geography Trivia Quiz # 34
This is Geography Quiz # 34; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Geography Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Geography Trivia Quiz.Geography Trivia Question 1
Which Irish County Or Town? - Which city has a famous Spanish Arch?
The correct answer is 'Galway'
The Spanish Arch is almost all that remains of the old city walls. Originally known as Ceann an Bhalla (Head of the Wall) it is now known as the Spanish Arch. This title refers to the Spanish galleons that often docked under the arch.
Geography Trivia Question 2
'X'travagent Places - The town of Xantippe is the only town in Australia (with a postcode) beginning with the letter X. Which state is it in?
The correct answer is 'Western Australia'
Its postcode is 6609.
Geography Trivia Question 3
Know more about Mali - Which of these climates would you be likely to face in Mali in the month of May?
The correct answer is 'subtropical, arid, hot and dry'
Snow may not fall in Mali for a long, long time! You might face rainy, humid and mild climate from June to November. Cool and dry climate may be faced from November to February.
Geography Trivia Question 4
Milwaukee: History - At one time Milwaukee had the claim of a bar on every corner, while not true, at one time it was close to true. How did this happen?
The correct answer is 'Beer wars of the 1890's'
A.J. Gettleman wanted to go national with his beer but needed to conquer Milwaukee first. He stood on corners counting the number of people who came by during the course of a day and built taverns at the busiest spots, then franchised them out with the stipulation that they only serve his products. Miller and Schlitz followed his lead beginning the beer wars. Pabst came in late and established Beergardens trying recreate a little Germany for the Germans living here at the time.
Geography Trivia Question 5
The District of Columbia - This Cabinet Department's headquarters is the only one not located within DC.
The correct answer is 'Department of Defense'
The Pentagon is the Department of Defense's HQ. It lies in Arlington, VA, about a quarter of a mile from the VA/DC line.
Geography Trivia Question 6
Castles of the Loire Valley - Which of the following is not a Loire valley chateau?
The correct answer is 'Chantilly'
You can ride balloons at Chantilly, and visit the famous stables, but you cannot do it in the Loire valley. Chantilly is north of Paris.
Geography Trivia Question 7
Illinois Counties - What is the county seat of Lawrence County?
The correct answer is 'Lawrenceville'
All of these choices are located in Lawrence county.
Geography Trivia Question 8
Talking Shrop - Which building did the Shropshire based King's Light Infantry famously set fire to?
The correct answer is 'The White House'
In 1814, Britain was fighting the USA in the so-called War of 1812. The Light Infantry, later part of the KSLI (King's Shropshire Light Infantry) were sent to America and led the forces which captured Washington and set fire to its public buildings. When the presidential house was refurbished it was painted white to hide the scorch marks and subsequently became known as the White House.
To any Americans doing this quiz, no hard feelings, eh?
To any Americans doing this quiz, no hard feelings, eh?
Geography Trivia Question 9
Czech Republic Trivia - In February 2001, what is the name of the President of the Czech Republic?
The correct answer is 'Vaclav Havel'
Geography Trivia Question 10
Disputed Territories - Seized by the Soviet Union at the end of World War II these four islands form part of an island chain that are claimed by Japan as part of their Northern Territories.
The correct answer is 'Kurile islands'
The Kuriles are administered as part of Russia's Sakhalin Oblast. The treaty of St Petersburg in 1875 awarded the Kuriles to Japan in return for Russian control of Sakhalin island. The Soviet Union seized the island chain in the dying days of WW II but Japan maintains its claim to the four southernmost islands of Kunashiri, Etorofu, Shikotan, and Habomai. The European parliament offered support for Japan's claim in 2005 provoking a furious response in Russia indicating that this is very much unfinished business.
The Aleutians are a chain of islands between Russia and Alaska.
The Ryuku islands form a chain between southern Japan and Taiwan.
The Aleutians are a chain of islands between Russia and Alaska.
The Ryuku islands form a chain between southern Japan and Taiwan.