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From Zero to Nine: A European Numbers Quiz

Explore Europe's culture, history, and sports - one number at a time.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ovaldas. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ovaldas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
421,356

Updated
Oct 07 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
24

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Croatian footballer was the first from his country to win the Ballon d'Or? Hint

Luka Modrić

Ivan Rakitić

Davor Suker

Mario Mandzukić

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous European author wrote two epic poems, "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained"? Hint

John Milton

Alexander Pope

Edmund Spenser

Dante Alighieri

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Question 3 of 10

3. The city of Rome is traditionally said to have been founded by Romulus, who killed his brother Remus. But in Roman mythology, which three gods made up the earliest "Capitoline Triad"? Hint

Apollo, Diana, and Vesta

Jupiter, Mars, and Venus

Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva

Neptune, Pluto, and Ceres

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which European city is known as the "City of Four Rivers"? Hint

Porto

Vilnius

Girona

Oslo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which European director created the sci-fi film "The Fifth Element", released in 1997? Hint

Wolfgang Petersen (Germany)

Federico Fellini (Italy)

Alejandro Amen�bar (Spain)

Luc Besson (France)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which famous European composer contributed the introduction, second variation, interludes, and finale to the collaborative piano work "Hexam�ron", composed in 1837 by six composers? Hint

Johannes Brahms

Robert Schumann

Felix Mendelssohn

Franz Liszt

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which legendary gymnast from former Czechoslovakia captured seven Olympic gold medals, making her one of Europe's most iconic sports figures? Hint

Nadia Comăneci

Martina S�bl�kov�

Olga Korbut

Věra Č�slavsk�

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Question 8 of 10

8. The European Alps stretch across eight countries. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

Poland

Germany

Slovenia

Liechtenstein

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which European monarch famously had nine children who survived to adulthood and influenced royal lineages across the continent? Hint

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Louis XIV of France

Peter the Great of Russia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which European football club completed the 1994-95 season with zero defeats, achieving an unbeaten record? Hint

Arsenal (England)

Real Madrid (Spain)

Juventus (Italy)

Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Croatian footballer was the first from his country to win the Ballon d'Or?

Answer: Luka Modrić

Luka Modrić won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, becoming the first Croatian player to receive this prestigious award. His achievement broke the decade-long dominance of Messi and Ronaldo in European football.

2. Which famous European author wrote two epic poems, "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained"?

Answer: John Milton

John Milton, an English poet, wrote two epic poems exploring Christian theology, human nature, and morality, which have had a profound influence on European literature.

3. The city of Rome is traditionally said to have been founded by Romulus, who killed his brother Remus. But in Roman mythology, which three gods made up the earliest "Capitoline Triad"?

Answer: Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva

The Capitoline Triad - Jupiter (the king of the gods), Juno (his wife and goddess of marriage and protector of the state), and Minerva (goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic warfare) - represented the three highest deities of early Rome. Their temple, located on the Capitoline Hill, was a central place of worship and political symbolism, reflecting the power and unity of the Roman state.

4. Which European city is known as the "City of Four Rivers"?

Answer: Girona

Girona, a historic city in northeastern Spain, is uniquely situated at the confluence of four rivers - the Ter, Onyar, G�ell, and Galligants. The Onyar flows through the heart of the city, dividing the old and new quarters, while the other three join it nearby. This meeting of rivers has shaped Girona's landscape, history, and distinctive charm.

5. Which European director created the sci-fi film "The Fifth Element", released in 1997?

Answer: Luc Besson (France)

Luc Besson, a French filmmaker, directed "The Fifth Element" (1997), one of the most famous European sci-fi films. The movie is notable for its futuristic vision and combines European filmmaking style with a global sci-fi story.

6. Which famous European composer contributed the introduction, second variation, interludes, and finale to the collaborative piano work "Hexam�ron", composed in 1837 by six composers?

Answer: Franz Liszt

The work was based on a theme from Bellini's opera "I puritani" and included contributions from Chopin, Thalberg, Pixis, Herz, and Czerny. Liszt skillfully unified the variations into a single, cohesive composition.

7. Which legendary gymnast from former Czechoslovakia captured seven Olympic gold medals, making her one of Europe's most iconic sports figures?

Answer: Věra Č�slavsk�

Věra Č�slavsk�, representing Czechoslovakia, won seven Olympic gold medals in artistic gymnastics at the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games. She became not only a sports legend but also a symbol of courage, famously protesting against the Soviet occupation during the 1968 Olympics. Her achievements make her one of the most celebrated European Olympians in history.

8. The European Alps stretch across eight countries. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Poland

The Alps extend across France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia - eight countries in total. Poland lies farther north, in the Carpathian Mountains, not the Alps.

9. Which European monarch famously had nine children who survived to adulthood and influenced royal lineages across the continent?

Answer: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) had nine children, whose marriages connected multiple European royal families. She became known as the "Grandmother of Europe" because her descendants occupied thrones across the continent.

10. Which European football club completed the 1994-95 season with zero defeats, achieving an unbeaten record?

Answer: Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Ajax Amsterdam finished the 1994-95 season undefeated, with zero defeats, a remarkable achievement in European football. The team, led by Louis van Gaal, combined talented youth players and experienced stars to dominate both offensively and defensively. This specific season ensures the record is historically unique.

Source: Author Ovaldas

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