Random World Quiz #1

How many Greek Islands are inhabited?

• 94

• 170

• 286

• 227

Answer explanation

The Greek territory comprises 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea, a truly unique phenomenon on the European continent; of these islands only 227 are inhabited.

1. What is the most visited landmark in Greece?

• Acropolis of Athens

• Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion

• Temple of Apollo, Delphi

• Theater of Epidaurus

Answer explanation

Acropolis of Athens is an UNESCO World Heritage site, located at the top of a rocky hill in the heart of Athens. It has been attracting as many as 23,000 people each day. In 2022, annual visitorship reached three million.

What is the population of Tokyo?

• 1. 3.96 million

• 1. 6.96 million

• 1. 9.96 million

• 1. 13.96 million

Answer explanation

Tokyo is home to more than 13 million inhabitants, and its metropolitan area is home to more than 37 million people.

If you are taking the fastest train from Tokyo to Osaka, how long will it take?

• 1. 2h30

• 1. 3h30

• 1. 4h30

• 1. 5h30

Answer explanation

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Osaka is to take the Nozomi Shinkansen on the Tokaido Shinkansen. It takes only 2 hours and 30 minutes to get from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station. The trip between Tokyo and Osaka, a distance of 515 kilometres.

Singapore's most popular tourist attraction is an island which is completely covered in amusement parks and museums. What is the name of this island?

• Bintan Island

• Batam Island

• Sentosa Island

• Baffin Island

Answer explanation

Sentosa Island has over a dozen separate attractions, including a water theme park, a replica Mayan city, an aquarium, an old fort, a butterfly park and more.

Guess where the picture shown is.

• Gardens by the Bay

• Helix Bridge

• Jewel Changi Airport

• Merlion Park

Answer explanation

Jewel brings together three of Changi Airport’s terminals with a stunning dome covered with over 9,300 glass panels. It is also home to over 2,000 trees and 100,000 shrubs. Awarded ‘Design of the Year’ by President’s Design Awards in 2020, this marvel was designed by Safdie Architects in collaboration with RSP Architects Planners & Engineers and is famous for its eye catching oculus feature – showering water 40m down, creating dramatic visual effects and daily rainbows, as well as a cooling micro-climate effect.

How much of Australia’s population lives on the coast?

• 1. 25%

• 1. 45%

• 1. 65%

• 1. 85%

Answer explanation

More than 85% of Australia's population lives within 50 kilometres of the coast. This equates to more than 22 million Australians now calling the coast home.

1. There are more kangaroos in Australia than people.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Australia is home to 25 million people and an estimated 50 million kangaroos!

Who designed Barcelona's Sagrada Familia?

• Dali

• Gaudi

• Miro

• Goya

Answer explanation

The history of la Sagrada Familia, the still-under-construction masterpiece took place all the way back in 1874 when a local organization began campaigning for the construction of a church honoring the Holy Family. After a couple of years of planning and drawing up plans, the church's cornerstone was officially laid on 19th March 1882. This 19th-century church, which is still incomplete, is an architectural marvel and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read on to learn more about Sagrada Familia's history.

Which restaurant, run by chef Ferran Adrià, was once considered the best restaurant in the world?

• Arzak

• Botín

• Tickets

• El Bulli

Answer explanation

Established in 1964, El Bulli held three Michelin stars and was listed 5 times as the best restaurant in the world. Bookings for the next year were taken on a single day after the closing of the running season. It accommodated only 8,000 diners a season, but got more than two million requests. The average cost of a meal was €250 (US$325). The restaurant closed 30 July 2011 and relaunched as El Bulli Foundation, a center for culinary creativity.