World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids-cities Of Europe --4/1
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This French capital is one of Europe's largest and most beautiful cities.
- A.
Lyon
- B.
Paris
- C.
Marseille
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B. ParisExplanation
Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris, France's capital. At night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the City of Light.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The River Thames flows through this city, the capital of the United Kingdom.
- A.
Manchester
- B.
Belfast
- C.
London
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C. LondonExplanation
Ancient Romans built a trading port along the River Thames almost 2,000 years ago. This port became the city of London. London has been the center of British government for about 1,000 years.Rate this question:
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- 3.
This ancient city became the capital of modern Italy in the 1800's.
- A.
Rome
- B.
MIlan
- C.
Venice
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A. RomeExplanation
Rome, the capital of Italy, has been an important city for more than 2,000 years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
This Greek capital is an ancient centre of learning, art, and culture.
- A.
Thessaloniki
- B.
Athens
- C.
Sparta
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B. AthensExplanation
Athens became the capital of Greece in 1833. But the city's fame dates back more than 2,400 years. At that time, Athens was the most powerful city in the world. It was a place of great learning, art, and wealth.Rate this question:
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This German capital is one of Europe's great cultural, political, and economic centres.
- A.
Berlin
- B.
Hamburg
- C.
Frankfurt
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A. BerlinExplanation
Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city. It suffered severe damage during World War II (1939-1945). The city was rebuilt, however, and continues to thrive today.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This capital of Spain stands on a plateau, an area of high, flat land.
- A.
Barcelona
- B.
Madrid
- C.
Granada
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B. MadridExplanation
Madrid is one of the highest capital cities in Europe. It became the capital mainly because of its location near the center of Spain.Rate this question:
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This capital city lies on the Vltava River, in the central part of the Czech Republic.
- A.
Brno
- B.
Ostrava
- C.
Prague
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C. PragueExplanation
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in central Europe. Prague is called the "City of a Hundred Spires" because of its many churches.Rate this question:
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- 8.
This Austrian capital lies on the Danube River.
- A.
Innsbruck
- B.
Salzburg
- C.
Vienna
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C. ViennaExplanation
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. The city lies in northeastern Austria on the Danube River. Vienna is the center of Austria's business, culture, and government.Rate this question:
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- 9.
This Belgian capital is a centre of economic and political activity.
- A.
Brussels
- B.
Antwerp
- C.
Ghent
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A. BrusselsExplanation
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is the center of the nation's banking, insurance, and transportation industries. Several international organizations, including the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, have headquarters in or near the city.Rate this question:
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What is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands?
- A.
Utrecht
- B.
Amsterdam
- C.
Rotterdam
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B. AmsterdamExplanation
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. The city's many canals and attractive buildings help make Amsterdam one of Europe's most charming and popular cities.Rate this question:
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