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Quiz about When the Saints Go Marching In

When the Saints Go Marching In Quiz

This quiz tests your geographical knowledge on ten place names of various island nations, territories, capitals, and cities that begin with the word "Saint". Match the given saintly place names with the correct descriptions. Enjoy!

A matching quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
4 mins

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Match Quiz

Quiz #
403,677

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Questions		Choices
1. An overseas collectivity of France, this Caribbean island was colonized by Spain, Sweden, British, and France. The island is also the birth place of French supercentenarian Eug�nie Blanchard.		Saint Barth�lemy
2. Remotely located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this volcanic island, together with Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, form a British Overseas Territory.		Saint Peter Port
3. This large parish serves as the capital of the Channel Island of Jersey. This parish is also home to the island's iconic landmark, Elizabeth Castle.		Saint Pierre and Miquelon
4. This Caribbean island nation is the Western Hemisphere's smallest country. The nation's two major islands are separated by The Narrows strait.		Saint Helena
5. Formerly known as Iyonola and later, Hewanorra, this island nation is noted for its Gros Piton and Petit Piton, both of which are located at the west coast of the country.		Saint Martin
6. This Caribbean island, shared between France and the Netherlands, is noted for its Maho Beach, which is a popular site among aviation photographers and plane spotters.		Saint Helier
7. This parish serves as the capital of the Channel Island of Guernsey. It was also home to French poet Victor Hugo where he lived in exile from 1855 to 1870.		Saint Kitts and Nevis
8. Formerly known as Petrograd, and later Leningrad, this populous Russian city is located at the western end of the giant nation, at the Gulf of Finland.		Saint Petersburg
9. This twin island territory is an overseas collectivity of France that lies off the coast of the Canadian island of Newfoundland, in the North Atlantic Ocean.		Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
10. Some notable scenes from the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series were filmed in this Caribbean nation, whose nearest neighbors include Barbados and Grenada.		Saint Lucia

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1. An overseas collectivity of France, this Caribbean island was colonized by Spain, Sweden, British, and France. The island is also the birth place of French supercentenarian Eug�nie Blanchard.

2. Remotely located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this volcanic island, together with Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, form a British Overseas Territory.

3. This large parish serves as the capital of the Channel Island of Jersey. This parish is also home to the island's iconic landmark, Elizabeth Castle.

4. This Caribbean island nation is the Western Hemisphere's smallest country. The nation's two major islands are separated by The Narrows strait.

5. Formerly known as Iyonola and later, Hewanorra, this island nation is noted for its Gros Piton and Petit Piton, both of which are located at the west coast of the country.

6. This Caribbean island, shared between France and the Netherlands, is noted for its Maho Beach, which is a popular site among aviation photographers and plane spotters.

7. This parish serves as the capital of the Channel Island of Guernsey. It was also home to French poet Victor Hugo where he lived in exile from 1855 to 1870.

8. Formerly known as Petrograd, and later Leningrad, this populous Russian city is located at the western end of the giant nation, at the Gulf of Finland.

9. This twin island territory is an overseas collectivity of France that lies off the coast of the Canadian island of Newfoundland, in the North Atlantic Ocean.

10. Some notable scenes from the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series were filmed in this Caribbean nation, whose nearest neighbors include Barbados and Grenada.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Saint Barth�lemy

Saint Barth�lemy was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. In 1784, King Louis XVI sold the island to Sweden. The island was eventually given back to France in 1877.

Eug�nie Blanchard (1896 - 2010) was born in Saint Barth�lemy. The title of "French supercentenarian" is given to any French citizen who has lived more than 110 years.

2. Remotely located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this volcanic island, together with Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, form a British Overseas Territory.

Answer: Saint Helena

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is the collective term that is used to refer to the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. This British Overseas Territory is remotely located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Saint Helena is located approximately 2000 kilometers (1250 miles) west of continental Africa and 4000 kilometers (2500 miles) east of Rio de Janeiro.

3. This large parish serves as the capital of the Channel Island of Jersey. This parish is also home to the island's iconic landmark, Elizabeth Castle.

Answer: Saint Helier

Jersey is divided into 12 parishes. The largest parish, Saint Helier, is also the capital of Jersey.

The beautiful Elizabeth Castle was name after Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603). The castle is a popular tourist attraction in Jersey.

4. This Caribbean island nation is the Western Hemisphere's smallest country. The nation's two major islands are separated by The Narrows strait.

Answer: Saint Kitts and Nevis

Occupying an area of 261 square kilometers (101 square miles), Saint Kitts and Nevis, or its official name, the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is one of the world's smallest nations. Its nearest neighbours include Anguilla, the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, and Montserrat. Both Anguilla and Montserrat are British Oversea Territories.

The larger island of Saint Kitts is located to the northwest of the smaller island of Nevis. These two islands are separated by a 3-kilometer (1.8-mile) long strait called The Narrows.

5. Formerly known as Iyonola and later, Hewanorra, this island nation is noted for its Gros Piton and Petit Piton, both of which are located at the west coast of the country.

Answer: Saint Lucia

Located in the West Indies, Saint Lucia was known as Iyonola by the Arawaks. The nation was also known as Hewanorra by the Caribs / Kalinago. Both Arawaks and Caribs are tribes of indigenous people native to the Caribbean.

Located near the town of Soufri�re, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, or known collectively as The Pitons, are two iconic landmarks of Saint Lucia. These two volcanic plugs were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

6. This Caribbean island, shared between France and the Netherlands, is noted for its Maho Beach, which is a popular site among aviation photographers and plane spotters.

Answer: Saint Martin

Though France and the Netherlands do not share a land border in continental Europe, it is interesting to note that the two nations do share a land border on the island of Saint Martin. The northern part of the island belongs to France, whereas the remaining southern region is part of the Netherlands.

The famous Maho Beach, located next to Princess Juliana International Airport, attracts crowds of aviation photographers and plane spotters who enjoy watching aircraft landing. Sign boards have been erected near the beach to warn visitors of the potential harm that might be caused by the jet blast.

7. This parish serves as the capital of the Channel Island of Guernsey. It was also home to French poet Victor Hugo where he lived in exile from 1855 to 1870.

Answer: Saint Peter Port

Saint Peter Port is one of the main ports of Guernsey. Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) lived in Hauteville House, Saint Peter Port, from 1855 to 1870, during his exile. He eventually returned to Paris, France, in 1870.

8. Formerly known as Petrograd, and later Leningrad, this populous Russian city is located at the western end of the giant nation, at the Gulf of Finland.

Answer: Saint Petersburg

Founded by Peter the Great (1672 - 1752), Saint Petersburg was known as Petrograd (1914 - 1924) and Leningrad (1924 - 1991). The city is located on the Neva River, near the head of the Gulf of Finland, which is part of the Baltic Sea.

Saint Petersburg is one of the major Russian cities. The city is also one of the world's largest northernmost cities, in terms of population.

9. This twin island territory is an overseas collectivity of France that lies off the coast of the Canadian island of Newfoundland, in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Answer: Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is located near the easternmost province of Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador. This overseas collectivity of France consists of two major islands - the dumbbell-shaped Miquelon-Langlade island in the north and the smaller Saint-Pierre island in the south. Saint-Pierre is also the capital of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

10. Some notable scenes from the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series were filmed in this Caribbean nation, whose nearest neighbors include Barbados and Grenada.

Answer: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

In the first three movies of the popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, the scenes at Port Royal were filmed at Wallilabou Bay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. In addition, the scenes that took place on Rum-runner's Isle were filmed in the Tobago Cays.

The island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is located to the north of Grenada and to the west of Barbados.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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