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"What If" Quiz 3

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

Author
Fiachra

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1956

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which area of London got its name from ornamental collars? Hint

Chelsea

Piccadilly

Paddington

Canary Wharf

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which capital city takes its name from the Norse for smoke and inlet? Hint

Dublin

Copenhagen

Reykjavik

Stockholm

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where, in Germany would you find the castle Disney use in their logo? Hint

Neuschwanstein

Heidelberg

Linderhof

Colditz

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Grand Duchy is famed as a tourist and shoppers' paradise? Hint

Luxembourg

San Marino

Monaco

Liechtenstein

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Mediterranean city was known as Ledra in ancient times, when it was one of several city-states on the island of Cyprus? Hint

Cos

Rhodes

Nicosia

Corfu

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Question 6 of 10

6. This city, in Southern Jordan, can only be entered on horseback or on foot, and it's HOT. What is it called? Hint

Timbuktu

Mount Athos

Petra

Timsah

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Question 7 of 10

7. After the heat of the desert you can enjoy a dip in the saltiest sea on earth. Can you name this place?

Answer: (Two Words 4 + 3)

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Question 8 of 10

8. For your safari, you must fly to an African city which means "cool water" in the Maasai language. What is that city called? Hint

Khartoum

Dar- Es -Salaam

Addis Ababa

Nairobi

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why not try these islands in the Mozambique Channel for a taste of the exotic? Hint

Mauritius

The Maldives

Comoros Islands

The Seychelles

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Question 10 of 10

10. The most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan -- Where can this be seen? Hint

Ise

Kyoto

Kolbe

Mount Fuji

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which area of London got its name from ornamental collars?

Answer: Piccadilly

Robert Baker, made a fortune from collars called "Piccadellis". He built a house called Picaddilly Hall, soon the whole area took the name Piccadilly.

2. Which capital city takes its name from the Norse for smoke and inlet?

Answer: Reykjavik

Iceland is a wonderful, new country. Reyka, the smoke, comes from the abundant hot springs. Vik means inlet. Going to bed in daylight on holiday, takes a bit of getting used to, but a holiday there is really worth it.

3. Where, in Germany would you find the castle Disney use in their logo?

Answer: Neuschwanstein

What an incredible place? Wonder if what the guide said about Ludwig is really true?

4. What Grand Duchy is famed as a tourist and shoppers' paradise?

Answer: Luxembourg

A fairy tale place.

5. Which Mediterranean city was known as Ledra in ancient times, when it was one of several city-states on the island of Cyprus?

Answer: Nicosia

SUN. SUN. SUN. Relax and unwind in Cyprus.

6. This city, in Southern Jordan, can only be entered on horseback or on foot, and it's HOT. What is it called?

Answer: Petra

Siq is the name of the narrow gorge you must use to gain entry. It is scary, but the ancient architecture of Petra, the Red City, is incredible and well worth a bout of panic.

7. After the heat of the desert you can enjoy a dip in the saltiest sea on earth. Can you name this place?

Answer: Dead Sea

It has no fish. You can float in it without sinking and read the paper at the same time. WOW! Has to be experienced.

8. For your safari, you must fly to an African city which means "cool water" in the Maasai language. What is that city called?

Answer: Nairobi

You can relax, marvel and film so many fascinating animals in their own habitat, while all your workmates are sweating at work in the office, factory etc. Do you feel sorry for them? Well!, be honest. Thought so.

9. Why not try these islands in the Mozambique Channel for a taste of the exotic?

Answer: Comoros Islands

These islands take their name from the Arabic for moon. The weather here will be refreshingly cooler, as it's winter in the southern hemisphere.

10. The most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan -- Where can this be seen?

Answer: Ise

A mirror said to have been looked into by AMATERASU, soon after the world was created.

Source: Author Fiachra

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