Are you really that clever? You’ll find out in the general knowledge quiz which will put your brain to the test today. If you study classical music, you will inevitably come across composers who created exclusive works for monarchs. One example is a piece of music written especially for a cruise on the river Thames in the 18th century. The British king enjoyed music played by musicians during his boat trips. Do you know the exact name of the collection of instrumental music that Handel composed for this royal cruise?
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In this general knowledge quiz, we then follow the tracks of past civilisations. An indigenous people created a powerful empire with impressive buildings, highly developed calendars and a complex mythology before their conquerors arrived. Their capital Tenochtitlan was located on an island in a lake and forms the foundation of a metropolis today. Your knowledge of history and geography will help you answer the question of where exactly the Aztecs lived.
France has a coastline that is world-famous for the colour of its rocks which have been weathered for thousands of years to give them their distinctive shape. This region in the north-west of the country attracts visitors who appreciate the interplay of sea and rock formations. Do you know which stretch of coast is famous for its pink granite rocks? If you know your way around Europe, you’ll have no trouble finding the answer.
Coffee culture has a long tradition worldwide. Customs in certain parts of the world differ greatly from the modern methods of preparation in Europe. In East Africa, drinking coffee is an integral part of social rituals and often of festive ceremonies. The vessel in which the drink is prepared and served has a bulbous body and a long neck. Do you know what a traditional, north-east African coffee pot as used in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Sudan is called?
Start the general knowledge quiz and show us your brilliant brain cells!
13. June 26, 09:05 – Ines Walk
