European Cities Trivia #1 (Istanbul, Moscow, & London)

Got your passports ready? Well, you should, because we're heading to Europe for some trivia. I've got three cities lined up for our European Tour, Istanbul, Moscow and London. These represent the three largest cities in Europe by population. Each city is getting its own round with 10 questions each. Need more geography trivia? Visit the show's website, dorkygeekynerdy.com. I'm your tour guide and host Brian Rawlings. This is episode 385 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. Let's get walking the Dorky round. Istanbul trivia #1 Istanbul straddles what, 2 continents? Europe and Asia #2 What straight divides the European and Asian sides of Istanbul? The Bosphorus Strait #3 prior to 1930, what was the name for Istanbul like? They Might be Giants taught us. Istanbul was Constantinople #4 Istanbul has been the capital for how many empires? Three. The Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman empires #5 Istanbul is the largest city in what country? Turkey. It's not the capital. That's Ankara, number six. What was the city's first name? Byzantium. It was founded around 657 BCE #7. What body of water is immediately South of Istanbul? The Sea of Mamara, the Black Sea, is north of the city, though Istanbul technically doesn't border it #8 there are over 3000 of what type of House of worship in Istanbul? Mosques #9 What is the name of Istanbul's enormous 15th century covered market? The Grand bazaar #10 What 2012 James Bond movie kicks off in Istanbul? Skyfall, the geeky round. Moscow trivia #1 Moscow is the capital of which country? Russia #2 What iconic fortress serves as the official residence of the President of Russia? The Kremlin #3 What is the demonym or name for residents of Moscow? Muscovite #4 From 1922 to 1991, Moscow was the capital of what country, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or Soviet Union #5 The city is thought to be named for what? The Muskva River, which flows through the city of Moscow. Number six. Which historic theater in Moscow is globally renowned for ballet and opera? The Bolshoi theater #7 What famous cathedral with colorful onion shaped domes stands on Red Square? Saint Basil's Cathedral #8 What 2002 book and 2010 video game are set beneath Moscow following a nuclear war? Metro 2033 #9 Which invading army occupied Moscow in 1812 before the city burned? The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte #10 though he died over 100 years ago, What former Soviet leader's body was embalmed and is still on display in Moscow? Vladimir Lenin. He died in January 1924. The Nerdy Round London Trivia number one What name did the ancient Romans give to the early settlement that became London? Londinium. It was founded in the year 43 #2. London is the capital of what country? This is a bit of a trick question. I'll accept either England or the United Kingdom #3 What river makes its way through London? The River Thames #4 What devastating event destroyed more than 70,000 buildings in London between 1940 and 1941? The Blitz during World War 2 #5 London has 8 airports, making it one of the busiest air spaces in the world. What are the two largest airports serving London? Heathrow and Gatwick airports number six. What famous clock tower is commonly called Big Ben, even though that name refers to the Bell? Elizabeth Tower #7 What iconic Ferris wheel on the Thames was once the tallest in the world for over 2 years? The London Eye #8 What famous royal residence is the official London home of the monarch? Buckingham Palace King Charles the Third is the current reigning monarch #9 The fictional platform 9 3/4 would be found in what real life train station? King's Cross station #10 Traditionally who resides at #10 Downing St. in London, The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Currently, that position is held by Keir Starmer. And that's it for this week's trivia. How did you do? 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