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Amazing 'A's Trivia Quiz


The Inter-Continental Ballistic Sheep would like to take you on a world tour of cities beginning with the letter A.

A multiple-choice quiz by eburge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
eburge
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,943
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
8771
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Becca51 (9/10), spaismunky (10/10), Froya (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which city in Australia is dubbed the 'City of Churches' and is the capital city of the state of South Australia? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Acropolis, where the Parthenon is located, and the Temple of Hephaestus are just two of the many iconic historical landmarks in which European city? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This U.S. city isn't the capital of its enchanting state, but with the opening of Route 66 in the early twentieth century, it quickly became its main economic center. Nicknamed the 'Duke City', which amazing place is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The curious island of Madagascar is home to a plethora of flora and fauna, some of which aren't found anywhere else in the world. What 'A' is the capital city of this island country? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Taj Mahal which attracts millions of tourists and sightseers every year can be found in which Indian city? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This amazing city is known as the 'City of Lights and Flowers', which seems odd given its location. Which winter wonderland is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Scottish city, known for its abundance of granite-based architecture, has seen quite a bit of unrest during history, including being burned and overrun with the plague? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Located on the Arabian Peninsula, the name of which amazing city means 'the Father of Deer'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Despite being located 55 miles/88 kilometers from the North Sea, which amazing city has one of the largest ports in Europe? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean, which African city is famous for its library and its lighthouse, among other things? Hint



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1. Which city in Australia is dubbed the 'City of Churches' and is the capital city of the state of South Australia?

Answer: Adelaide

Named after the wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom, Adelaide sits on the coast of South Australia, on the Gulf St Vincent, an inlet close to the border between South Australia and Victoria. Its nickname, the 'City of Churches', stems from the number of religious buildings that dot the city, due to the number of religious refugees who settled there in the nineteenth century.
2. The Acropolis, where the Parthenon is located, and the Temple of Hephaestus are just two of the many iconic historical landmarks in which European city?

Answer: Athens

Athens, the capital of Greece, is one of the world's oldest cities, with a beautiful blend of ancient and modern Greek architecture gracing the landscape. Located in the Attica region, Athens is named for the Greek goddess Athena, and is cited by many to be the place where the political concept of democracy was created. Athens is also where the Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin.
3. This U.S. city isn't the capital of its enchanting state, but with the opening of Route 66 in the early twentieth century, it quickly became its main economic center. Nicknamed the 'Duke City', which amazing place is it?

Answer: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Santa Fe may be the capital of New Mexico, but Albuquerque is a pretty amazing place. Home of Kirtland Air Force base and many high-tech companies, such as Sandia National Laboratories, the city was rated the best city for business and careers in 2006 by 'Forbes' magazine.

It's not just a place for work, however. The lovely Sandia Mountains overlooking Albuquerque offer plenty of recreation including skiing, and there's an annual balloon festival when hundreds of balloons float above the city. Incidentally, the city was nicknamed the 'Duke City' in honor of its founder, the Duke of Alburquerque (originally spelled with a second 'r').
4. The curious island of Madagascar is home to a plethora of flora and fauna, some of which aren't found anywhere else in the world. What 'A' is the capital city of this island country?

Answer: Antananarivo

Though it may be a bit of a mouthful to say, Antananarivo was founded in the early seventeenth century, and established itself as one of Africa's major cities. When France took control of the city, and indeed the country, in the late-eighteenth, early-nineteenth century, the population began to increase quite quickly, and even more so after Madagascar became independent in 1960. Typically, the Malagasy people of Antananarivo enjoy a more temperate climate than that of their African cousins on the mainland.
5. The Taj Mahal which attracts millions of tourists and sightseers every year can be found in which Indian city?

Answer: Agra

Agra is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of which is the aforementioned Taj Mahal, a huge mausoleum constructed in the mid-seventeenth century by emperor Shah Jahan. Agra itself counts tourism and agriculture as its main economic industries, due to its abundance of Indian architecture and fertile land.
6. This amazing city is known as the 'City of Lights and Flowers', which seems odd given its location. Which winter wonderland is it?

Answer: Anchorage, Alaska

The lights in its nickname refer to the thousands of lights on the city buildings during the winter and the flowers refer to the summer blooms. Anchorage is also known as the 'Air Crossroads of the World' because of its location near the meeting point of North America and Asia. Anchorage's location makes it a part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and it is subject to earthquakes, including a massive 9.2 earthquake which occurred in 1964.

However, when the ground isn't shaking, there is a lot to see: many parks and recreation areas, a lovely botanical garden and the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race.
7. Which Scottish city, known for its abundance of granite-based architecture, has seen quite a bit of unrest during history, including being burned and overrun with the plague?

Answer: Aberdeen

Located in northern Scotland, Aberdeen has been dubbed the 'Granite City' (thanks to its local abundance of mica) and the 'Oil Capital of Europe', due to the oil found just offshore in the 1970s. Aberdeen Castle, which at the time was a large fortification occupied by the English, was destroyed in 1308 during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

Some notable Aberdonians include the poet Lord Byron, the musician Annie Lennox, and the man responsible for creating the 'Forbes' magazine, B. C. Forbes.
8. Located on the Arabian Peninsula, the name of which amazing city means 'the Father of Deer'?

Answer: Abu Dhabi

Reportedly, there were once a lot of deer in the area, hence the name. The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is a cosmopolitan metropolis built on oil, but the city also has cultural and natural appeal. Located on the Persian Gulf, the city has beaches and parks and has some stunning architecture including the Sheikh Zayed Mosque which opened in 2007. For the more adventurous, there are annual air races and Formula 1 racing.
9. Despite being located 55 miles/88 kilometers from the North Sea, which amazing city has one of the largest ports in Europe?

Answer: Antwerp

Antwerp lies on the navigable Schelde River in Belgium, and the Port of Antwerp is one of the main world ports for petrochemicals and diamonds. Besides ships, the medieval city of Antwerp also has many beautiful sites including the Cathedral of Our Lady which features works by Peter Paul Rubens and St. James Church where Rubens' tomb is located.

There is even a restored medieval fortress, Het Steen.
10. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean, which African city is famous for its library and its lighthouse, among other things?

Answer: Alexandria

The great Pharos of Alexandria, one of the seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (formerly the Ancient Library of Alexandria) are two of many notable landmarks in this Egyptian city. Ancient remains from Roman times can still be seen today, and attract a high number of tourists annually. Actor Omar Sharif hails from Alexandria, as well as Demis Roussos, a Greek singer who grew up in Egypt.
Source: Author eburge

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