Famous Hospitals of the World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pennsylvania Hospital

Of these, only the Pennsylvania Hospital is found in the United States. Located in the city of Philadelphia it is often cited in medical publications as one of the top hospitals in the fields of orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery. Although the building is under constant repair, a 1755 drawing of the facility and a photograph today are virtually indistinguishable from many angles.

Answer: Toronto

This hospital, founded in 1875, is not only one of the world's leading pediatric institutions, but also one of my country's (Canada) premier research hospital.

Answer: Johannesburg, South Africa

The hospital was originally built for Imperial troops during World War Two. Today, the hospital serves as a teaching setting for the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. In 2011, of the 2000 people who are admitted each day, about half are HIV positive.

Answer: Mental illness

Bethlem was founded in 1330 as a hospital. At first it was a regular hospital, then it began to specialize in the "care" of the mentally ill. The word "bedlam" is derived from this hospital's name. For much of its history it was infamous for its inhumane treatment of the patients who resided there.

It has moved ahead and is now considered to be one of the finest hospitals in Europe specializing in the treatment of mental illness.

Answer: Sri Lanka

Near the top of a mountain called Mihintale in Sri Lanka is a still-occupied ancient Buddhist Monastery. At the foot of the mountain is the ruins of the Mihintale Hospital, cited by many sources as the oldest hospital in the world. There is also a large stone bath in which patients were immersed in medicinal oils. These ruins are at least 2,000 years old.

Answer: Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas claimed that while he was a starving actor he made a vow to St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, that if he became successful he would open a childrens hospital. Through the years this wonderful hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, has treated thousands of children with cancer, frequently at no cost to the family.

Answer: Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine

Shriners hospitals provide care to children with no financial obligations to the family regardless of race, religion, or membership in the Shriners. The hospitals cater to those children with severe burns and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Answer: Woodland Hills, California

This long term care facility and hospital provides care to all members of the motion picture and television industry, while ensuring complete privacy. When ground was dedicated for this hospital in 1948 those in attendance included Shirley Temple, Ronald Reagan, and Robert Young. Thousands of movie and television stars have been treated at this exclusive hospital, and many of Hollywoods greatest stars have passed away within its walls.

Answer: It is a fictional hospital on the television show "House"

Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital is the fictional hospital on the television hit show "House". The edifice seen in the opening shots of the television show is part of Princeton University's Frist Campus Center.

Answer: Baltimore

You should expect to be visiting Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins Hospital is considered to be one of the finest hospitals in the world. Founded in 1889, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the origin of many of todays medicinal traditions, such as "rounds", "residents" and "housestaff".