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W International Quiz

W places are varied and interesting, spread around the world. See how may you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by janshannon. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
janshannon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,036

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3832

Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (5/10), Guest 184 (5/10), Linda_Arizona (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Europe and the United States are shivering in the snow, this W capital city of New Zealand is enjoying summer.

Answer: (One word Southern Hemisphere)

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Question 2 of 10

2. The confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile create the world's longest river. In what country do these tributaries meet? Hint

Ethiopia

Egypt

Sudan

Kenya

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Question 3 of 10

3. Japan's Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park is considered one of the most beautiful areas in the country. It is located on which island?
Hint

Hokkaido

Honshu

Okinawa

Shikoku

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Question 4 of 10

4. The second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, the College of William & Mary, is located in the historic W.

Answer: (One word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the capital of Wales? Hint

Swansea

Abadare

Cwmamman

Cardiff

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Question 6 of 10

6. During WWII, Jews in many ghettos tried to organize resistance groups. Those in the W city were the most successful, but even they were only able to hold out just short of a month.

Answer: (One word Capital)

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Question 7 of 10

7. The state of West Bengal is in western India.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The area once referred to as White Russia is now the country of... Hint

Estonia

Ukraine

Armenia

Belarus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wake is an American island.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Israel's Western Wall is also called the... Hint

Wall of Tears

Wall of Remembrance

Wall of Sorrow

Wailing Wall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Europe and the United States are shivering in the snow, this W capital city of New Zealand is enjoying summer.

Answer: Wellington

Wellington, though a large city, is just two kilometers in diameter, allowing tourists to walk the length of its downtown in about half an hour.

2. The confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile create the world's longest river. In what country do these tributaries meet?

Answer: Sudan

The confluence of the two river is at Khartoum, Sudan's capital and largest city.

3. Japan's Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park is considered one of the most beautiful areas in the country. It is located on which island?

Answer: Honshu

Wakasa Bay in off the Sea of Japan north of Kyoto.

4. The second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, the College of William & Mary, is located in the historic W.

Answer: Williamsburg

More than four million people visit Colonial Williamsburg each year to learn about U. S. history.

5. What is the capital of Wales?

Answer: Cardiff

Cardiff is in South Glamorgan on the Bristol Channel which divides southern Wales from England.

6. During WWII, Jews in many ghettos tried to organize resistance groups. Those in the W city were the most successful, but even they were only able to hold out just short of a month.

Answer: Warsaw

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising lasted from, April 19 to May 16, 1943.

7. The state of West Bengal is in western India.

Answer: False

West Bengal, in the east of India, is considered one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse states in the country.

8. The area once referred to as White Russia is now the country of...

Answer: Belarus

Belarus dropped the name White Russian S.S.R when it became independent from the Soviet Union on August 25, 1991.

9. Wake is an American island.

Answer: True

Wake Island is an unincorporated territory of the United States, administered from Washington, DC by the Department of the Interior. It's located in the North Pacific between Hawaii and the Marianas.

10. Israel's Western Wall is also called the...

Answer: Wailing Wall

There is controversy about its safety between Israeli Jews, who say it is in danger of collapse, and the Muslims who maintain the mosque at the top of the wall, who believe it to be safe. Money is being raised for the wall's repair.

Source: Author janshannon

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