Travel Quiz Answers

Here, you can find the solution to our newsletter travel quizzes.

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from October 18th

1. How many temples are there approximately in Bangkok?

A) 100
B) 200
C) 400
D) 600

2. Which country in South America is the least visited by tourists?

A) Paraguay
B) Guyana
C) Suriname
D) Bolivia

3. Which river flows through Bangkok and is a vital waterway of the city?

A) Mekong
B) Chao Phraya
C) Mae Klong
D) Ping

4. What is the capital of Mexico?

A) Guadalajara

B) Monterrey

C) Cancún

D) Mexico City

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from August 29th

1.Which ancient site in Athens is considered the city’s landmark and attracts millions of visitors each year?

A) Panathenaic Stadium

B) Ancient Agora

C) Acropolis

D) Olympieion

2. In which country was the famous Caesar Salad invented?

A) United States

B) Italy

C) France

D) Mexico

3. Which ancient building on the Acropolis was dedicated to the goddess Athena?

A) Erechtheion

B) Parthenon

C) Temple of Nike

D) Propylaea

4. How many states are there in the United States?

A) 48

B) 50

C) 52

D) 51

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from August 1st

1.What is the elevation of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire?

A) 2,430 meters (7,900 feet)

B) 3,400 meters (11,200 feet)

C) 4,200 meters (13,700 feet)

D) 2,850 meters (9,300 feet)

2. What is the national dish of Canada?

A) Poutine

B) Maple Syrup Pie

C) Hot Dogs

D) Tourtière

3. Machu Picchu is one of the modern world wonders. Which of the following is NOT a modern world wonder?

A) Chichén Itzá

B) Colosseum

C) Eiffel Tower

D) Taj Mahal

4. What is the official language of Brazil?

A) Spanish

B) English

C) Portuguese

D) French

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from July 18th

1.What is the name of the desert that covers a large part of northern Africa?

A) Kalahari
B) Sahara
C) Gobi
D) Atacama

2. Which fruit is Valencia famous for?

A) Apples
B) Bananas
C) Oranges
D) Grapes

3. What is the main river that flows through Egypt?

A) Amazon
B) Mississippi
C) Nile
D) Yangtze

4. What official language is spoken in Valencia besides Spanish?

A) Basque
B) Catalan
C) Galician
D) Asturian

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from April 18th

1.What makes the Harz Mountains historically unique in Germany?

A) It is the only mountain range entirely above 2,000 meters.

B) It was the inspiration for the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.

C) It contains the oldest natural lake in Germany.

D) It was once divided between East and West Germany.

2. Which country is famous for its tulip fields?

A) France

B) Netherlands

C) Italy

D) Germany

3. Apart from Goslar, how many additional UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in the Harz region?

A) 1

B) 2 (Quedlingburg’s Old Town and the Oberharzer Wasserregal)

C) 3

D) 4

4. Which city is the capital of the autonomous community of the Basque Country in Spain?

A) Bilbao

B) San Sebastián

C) Vitoria-Gasteiz

D) Pamplona

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from March 7th

1. Isla Mujeres stands for “Women’s Island”: in honor of which goddess was the island named?

A) Aphrodite
B) Ixchel
C) Freya
D) Hera

2. Which is the most visited city in North America?

A) New York
B) Los Angeles
C) Mexico City
D) Toronto

3. Which country is famous for its Sake?

A) China
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) Thailand

4. What is the capital of Mexico?

A) Cancún
B) Guadalajara
C) Mexico City
D) Monterrey

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from February 22nd

1.What is the capital of Portugal?

A) Porto
B) Lisbon
C) Faro
D) Braga

2. Which country is often referred to as the “Land of Smiles”?

A) Thailand
B) Germany
C) Brazil
D) Japan

3. What is the name of the river on which the Portuguese city of Porto is located?

A) Tagus
B) Guadalquivir
C) Ebro
D) Douro

4. What is the traditional garment in Scotland?

A) Sari
B) Kimono
C) Kilt
D) Lederhosen

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from February 8th

1.To which region does the Rapa Nui culture belong?

A) Micronesia

B) Polynesia

C) Melanesia

D) Aequatoria

2. Which is the most populous city in North America?

A) Mexico City

B) New York City

C) Toronto

D) Washington D.C.

3. Which country does Rapa Nui, the Easter Island, belong to?

A) Peru

B) Chile

C) Indonesia

D) New Zealand

4. Which famous Spanish dance form originates from Andalusia?

A) Merengue

B) Salsa

C) Tango

D) Flamenco

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from January 25th

1.What is the name of the famous park in New York City?

