Geography and History of Wiesbaden

Dominique Miller Lilly, a 14-year-old representing the Department of Defense dependent schools, discusses Wiesbaden's rich history, its significance as a spa town, and its resilience through wars. She shares her aspirations to improve global equality and energy safety, her love for geography, and her interest in becoming a meteorologist or astronomer. Dominique also highlights fun geography facts and her learning methods.

What is the capital city of the German state of Hesse?

• Berlin

• Munich

• Wiesbaden

• Hamburg

During which war did Wiesbaden experience a significant low point with only 40 residents remaining?

• Thirty Years' War

• World War I

• Napoleonic Wars

• World War II

Which famous Russian author is associated with Wiesbaden due to his time spent gambling there?

• Vladimir Nabokov

• Leo Tolstoy

• Fyodor Dostoevsky

• Anton Chekhov

What natural feature is Wiesbaden known for that dates back to the Neolithic era?

• Its hot springs

• Its mountains

• Its forests

• Its rivers

What was one of Dominique's first actions if they could trade places with a world leader?

• Enhance nuclear safety

• Develop new technologies

• Improve education systems

• Promote tourism

Which city does Dominique wish to visit due to its skyscrapers?

• Dubai

• Shanghai

• New York

• Tokyo

What are the Canary Islands named after?

• Birds

• Fish

• Dogs

• Cats

What is Dominique's favorite geography fact about the Pacific Ocean?

• All continents can fit inside it

• It has the most islands

• It is the deepest ocean

• It is the warmest ocean

What career does Dominique aspire to pursue, alongside being a meteorologist?

• Geologist

• Biologist

• Chemist

• Astronomer

Why does Dominique believe meteorology is important for the future?

• To explore outer space

• To improve agriculture

• To solve climate change

• To predict earthquakes