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The Great World Cities Trivia Quiz

Interesting tidbits about some of the Great Cities of the World

A multiple-choice quiz by Pick61. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Pick61

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,981

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1138

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Question 1 of 10

1. What European city is home to the largest bell ever cast, weighing 200 tons and standing 19 feet high? It is also the location of the biggest caliber cannon ever made, with a bore of 36 inches. Much government business is carried out in an ancient walled fortress. Hint

Warsaw

Moscow

Minsk

Prague

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Question 2 of 10

2. Called Krung Thep by its inhabitants, this capital is located on the Chao Phraya river in southeast Asia. What city is it? Hint

Bangkok

Cuszco

Delhi

Tehran

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Question 3 of 10

3. Queen Victoria was instrumental in choosing Ottawa to be the capital of Canada. What other city was arguing to become the center of government? Hint

Yellowknife

Vancouver

Toronto

Halifax

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Vatican City's Swiss Guard is composed of 100 men, and is largely ceremonial. When first organized in the 16th century, how many men were recruited? Hint

100

6,000

10,000

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mexico City is sinking at the rate of eight inches per year.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. From where did the name of London's Piccadilly Circus come? Hint- it's not really a circus as Americans understand the word. Hint

From a bicycle

From a small article of clothing that was produced there

From a condiment

It's named after a toy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is the world's largest library located? Hint - It is not Alexandria, the mob burned that one. The British burned the original building that housed this one in 1814. Hint

Paris

Washington, D.C.

Rome

Stockholm

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Question 8 of 10

8. Venice has more than 400 bridges spanning its canals. Why is one of them called the "Bridge of Sighs"? Hint

Many lovers committed suicide there

It is a bridge that used to be crossed by condemned prisoners

The wind occasionally causes the sighing sound

No one is sure

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of Stockholm's major tourist attractions is the "Wasa". What is the "Wasa"? Hint

A ship

A castle

A park

A world famous restaurant

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Question 10 of 10

10. Amsterdam is located on low lying, reclaimed land. It actually consists of a series of islands and canals. How many of these man-made islands make up the city? Hint

270

180

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Moscow

The bell has never been rung, being damaged in a fire before it could be raised to its belfry. The cannon has never been fired.

2. Called Krung Thep by its inhabitants, this capital is located on the Chao Phraya river in southeast Asia. What city is it?

Answer: Bangkok

By far Thailand's largest city, it is a center of commercial activity. It was also the third most popular tourist destination in 2012 as declared by Mastercard, after London and Paris.

3. Queen Victoria was instrumental in choosing Ottawa to be the capital of Canada. What other city was arguing to become the center of government?

Answer: Toronto

Actually, Kingston and Quebec were also in the running. Ottawa was relatively new, have been recognized as a city only four years before.

4. The Vatican City's Swiss Guard is composed of 100 men, and is largely ceremonial. When first organized in the 16th century, how many men were recruited?

Answer: 6,000

The Swiss Confederation supplied the men but had to promise not to allow any other country to recruit mercenaries within her borders. They still wear the uniform originally designed by Michaelangelo in 1506.

5. Mexico City is sinking at the rate of eight inches per year.

Answer: True

The metropolis was built over an underground reservoir. As the residents use the water, the city settles into the vacated space.

6. From where did the name of London's Piccadilly Circus come? Hint- it's not really a circus as Americans understand the word.

Answer: From a small article of clothing that was produced there

A popular ornamental article that attached to the clothing was made and sold there. It was called a piccadill. A tailor named Baker made his fortune from it and built a grand house there which gave the entire neighborhood its name. The word 'circus' is a British term for a place where a large roundabout exists or an area where multiple roads and streets come together.

7. Where is the world's largest library located? Hint - It is not Alexandria, the mob burned that one. The British burned the original building that housed this one in 1814.

Answer: Washington, D.C.

It's the Library of Congress, with over 22 million books. There are also photographs, music sheets, research papers which bring the total items to over 100 million. It was established as a research facility for Congress and has about 640 acres of floorspace.

8. Venice has more than 400 bridges spanning its canals. Why is one of them called the "Bridge of Sighs"?

Answer: It is a bridge that used to be crossed by condemned prisoners

The bridge connects the Doge's Palace with a prison and place of execution.

9. One of Stockholm's major tourist attractions is the "Wasa". What is the "Wasa"?

Answer: A ship

The warship "Wasa" sank in Stockholm Harbor in 1628. The ship was unstable and many warned that it was dangerous to try and sail her. Attempts at raising her failed until 1967 when she was finally reclaimed. It is now restored and rests in its own museum.

10. Amsterdam is located on low lying, reclaimed land. It actually consists of a series of islands and canals. How many of these man-made islands make up the city?

Answer: 90

The city was founded in 1275. The foundations were made of 13,659 piles into the soft clay.

Source: Author Pick61

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