
Capital Cities

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Geography
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9th - 12th Grade
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Kyle Niiya
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which capital city is known as the "City of Love"?
Berlin
London
Paris
Rome
Answer explanation
Paris has a long history of being associated with love and romance. The city has been the backdrop for countless romantic novels, films, and songs, solidifying its reputation as a destination for lovers. And let's not forget about the iconic Eiffel Tower, which has become a symbol of love and romance around the world
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which capital city features the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, Shibuya Crossing?
Tokyo
Seoul
Beijing
Kyoto
Answer explanation
According to the Shibuya Center Street in 2016, the number of pedestrians crossing the intersection was as much as 3,000 per green light (every 2 minutes). A 2014 flow measurement survey by the Shibuya Redevelopment Association estimated 260,000 pedestrians per day on week days, and 390,000 pedestrians on non-working days. Others estimate as much as 500,000 people on the busiest days.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which capital city is the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and peace?
Munich
Berlin
Hamburg
Frankfurt
Answer explanation
The Brandenburg Gate used to be memorial of division - after the construction of the Berlin Wall, it was located in the restricted area and could not be visited by East or West Germans. After the fall of the Wall, the gate became a symbol of German unity.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which capital city is home to the historic Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Shanghai
Beijing
Guangzhou
Shenzhen
Answer explanation
Forbidden City, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China. It was so named because access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm. Government functionaries and even the imperial family were permitted only limited access; the emperor alone could enter any section at will.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which capital city would you find the National Museum of Australia, showcasing the country's rich cultural history?
Wellington
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Answer explanation
Canberra in Australia Capital Territory is a small city of around 450,000 people that sits between Sydney and Melbourne. The site was chosen as the location for Australia’s capital in 1908 as a compromise between the two aforementioned cities. The city was planned out in entirety before being built. Because of this, Canberra is an immaculate city with many tree-lined boulevards, wide roads, lush green parklands, and many nature reserves.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which capital city is home to the famous Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world?
Islamabad
Lahore
Karachi
Peshawar
Answer explanation
Not only is the Faisal Mosque the largest mosque in Pakistan, but it is also the largest in South Asia and the sixth largest mosque in the world in terms of capacity. Combined the structure covers an area of 33 acres (130,000 m2; 1,400,000 sq ft), and can hold 300,000 worshipers. In fact, the Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993 when the newly completed Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco overtook it.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which capital city is the annual Winterlude festival celebrated, featuring ice sculptures and outdoor activities?
Oslo
Toronto
Arandelle
Ottawa
Answer explanation
Winterlude attracts more than half a million people every year and takes place along the Rideau Canal. In the winter, the canal is the world’s longest skating rink at 7.8 kilometres in length!
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