CITIES quiz
Here are sample questions from the CITIES category. Think about each answer before revealing it – and then check how you'd do against real players in the app.
Question 1
ABCD
In which country is the mining city of Potosí?
Explanation
It was founded in 1545 after nearby silver deposits were discovered. It lies at an altitude of 3,967 m.
Question 2
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is the city of Kingston upon Hull located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 3
ABCD
Which city did Caliph al-Mansur found in 762 to move the capital there from Damascus?
Question 4
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Slough located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 5
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Hereford located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 6
ABCD
In which city is the Prado Museum?
Explanation
It is one of the most important art museums in the world. Its collection includes Velázquez's "Las Meninas" and works by Goya.
Question 7
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Southampton located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 8
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Middlesbrough located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 9
ABCD
Which American city was originally called New Amsterdam?
Explanation
In 1664 the English took over the city. King Charles II granted these lands to his brother James, Duke of York, hence the new name.
Question 10
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Newcastle upon Tyne located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 11
Yes/No
Was London founded by the Romans?
- No
- Yes
Explanation
Yes. The Romans founded the settlement of Londinium on the Thames a few years after the invasion of Britain in AD 43.
Question 12
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Darlington located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 13
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Bolton located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 14
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Staines-upon-Thames located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 15
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Chatham located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 16
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is the town of Grays located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 17
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Cumbernauld located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 18
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Redditch located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 19
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is the city of Manchester located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Question 20
Country of the United Kingdom
In which part of the United Kingdom is Gateshead located?
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
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