Cities Quiz

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What’s in the Cities Quiz?

This comprehensive quiz explores the world’s most fascinating cities, covering everything from ancient settlements to modern urban innovations. The questions include:

  • Historical milestones of major cities
  • Geographical features and natural characteristics
  • Urban innovations and sustainable developments
  • Unique architectural and cultural elements

From Rome’s ancient aqueducts to Singapore’s modern sensor networks, this quiz traverses both time and space to explore humanity’s greatest urban achievements. Did you know that ancient Rome had over a million inhabitants when London was just a small trading post? Or that Coober Pedy’s residents live underground to escape temperatures that can reach 45°C?

Cities Quiz

These are just a taste of the fascinating urban tales you’ll encounter. This quiz isn’t just about capital cities and famous landmarks – it dives into the quirky and innovative aspects of urban life around the globe. From musical roads in South Korea to pink-painted cities in India, prepare to discover the extraordinary features that make each city unique. Skip the typical tourist trivia and explore the real character of these urban centres. To see the fascinating details about underground cities, volcanic town planning, and monkey traffic wardens, simply click Preview Quiz Content at the bottom of the page.

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This section contains all questions that could appear in this quiz. The quiz will select 15 random questions from this pool. For example, if a question asks which city has streets that play music when driven on at the correct speed, only the correct answer of Gyeonggi-do appears below. We hope you enjoy discovering these fascinating urban curiosities!

Q1: What was the first city in history to reach a population of one million inhabitants?

A1: Rome

Q2: Which city built the world's first underground railway system?

A2: London

Q3: Which ancient city was home to the Hanging Gardens?

A3: Babylon

Q4: Which city was the first to implement a congestion charge?

A4: Singapore

Q5: Which city is home to the world's first vertical forest buildings?

A5: Milan

Q6: Which city built the world's first public park in the 19th century?

A6: Birkenhead

Q7: Which city implemented the first large-scale bicycle sharing system?

A7: Copenhagen

Q8: Which city has the highest percentage of green roof coverage?

A8: Stuttgart

Q9: Which city has the largest network of automated driverless metros?

A9: Dubai

Q10: Which city has the most extensive low-emission zone?

A10: Madrid

Q11: Which city has the highest number of electric vehicle charging points per capita?

A11: Amsterdam

Q12: Which city has the highest percentage of waste recycling?

A12: San Francisco

Q13: Which city has the most extensive network of urban gardens and community farms?

A13: Havana

Q14: Which city has the highest density of smart sensors for monitoring urban environment?

A14: Singapore

Q15: Which city is built on the most islands?

A15: Stockholm

Q16: Which major city is built on a delta where three rivers meet?

A16: Pittsburgh

Q17: Which city sits at the highest elevation above sea level?

A17: La Paz

Q18: Which city sits on the world's deepest natural harbour?

A18: Sydney

Q19: Which city is located at the meeting point of two continents?

A19: Istanbul

Q20: Which major city is built around the world's largest urban forest?

A20: Rio de Janeiro

Q21: Which city is built entirely within a volcanic crater?

A21: Rabaul

Q22: Which city has roads that play music when driven on at the correct speed?

A22: Gyeonggi-do

Q23: Which city has an entire parallel city built underground?

A23: Coober Pedy

Q24: Which city's traffic is managed by trained monkeys?

A24: Lopburi

Q25: Which city has streets heated from below to prevent snow and ice?

A25: Reykjavik

Q26: Which city has buildings that are legally required to be painted in one of 8 specific shades of pink?

A26: Jaipur