World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced-7/9-country Capitals II

1. Originally called Maynilad and then Maynila, what is the capital of the Phillipines now called?

Maynil Harbour

Manila

Mannilla

Manila (pop. 1,660,714; met. area pop. 11,566,325) is the capital of the Philippines and one of the country's largest cities. The city is the economic, political, social, and educational center of the country. Manila also serves as the Philippines' chief international port of entry for cargo and passengers. Its name combines two words of Filipino, the Philippines' national language. May means there is, and nilad is a shrub that grew along the shores of the bay. Originally Maynilad, the name was shortened first to Maynila and later to Manila

Explanation

Manila (pop. 1,660,714; met. area pop. 11,566,325) is the capital of the Philippines and one of the country's largest cities. The city is the economic, political, social, and educational center of the country. Manila also serves as the Philippines' chief international port of entry for cargo and passengers. Its name combines two words of Filipino, the Philippines' national language. May means there is, and nilad is a shrub that grew along the shores of the bay. Originally Maynilad, the name was shortened first to Maynila and later to Manila

2. This became the capital city of Jamaica after an earthquake destroyed Port Royal.

Kingston

Roseau

Port-of-Spain

Kingston was founded in 1693, after an earthquake destroyed the city of Port Royal. Kingston replaced Port Royal as the center of Jamaican business. In the mid-1700's, the British rulers of Jamaica declared Kingston a free port—that is, a place where ships of other countries can trade. Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872.

Explanation

Kingston was founded in 1693, after an earthquake destroyed the city of Port Royal. Kingston replaced Port Royal as the center of Jamaican business. In the mid-1700's, the British rulers of Jamaica declared Kingston a free port—that is, a place where ships of other countries can trade. Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872.

3. This is the capital city of El Salvador

Con Salvador

San Salvador

Los Salvador

The majority of El Salvador's people are of mixed indigenous (American Indian) and Spanish ancestry. Most Salvadorans live in central El Salvador, the agricultural and industrial heartland. San Salvador, the capital and largest city, lies in this region. About half of El Salvador’s labor force works in service industries.

Explanation

The majority of El Salvador's people are of mixed indigenous (American Indian) and Spanish ancestry. Most Salvadorans live in central El Salvador, the agricultural and industrial heartland. San Salvador, the capital and largest city, lies in this region. About half of El Salvador’s labor force works in service industries.

4. NATO and the European Union have their headquarters in this capital city?

Brussels

Prague

Budapest

Brussels (pop. 142,853) is the capital of Belgium. Brussels ranks as the nation's fifth largest city, but it and its suburbs make up the country's largest metropolitan area. Brussels is a center of international economic and political activity. Several international organizations, including the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), have headquarters in or near the city.

Explanation

Brussels (pop. 142,853) is the capital of Belgium. Brussels ranks as the nation's fifth largest city, but it and its suburbs make up the country's largest metropolitan area. Brussels is a center of international economic and political activity. Several international organizations, including the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), have headquarters in or near the city.

5. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the capital of which country?

Sri Lanka

Suriname

Tuvalu

Sri Lanka > is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It lies about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the southeast coast of India. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the capital. Colombo is its largest city.

Explanation

Sri Lanka > is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It lies about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the southeast coast of India. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the capital. Colombo is its largest city.

6. What is the capital of Switzerland?

Bern

Geneva

Zurich

Bern (pop. 124,381), spelled Berne in French, is the capital of both Switzerland and the Swiss canton (state) of Bern. The city lies along the Aare River in west-central Switzerland.

Explanation

Bern (pop. 124,381), spelled Berne in French, is the capital of both Switzerland and the Swiss canton (state) of Bern. The city lies along the Aare River in west-central Switzerland.

7. Ouagadougou was the capital of Moro Naba in the mid-1400's but is now the capital city of which country in Western Afica

Burkina Faso

Côte d'Ivoire

Togo

Ouagadougou, «WAH guh DOO goo» (pop. 1,475,223), is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou was founded in about the 1100's. In the mid-1400's, it became the Moro Naba's capital. In 1896, French forces captured the city

Explanation

Ouagadougou, «WAH guh DOO goo» (pop. 1,475,223), is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou was founded in about the 1100's. In the mid-1400's, it became the Moro Naba's capital. In 1896, French forces captured the city

8. This country has the same name as its capital city.

Luxembourg

Djibouti

Both of the above

Djibouti's location has helped make the country's capital, which is also called Djibouti, a major port. Luxembourg (pop. 75,377) is the capital and largest city of the country of Luxembourg.

Explanation

Djibouti's location has helped make the country's capital, which is also called Djibouti, a major port. Luxembourg (pop. 75,377) is the capital and largest city of the country of Luxembourg.

9. Melansians call this their capital city?

Saint George

Port Moresby

Belfast

Almost all the people in Papua New Guinea are Melanesians. Port Moresby, on the island of New Guinea, is the capital and the largest city.

Explanation

Almost all the people in Papua New Guinea are Melanesians. Port Moresby, on the island of New Guinea, is the capital and the largest city.

10. The Danish name for this capital is København, but it is better known as ___________.

Cape Town

Copenhagen

Costoron

Copenhagen, «KOH puhn HAY guhn or KOH puhn HAH guhn», is the capital and largest city of Denmark. The municipality of Copenhagen has a population of 501,158. A municipality may include rural areas as well as the urban center. Copenhagen's name in Danish is København. The city is Denmark's major port and chief cultural, economic, and political center. About a fifth of Denmark's people live in the Copenhagen area

Explanation

Copenhagen, «KOH puhn HAY guhn or KOH puhn HAH guhn», is the capital and largest city of Denmark. The municipality of Copenhagen has a population of 501,158. A municipality may include rural areas as well as the urban center. Copenhagen's name in Danish is København. The city is Denmark's major port and chief cultural, economic, and political center. About a fifth of Denmark's people live in the Copenhagen area