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1 What was the original name of the Hoover Dam?
A Boulder Dam during its planning and initial construction phases. The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
2 In which English cathedral is the “Five Sisters” window?
A York Minster, specifically on the north wall of the north transept. It contains the largest expanse of 13th century grisaille glass in the world.
3 O R Tambo airport serves which South African city?
A Johannesburg. The airport is located in Kempton Park, which is about 20 km east of downtown Johannesburg. It is the main hub for domestic and international travel in South Africa. The airport is also the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
4 Margrethe II was the former queen of which European country?
A Denmark – she abdicated on January 14, 2024, at which point her son, Crown Prince Frederik, became King Frederik X.
5 Anne Frank wrote her diary in the attic of a house in which city during World War II?
A Amsterdam. The building, now known as the Anne Frank House, is located on the Prinsengracht canal, in central Amsterdam.
6 In which city is Tiananmen Square?
A Beijing, China. It is one of the largest public squares in the world and is a significant historical, cultural, and political landmark.
7 In which US state is Harvard University?
A Massachusetts – located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but also has facilities such as the Harvard Medical School, based in the nearby city of Boston. The university has the largest endowment of any school in the world.
8 What is the largest of the Orkney Islands known as?
A Mainland.
9 In French, it is “Mont Cervin” (French for “Cervin Mountain”), how is known in English?
A The Matterhorn (in German; Italian: Cervino, French: Mont Cervin or Le Cervin), ranked 12th mountain in the European Alps. Its height is 4,478 metres.
10 In which town is the Britannia Royal Naval College?
A Dartmouth, Devon. It serves as the main training establishment for officers in the Royal Navy.