Over Hill, Over Dale Trivia Quiz

Answer: Boston

On June 17, 1775 the Battle of Bunker Hill took place as the American Revolution unfolded. Aptly named after Bunker Hill, the major objective of both the colonial and British troops would ultimately be won by the British troops but not without great loss. The British troops suffered over a thousand casualties while the Continental army suffered 450 casualties. While Bunker Hill was ultimately captured by the British, the majority of combat actually took place at nearby Breed's Hill. The aftermath of the battle had both armies needing to readjust their strategies for victory in future battles. In particular, the British took a more cautious approach to planning and maneuvering during future battles, but such changes hindered the possibility of British success and the loss of the First British Empire.

A few years prior to this on December 16, 1773, another major famous event took place in the Boston region. The "Boston Tea Party" as it is now known today was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty (a secret society formed to protect the rights of colonists) against the Tea Act of 1773. As a group of ships were heading to the American colonies in September and October of 1773, opposition to the Tea Act was on the rise. When the tea ship Dartmouth arrived in Boston, protesters demanded that the tea be returned to England. When there was a refusal to do so, demonstrators dressed as Native Americans raided the ship and began throwing large quantities of tea into Boston Harbor. For many years, it was considered unpatriotic by many Americans to drink tea as a result of the incident and coffee became a preferred drink in the colonies.

Answer: Ottawa valley

The Ottawa Valley covers an area of roughly six million acres and a population of 1.4 million people lies within the region. Of these people that live in the region, the majority of them live in Canada's capital city of Ottawa. The Ottawa Valley is notable for its beef and corn farming.

Historically, the Ottawa River which runs through the valley was settled by various first nations groups such as the Huron, Algonquin, and Iroquois, and was a major transportation route during the Ottawa River timber trade of the 1800s.

Answer: Tower Hill

Tower Hill is an elevated location within one of the oldest parts of London, England. Throughout history, the main purpose of Tower Hill was to perform executions on important people such as kings, queens, and other royalty. Methods of execution by modern standards would be considered brutal such as beheading, hanging, quartering, and drawing. Often times, executions would be performed on popular figures not because of issues such as being a "traitor", but rather due to the fact that they were becoming "inconvenient" persons and government wanted to dispose of them. Famous people such as Thomas Wentworth and William Laud (Archbishop of Canterbury) fit into this category.

Other historical figures were deemed to be less popular in society and therefore needed to be executed for reasons such as imposing new taxes or treason. Figures such as Simon Sudbury, James Tyrell, and George Boleyn were all executed for tax issues or various forms of treason.

Answer: Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings dates back to roughly 16th Century B.C. In particular, from roughly 1540-1075 B.C., the period of Egypt's New Kingdom, the region around Luxor, Egypt became designated as a royal burial ground for pharaohs, high priests, and some queens.

The burial sites of Tutankhamen, Seti I, and Ramses II can be found here. The various tombs were buried underground and mummification was used as a method to preserve the bodies. When discovered by archaeologists, it was found that many of the tombs that royalty that were buried in were also stocked with various material goods such as golden masks, treasures, jewelry, and clothing. By 1922, 62 tombs had been discovered by archaeologists and it was believed that no others would be discovered.

In 2005, however, a team of archaeologists lead by Otto Schaden discovered a new tomb that they dubbed as KV 63 just fifty feet from King Tutankhamen's tomb. When found, they discovered no mummy, but it was housed with various linens, pottery, and flowers.

Answer: St. John's

Cape Town's Signal Hill has also been dubbed as the "Lion's Rump" or "The Lion's Flank". It is a flat topped hill that is situated next to both Lion's Head and Table Mountain. Historically, Signal Hill was used to communicate weather warnings for visiting ships in the area. One of the more popular tourist features is that of the Noon Gun. Since 1864, the Noon Gun has been fired daily (except Sundays and holidays) at 12:00 noon to signal an accurate representation of the time.

Answer: Iron Gates

The Iron Gates are essentially two Hydroelectric Power Stations found on the Danube River. Iron Gate I is one of the largest hydro power plants in Europe and can be found on the Iron Gate gorge between Romania and Serbia. Iron Gate II is also a power plant found on the Danube River, but is unique in the sense that it was a joint venture between the Romanian and Yugoslavian government completed in 1984.

The Isle of Ada Kaleh was historically significant due to the fact that it was a free port and was often used for the smuggling of goods in Europe.

Unfortunately, in 1970 it was completely submersed as a result of the construction of Iron Gate I. It was suggested that a new "Ada Kaleh" be constructed after the evacuation of the island's citizens, but it was never completed.

Many of the structures from the island were relocated to Simian Island including a mosque, a bazaar, and a cemetery. The port city of Orsova was also subject to the environmental issues of flooding as well. Much of the old center of the city was flooded with the construction of Iron Gate I and the current city of Orsova was developed on higher ground near the Almaj Mountains.

Answer: Seven

Dating back to the 6th Century B.C., the city of Plovdiv is possibly one of the oldest cities in the world. The city had been developed on seven syenite hills deeming it the nickname "The City of the Seven Hills". In modern times, this name is misleading because at the beginning of the 20th Century, one of the hills (Markovo tepe) was destroyed and the material was used to help pave the streets of Plovdiv. Three of the hills are known as "The Three Hills", while the other three are named "Hill of the Youth", "Hill of the Liberators", and the "Hill of Danov". Today, Plovdiv is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and is known for its heavy industries such as tobacco, textiles, and brewing along with the production of machinery, zinc, and chemicals.

Answer: Wine industry

The Barossa Valley is home to some of the oldest wineries in Australia. Popular wineries such as Penfolds, Peter Lehmann, and Wolf Blass are either located or headquartered in the Barossa Valley. The Turkey Flat winery has been producing wine in the region since 1847 and claims to have the oldest authenticated vines in the world for wine production. One wine that has been popularized out of the region is that of the Barossa Shiraz, a red wine that includes hints of chocolate and spices. Due to its rich history, South Australian Premier Mike Rann introduced a new legislation in 2012 known as the The Character Preservation Act 2012.

The act was passed as a means to protect the heritage and history of both the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, popular wine regions of South Australia.

Answer: One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill or "Maungakiekie", is a volcanic peak located near Auckland, New Zealand and was once an important Maori pa (Maori defensive settlement) during pre-European times. One Tree Hill is one of the largest and oldest prehistoric fortifications in the world. Almost all of these Maori pa (including One Tree Hill) were developed on raised ground or volcanic hills. Recent studies of these settlements have suggested that they were also developed as a safe zone for food, water, wells, and food storage pits. One Tree Hill is accessible by foot but was closed in 2008 to road access as it became a popular location for party-goers.

As of 2014, One Tree Hill has been co-governed by both the Auckland Council and the Auckland iwi (Maori people).

Answer: Death Valley

Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California. Badwater Basin is the lowest part of the Death Valley and is the lowest elevated point in North America. Death Valley National Park is a popular tourist destination as it allows tourists an opportunity to visit the salt-flats, sand dunes, and badlands.

It is also home to a variety of plants and animals that have adapted to a harsh and dry environment such as bighorn sheep, coyote, and the Death Valley pupfish. Death Valley has also boasted the hottest temperature ever recorded in North America at a scorching 134 degrees Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.