Cities Shining Under The Southern Cross Trivia Game | Geography

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1. This beautiful "Southern Cross Star", by the River Plate, hosted the first ever FIFA World Cup in 1930.

Answer: Montevideo

Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, hosted the first soccer World Cup and Uruguay was the first world champion. The city is famous for its beautiful beaches and splendid European architecture, and the city enjoys one of the highest standards of living in Latin America.

Many liberal laws make this country a "front runner" in human rights and liberties, not only in the continent but in the entire world.

2. If you visit this pair of cities under the Southern Cross, you can gaze at one of the 7 Wonders Of The World in each of them. Which pair of cities are these?

Answer: Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro

The "New 7 Wonders Of The World" was a project to choose from a selection of 200 existing monuments around the world using voting through internet. The same group later started the contest called "New 7 Wonders Of Nature", which was a similar idea, but in this instance, creating a list of seven natural wonders also chosen through a global poll via internet voting. "Christ the Redeemer" (Cristo Redentor) in Rio de Janeiro, finished as one of the 7 Wonders in the category of Monuments, and Table Mountain in Cape Town finished among the 7 in the Natural Wonders category.

3. Because of its magnificent monuments (it proudly showcases an original sculpture of "The Thinker" by Rodin), avenues, parks, grandiose architecture, museums and culture, it is often called "The Paris Of The South". Which of our "Southern Cross Stars" are we referring to?

Answer: Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, is a magnet for people in search of a city which "has it all": culture, night life, impressive architecture, high quality shows, gourmet restaurants, shopping and, above all, of course: the tango! Buenos Aires is for sure in the same league as London, Paris, Berlin or New York.

4. In spite of its modest beginnings, this "Southern Cross Star" has become one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the Southern Hemisphere. Name this city unfortunately situated on a high plateau, rather than by the fresh breeze of the ocean.

Answer: Sao Paulo

Founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century and surrounded by major coffee plantations, Sao Paulo, became, during the 20th century, the financial, industrial, commercial and even cultural capital of Brazil.

5. Which one of our "Southern Cross Stars" is the only city in the world to be home of two very famous Nobel Prize winners whose houses were located in the "South West Township", and on the same street?

Answer: Johannesburg

The "City of Gold" is not only the financial, industrial and commercial capital of South Africa and the whole African continent. It is the home of two of the most famous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize i.e. Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.

They won for their fight against the Apartheid system. Amazingly, they lived on Vilakazi Street in the biggest "township" (slum) of Johannesburg, "SoWeTo" (South West Township). Johannesburg was also home of other South African Nobel Prize winners as well.

6. It is quickly becoming one of the "Gourmet Capitals" of the world because of its unique cuisine featuring exotic plates prepared with local ingredients like the very famous "Ceviche" or "Huancaina". Which of these "Southern Cross Stars" is considered one of the gourmet capitals of the Southern Hemisphere?

Answer: Lima

The "City of Kings" was the centre of the Spanish power during colonial times and the impressive and magnificent Spanish baroque architecture of the city centre is a proof of the importance and wealth of this city during Spanish imperial times. Founded by Pizarro, Lima had no rival to match the "grandeur" and sophistication of their buildings, plazas, forts, palaces and churches which are still major attractions for the tourist today, in addition to the recently fashionable Peruvian cuisine.

7. Name the "Southern Cross Star" city which shines under the red lights of its own Southern Cross and under the shade of the high needle of the "Sky Tower".

Answer: Auckland

Auckland has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. In Maori, Auckland's name is "Tamaki Makaurau" and it is well known for being ranked as one of the best places to live in the entire world. Note that the Southern Cross on the New Zealand flag has red stars.

8. It was the capital of the country for more than twenty years, between 1901 and 1927, and now it is considered the cultural capital of the country. Which of our "Southern Cross stars" cities are we talking about?

Answer: Melbourne

Melbourne is the second city of Australia. It hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1956 and it is considered one of the most culturally sophisticated and diverse cities in the Southern Hemisphere.

9. Hugh Jackman, Elle Macpherson and Rod Taylor (among many other celebrities) were all born in this gorgeous "Southern Cross Star" city. Featuring amazing beaches like Manly, Bondi and others, which city was the birthplace of these stars?

Answer: Sydney

Beautiful Sydney and its uncountable beaches was the place were all these celebrities were born. Hugh is the well known Wolverine of the "X-Men" saga and Elle is a supermodel. Rod Taylor was the handsome Australian actor who went to Hollywood in the 1950s and built himself up from a supporting actor into taking the lead in several well-remembered movies. Nicole (Kidman, of course) lived in the city for many years but she was actually born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

10. The perpetually snowy peaks of The Andes can be seen from everywhere in this modern, business-oriented, fast paced "Southern Cross Star". Name this Spanish speaking city.

Answer: Santiago

If you want to read an excellent novel, a masterpiece of one of the most famous modern Latin American authors, do not miss "In�s Of My Soul". Chilean writer Isabel Allende brilliantly described the life of In�s Suarez, the lover of Pedro de Valdivia, the Spanish "conquistador" who founded the city, and what the life was like during those early days of Santiago, the capital of Chile.

Source: Author VANEYK

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Cities Shining Under The Southern Cross Quiz

Each question will make you travel through some of the most important and beautiful cities shining under the blue lights of the Southern Cross in the Southern Hemisphere.

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