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Amazing landmarks and attractions of Asia. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

The online quiz series «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

The series of online quizzes «Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region» is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

Abkhazia

How does the chemistry of stone help determine the age of a fortress? The fortresses of Abkhazia are not only silent guardians of history, over 1000 years old, but also part of the «Great Abkhazian Wall (Kelazur)» which is considered the third longest wall in the world (160 km). The wall had different owners, who lived in different eras. Sukhum was at various times the Turkish Sukhum-Kale, the Greek Dioscurias, and the capital of the powerful Abkhazian kingdom. Which city in 2021 is not older than 2000 years?

1. Yerevan 2. Rome 3. Jericho 4. Damascus 5. Lisbon 6. Balkh 7. Venice 8. Gaziantep 9. Beirut

Azerbaijan

Why build a fortress in the mountains? In the 11th–14th centuries, all the towers on the Absheron Peninsula around Baku formed a unified defense complex stretching from north to south. This included the famous Maiden Tower, Sabail Fortress, Ramana Fortress, Mardakyan Fortress, and Shikh Fortress. In which fortress, according to legend, is the tomb of the biblical prophet Noah located?

1. Baku Fortress 2. Shamkir Fortress 3. Alindja 4. Köhnə-gala (Old Fortress)

Armenia

Can you go to sleep in one village and wake up in another? Many Armenian cities were renamed several times. The city of Alexandropol, founded in the 19th century, was later renamed Leninakan and finally Gyumri. What is the current name of the city of Oktemberyan in Armenia?

1. Kirovakan 2. Armavir 3. Vagharshapat 4. Echmiadzin 5. Gavar 6. Yerevan

Vietnam

Due to unusual architecture, decorations, and lighting, bridges can become unique landmarks. The Golden Bridge in Vietnam looks like a gilded arch supported by giant moss-covered hands. The Dragon Bridge not only twists, forming arches and changing colors, but also spews flames or water from its mouth. Which Vietnamese bridge is a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco?

1. April 25th 2. Henderson Waves 3. Choluteca 4. Tuan Fuok 5. Moses 6. Lucky Knot

Georgia

Each era has contributed to the history of Georgia, from cave cities to ancient monasteries. How can modern architecture and buildings — sculptures become symbols of the country’s renewal and part of Georgian culture? In Georgia, you can see not only transparent police stations but also unusual architecture of customs checkpoints and bus stops. In which city of Georgia is the Italian Piazza located?

1. Batumi 2. Gori 3. Mestia 4. Tbilisi

Israel

Which city is considered the capital? In the Holy Land, you can see both ancient cities and medieval Crusader fortresses. Some of them are still standing to varying degrees, while others have almost disappeared. What is the name of the city built by Herod?

1. Masada 2. Caesarea 3. Ashkelon 4. Acre 5. Jaffa 6. Haifa 7. Nazareth

India

Can a water source become a temple? Known as baoris, baolis, and vavs, India’s stepwells are designed in such a way that their water level changes with the seasons. This construction ensures access to water regardless of the time of year, which is vital in a monsoon-dependent country. Most of the wells are adorned with carved images of deities and animals, and some have niches and pavilions where people bathe, wash, or perform rituals. What is the offering to a deity of flowers, incense, water, and fruits, accompanied by music?

1. Puja 2. Volador 3. Bathing 4. Namaste 5. Yajna

Indonesia