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1 In which German forest does the River Danube rise?
A Black Forest. It flows through Central and South-eastern Europe, from the Black Forest south into the Black Sea.
2 Which American city was named New Amsterdam in the early 17th century?
A New York City. The Dutch established the settlement in 1624 and named it New Amsterdam. Later, the city acquired the name New York in 1664 after the English seized control of the colony.
3 In which county are there places called “Ham” and “Sandwich”?
A Kent, the village of Ham is near the town of Sandwich, and there’s a famous road sign, often referred to as the “Ham Sandwich” sign, that points to both locations.
4 Which German city hosts the annual “Oktoberfest” beer festival?
A Munich, Bavaria. Munich hosts this event in the Theresienwiese, a sprawling field near the city centre. As the world’s largest beer festival, it attracts millions of international visitors every year.
5 In which state did Michael Jackson have his Neverland Ranch?
A California. The estate occupied a prime location in Santa Barbara County, near the town of Los Olivos. Furthermore, the property bore the name Sycamore Valley Ranch long before its transformation.
6 What is the name of Queen Victoria’s Scottish residence?
A Balmoral Castle. This vast estate spans thousands of acres within the scenic region of Aberdeenshire. Specifically, its boundaries encompass a significant portion of the Scottish Highlands near the River Dee.
7 What was the Russian city of St. Petersburg named from 1924 to 1991?
A Leningrad. Soviet officials renamed the city to honour Vladimir Lenin shortly after he died in 1924. Specifically, they chose the name “Leningrad” to preserve the revolutionary leader’s legacy within the nation’s geography.
8 Which world-famous mausoleum occupies a prominent spot on the banks of the River Yamuna in Agra, India?
A The Taj Mahal. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this architectural masterpiece. Specifically, he built the monument to honour the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, following her death.
9 In which city is the famed tourist attraction, the “Arch of Hadrian”?
A Athens, Greece. Specifically, it stands at the end of Amalias Avenue, marking the boundary between the old city of Athens and the new city.
10 Which Venezuelan waterfall is named for the US aviator who flew over them on 16th November 1933?
A Angel Falls. Jimmie Angel flew over them while searching for gold. Its indigenous name is Kerepakupai-merú.