Coimbra

Coimbra's university is one of the oldest established centers of learning in the country.

9. On the southern bank of the Tagus River, and looking toward Lisbon is a huge statue of whom?

Answer: Christ

The monument to Christ the King originated from a visit to Rio de Janeiro (where there is a similar monument)by Cardinal Cerejeira, in September 1934. The monument was inaugurated on May 17th 1959.

10. The 'eagles' of Lisbon are just one of the nicknames given to the once mighty Benfica. The prestigious soccer club play their home games at which stadium?

Answer: Estadio da Luz

The Stadium of Light in Lisbon is one of Europe's most famous soccer venues.

Source: Author Ikabud

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