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Voyages Aboard the S.S. Quiz


Its the 1800s and you and your pirate crew are preparing to sail around the world. But can you navigate the obstacles in your way and answer questions from History and Geography.

A multiple-choice quiz by James707. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
James707
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
322,024
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
578
Last 3 plays: matthewpokemon (7/10), andymuenz (9/10), GoodwinPD (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. It's the morning of September 1st, 1860 and you and your crew are preparing for your voyage. You're in a large city collecting provisions for the voyage. This city is near the town of Sagunto in Spain. The America's Cup was hosted there in 2007. What city is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Your crew is now ready to go. You leave port and begin your journey round the world. One day on your voyage you wake up from your hammock and hear yelling from the crows nest. One of your men has spotted land. You look out to sea and notice what appears to be a land mass in the shape of a heel. You locate this on your map as part of a country that includes the "Eternal City". What country are you seeing? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. You have now sailed across a large part of the Mediterranean and are stopping to collect more resources. You notice an island and decide to stop there. You know you have just passed Greece and think it must be one of its islands. You also know youre in the Aegean Sea. This island shares its name with a Classical Music Producing Company and is the home of Petros Protopapadakis, a Prime Minister of Greece, as well as Saint Nicodemus, the Hagiorite. What island is this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. After stopping at the island for resources you decide to drag your ship overland from Port Said to Suez. In what country is Suez? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. After boarding again at Suez you sail for several weeks, stopping at Sri Lanka, Singapore and Java to get more supplies, until one day you notice a small cape. You consult your map and decide that you're somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Probably near New Zealand. You sail further round the cape and notice a small settlement, you peer at it through your periscope and notice a sign saying Albany. You look at your map again and notice a small town called Albany in Australia. What cape is this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After navigating past the cape you sail down towards New Zealand. Eventually you have to stop and choose to stop at a small settlement famous for its gold mining. It is close to Queenstown New Zealand's most expensive city, the first half of its name is associated with archery. What town is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. You're nearing the end of your voyage, but bad luck has befallen you. A Jolly Roger has been sighted and it's heading your way. Fortunately, you have previous experience with pirates in Jamaica. You were once in a fight in Jamaica's capital city. What is this city called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. After successfully vanquishing the pirates you sail on past Kiribati towards Latin America. Once again, you drag your ships overland, this time at Costa Rica. You proceed to Cuba. Unfortunately, your ship needs repairs and you have to wait in Cuba while it is fixed, so you decide to enjoy the hospitality. In the streets people try to sell you cigars ... What is the capital city of Cuba, where many cigars are produced and sold? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On the last leg of your journey you stop off at the city of Reykjavik. Situated on an island around 980km from Norway it was once home to many Viking and Norse leaders and is full of geysers. What island are you on? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. You have now finished your journey and are docking in at a small port north of Bordeaux. Your choice of port is based on the fact that it is a short distance back to Valencia. First occupied by the Gauls of Santones, it was founded in the 10th century. In the 12th century it became an English settlement after the French King's daughter Eleanor married the English King Henry. Once a part of the domains of the Knights Templar, it was the site of a battle during the Hundred Years' War. What town is this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It's the morning of September 1st, 1860 and you and your crew are preparing for your voyage. You're in a large city collecting provisions for the voyage. This city is near the town of Sagunto in Spain. The America's Cup was hosted there in 2007. What city is this?

Answer: Valencia

Valencia is a famous city in Spain and was once the hiding place of the great El Cid. It has hosted the America's Cup many times and is home to the Cathedral of Valenica, where the original Holy Grail was thought to have been hidden.
2. Your crew is now ready to go. You leave port and begin your journey round the world. One day on your voyage you wake up from your hammock and hear yelling from the crows nest. One of your men has spotted land. You look out to sea and notice what appears to be a land mass in the shape of a heel. You locate this on your map as part of a country that includes the "Eternal City". What country are you seeing?

Answer: Italy

Italy has over the ages been home to the Romans, Samnites, and other cultures as well as home to Vatican City. It has produced many outstanding painters, architects, composers, singers, inventors and probably most famously the legendary Leonardo da Vinci.
3. You have now sailed across a large part of the Mediterranean and are stopping to collect more resources. You notice an island and decide to stop there. You know you have just passed Greece and think it must be one of its islands. You also know youre in the Aegean Sea. This island shares its name with a Classical Music Producing Company and is the home of Petros Protopapadakis, a Prime Minister of Greece, as well as Saint Nicodemus, the Hagiorite. What island is this?

