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Quiz about An Entertaining Romp Through European Capitals
Quiz about An Entertaining Romp Through European Capitals

An Entertaining Romp Through European Capitals Quiz


An adventure exploring different European capitals through music, drama, literature and comics. Each answer leads us to the next capital city.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tan72. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Tan72
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
406,116
Updated
Dec 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
560
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Miguel Cervantes created the character, Don Quixote, protagonist of the book of the same name. Cervantes was in turn the main character in 'Man of la Mancha' (also performed as 'I, Don Quixote'), a musical play which premiered in 1965.

In which European country were both these works set?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Vienna is an entertainment capital famous for music and opera. It is also home to the famous Lipizzaner horses, who are trained to perform a series of spectacular movements including the 'airs above the ground'.

What is the name of the institution where these horses are trained and perform?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Featured in a famous waltz, synonymous with Austria, which famous, maybe blue river links us with our next stop, Budapest? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which prolific composer, born in 1811, composed nineteen Hungarian Rhapsodies? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. From a Hungarian to a Bohemian rhapsody. Which popular and influential band released 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 1975? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which 1967 song, released by the Kinks, was featured in a book by Zadie Smith, the 2018 movie 'Juliet, Naked' and the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which well-known Swedish band won the Eurovision Song Contest performing 'Waterloo' in 1974? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Travelling from London Waterloo, which famous detective created by the artist Herge, has his home in Brussels? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Created by Rene Goscinny with illustrator Albert Uderzo and set in 50BCE, which well-known Gaul features in over thirty books, a theme park, a TV series, board games and video games? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which famous Parisian landmark is an entertainment venue in its own right, as well as featuring in a Baz Luhrmann movie of the same name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Miguel Cervantes created the character, Don Quixote, protagonist of the book of the same name. Cervantes was in turn the main character in 'Man of la Mancha' (also performed as 'I, Don Quixote'), a musical play which premiered in 1965. In which European country were both these works set?

Answer: Spain

'Don Quixote' regularly features on Top 100 book lists (Norwegian Nobel Institute, 2002) and is recognised as the first modern novel ('The Conversation', 2018). The phrase 'tilting at windmills' describes the main character's attempt to challenge windmills in the mistaken belief that they are actually giants.
2. Vienna is an entertainment capital famous for music and opera. It is also home to the famous Lipizzaner horses, who are trained to perform a series of spectacular movements including the 'airs above the ground'. What is the name of the institution where these horses are trained and perform?

Answer: The Spanish Riding School

All answers are the names of 'The big four' riding academies which in turn are based in various European cities.

The Spanish Riding School was named for the Spanish heritage of the horses which helped form the basis of the Lipizzaner breed.

The Cadre Noir is the name given to the instructors at the French military riding academy École Nationale d'Équitation at Saumur. Based in western France, it was founded in 1828. It also performs as an equestrian display team. Its name comes from the black uniforms worn.

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art is perhaps the oldest, with its roots dating back to 1438 when King Duarte I published a riding manual.

The Royal Andalusian School is the youngest, founded in 1973 to help preserve the traditions of the Andalusian region.
3. Featured in a famous waltz, synonymous with Austria, which famous, maybe blue river links us with our next stop, Budapest?

Answer: Danube

'Blue Danube' was written by Johann Strauss II in 1866. Strauss performed an orchestral version at the Paris World Fair in 1867.

All other rivers flow through other European countries. The Thames through London; the Seine through Paris; the Rhine through Germany.
4. Which prolific composer, born in 1811, composed nineteen Hungarian Rhapsodies?

Answer: Franz Liszt

Liszt was a virtuoso piano player as well asa talented and prolific composer, and is also credited with developing the symphonic poem. His Rhapsodies are influenced by melodies he heard, which were often played by Roma or Romany bands.

He was a contemporary with Saint-Saens, Chopin, Wagner, Berlioz and Grieg amongst others.
5. From a Hungarian to a Bohemian rhapsody. Which popular and influential band released 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 1975?

Answer: Queen

'Bohemian Rhapsody' was nearly six minutes in length, unusual for a song at this time. It has featured in 'Wayne's World', and also became the title of the biopic of Queen's singer, Freddy Mercury, released in 2018. Freddie Mercury's performance of the song was voted as the top vocal performance in history by "Rolling Stone" magazine in 2012.

All other choices are well known and influential UK groups.
6. Which 1967 song, released by the Kinks, was featured in a book by Zadie Smith, the 2018 movie 'Juliet, Naked' and the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics?

Answer: Waterloo Sunset

'Waterloo Sunset' was voted no 42 of the 500 best songs of all time by 'Rolling Stone' magazine. The song name checks the Thames and Waterloo station. Terry and Julie who are featured in the song may or may not be actors Terence Stamp and Julie Christie.

All other songs listed are also by The Kinks.
7. Which well-known Swedish band won the Eurovision Song Contest performing 'Waterloo' in 1974?

Answer: ABBA

ABBA was formed in 1972, but it was the Eurovision Song Contest of 1974 which helped them reach fame around the world. 'Waterloo' was voted as the best song in Eurovision history in 2005, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the contest.

The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 led to the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, who abdicated four days later. It is commemorated by the English, with Waterloo Station in London being named for this battle.
8. Travelling from London Waterloo, which famous detective created by the artist Herge, has his home in Brussels?

Answer: Tintin

'Tintin' was first published in 1929 and featured the eponymous hero, with his dog, Snowy. He is featured in statues and artwork around the city of Brussels. Herge himself has a museum created in his honour, just outside Brussels.

Our favourite blue friends, the Smurfs, were also created by a Belgian cartoonist, Peyo. They are also featured in Brussels.

The Mannequin Pis, is a famous statue in Brussels, featuring a small boy urinating. He is regularly costumed (having approximately 1000 to choose from).

The Atomium is a famous sculpture dating from the 1958 Brussels World Fair.
9. Created by Rene Goscinny with illustrator Albert Uderzo and set in 50BCE, which well-known Gaul features in over thirty books, a theme park, a TV series, board games and video games?

Answer: Asterix

'Asterix' was loosely set during the time of Julius Caesar. He has a series of adventures which take him all through Europe. As of 2009, the series had been translated into over 111 languages and dialects. 34 volumes were produced by either Goscinny and/or Uderzo. Uderzo came out of retirement in 2015 to produce two 'Asterix' cartoons supporting the murdered Charlie Hebdo employees.

A theme park featuring Asterix and his friends was opened in 1989, north of Paris. Asterix also features in 18 films, 15 board games, 40 video games, and was the name of the first French satellite.
10. Which famous Parisian landmark is an entertainment venue in its own right, as well as featuring in a Baz Luhrmann movie of the same name?

Answer: Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge opened in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower was completed. The Moulin Rouge takes its name from the red windmill on its roof. It is also known as the birthplace of the 'can- can' dance. The Moulin Rouge is a cabaret performance, featuring music, song and dance in the nightclub venue.

The movie, 'Moulin Rouge!' was released in 2001, featuring the story of one of its performers, Satine.

Pierrot is a character of pantomime, usually with the persona of a sad clown.
Source: Author Tan72

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