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Happy Wanderings Trivia Quiz

I have been lucky to travel around the world with my work and so decided to author a quiz relating to the places I've visited for work related reasons. I hope you enjoy my travels as much as I did.

A multiple-choice quiz by JonJonson. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
JonJonson

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
387,773

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
370

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Question 1 of 10

1. As a serving soldier I was sent to this country in 1983 and then it was known as West Germany but we called it BAOR. What did BAOR stand for? Hint

British Army Operation Rhineland

British Army of the Rhine

British Armoured Occupation Rhineland

British Army Over the Rhine

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1984 I was sent to an Island in the South Atlantic where I was privileged to tend the grave of great explorer, Ernest Shackleton. On which South Atlantic Island would you find Ernest Shackleton's grave? Hint

South Georgia

Signy Island

The Falkland Islands

The Hebrides

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Question 3 of 10

3. My next work related jaunt of note was to a Northern European capital famed for many obvious things but the capital was the birthplace of famous philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard. In which Scandinavian capital was Kierkegaard born and buried? Hint

Copenhagen

Malmo

Oslo

Helsinki

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Question 4 of 10

4. Not a capital city but I find myself in a hotel almost overlooking Fitzroy Gardens which contains Captain James Cook's cottage. In which city by the River Yarra would you find Captain James Cook's cottage? Hint

Melbourne

Brisbane

Adelaide

Sydney

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Question 5 of 10

5. On my next journey I travel to a busy multi-cultured city with amazing "hawker stalls" street food which I could buy using a currency called the "Ringgit" and, if you visited today, you could view the Petronas Towers. Which capital city am I describing? Hint

Bangkok

Singapore

Kuala Lumpur

Jakarta

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Question 6 of 10

6. I find myself in Beijing working and visiting the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. I am lucky enough to visit the Great Wall of China. Can the Great Wall of China be seen from the moon?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is 1993 and I am in Beijing. I board the famous Trans-Siberian Railway heading to Ulan Bator; a journey of 27 hours. At the Mongolian border the train comes to a halt for a few hours and I am informed by my co-passengers that this long delay occurs on every journey? What is the reason for this delay? Hint

Difficult customs and immigration officials

China and Mongolia have different rail gauges

An opportunity to buy duty free goods at the border

To give the train-driver a chance to rest

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Question 8 of 10

8. On my next trip I am in a large thriving capital on the Chao Praya River where one night can not be forgotten. I eat Khao Pad Gai and Tod Man Pla and ride in a Tuk-Tuk! Where am I? Hint

Bangkok

Vientiane

Seoul

Singapore

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Question 9 of 10

9. I was invited by a Yemeni friend to chew Khat with him at his house after visiting the Al-Saleh Mosque, the Ghumdan Palace and an impressive Military Museum. In which Yemeni City would you find the Ghumdan Palace and the Al-Saleh Mosque? Hint

Aden

Ibb

Dhamar

Sana'a

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Question 10 of 10

10. It is 1998 and I am in the capital of a large island off the east coast of Africa. I am confused by my currency which shows two values; one of which is the Ariary. The country is famed for its unique wild life. Where am I? Hint

Antananarivo

Mamoudzou

Moroni

Port Louis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. As a serving soldier I was sent to this country in 1983 and then it was known as West Germany but we called it BAOR. What did BAOR stand for?

Answer: British Army of the Rhine

There were two BAOR deployments after WWI from 1919 - 1929 and again after WWII from 1945 to 1994. In 1994, the British Army contingent in Germany became British Forces Germany with greatly reduced numbers. As a very young soldier, I developed a love of German beer, food and yes, frauleins!

Answer: South Georgia

Ernest Shackleton's grave can be found in the Grytviken Cemetery which we called the Whaler's Graveyard in Grytviken, South Georgia. There is also a memorial cross for Shackleton across the bay at King Edward Point where the British Antarctic Survey were based prior to our arrival. Grytviken was a former whaling station now very dilapidated but Grytviken does have a small church or chapel which was renovated and kept in good repair.

I recall that when Britain went to war in the Falkland Islands a number of people thought the Falklands were in the Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.

Answer: Copenhagen

Yes! I know I could have given clues about pastry and mermaids but that is way too easy. However, Hans Christian Andersen and Kierkegaard happen to be buried in the Assisten's Cemetery in Copenhagen, Denmark, where I paid dutiful homage to the author of thrilling stories which delighted me as a child.

Answer: Melbourne

James Cook's cottage was originally built in North Yorkshire in the UK and transported brick by brick to Australia where it was reconstructed as a gift to the people of Victoria in 1934 to celebrate the centenary of the establishment of Melbourne which was founded in August 1835.

Answer: Kuala Lumpur

My abiding memory of Kuala Lumpur was the amazing food. Given the variety of culture Malaysia boasts diverse choices for cuisine. Chinese, Indian, Malay - all delicious! I feel hungry just thinking about it. Top Tip - Don't wear a white T-shirt if you are going for a banana leaf curry.

6. I find myself in Beijing working and visiting the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. I am lucky enough to visit the Great Wall of China. Can the Great Wall of China be seen from the moon?

Answer: No

Apparently, The Great Wall of China cannot be seen from the moon but can be visible in perfect conditions with mechanical aids from low orbits in space.

Answer: China and Mongolia have different rail gauges

China uses a narrower railway gauge than Mongolia so it was necessary to change the train bogies or trucks (US) to be compatible with the larger Mongolian gauge which is 85mm wider.

8. On my next trip I am in a large thriving capital on the Chao Praya River where one night can not be forgotten. I eat Khao Pad Gai and Tod Man Pla and ride in a Tuk-Tuk! Where am I?

Answer: Bangkok

One Night in Bangkok? That's a bit of a give away. Thai people call Bangkok "Krung Thep" which roughly translated means "City of Angels".

Answer: Sana'a

Chewing Khat was a prominent part of Yemeni culture during my visit in 1997. Khat was illegal in some countries but not in the UK at that time. You basically chew small green leaves which act as a mild stimulant and drink fruit drinks to clean the taste away whilst enjoying the conversation and company of good friends. Sana'a, Yemen's capital, is the largest city in Yemen with a population of approx 1.9 million people.

Answer: Antananarivo

The official currency of Madagascar is now the Malagassy Ariary (MGA) but in 1998 bank notes showed both Ariary and Malagassy Franc values. One Ariary was worth five Malagassy Francs and delivered hours of fun with angry taxi-drivers!

Source: Author JonJonson

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