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Get Out of My Dreams and Into My Spa! Quiz


People have been bathing in hot mineral springs at spa towns since ancient times, and spas exist around the world. Test yourself and see how much you know about some of these spa towns in this Author Challenge quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kerbol72. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Kerbol72
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
341,925
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
315
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (5/10), Guest 1 (5/10), camhammer (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. It's thought that all spas are named from the town of Spa in Belgium - whose famous hot springs have been visited since at least the 14th century. Apart from the springs, with what other activity is Spa particularly associated? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Spa, Belgium has an unusual claim to fame as the birthplace of a well-known fictional detective. Which famous detective is said to have been born in Spa? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. One of the most famous spas in England is Bath, whose famous waters have been visited since Roman times. What was the Roman name for Bath? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Whilst Bath, England is now a World Heritage site, popular with visitors from all over the world, it was not always appreciated by its past residents. Which ex-resident of Bath and famous novelist wrote to her sister, describing how in 1806 she had left Bath with "happy feelings of escape"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Leamington Spa is a famous English spa town in Warwickshire, which was so popular with one monarch that it was awarded the prefix 'Royal'. Which monarch granted the prefix, and when did 'Leamington Spa' become 'Royal Leamington Spa'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The name of this place in Greece literally means 'hot gates', and refers to the hot springs there - believed to be an entrance to Hades and the Underworld. What is the name of this place, which was the scene of famous battle in 480 BC between invading Persians and 300 Spartans? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Baden-Baden, in Germany, is the site of famous hot medicinal springs, and a town taking advantage of these springs was founded by the Romans. In which German state is Baden-Baden situated? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A famous French spa town became the effective capital of France during the German occupation in World War II. During this time (1940-1944), the area of France not directly under German occupation was named after the town. What is the name of this famous French spa?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Bathing in hot springs is a particularly popular pastime in Japan, where volcanic springs are plentiful. What is the name for a hot spring or spa in Japan? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. European colonists brought the concept of hot medicinal springs to the New World with them, and by the late 18th century there were a number of established spas in the United States. Which of these was NOT a spa in the States at this time? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It's thought that all spas are named from the town of Spa in Belgium - whose famous hot springs have been visited since at least the 14th century. Apart from the springs, with what other activity is Spa particularly associated?

Answer: Motor Racing

Spa is the location of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, where the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix is held. Spa is in the Wallonia region.
2. Spa, Belgium has an unusual claim to fame as the birthplace of a well-known fictional detective. Which famous detective is said to have been born in Spa?

Answer: Hercule Poirot

A reference is made in an Agatha Christie's novel 'The Big Four' to Hercule Poirot having been raised in the vicinity of Spa.

Whilst Belgian (and more accurately a reporter, rather than a detective), Tintin's birthplace is not specifically mentioned in any of the Tintin books.
All that is known of Sherlock Holmes' upbringing is that his parents were 'country squires'. His birthplace is unknown. Maigret was French, and according to the 'Simenon' novels, was born in the town of Saint-Fiacre in the Allier Department of France.
3. One of the most famous spas in England is Bath, whose famous waters have been visited since Roman times. What was the Roman name for Bath?

Answer: Aquae Sulis

The Roman name for Bath was Aquae Sulis - literally 'the waters of Sulis'.
Sulis was a local goddess, who was associated by the Romans with the goddess Minerva.

Thermae Sulis and Aquae Britannicum are made-up place names. Corinium was the Roman name for Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
4. Whilst Bath, England is now a World Heritage site, popular with visitors from all over the world, it was not always appreciated by its past residents. Which ex-resident of Bath and famous novelist wrote to her sister, describing how in 1806 she had left Bath with "happy feelings of escape"?

Answer: Jane Austen

Jane Austen lived in Bath between 1801 and 1806, but doesn't appear to have been that fond of the town. She describes Bath in her novels 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion'.
5. Leamington Spa is a famous English spa town in Warwickshire, which was so popular with one monarch that it was awarded the prefix 'Royal'. Which monarch granted the prefix, and when did 'Leamington Spa' become 'Royal Leamington Spa'?

Answer: Queen Victoria - 1838

Queen Victoria awarded the 'Royal' prefix in 1838. The Queen visited Leamington Spa twice - once in 1830 (whilst princess) and again in 1858 (as queen).
6. The name of this place in Greece literally means 'hot gates', and refers to the hot springs there - believed to be an entrance to Hades and the Underworld. What is the name of this place, which was the scene of famous battle in 480 BC between invading Persians and 300 Spartans?

Answer: Thermopylae

Marathan was the site of a battle in 490 BC between Greeks and Persians. Cannae was a battle between the Romans and Carthaginians during the Punic Wars. Actium was a battle fought during the Final War of the Roman Republic.
7. Baden-Baden, in Germany, is the site of famous hot medicinal springs, and a town taking advantage of these springs was founded by the Romans. In which German state is Baden-Baden situated?

Answer: Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Baden is situated in Baden-Württemberg. It is found near the Black Forest. 'Baden' is the German for 'bathing'.
8. A famous French spa town became the effective capital of France during the German occupation in World War II. During this time (1940-1944), the area of France not directly under German occupation was named after the town. What is the name of this famous French spa?

Answer: Vichy

Vichy was chosen as the capital of 'Vichy France' between 1940-1944, as a result of its transport links to Paris, and the availability of hotel accommodation in the town.

Aix-en-Provence, Aix-les-Bains and Vittel are other French spa towns.
9. Bathing in hot springs is a particularly popular pastime in Japan, where volcanic springs are plentiful. What is the name for a hot spring or spa in Japan?

Answer: Onsen

'Onsen' is the Japanese term for a hot spring - as well as the bathing facilities and accommodation around the spring.
10. European colonists brought the concept of hot medicinal springs to the New World with them, and by the late 18th century there were a number of established spas in the United States. Which of these was NOT a spa in the States at this time?

Answer: Gloucester Springs, Pennsylvania

Gloucester Springs, Pennsylvania, is the odd one out. All the others were established spas by 1800.

Bristol Springs, Pennsylvania was a known hot spring and spa.
Source: Author Kerbol72

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