Colourful Places Trivia Quiz

Answer: Red Square

Red Square is home to several of Moscow's most famous buildings. Surprisingly, the name 'Red Square' is not named after 'communism' or the colour of the surroundings; instead, it's named 'Red Square' because the word 'krasnaya' (in the Russian name for the site) translates to both 'beautiful' and 'red'.

The square, found directly in the center of Moscow's main region, was first worked on as far back as the fifteenth century. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it and the area are so strongly tied to Russian culture-- its religion, politics, urbanity, and history.

Answer: Dover

Found on the Strait of Dover at the edge of the County of Kent, the town of Dover is home to these white chalk cliffs which look out towards France. Protected by the National Trust, this stretch of natural splendor is a symbol of coastal England and has, for many years, been immortalized in song.

The cliffs are also home to Dover Castle, the largest castle in the country, which was commissioned to be built there by William the Conqueror in the eleventh century.

Answer: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park was established as a protected national park in 1872 and has since been one of the most-visited natural locations in the United States. Split across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, Yellowstone is actually found on a caldera; Yellowstone is a super-volcano that hasn't erupted in more than half a million years.

It's because of this that Old Faithful and other geysers and geothermal pools can be found there. Besides this though, it's a haven for nature enthusiasts as its natural beauty, spread across the Rockies and its forests, is nothing short of breathtaking.

Answer: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

The image, of course, depicts the White House as it stands in Washington D.C. as the home of the President of the United States of America. The building is named because it is indeed white, though many noteworthy buildings in D.C. are. In truth, the White House was originally made of wood, and after that version was burnt down by the British (eventually, Canadians), it was made with sandstone and whitewashed to give the distinct colour.

Interestingly, there's a White House in Kyrgyzstan that is also home to the President of that country.

Answer: Paris

Found in the 18th arrondissement, home to Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur on the nearby hilltop, the Moulin Rouge is in a district known as Pigalle which, if you visit, is known for bawdy shops of all sort. Since the Moulin Rouge is famous for its cabaret and burlesque shows, it may not be too surprising; the area is certainly more famous for being a nightlife destination, especially for tourists.

The Moulin Rouge is named as such because atop its façade is a functioning red windmill.

Answer: Blue

One of Istanbul's largest and most famous landmarks, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque was built in the early 17th century by the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Ahmed I, nearly one thousand years after its next-door neighbor, Hagia Sophia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Blue Mosque has been used consistently for Islamic prayer since it opened and serves as a noteworthy representation of Turkish architecture and heritage.

It also acts as Ahmed I's tomb.

Answer: Delhi

Named as such due to its sandstone walls, the Red Fort of Delhi is one of the city's most imposing structures. Used as a royal palace and a fort for centuries, the Red Fort became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, allowing for upkeep in the face of several busy, adjacent areas.

While the fort contains a number of inner courts and pavilions, the Red Fort's gates open out into bustling streets and the once-busy Chhatta Chowk, an open marketplace and bazaar. The landmark was so famous it was featured on Indian Rupee notes.

Answer: The Eden Project

The Eden Project first opened in Cornwall in 2001 and was designed to contain two biomes-- one tropical and one Mediterranean-- to house plants from other parts of the world. Although clearly a place of notable scientific, environmental, and ecological use, the Eden Project has also been used for entertainment purposes, hosting concerts, art exhibits, and large-scale events since opening.

The building is made of steel and plastic and, upon completion, was the largest biodome complex in the world.

Answer: Sausalito

Built in the 1930s, the Golden Gate Bridge is likely the most famous landmark of San Francisco, California and one of the most recognizable bridges in the world because of its distinct design and colour. Spanning the San Francisco Bay as it opens into the Pacific, it crosses from San Fran into the smaller cities of Marin County, specifically leading the US 101 highway into Sausalito and onward to the great Redwood Forests of California. Upon completion, the landmark was the longest suspension bridge in the world, a record it would hold for nearly three decades until the completion of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York.

Answer: Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon, home to the geothermal spa and-- get this-- power plant, is one of Iceland's most famous tourist hotspots (ha!), partly because of its unique appearance. The minerals found in this hot spring tint the water with a striking blue hue, and the pools there are fed by lava-heated hot water used by the adjacent power station. Surprisingly, the spa is, by and large, man-made.

The spa is south of Reykjavik's airport near the southwestern tip of Iceland; it's quicker to get there from the airport than the capital.