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European Bridges I Trivia Quiz

Europe has a multitude of historic and picturesque bridges. See if you can identify some of the more notable ones.

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

Author
jstagamtome

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,205

Updated
Apr 26 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
548

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Question 1 of 15

1. How many bridges traverse the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. The modern ten mile bridge crossing the Tagus river in Lisbon, Portugal is the _______? Hint

Prince Henry the Navigator bridge

Vasco de Gama bridge

Costa Brava causeway

Great Atlantic causeway

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Question 3 of 15

3. This futuristic bridge at the mouth of the Seine connecting the French ports of Honfleur and Le Havre is the ______ ? Hint

Pont Bouche de la Seine

Pont Villette

Pont de Normandie

Pont Charles de Gaulle

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Question 4 of 15

4. A central landmark of old Prague is the statue lined pedestrian bridge known as ______ ? Hint

Charles bridge

All Saints bridge

Havel bridge

Wenceslas bridge

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Question 5 of 15

5. The oldest bridge in Paris linking the Ile de la Cite with the right bank is the __________ ? Hint

Pont Neuf

Pont Souverain

Pont Ile de la Cite

Pont des Artes

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Question 6 of 15

6. The world's first iron bridge was completed in 1779 in the British town of ______ ? Hint

Birmingham

Glasgow

Cardiff

Coalbrookdale

7. A single-span suspension bridge between the English counties of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire was (at the time of its opening in 1981) the longest of its type in the world. What is its name? Hint

Stamford Bridge

Humber Bridge

Trent Bridge

Ouse Bridge

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Question 8 of 15

8. The tallest bridge in the world, with columns up to 545 meters, which was completed in France in 2005 is the _________ ? Hint

European Union viaduct

Pyrrhenian viaduct

Gustave Eiffel viaduct

Millau viaduct

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which bridge in London bridge was the grisly site of a Vatican banking scandal murder? Hint

Blackfriars bridge

Tower bridge

Waterloo bridge

Victoria bridge

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Question 10 of 15

10. This bridge opened between Denmark and Sweden in the year 2000? Hint

Queen Christina bridge

Doralund bridge

Prince Gustav bridge

Oresund bridge

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Question 11 of 15

11. Although only the land pillars remain, this historic bridge is famous for enabling Allied troops to cross the Rhine during the last days of WWII. Hint

Cologne

Arnhem

Remagen

Ruhr

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Question 12 of 15

12. The Roman bridge in front of Hadrian's mausoleum completed in 134 A.D. is the ________ ? Hint

Ponte Via Appia

Ponte Vaticano

Ponte San Angelo

Ponte Tiberius

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Question 13 of 15

13. The French Loire valley chateau which spans a river, serving as a bridge, is __________ ? Hint

Velezay

Saumur

Azay le Rideau

Chenonceau

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Question 14 of 15

14. The longest bridge in Holland, spanning the Oosterschelde river for 5 kilometers, is known as the _________ ? Hint

Van Dyck Causeway

Neuderland bridge

Zeeland bridge

North Sea Channel bridge

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Question 15 of 15

15. The Stari Most arched bridge constructed in 1566, which collapsed in 1993 and was rebuilt, is also called ______. Hint

Adriatico Bridge

Mostar Bridge

Lubjienko Bridge

Tirana Bridge

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many bridges traverse the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy?

Answer: 3

The Accademia, Scalzi, and Rialto traverse the Grand Canal. The Bridge of Sighs connects the courts with the prison over a minor canal.

2. The modern ten mile bridge crossing the Tagus river in Lisbon, Portugal is the _______?

Answer: Vasco de Gama bridge

This modern bridge connects Lisbon with the popular southern and western Atlantic coastal resorts.

3. This futuristic bridge at the mouth of the Seine connecting the French ports of Honfleur and Le Havre is the ______ ?

Answer: Pont de Normandie

Connecting the industrial port of Le Havre with the small, picturesque, impressionist landmark of Honfleur is the second longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, spanning over half a mile.

4. A central landmark of old Prague is the statue lined pedestrian bridge known as ______ ?

Answer: Charles bridge

This pedestrian shopping bridge with artists, musicians, and craftsmen has weathered many floods and offers spectacular views of castle hill and the old town.

5. The oldest bridge in Paris linking the Ile de la Cite with the right bank is the __________ ?

Answer: Pont Neuf

This bridge, completed in 1605, provides access to the Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame from the city, and leads to a handsome park at the tip of the island.

6. The world's first iron bridge was completed in 1779 in the British town of ______ ?

Answer: Coalbrookdale

Originally a commercial venture as a toll bridge necessary because of the lack of nearby bridges and the unreliability of ferries, its success spawned construction of many similar iron bridges. It stands today. There's still a toll!

7. A single-span suspension bridge between the English counties of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire was (at the time of its opening in 1981) the longest of its type in the world. What is its name?

Answer: Humber Bridge

The Humber Bridge is 1.38 miles (2.22 kilometers) long.

8. The tallest bridge in the world, with columns up to 545 meters, which was completed in France in 2005 is the _________ ?

Answer: Millau viaduct

Connecting the Paris to Barcelona motorway, this architectural marvel will have an appearance unique in architectural history.

9. Which bridge in London bridge was the grisly site of a Vatican banking scandal murder?

Answer: Blackfriars bridge

The corpse of a prominent banker with Vatican ties was found hanging from the bridge spanning the Thames. The case remains shrouded in mystery.

10. This bridge opened between Denmark and Sweden in the year 2000?

Answer: Oresund bridge

This bridge, opened in 2000, replaces a slow and cumbersome ferry and rail route to connect Copenhagen with the Swedish mainland.

11. Although only the land pillars remain, this historic bridge is famous for enabling Allied troops to cross the Rhine during the last days of WWII.

Answer: Remagen

Rhine boat tours pass the charred remains of the only surviving bridge to allow allied forces to cross the Rhine.

12. The Roman bridge in front of Hadrian's mausoleum completed in 134 A.D. is the ________ ?

Answer: Ponte San Angelo

Hadrian's tomb is now called Castel St. Angelo and the bridge is lined with sculptured angels leading to the former papal fortress. Several of the original supports of the bridge remain.

13. The French Loire valley chateau which spans a river, serving as a bridge, is __________ ?

Answer: Chenonceau

Peasants were allowed to cross the river through the chateau on specified days, and the black and white checkered floor gallery "bridge" served as a ballroom for Frech nobility.

14. The longest bridge in Holland, spanning the Oosterschelde river for 5 kilometers, is known as the _________ ?

Answer: Zeeland bridge

Royalty was on hand to open this long awaited architectural marvel.

15. The Stari Most arched bridge constructed in 1566, which collapsed in 1993 and was rebuilt, is also called ______.

Answer: Mostar Bridge

The bridge was commissioned by Suleiman the Great in 1557. It was destroyed in the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina and later rebuilt.

Source: Author jstagamtome

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