World Capitals Trivia
What caused Belize to move its capital from coastal Belize City to inland Belmopan in 1970?
A hurricane
Washington DC became capital of the United States in 1800. Which city had been capital immediately prior to this?
Philadelphia (1790-1800)
Who was the legendary female knight that supposedly fought alongside male knights?
Joan of Arc
What architectural style is characterized by pointed arches and flying buttresses?
Gothic
Which team’s mascot is known simply as The Bird?
Baltimore Orioles
The first capital you visit is home to the magnificent Monsanto Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks on the continent. The westernmost capital in mainland Europe, where are you?
Lisbon, Portugal
What river flows through Paris?
Seine
Which French queen is known for her extravagant lifestyle before the French Revolution?
Marie Antoinette
What movement is known for its focus on light and color in painting?
Impressionism
In what year was Lou Gehrig voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
1939
One hundred and five meters (346 feet) underground, you board a train at the ultra modern Arsenalna metro station, the deepest in the world, which was built along with the rest of the system after World War II. You are in which world capital city?
Kiev, Ukraine
This capital city is over 3,500 years old and is its country's largest city. It was invaded in the 13th Century by Genghis Khan.
Kabul, Afghanistan
What event started the French Revolution in 1789?
Storming of the Bastille
What is the name of the palace that showcases Baroque architecture in France?
Palace of Versailles
What player became the first player to win World Series MVP for two different teams?
Reggie Jackson
Situated in a central valley, where is the capital city of Santiago located?
Chile
Which country participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup was smallest in area?
Qatar
Which war was fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York?
War of the Roses
Which famous artist created the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Who was the first Toronto Blue Jay pitcher to win 20 games in a season?
Jack Morris (St Paul, MN native)
This South American country's capital is Buenos Aires, which means 'good air'. It is at the southern tip of the continent. What country is this?
Argentina
Located on Kaafu Atoll, of what country is Malé the capital?
Maldives
Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
What is the term for a period in history focused on the revival of classical learning and wisdom?
Renaissance
What pitcher struck out an American League leading 245 batters in 2006?
Johan Santana (as a Minnesota Twin)