9/18 QUIZ World A to Z = Walking the Bosphorus Bridge

What is Yan Ruse known for?

• Mountain climbing

• Slacklining

• Skydiving

• Scuba diving

In which country did Yan Ruse recently take on a slacklining challenge?

• Greece

• Italy

• Turkey

• Spain

What does the Bosphorus Bridge connect?

• Two sides of Ankara

• Two sides of Istanbul

• Two sides of Izmir

• Two sides of Antalya

How long was the slackline that Yan Ruse used to cross the Bosphorus Bridge?

• 1 mile

• 1.5 miles

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What made slacklining in the city more challenging for Yan Ruse compared to nature?

• The wind

• The noise of cars and aircraft

• The height

• The temperature

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How high above sea level did Yan Ruse slackline during his crossing?

• 340 ft

• 440 ft

• 540 ft

• 640 ft

How long did it take Yan Ruse to complete the crossing on the slackline?

• 37 minutes

• 47 minutes

• 57 minutes

• 67 minutes

What unique geographical feature did Yan Ruse's slackline crossing achieve?

• Crossing from Europe to Africa

• Crossing from Asia to Europe

• Crossing from North America to South America

• Crossing from Australia to Asia

What is the most populous city in Turkey?

• Ankara

• Izmir

• Istanbul

• Antalya

What was one of the distractions Yan Ruse faced while slacklining over the Bosphorus Bridge?

• Birds flying around him

• People shouting from below

• Cars honking their horns

• Rain and thunderstorms

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