Kick off your week with a five-question trivia challenge. Today's theme: World Capitals. No cheating with a map — see how many you can get from memory!
Name the Turkish city that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, and was once the seat of empires — even though it isn't Turkey's capital today.
This South American capital sits at over 11,000 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest capital cities on Earth. Name it.
Which African capital was known as Salisbury until it was renamed in 1982?
This European capital sits on the Baltic Sea. Its name's origin is disputed — one leading theory traces it to "Taani linn," meaning "Danish town" or "Danish fortress" in the local language. Name the city.
Which capital city, home to the Sydney Opera House's country, is actually not Sydney or Melbourne — surprising many visitors?
Bonus tiebreaker: True or False — Ottawa, not Toronto, is the capital of Canada.
Answers
Istanbul — Turkey's largest city and its historic straddle of Europe and Asia, but not the national capital. That honor belongs to Ankara. A city worth knowing either way.
La Paz, Bolivia
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tallinn, Estonia — the name's roots are debated among linguists and historians; "Taani linn" (Danish town/fortress) is the most commonly cited theory, though not the only one.
Canberra, Australia
Bonus: True — Ottawa is Canada's capital.
How'd you do? 5/5 is genius-level, 3-4 is well-traveled, and anything below is a great excuse to book a trip.