geography Trivia Quiz # 35
This is Geography Quiz # 35; 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
London Alphabeticals No 2 - J is for a street which runs parallel with the south side of Piccadilly from St James's Street to Regent Street and on into Haymarket. It is famous for luxury shops, especially for men's clothes. What is it called?
The correct answer is 'Jermyn Street'
Jermyn Street takes its name from Henry Jermyn, Earl of St Albans, to whom Charles II granted the land in 1661. Gentlemen who have their suits made in Savile Row will probably buy most of their other clothes and accessories here. It is particularly rich in shirtmakers: if you grow tired of getting shirts from Turnbull and Asser (who make for the Prince of Wales), you can take your custom along the street to New and Lingwood (who supply Eton College) or Hawes and Curtis or Harvie and Hudson or Thomas Pink or Lewins. There is also Paxton & Whitefield's wonderful cheese shop at No 93.
Geography Trivia Question 2
Wales Basics - Who is the patron saint of Wales?
The correct answer is 'St David'
Geography Trivia Question 3
All About The Aussies - The major highway between Melbourne and Sydney is named after which explorer?
The correct answer is 'Hume'
Recently upgraded, the highway no longer runs through Goulburn.(see question below)
Geography Trivia Question 4
Panhandle Pandemonium - The two largest cities in the Texas Panhandle are located near the top and bottom of the region. What are they?
The correct answer is 'Amarillo and Lubbock'
For over one hundred years these cities have long competed for dominance in the region. Today they remain about the same size- around 200,000.
Geography Trivia Question 5
Know more about Mali - Mali is a country in _________ Africa.
The correct answer is 'Western'
That's right! We're off to Africa again! Mali is a large country in western Africa.
Geography Trivia Question 6
More Incredible Iceland - In Iceland, if my father's name was Tom, and I was a boy, what would my last name be?
The correct answer is 'Tomsson'
In Iceland, they use the traditional way of their people, they take their father's first name and place 'son' or 'dottir' after the name.
Geography Trivia Question 7
Countries of the Pacific Ocean - What islands, belonging to the U.K., were settlend by sailors from the British ship Bounty?
The correct answer is 'Pitcairn'
Pitcairn is one of the least populated territories in the world, with only about 100 people.
Geography Trivia Question 8
Colorado Facts - What is the state nickname?
The correct answer is 'Centennial State'
It is nicknamed The Centennial State due to the fact that itwas admitted to the union on the Centennial Year.
Geography Trivia Question 9
Geography, Asian Style - Which of these groups of islands was, and sometimes still is, referred to as the 'spice islands'?
The correct answer is 'Molucca Islands'
The Moluccas were called the 'spice islands' by early European traders who began sailing through the area in the 16th century. They are the original source for nutmeg and cloves, valuable commodities at that time. The Moluccas were colonized by the Dutch, who made them part of the Dutch East Indies. Now they are a part of the country Indonesia.
Geography Trivia Question 10
Nepal and the White Mountains - Which of these areas borders Nepal to the north?
The correct answer is 'Tibet'
Tibet is part of China though most Tibetian want their independence. The Himalayas form the natural border between Nepal and Tibet.