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City Nicknames
Make Way for Mascots (Colleges/Universities)
100
This colorful, but poisonous creature is really tough to spot being so tiny.
Bonus: This creature is native to ______?
What is the Poison Dart Frog from Costa Rica?
100
It’s the second longest river in the world and also the widest as well. During the rainy season, it can grow to more than 30 miles wide. One fifth of the water on Earth is carried through this river.
What is the Amazon River?
4100 miles long
100
"Gospel" translated means "_____ ____."
What is "good news?"
100
This “City of Light” played a leading role during the Age of Enlightenment and was actually one of the first cities in Europe to adopt gas street lightning.
What is Paris, France?
100
Bonus: Team nickname?
What is the University of Notre Dame?
Bonus: Fighting Irish
200
This wildcat‘s population advanced when they became isolated by the English Channel over 9,000 years ago. Definitely not a “Tabby,” I wonder if you could call this a “Tammy” instead.
What is a Scottish Wildcat?
200
The Three Gorges Dam is the location of the third longest river in the world. More than a million people had to leave their homes for its construction
What is the Yangtze River?
3917 miles long
200
This apostle writes an account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, focusing on Jesus’ role as the true king of the Jews. He was a Jew and a tax collector.
Who is Matthew?
Image: Matthew the Evangelist, miniature from the Grandes Heures of Anne of Brittany, Queen consort of France (1477–1514)
200
Every year on Ascension Day in this city, the doge throws a consecrated ring into the sea and repeats the saying “we wed thee, sea in the sign of the lord” (in Latin). Thus the nickname of this city is “The Bride of the Sea.”
What is Venice, Italy?
200
Bonus: Team nickname?
What is the University of Kansas?
Bonus: Jay
300
The smallest species of chameleon known as the Brookesia Micra grow to only be 29 millimeters long is native to this island.
What is Madagascar?
300
Although considered sacred/holy, it is the fifth most polluted river in the world.
What is the Ganges?
1569 miles long
300
His gospel (the shortest and most likely oldest) is a brief account of Jesus’ earthly ministry highlighting Jesus’ authority and servanthood. He presents Jesus as the son of God. Although not an apostle, he aided Peter and Paul.
Who is Mark?
Image: Mark the Evangelist, miniature from the Grandes Heures of Anne of Brittany, Queen consort of France (1477–1514)
300
In this “Fair City” where the girls are so pretty got its nickname from a popular tune, Molly Malone.
What is Dublin, Ireland?
300
Bonus: Mascot's name?
What is Tulane University?
Bonus: Riptide
400
Wilson’s Bird of Paradise hails from this country.
What is Indonesia?
400
This river is home to more large species of fish than any other river in the world including the Giant Pangasius and the Siamese Giant Carp. The largest fishery in the world is also located on this river’s basin.
What is the Mekong?
Sixth longest river at 3050 miles long.
400
Known as a physician and companion of the apostle, Paul, he writes the most thorough account of Jesus’ life, pulling together eyewitness testimonies to tell the full story of Jesus.
Who is Luke?
Image: Luke the Evangelist, miniature from the Grandes Heures of Anne of Brittany, Queen consort of France (1477–1514)
400
Nicknamed “Venice of the North,” it has over 165 canals within its city limits. It’s known for it’s biking culture and is bordered by Germany and Belgium.
What is Amsterdam, Netherlands?
400
This university team's nickname and mascot name is the "Horned Frogs."
What is Texas Christian University?
https://www.al.com/sports/2017/10/what_in_the_heck_is_a_horned_f.html
500
This species of butterfly is considered the official national butterfly of the country. It is the largest butterfly on the island, and its big black wings feature bright pops of yellow.
What is the Sri Lankan Birdwing from Sri Lanka?
500
The name of this river comes from a Slavic word meaning “moisture” or “wetness.” It’s frozen about 3 months of the year.
What is the Volga?
Longest river in Europe at 2294 miles in length.
500
He is the only apostle who died of natural causes. In his gospel he lists stories of signs and miracles with the hope that readers will believe in Jesus. He is mentioned by name in every gospel except the one named after him.
Who is John?
Image: John the Evangelist, miniature from the Grandes Heures of Anne of Brittany, Queen consort of France (1477–1514)
500
This capital “City of a 100 Spires” is bordered by Poland to the north and northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest. The Bohemian Massif occupies the major portion of this city’s country.
What is Prague, Czech Republic?
A 19th century mathematician counted the number of spires and coined this nickname. Today, the spire count is closer to 500 but the “City of 500 Spires” just doesn’t have quite the same ring to it.
https://www.greatvaluevacations.com/travel-inspiration/world-city-nicknames
500
What is Wake Forest University?
Bonus: Demon Deacons
In 1923, the Wake Forest football team defeated rival Trinity (later renamed Duke University). In the following issue of the school newspaper, the editor of the paper, Mayon Parker (1924 Wake Forest graduate), first referred to the team as "Demon Deacons," in recognition of what he called their "devilish" play and fighting spirit. Henry Belk, Wake Forest's news director, and Garrity liked the title and used it often, so the popularity of the term grew.