Seoul Stirring Trivia Quiz

Answer: Amsterdam

Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is known world-wide for its many canals. It is located in the province of North Holland, and began life as a fishing village on the River Amstel. The city has a rich history and cultural heritage, with many museums and other places of interest within its boundaries.

Answer: Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, which is part of Scandinavia (along with Norway and Sweden). One of its most famous landmarks is the statue of the Little Mermaid on a rock by the harbour, commemorating the character created by Hans Christian Andersen. The city has long been a centre of commerce, and tourism is also a major contributor to the economy of the city.

Answer: Helsinki

Finland, of which Helsinki is the capital, is one of the major forces in the world of ski jumping, having produced such greats as Matti Nykanen, Janne Ahonen and the Hautamaeki brothers. Helsinki itself was established as a trading town on the Gulf of Finland in the sixteenth century, at which time it was known as Helsingfors.

Answer: Rome

Rome, Italy sits on seven hills and the Tiber river, and probably has more than its fair share of ruins for tourists to visit (and complain about visiting). It is also home to a vast amount of wonderful art and architecture, and entirely surrounds the city-state of the Vatican, home to the Pope.

Answer: Athens

The hilltop buildings in Athens, Greece include the Parthenon atop the Acropolis, where getting a tan might be secondary to exploring the temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, or any of the other ancient buildings to be found there.

Answer: Pretoria

Pretoria is one of South Africa's three capitals, in this case the administrative one, with the judicial in Bloemfontein and the legislative in Cape Town. Also known as Tshwane, Pretoria has a subtropical climate with rainy summers and dry winters. Industries include steel works and automobile manufacture.

Answer: New Delhi

The capital of India, New Delhi, is itself a district of Delhi, a territory designated the National Capital Territory. All branches of government can be found in New Delhi, which is located on the Yamuna River. Mumbai is about 1400 km (870 miles) from New Delhi, and is mentioned here only as a clue to the country.

Answer: Buenos Aires

The Plaza de Mayo is the central square of Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, which sits on a wide stretch of the Rio de la Plata almost directly opposite Montevideo, Uruguay. The reference to Ossie was meant as a helpful hint to football (soccer) fans who might remember Osvaldo "Ossie" Ardiles who was part of Argentina's World Cup winning team in 1978.

Answer: Lima

A side trip that one could make when visiting Lima, the capital of Peru, might be to the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, high in the Andes mountains. If that doesn't appeal, Lima, on the Pacific coast of the country, has collections of pre-Columbian art on display in various museums in the city.

Answer: Washington

Capital of the United States of America, Washington is located in the District of Columbia, and was purpose-built in the late 18th century to be the capital of the newly formed nation. Located on the Potomac River, it is bordered by the states of Maryland and Virginia. The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.