Answer: Naxos

Naxos Island consists of two main islands with a capital city of Hora, with a population of 6553 its main villages are Koronos and Vivlos. It is famous in Greece for its splendid potatoes. One of Greece's most popular tourist destinations, it is also famous for its beaches.
4. After stopping at the island for resources you decide to drag your ship overland from Port Said to Suez. In what country is Suez?

Answer: Egypt

Egypt is the home to two of the ancient wonders of the world: the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Also home to the Suez Canal it has been attacked many times including by the French and the Hittites in ancient times.
5. After boarding again at Suez you sail for several weeks, stopping at Sri Lanka, Singapore and Java to get more supplies, until one day you notice a small cape. You consult your map and decide that you're somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Probably near New Zealand. You sail further round the cape and notice a small settlement, you peer at it through your periscope and notice a sign saying Albany. You look at your map again and notice a small town called Albany in Australia. What cape is this?

Answer: Cape Leeuwin

Cape Leeuwin is the most south westerly point in Australia. There is a national park close by sharing the same name. It is named Leeuwin after the first Dutch ship to pass through. It means Lioness.
6. After navigating past the cape you sail down towards New Zealand. Eventually you have to stop and choose to stop at a small settlement famous for its gold mining. It is close to Queenstown New Zealand's most expensive city, the first half of its name is associated with archery. What town is it?

Answer: Arrowtown

Arrowtown is a small settlement in Otago, New Zealand. Many people came here during the Gold Rush, especially Europeans and Chinese. The lake there is still full of gold and many tourists can be seen attempting to scavenge some.
7. You're nearing the end of your voyage, but bad luck has befallen you. A Jolly Roger has been sighted and it's heading your way. Fortunately, you have previous experience with pirates in Jamaica. You were once in a fight in Jamaica's capital city. What is this city called?

Answer: Kingston

Kingston was not originally the capital; it was Port Royal. Situated in the Jamaican county of Surrey, Kingston has a population of nearly 700,000. Founded in 1692 after the earthquake that destroyed Port Royal, it became the largest town in Jamaica less than 25 years later.
8. After successfully vanquishing the pirates you sail on past Kiribati towards Latin America. Once again, you drag your ships overland, this time at Costa Rica. You proceed to Cuba. Unfortunately, your ship needs repairs and you have to wait in Cuba while it is fixed, so you decide to enjoy the hospitality. In the streets people try to sell you cigars ... What is the capital city of Cuba, where many cigars are produced and sold?

Answer: Havana

Since 1959 Cuba has been ruled by Fidel Castro and his brother Raul. Declared a city in 1592, Havana has a population of 3.7 million and was founded in 1509 by Spanish settlers. Surrounded by large forts including El Morro Fortress, it proved almost invincible against attackers.
9. On the last leg of your journey you stop off at the city of Reykjavik. Situated on an island around 980km from Norway it was once home to many Viking and Norse leaders and is full of geysers. What island are you on?

Answer: Iceland

Iceland is home to the world's oldest geyser in Haukadalur Valley. Ingolfr Arnarson was the first permanent settler in Iceland. It gained independence from Denmark on the 17 June 1944 after the Union of Kiel expired. Over 92% of the population is indigenous, with only 6.8% percent from foreign countries.
10. You have now finished your journey and are docking in at a small port north of Bordeaux. Your choice of port is based on the fact that it is a short distance back to Valencia. First occupied by the Gauls of Santones, it was founded in the 10th century. In the 12th century it became an English settlement after the French King's daughter Eleanor married the English King Henry. Once a part of the domains of the Knights Templar, it was the site of a battle during the Hundred Years' War. What town is this?

Answer: La Rochelle

La Rochelle is also famous for the fact that many Hugenots sailed from there to the New World to preach the Christianity to the natives. During World War II the Germans built a submarine base at La Rochelle's main port, La Pallice. Saint Louis de Montfort also lived in La Rochelle for a portion of his life, as did Jean Duvignaud, a famous French author.
Source: Author James707

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