A. Golden Gate Park

B. Hyde Park

C. Central Park

D. Millennium Park

2. Which is the largest lake in Africa?

A. Lake Victoria

B. Lake Tanganyika

C. Lake Malawi

D. Lake Chad

3. In which city is the famous Trevi Fountain located?

A. Rome

B. Florence

C. Venice

D. Milan

4. Which dance is traditionally associated with Argentina?

A. Salsa

B. Flamenco

C. Tango

D. Samba

5. Which bridge connects Manhattan to Brooklyn?

A. The Manhattan Bridge

B. The Williamsburg Bridge

C. The Queensboro Bridge

D. The Brooklyn Bridge

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from January 11th

1.Which country is often referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes”?

A) Finland

B) Canada

C) Norway

D) Indonesia

2. In which country can you visit the historic Inca city of Machu Picchu?

A) Bolivia

B) Peru

C) Chile

D) Colombia

3. Which of these islands is NOT part of Greece?

A) Santorini

B) Naxos

C) Rhodes

D) Cyprus

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from January 04th

1.Which city was NOT named a European Capital of Culture for 2024?

A) Cuenca, Spain

B) Bodø, Norway

C) Bad Ischl, Austria

D) Tartu, Estonia

2. Which of the following is a typical New Year’s Eve tradition for locals in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia?

A) Wearing yellow underwear for luck in the New Year.

B) Throwing a coin into the Caribbean Sea for prosperity.

C) Dancing Salsa in the streets at midnight.

D) Giving away lucky clover.

3. Which of the following is a typical New Year’s Eve tradition for locals in Cartagena, Spain?

A) Gathering at the harbor for a New Year’s prayer.

B) Walking around the Old Town three times to ward off evil spirits.

C) Eating twelve grapes at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock.

D) Wearing colorful masks and dancing through the streets.

4. In which of the following places is the New Year’s festival celebrated in summer?

A) Oslo, Norway

B) Edinburgh, Scotland

C) Montreal, Canada

D) Sydney, Australia

5. In which country can you best observe the stunning Northern Lights, known as the Aurora Borealis?

A) Mexico

B) Iceland

C) India

D) South Africa

Resolution of our Spain Newsletter Quiz from January 4th

1.What do Spaniards do at midnight on New Year’s Eve to ensure good luck for the new year?

A) They drink a sip of Cava with each bell strike

B) They eat an olive with each bell strike

C) They eat a grape with each bell strike

D) They dance a Flamenco step with each bell strike

2. What is a special attraction you can visit in Cartagena, Spain?

A) An ancient Greek theater

B) A futuristic castle

C) A Roman theater

D) A medieval castle

3. Which of these places is NOT an autonomous community of Spain?

A) Andalusia

B) Catalonia

C) Valencia

D) Barcelona

4. For which historical era is Cartagena especially known?

A) For its time under the Carthaginians

B) For its medieval buildings

C) For its role in the Spanish Civil War

D) For its significance in modern times

5. What is a “Bocadillo” in Spanish cuisine?

A) A traditional stew

B) A small cake

C) A sandwich

D) A vegetable casserole

Resolution of our Travel Newsletter Quiz from December 29th

1. Which city was NOT named the European Capital of Culture in 2023?

A) Veszprém, Hungary

B) Olomouc, Czech Republic

C) Elefsina, Greece

D) Timișoara, Romania

2. Which was the most visited city in Europe in 2023?

A) Barcelona

B) Budapest

C) Paris

D) London

3. Which country gets to welcome the New Year first every year?

A) Kiribati

B) Bhutan

C) Tuvalu

D) São Tomé and Príncipe

4. At which of the following places is it definitely NOT going to snow in winter?

A) Madrid, Spain

B) San Diego, USA

C) Beijing, China

D) Dublin, Ireland

5. Which festival is celebrated in Spain on January 6th?

A) Constitution Day

B) National Day

C) Three Kings’ Day

D) National Paella Day

Resolutions of our Spain Quiz from December 29th

According to old tradition, what color should one wear on New Year’s Eve in Spain to bring luck for the new year?

a) Red

b) Black

c) White

2. Which traditional drink is often enjoyed in Spain during Christmas and New Year’s Eve?

a) Sangria

b) Cava

c) Horchata

3. What is the name of the Spanish lottery traditionally held on December 22nd?

a) El Gordo

b) La Primitiva

c) EuroMillones

4. Which sweet treat is especially popular in Spain during the Christmas season?

a) Buñuelos

b) Turrón

c) Ensaimada

5. Which festival takes place in Spain on January 6th?

a) Constitution Day

b) National Day

c) Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day)

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