Monster Quiz 4 - Multiple Choice Quiz
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Q 3:- In what city would you expect to find the Spanish Steps A) Rome B) Paris C) Madrid |
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Option A:- Rome: The steps were first given the name Trinità dei Monti, after the church and the upper piazza. Later, it was renamed to its current name after the lower piazza – Piazza di Spagna; The Spanish Square. The square itself was called the Spanish Square due to fact that the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See was located nearby. |
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Q 5:- Rotting fish is a delicacy in what country A) Finland B) Denmark C) Iceland |
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Option C:- Iceland The rotting carcass of a Greenland or basking (Somniosidae) shark. It’s buried underground in a shallow pit and pressed with stones so the poisonous internal fluids that allow it to live in such cold waters can be drained out making the meat safe to eat. After this it’s hung out to dry before being cut into strips and served. With a smell that’s described as ammonia-rich and a strong ‘fishy-flavour’, |
Did you know that Parts of the Great Wall of China are made with sticky rice. A study at Zhejiang University in China revealed that in some parts of the structure, sticky rice was added into the mortar. Further research discovered that the mortar made with sticky rice was stronger and could withstand more damage from earthquakes and other natural elements than the "riceless" mortar.
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Q 10:- What country has a national flag that is red with a five pointed yellow star in the middle
A) Lithuania B) Singapore C) Vietnam |
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Option C:- Vietnam The Vietnam flag was officially adopted on November 30, 1955. The gold five-pointed star symbolizes the five groups of workers in the building of socialism (intellectuals, peasants, soldiers, workers and youths), while the red symbolizes bloodshed, and the revolutionary struggle. |
Did you know:- In Iceland, you can see two tectonic plates meeting above the Earth's surface. In Thingvellir, Iceland, the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates jut out of the Earth's surface in a display of natural beauty.
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Q 11:- Until diamonds were found in Brazil during the 18th century, This country led the world in diamond production. A) South Africa B) Pakistan C) India |
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Q 12:- The name of this place translates into English as "The Land of Fire". Where is it.
A) Tip of South America B) New Zealand North Island C) In the Bermuda Triangle |
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Q14:- "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira" are three volcanic cones of part of a very tall mountain, the tallest on the continent. What country would you have to visit if you wanted to climb this mountain.
A):- Nepal B):- Tanzania C):- Switzerland |
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Option B):- Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro or just Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa, with its summit about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) from its base, and 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level. |
Did you know:- 60% of the world's lakes are located in Canada. Canada is the second largest country in the world and an astounding 9% of its surface is covered by fresh water. The number of lakes exceeding 3 square kilometers is almost 32,000. These include lakes that disappear and reappear seasonally, lakes with mineral densities three times saltier than the ocean, and lakes located within larger lakes.
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Q16:- This city credited with having the world’s first fire-brigade, way back in 1824.
A):- Chicago, USA B):- Lisbon, Portugal C):- Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Q17:- All the statues surrounding Cardiff Castle, Wales, are of what?
A):- Monsters B):- Animals C):-: Knights in armour |
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Q 18:- A town in this country has a fountain that flows red wine 24-hours a day. It is free to everyone, except for “drunkards and louts.” What country?
A)- Italy B)- Frrance C)- Spain |
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Q 19:- This country is home to Cheomseongdae Observatory, the world’s first astronomical laboratory, built during the mid-600s.
A)- China B)- Italy C)- South Korea . |
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Q 20:- Where can we find the Pyrenees mountain range
A)- France / Switzerland B)- France / Belgium C)- France / Spain |
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Option C):- France / Spain The Pyrenees is a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between Spain and France. Reaching a height of 3,404 metres (11,168 ft) . The Pyrenees is also a wine-producing region centred on the Pyrenees ranges located in Victoria, Australia near the town of Avoca. |
Did you know:- Swiss people are the biggest chocolate lovers in the world. On average, every person in Switzerland consumes 11kg/24lb of chocolate per year.
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Q 25:- Which European country shares its border with the most neighbours (nine)? A:- Germany B:- Croatia C:- Russia |
Did you know:- Popcorn was eaten already by native Americans more than 5,000 years ago. Popcorn is made with maize/corn kernels that 'explode' when the kernels are heated over fire or on a stove.
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