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Quiz about World Tourism Hotspots
Quiz about World Tourism Hotspots

World Tourism Hotspots Trivia Quiz


This quiz asks questions about some of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. See how much you know about these diverse sites.

A multiple-choice quiz by nickdrew55. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nickdrew55
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
344,587
Updated
Jan 13 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1002
Last 3 plays: Guest 111 (9/10), Guest 172 (0/10), Guest 49 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which Asian country could I spend my rupiahs when I visit Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, climb Puncak Jaya the nation's highest mountain, or enjoy the surf in the Mentawai Islands? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the pleasure garden and amusement park that opened in 1843 and is situated in the Danish capital, Copenhagen? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On which African river is the Victoria Falls? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which US state would I visit if I wanted to see the USS Arizona Memorial or Panaewa Rainforest Zoo? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which county in the North West of England is the Lake District National Park situated? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which country of the Americas are the tourist attractions of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Tortuguero National Park and Poás Volcano Crater? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Spanish city is home to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Sea, the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, still attracts tourists today, even though the site is marked by just a single remaining column of stone. In which modern-day country is it located? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. To which country would I travel if I wanted to climb Mount Cook, visit the Coromandel Peninsula or watch the All Blacks in sporting action? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the forest and château that can be found around 55 kilometres south of Paris, France, that is one of the country's most visited tourist Sites? Hint



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1. In which Asian country could I spend my rupiahs when I visit Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, climb Puncak Jaya the nation's highest mountain, or enjoy the surf in the Mentawai Islands?

Answer: Indonesia

The 9th-century Buddhist monument Borobudur in Central Java is the single most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia, whilst Bali is the destination of choice for most holiday makers.
2. What is the name of the pleasure garden and amusement park that opened in 1843 and is situated in the Danish capital, Copenhagen?

Answer: Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is the second oldest amusement park in the world - the oldest (Bakken, meaning "The Hill") is also in Copenhagen. Tivoli is second only to Disneyland Paris as the most visited theme park in Europe.
3. On which African river is the Victoria Falls?

Answer: Zambezi River

Victoria Falls is situated between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambesi River. David Livingstone is believed to have been the first European to view the falls, and he named them after the British monarch of the time. The Zambezi is the fourth longest river in Africa.
4. Which US state would I visit if I wanted to see the USS Arizona Memorial or Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

Answer: Hawaii

The USS Arizona Memorial on Oahu, Hawaii is a tribute to the military personnel that died at Pearl Harbour. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is the only tropical zoo in the whole of the USA. Hawaii became the 50th state of America in 1959.
5. In which county in the North West of England is the Lake District National Park situated?

Answer: Cumbria

Established in 1951 the Lake District National Park lies entirely in the county of Cumbria and is the largest of the thirteen national parks in England and Wales. Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain) and Windermere (its largest natural lake) are both situated within the park.
6. In which country of the Americas are the tourist attractions of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Tortuguero National Park and Poás Volcano Crater?

Answer: Costa Rica

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to more than 3000 species of animals and plants. Tortuguero National Park is one of the most important habitats and nesting grounds for marine turtles in the world, and Poás Volcano Crater is a 65-square-kilometer National Park near the Costa Rican Pacific coast. San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica.
7. Which Spanish city is home to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Sea, the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world?

Answer: Seville

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Sea, often just called Seville Cathedral, was completed in Seville, in the province of Andalusia around 1575. It is believed the building of the cathedral began in the 12th century. Christopher Columbus is buried there. Inhabitants of the city of Seville are known as Sevillanos.
8. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, still attracts tourists today, even though the site is marked by just a single remaining column of stone. In which modern-day country is it located?

Answer: Turkey

What little that remains of the temple can be found in the Turkish city of Selçuk. After painstaking searches that took 60 years, the site was rediscovered in 1869 by a team sponsored by the British Museum.
9. To which country would I travel if I wanted to climb Mount Cook, visit the Coromandel Peninsula or watch the All Blacks in sporting action?

Answer: New Zealand

Mount Cook in the Southern Alps is the highest peak in New Zealand, Coromandel Peninsula boasts some of the country's best beaches and The All Blacks is the nation's famous rugby union team.
10. What is the name of the forest and château that can be found around 55 kilometres south of Paris, France, that is one of the country's most visited tourist Sites?

Answer: Fontainebleau

The Fontainebleau Forest is an outstanding Protected Natural Reserve with a variety of wildlife, whilst the Royal Château is the palace where the French royal court harboured the body of fresh thinking that we know today as the Renaissance.
Source: Author nickdrew55

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