European Capitals trivia
European Capitals Mini Quiz
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Question 1
Famous for the ancient Colosseum, what city is the capital of Italy?
The Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre and remains the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.
Question 2
Home to the Eiffel Tower and nicknamed the "City of Light," what city is the capital of France?
Paris earned its nickname for its early use of street lighting to deter crime and for its prominent role during the Age of Enlightenment.
Question 3
Home to the Brandenburg Gate and once split by a wall, what city is the capital of Germany?
Berlin has more bridges than Venice and is more than eight times the physical size of Paris.
Question 4
Nicknamed the "Venice of the North" for its many canals, what city is the capital of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam features more than 1,200 bridges, nearly triple the number in Venice. Its 165 canals were primarily constructed during the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.
Question 5
Powered by geothermal energy and home to the Hallgrimskirkja church, what city is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavik is the northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Its name translates to Smoky Bay, referring to the steam rising from the area's natural geothermal springs.