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WorksheetsCaptivating Cities
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The British used the older name of this Indian city to refer to it. One theory states that it was derived from the Portuguese term 'Mother of God' , whereas another finds it to be a shortening of a fishing village. It's current name comes from the name of a telugu ruler from whom the British acquired town in 1693. Which city is this.
Mumbai (Bombay)
Kolkata (Cacutta)
Chennai (Madras)
Poona (Pune)
Known for it's multicultural diversity , this country is unique in that it has three capital cities. It has a executive capital , legislative capital and a judicary capital. Which is this country?
South Africa
New Zealand
France
Russia
This is the largest city in the ancient country it was founded in. It's largest largest city was the capital of an empire for 16 centuries. On the establishment of the republic on 29 October 1923 , the city became it's capital. During the medieval period , it was known by the same name it is known by now. The name means 'Anchor' in Greek. Which city is this that gives it's name to Rabbit , Goats and cats.
Ankara
Constantinople
Paris
Milan
Known as the Queen of Arabian Sea , this city was an important spice trading center in the western coast of India.The name is believed to have come from either the local word 'small lagoon'or 'harbor' , to which the British added an extra letter at the end. In 1996 , the city reverted to it's original name although many official institutions still use it's English spelling. Name this city.
Panaji
Vishakapatanam
Trivandrum
Cochin
The Danube is Europe's second largest river and flows through ten countries , including four capital cities. Which of the following cities is not found on the banks of this river ?
Budapest
Prague
Belgrade
Vienna
Name this city which is the capital of an ancient country , this city has been a center of history since the ancient times. It is home to the only Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which is still standing today.
Egypt
Constantinople
Rome
India
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Falkirk
Which of these concepts are functions of cities....
Tourist and Political
Residential and population
Commercial and rural
