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Major Cities on Rivers Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by m93raffica. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
m93raffica

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,396

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3550

Last 3 plays: mulder100 (9/10), Guest 209 (9/10), Parachutus (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What US city is on the Mississippi River and has the Gateway Arch?
Hint

Jackson

St. Louis

Frankfurt

St. Paul

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Question 2 of 10

2. What national capital city sits on the Potomac River? Hint

Washington, D.C.

New York

Berlin

Philadelphia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which European city sits on the Seine River and is home to the Louvre Museum? Hint

Orleans

Marseille

Lyon

Paris

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Question 4 of 10

4. The capital city of Hungary lies along the Danube River. Name it. Hint

Debrecen

Budapest

Szeged

Miskolc

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Question 5 of 10

5. What major American city is situated upon the Detroit River? Hint

Lansing

Grand Rapids

Detroit

Warren

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Asian city is located along the Chao Phraya River? Hint

Bangkok

Tokyo

Hanoi

Tehran

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the largest US city found on the James River in Virginia. Hint

Richmond

Miami

Charleston

Annapolis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Italian city, the nation's capital, is located on the Tiber River? Hint

Rome

Trieste

Parma

Naples

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the largest North African city, which sits on the Nile River? Hint

Benghazi

Cairo

Tripoli

Casablanca

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Question 10 of 10

10. What North American city lies along the North Canadian River? Hint

Toronto

Dawson City

Boston

Oklahoma City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What US city is on the Mississippi River and has the Gateway Arch?

Answer: St. Louis

The city of St. Louis is in Missouri. The Gateway Arch, located in St. Louis, is a landmark monument.

2. What national capital city sits on the Potomac River?

Answer: Washington, D.C.

Maryland and Virginia had originally given up some of their land to help establish Washington, D.C. (1791). Both states border Washington, D.C. The Potomac, Anacostia, Rock Creek rivers run through the city.

3. Which European city sits on the Seine River and is home to the Louvre Museum?

Answer: Paris

Paris, France has several famous landmarks. These include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe.

4. The capital city of Hungary lies along the Danube River. Name it.

Answer: Budapest

Buda and Pest are divided by the Danube River. The southern half of Hungary is on the Balkan Peninsula.

5. What major American city is situated upon the Detroit River?

Answer: Detroit

Detroit means "strait" in French. Detroit's nickname is Motor City, because many car manufacturers, like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, are based there.

6. Which Asian city is located along the Chao Phraya River?

Answer: Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Thailand was called Siam is ancient times. Bangkok's landscape is dominated by the Chao Phraya River, basin, and plains.

7. Name the largest US city found on the James River in Virginia.

Answer: Richmond

Richmond is Virginia's capital city. Richmond is found in the Piedmont region. Virginia is well-known for its mountains, including the Appalachian Mountains which run through the middle of the state.

8. Which Italian city, the nation's capital, is located on the Tiber River?

Answer: Rome

Rome is a popular city for tourists, and is home to many landmarks. Its famous sites include the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.

9. What is the largest North African city, which sits on the Nile River?

Answer: Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is home to the famous Giza Pyramids, along with other Ancient Egypt sites. It is one of the most populous cities in the world.

10. What North American city lies along the North Canadian River?

Answer: Oklahoma City

Believe it or not, it's true! Oklahoma City is the capital of of Oklahoma. Other major cities in the state are Tulsa, and Lawton.

Source: Author m93raffica

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