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The Cavern Club Trivia Quiz

If caves were man's first home, then these would have been his first palaces. Ten questions on some of the world's most visited caves. Good luck.

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

Author
Ikabud

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,224

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
984

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which European country would you find the Aggtelek Caves? Hint

Hungary

Bulgaria

Romania

Slovenia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Near which Spanish resort would you find the pre-historically painted cave of Altamira? Hint

Benidorm

Alicante

Marbella

Santander

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where would you go to find the Blue Grotto? Hint

Capri, Italy

Lagos, Portugal

Crete, Greece

Istanbul, Turkey

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Question 4 of 10

4. By what name is Mendelssohn's 'Hebridean Overture' more commonly known? Hint

'Fingals Cave'

'O'er the Sea to Skye'

'Mull of Kintyre'

'Stranger on the Shore'

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Mammoth Cave region is in Maryland. True or false?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which World Heritage Site is found along the Silk Road in China? Hint

Shanghai Temples

Mao Caves

Mogao Caves

Khan Grotto

7. If you have just been into the Orchestra Gallery, skipped through Roger's Rain House, passed through Pluto's Dining Room into the Devil's Cellar, where you can hear the source of the River Styx, where would you be? Hint

Mammoth Cave, USA

Fingals Cave, Scotland

Atamira Cave, Spain

Peak Cavern, England

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Question 8 of 10

8. The famous French pre-historic Lascaux Cave has been closed to the public for preservation reasons. Where is the replica known as Lascaux II? Hint

Bergerac

Bordeaux

Montignac

Toulouse

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Question 9 of 10

9. The New Zealand attraction of Te Anau Cave's light is caused by the incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms. True or false?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is Singing Cave? Hint

Italy

Ireland

Iceland

Israel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which European country would you find the Aggtelek Caves?

Answer: Hungary

Around 262 caves are registered in the Aggtelek National Park.

2. Near which Spanish resort would you find the pre-historically painted cave of Altamira?

Answer: Santander

The Altamira Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and access to the original cave is very restricted, there is however a replica, that tourists can visit.

3. Where would you go to find the Blue Grotto?

Answer: Capri, Italy

The Blue Grotto, known locally as Gradola, is a truly magical sight. Sunlight passing through an underwater cavity turns the water an iridescent blue, that bathes the cavern in blue light.

4. By what name is Mendelssohn's 'Hebridean Overture' more commonly known?

Answer: 'Fingals Cave'

Mendelssohn was said to be so awestruck by the rugged coastline of the Island of Staffa, and Fingals Cave in particular that he wrote the overture.

5. The Mammoth Cave region is in Maryland. True or false?

Answer: False

The region of Kentucky known as Mammoth Cave is dotted with several wonderful caves, such as, Diamond Caverns, Hidden River Cave and Crystal Onyx Cave.

6. Which World Heritage Site is found along the Silk Road in China?

Answer: Mogao Caves

An important Buddhist site, the caves have been looted over the years. They have been replicated in Florida.

Answer: Peak Cavern, England

Peak Cavern is also known by another name, which is quite inappropriate for quiz purposes.

8. The famous French pre-historic Lascaux Cave has been closed to the public for preservation reasons. Where is the replica known as Lascaux II?

Answer: Montignac

Two of the original cave's galleries have been reproduced in great detail. The Great Hall of the Bulls and the Painted Gallery.

9. The New Zealand attraction of Te Anau Cave's light is caused by the incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms. True or false?

Answer: True

It is called Te Anau Glowworm Cave.

10. Where is Singing Cave?

Answer: Iceland

The Singing Cave is a lava cave where the echoes of visitors singing in it, over the years have given it the title.

Source: Author Ikabud

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