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Quiz about Neuschwanstein and Other Castles of Europe

Neuschwanstein and Other Castles of Europe Quiz

There are a lot of castles in Europe. Here are questions on castles in ten different countries. Let's take a trip around Europe.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
334

Last 3 plays: LauraMcC (10/10), Steelflower75 (9/10), Guest 81 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which King was responsible for building Neuschwanstein Castle? Hint

Ludwig II

Maximilian IV

Francis I

Charles VII

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which country could you see the Prague Castle? Hint

Estonia

Czech Republic

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Poland

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is another name for Kronborg Castle? Hint

Castelo do Bar�o J. Smith de Vasconcellos

Villa Medieval

Ilha Fiscal

Elsinore

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kilkenny Castle was built at the fording pass of which river? Hint

River Feale

River Nore

Naniken River

River Fane

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Ch�teau de Montsoreau lies on the Loire River.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Vaduz Castle is the home of which person?
Hint

The Duke of Saxony

The King of Swedan

The Pope

The Prince of Liechtenstein

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Olavinlinna Castle is located in which Scandinavian country? Hint

Finland

Denmark

Norway

Sweden

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Hohenwerfen Castle in Austria is located in which mountains? Hint

Ural Mountains

Carpathians�

Hornbach chain

Berchtesgaden Alps

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Question 9 of 10

9. Near what body of water would you find the remains of Urquhart Castle? Hint

Black Sea

Loch Ness

Lake Inari

English Channel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Erdut Castle is in Erdut, Norway.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which King was responsible for building Neuschwanstein Castle?

Answer: Ludwig II

This castle was built by Ludwig II in 1886. It is located in Upper Bavaria, Germany, near the Swiss border. The king paid for this palace out of his private funds and was intended to be his private home. He died in 1886 and the castle was opened to the public shortly after.

2. In which country could you see the Prague Castle?

Answer: Czech Republic

One of the largest castles in Europe, the Prague castle in the Czech Republic is also one of the oldest. Construction on this building started around 870 and was finished in 1929. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it.

3. What is another name for Kronborg Castle?

Answer: Elsinore

Kronborg Castle is known as the castle in "Hamlet", Elsinore. The castle is located at the northern tip of the island of Zealand in Denmark. The castle dates to the 1420's. It has been open to the public since 1938. The other three choices are in Brazil.

4. Kilkenny Castle was built at the fording pass of which river?

Answer: River Nore

Kilkenny Castle was built at a location were several roads intersected and the River Nore had a fording point. Construction on this magnificent building started in 1195. It has many people buried in its crypts.

5. The Ch�teau de Montsoreau lies on the Loire River.

Answer: True

The Ch�teau de Montsoreau, built on the Loire riverbed, was reconstructed in a Renaissance style between 1450 and 1460 by Jean de Chambes. It has been used in literature and motion pictures.

6. Vaduz Castle is the home of which person?

Answer: The Prince of Liechtenstein

The Vaduz Castle is located north of Vaduz, Liechtenstein. It is te official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. The building of this castle started in the 12th century. As this is the residence of the royal family it is not open to the public.

7. The Olavinlinna Castle is located in which Scandinavian country?

Answer: Finland

The Olavinlinnna Castle was built in 1475 by Erik Axelsson Tott. The castle was used to repel attacks from the east. It has been among Finland's best-known tourist attractions since the latter 19th century. It is open to the public and it houses a restaurant and festival halls.

8. The Hohenwerfen Castle in Austria is located in which mountains?

Answer: Berchtesgaden Alps

This rock castle is found in the Berchtesgaden Alps above the town of Werfen. Building on this location started in 1075. At one time this castle was used as a prison. It is open to the public and is now a museum and is completely restored.

9. Near what body of water would you find the remains of Urquhart Castle?

Answer: Loch Ness

Found in the Highlands of Scotland on Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle dates from the 13th century. It was defended by a ditch and a drawbridge. It was one of the largest castles in Scotland.

10. Erdut Castle is in Erdut, Norway.

Answer: False

Erdut Castle is found in Erdut, Croatia not Norway. It is a 14th century castle that sits on a bluff above the Danube River. The area surrounding the castle is totally flat. The castle was greatly damaged in 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence.

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