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Which City Is It? Trivia Quiz

Etymologically speaking, the word "city" is borrowed from the Latin word "civitas", which means citizenship. This quiz tests your knowledge on ten notable cities whose names end with the word "city". Match the cities with the correct descriptions. Enjoy!

A matching quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

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4 mins

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Match Quiz

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403,878

Updated
Jul 28 22

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Questions		Choices
1. This Central American city, once the capital of British Honduras, was almost entirely damaged by the deadly Hurricane Hattie in 1961.		Guatemala City
2. Not to be confused with a small African nation, this city is located in the southern region of one of the most populous African countries.		Benin City
3. Home to the ancient Mayan city of Kaminaljuyu, this Central American city was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1917.		Panama City
4. Formerly known as Saigon, this populous Southeast Asian city is synonymous with its ubiquitous motorbikes and chaotic traffic.		Quezon City
5. Strategically located on a bay on the Persian Gulf, this Middle Eastern city is noted for its ports and petroleum-based industry.		Ho Chi Minh City
6. This populous North American capital city was named "the most polluted city on the planet" by the United Nations in 1992.		Mexico City
7. Nicknamed "The City that Never Sleeps", this populous US city is home to Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.		Kuwait City
8. This Central American capital city is best known for its canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.		Zanzibar City
9. A former capital city of an Asian island nation, this highly urbanized city was named after the second President of the country.		New York City
10. Located on an island, this African city's Stone Town was known to be the birth place of Queen's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury.		Belize City

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1. This Central American city, once the capital of British Honduras, was almost entirely damaged by the deadly Hurricane Hattie in 1961.

2. Not to be confused with a small African nation, this city is located in the southern region of one of the most populous African countries.

3. Home to the ancient Mayan city of Kaminaljuyu, this Central American city was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1917.

4. Formerly known as Saigon, this populous Southeast Asian city is synonymous with its ubiquitous motorbikes and chaotic traffic.

5. Strategically located on a bay on the Persian Gulf, this Middle Eastern city is noted for its ports and petroleum-based industry.

6. This populous North American capital city was named "the most polluted city on the planet" by the United Nations in 1992.

7. Nicknamed "The City that Never Sleeps", this populous US city is home to Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.

8. This Central American capital city is best known for its canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.

9. A former capital city of an Asian island nation, this highly urbanized city was named after the second President of the country.

10. Located on an island, this African city's Stone Town was known to be the birth place of Queen's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Central American city, once the capital of British Honduras, was almost entirely damaged by the deadly Hurricane Hattie in 1961.

Answer: Belize City

The deadly Hurricane Hattie hit Belize City on 31 October 1961. Almost the entire city of Belize City was destroyed by the hurricane. In 1970, the capital of British Honduras (present-day Belize) was relocated to Belmopan.

Belize City is located on the eastern coast of Belize. Belize gained its independence from the UK in 1981.

2. Not to be confused with a small African nation, this city is located in the southern region of one of the most populous African countries.

Answer: Benin City

Benin City is the capital of Edo State, which is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. Benin City served as the capital of the Kingdom of Benin (Edo Kingdom), which was founded in 1180.

Nigeria is one of the most populous African nations. It borders Benin, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger.

3. Home to the ancient Mayan city of Kaminaljuyu, this Central American city was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1917.

Answer: Guatemala City

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala. The death toll of the 1917 Guatemala earthquake was estimated to be 250.

American archaeologist Michael Coe calls Kaminaljuyu one of the greatest New World archaeological sites. Kaminaljuyu is also one of the most notable pre-Columbian Maya civilization sites.

4. Formerly known as Saigon, this populous Southeast Asian city is synonymous with its ubiquitous motorbikes and chaotic traffic.

Answer: Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is located in the southeastern part of Vietnam. The city is home to the magnificent Independence Palace (Reunification Convention Hall) and beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon.

Motorbikes are the main means of transportation in Ho Chi Minh City. Crossing a busy street full of motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City could be a scary experience for foreigners and tourists.

5. Strategically located on a bay on the Persian Gulf, this Middle Eastern city is noted for its ports and petroleum-based industry.

Answer: Kuwait City

Located on Kuwait Bay (Jōn al Kuwayt), Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait.

Kuwait has one of the world's top oil reserves. The Port of Shuwaikh, also known as Ash-Ashuwaykh, is one of the most important Kuwaiti ports.

6. This populous North American capital city was named "the most polluted city on the planet" by the United Nations in 1992.

Answer: Mexico City

The capital of Mexico, Mexico City, is known to be one of the world's most polluted cities. The air pollution, first evident in the late 20th century, was attributed to industrialization, which resulted in an increase in the city's population.

In addition, Mexico City is located approximately 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. This high altitude and the relatively low oxygen level contribute to incomplete combustion.

7. Nicknamed "The City that Never Sleeps", this populous US city is home to Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.

Answer: New York City

New York City (NYC) is located in the state of New York. The city is divided into five boroughs - Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Located in Midtown Manhattan, Times Square is a popular tourist destination. The area is brightly lit by neon signs and digital billboards. Designed by French sculptor Fr�d�ric Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the US.

8. This Central American capital city is best known for its canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer: Panama City

The capital of Panama, Panama City, is home to the famous Panama Canal. The construction of the 82-kilometer (51-mile) canal began in the mid-19th century. The canal was officially opened in 1914.

In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers named the canal one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World".

9. A former capital city of an Asian island nation, this highly urbanized city was named after the second President of the country.

Answer: Quezon City

Quezon City served as the capital of the Philippines from 1948 until 1976. The capital city of the Philippines relocated to Manila in 1976.

Quezon City was named after Manuel L. Quezon (1878-1944), who was the second President of the Philippines.

10. Located on an island, this African city's Stone Town was known to be the birth place of Queen's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury.

Answer: Zanzibar City

Zanzibar City is the capital of Zanzibar, which is a semi-autonomous region that belongs to Tanzania. The two main parts of Zanzibar City are Stone Town and Ng'ambo.

Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), or his birth name, Farrokh Bulsara, was a prominent figure in the music industry. He was the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. The band's notable songs include "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975) and "We Are the Champions" (1977).

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