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What Am I Referring To? Trivia Quiz

I will give some history on a European capital. Can you tell me which one I'm referring to?

A multiple-choice quiz by t-bone65. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
t-bone65

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,366

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This capital was founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Werdenberg. What capital, once called Farduzes, am I referring to? Hint

Vaduz

Prague

Luxembourg

Bern

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Question 2 of 10

2. This capital was founded by Duke Berthold V in 1191. What peaceful capital, located on the river Aare, am I referring to? Hint

Vienna

Warsaw

Berlin

Bern

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Question 3 of 10

3. This capital is home to Barajas International Airport. What Iberian capital, located on the Manzanares River, am I referring to? Hint

Madrid

Lisbon

Andorra La Vella

Rome

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Question 4 of 10

4. This capital was formerly called Kristiania until it was changed in 1924. What capital, which burned down in 1624, am I referring to? Hint

Tallinn

Copenhagen

Oslo

Helsinki

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Question 5 of 10

5. This capital was granted city rights in 1387 by Grand Duke Jogaila. What capital, which gained independence from Russia on March 11, 1990, am I referring to? Hint

Kiev

Riga

Vilnius

Minsk

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Question 6 of 10

6. This capital city hosted the 1952 summer games. What capital, which is home to the Kiasma Art Museum, am I referring to? Hint

Copenhagen

Oslo

Helsinki

Stockholm

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Question 7 of 10

7. This capital used to be the third largest city in the USSR. What capital, which is home to Independence Square, am I referring to? Hint

Warsaw

Kiev

Minsk

Riga

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Question 8 of 10

8. This capital is located at the mouth of Lake Malaren. Which capital,also known as "Summer Night City", am I referring to? Hint

Amsterdam

Reykjavik

Stockholm

Copenhagen

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Question 9 of 10

9. This capital is home to the headquarters for EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation). What capital, which hosted World Expo '58, am I referring to? Hint

Prague

London

Paris

Brussels

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Question 10 of 10

10. This capital was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1963. What capital, which was also the birthplace of Mother Teresa, am I referring to? Hint

Belgrade

Sarajevo

Tirana

Skopje

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This capital was founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Werdenberg. What capital, once called Farduzes, am I referring to?

Answer: Vaduz

Vaduz was officially founded in the 13th century, but ancient texts indicate the city being founded 100 years earlier and being called Farduzes. Many historians dispute the foundation time, yet agree on the ancient name.

2. This capital was founded by Duke Berthold V in 1191. What peaceful capital, located on the river Aare, am I referring to?

Answer: Bern

The residents of Bern speak several different languages. Located in neutral Switzerland, the city itself is medieval in appearance, and has been named a World Heritage Site.

3. This capital is home to Barajas International Airport. What Iberian capital, located on the Manzanares River, am I referring to?

Answer: Madrid

Madrid is home to several famous attractions. One being the Prado Museum, which holds thousands of Europe's best artwork. Madrid is also home to the legendary football club Real Madrid.

4. This capital was formerly called Kristiania until it was changed in 1924. What capital, which burned down in 1624, am I referring to?

Answer: Oslo

Oslo has a small population when compared to other European capitals. However, this is more than made up in land area. The capital's city limits take up 454 square kilometers, of which 2/3 is protected forests, lakes, and hills.

5. This capital was granted city rights in 1387 by Grand Duke Jogaila. What capital, which gained independence from Russia on March 11, 1990, am I referring to?

Answer: Vilnius

The city of Vilnius has been occupied by the Russians on many different occasions, including World War I, and the Russo-Polish War. Since the declaration of independence, the city has turned into a prosperous society, and will be named the Capital of European Culture in 2009.

6. This capital city hosted the 1952 summer games. What capital, which is home to the Kiasma Art Museum, am I referring to?

Answer: Helsinki

The city itself was founded in 1550 by King Gustav I of Sweden as a rival city to Reval( present day Tallinn). Helsinki became the formal capital of Finland in the early 1800s.

7. This capital used to be the third largest city in the USSR. What capital, which is home to Independence Square, am I referring to?

Answer: Kiev

The City was founded around the 5th century by four siblings: brothers Kyi(whom Kiev takes its name), Schek, Khoryv and sister Lybid. Kiev is located on Dnieper River, which flows into the Black Sea.

8. This capital is located at the mouth of Lake Malaren. Which capital,also known as "Summer Night City", am I referring to?

Answer: Stockholm

The name "Summer Night City" came from a song by the super group ABBA in 1978. It refers to the summer months, when it is daylight 24/7. Stockholm's location on Lake Malaren makes it one of the most scenic capitals in Europe.

9. This capital is home to the headquarters for EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation). What capital, which hosted World Expo '58, am I referring to?

Answer: Brussels

The first mention of the city of Brussels is in 695 A.D., when Bishop Gaugericus of Cambrai founded a chapel on a small island in the region. Saint Vindicianus is also said to have died in the region of Brussels.

10. This capital was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1963. What capital, which was also the birthplace of Mother Teresa, am I referring to?

Answer: Skopje

Skopje dates back many years. The site of modern Skopje has been inhabited since at least 3500 BC. It has gone through numerous empires ranging from the Romans to the Ottomans.

Source: Author t-bone65

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