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Once Around the Globe Trivia Quiz

An adventure

In 2022 we did a trip around the globe, not following the usual tourist routes, but visiting particular places for family events. Follow us on our trip.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gazzaforn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Gazzaforn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
415,770

Updated
Apr 19 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
413

Last 3 plays: zorba_scank (9/10), Guest 178 (6/10), Guest 68 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Our trip started when we flew out of Australia, from the largest city in New South Wales. Its airport is named for aviation pioneer Charles Kingsford Smith. From which city did we leave? Hint

Melbourne

Wollongong

Newcastle

Sydney

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Question 2 of 10

2. We had a stopover in an Asian city that is also a nation and has the Merlion as its emblem. Where did we break our journey? Hint

Singapore

Dubai

Hong Kong

Bangkok

3. Landing in London we took the Heathrow Express to its eastern terminus, a station where there is a statue of a bear on platform 1. Our accommodation was in the suburb of the same name as the station. Where were we staying? Hint

Paddington

Piccadilly

Chelsea

Waterloo

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Question 4 of 10

4. After spending time in London we hopped on a train from Euston station heading north to Scotland and its major seaport, where shipbuilding is still an important Industry. Which Scottish city is this? Hint

Edinburgh

Aberdeen

Inverness

Glasgow

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Question 5 of 10

5. To fly out of Scotland we caught a lift to Edinburgh airport. As we flew out we could see a set of three bridges spanning a major waterway, where the royal yacht Britannia is permanently located. What is this estuary's name? Hint

The Mull of Sky

The Strathclyde

The Firth of Forth

The Mull of Kintyre

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Question 6 of 10

6. We landed in a German city on the river Main, home to the European Central Bank, the Goethe House Museum and the Romerberg, a square in the reconstructed old city.
Where were we staying? Hint

Munich

Frankfurt

Gothenburg

Berlin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Flying out of Germany, we passed over Greenland and Canada to reach our first destination in the USA. We landed at a very busy airport and took a taxi to our accommodation in Santa Monica. What is the IATA code for the airport where we landed? Hint

JFK

LAX

ATL

DFW

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Question 8 of 10

8. We moved on to another US city where Casinos provide glitz and entertainment as well as gambling opportunities, with most being located along The Strip. Which state of the Union were we in? Hint

New Jersey

Nevada

Florida

Alaska

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Question 9 of 10

9. From the city of casinos, we drove roughly north-west for about two hours to a city called St George, passing through one state and finishing in the only US state whose name begins with a U. It has a large temple near the centre of town. It is dedicated to the religion which is followed by around half of its residents.
To what religion is the temple dedicated? Hint

LDS Church (Latter Day Saints)

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Catholic Church

Baptist Church

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Question 10 of 10

10. Our last stop before returning home was in Northern California, where several IT firms have their headquarters. An island in the bay is now a national park, but once had a darker purpose. What is the island? Hint

San Clemente Island

Alcatraz Island

Anacapa Island

Rikers Island

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Our trip started when we flew out of Australia, from the largest city in New South Wales. Its airport is named for aviation pioneer Charles Kingsford Smith. From which city did we leave?

Answer: Sydney

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, whose landmarks include the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

2. We had a stopover in an Asian city that is also a nation and has the Merlion as its emblem. Where did we break our journey?

Answer: Singapore

Singapore was part of Malaysia when it first formed but became the Republic of Singapore in 1965.

Answer: Paddington

The statue of course is of Paddington Bear who, according to the book, was found in the station after coming from deepest darkest Peru.

Answer: Glasgow

Once primarily an industrial city, Glasgow has diversified its economy into areas such as digital and software, energy and space technologies as well as being a creative hub. It has become a much more attractive and liveable city in the process, while retaining its industrial base.

Answer: The Firth of Forth

The word Firth is derived from the Norse and means a fjord or narrow estuary. Several rivers flow into this firth, the main one being the River Forth. The three bridges are the Forth rail bridge, and the Forth and Queensferry Road Bridges.

6. We landed in a German city on the river Main, home to the European Central Bank, the Goethe House Museum and the Romerberg, a square in the reconstructed old city. Where were we staying?

Answer: Frankfurt

Much of the old city had to be reconstructed after the devastation of WW2.

Answer: LAX

LAX is of course Los Angeles International Airport, which is not the busiest in the USA, this was held by ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport) when we travelled in 2022. JFK is John F Kennedy airport in New York and DFW is Dallas Fort Worth airport in Texas. You would not fly over Greenland to reach any of the other airports mentioned.

8. We moved on to another US city where Casinos provide glitz and entertainment as well as gambling opportunities, with most being located along The Strip. Which state of the Union were we in?

Answer: Nevada

Most Casinos have a theme, Egyptian (The Luxor), Venice (The Venetian), Hollywood (Planet Hollywood) or a display such as the Fountains of the Bellagio. Las Vegas is surrounded by desert but is lush and opulent around the entertainment and casino district.

Answer: LDS Church (Latter Day Saints)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints also commonly known as the Mormon Church, has its headquarters in Salt Lake City the capital of Utah. The St George Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was completed in 1877 and is the oldest temple still used by the church.

Answer: Alcatraz Island

We were in San Francisco. Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay and was once a penitentiary holding some of Americas most notorious criminals. In 1969 the Indians of All Tribes occupied the island in the cause of Native American rights.

Source: Author Gazzaforn

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