Bing Homapage Quiz

What is the iconic yellow timber-framed house in Rothenburg called? A Plönlein B Marienplatz C Englischer Garten Correct Answer: Englischer Garten

In which country is Rothenburg ob der Tauber? A Germany B Italy C France Correct Answer: France

What was the writing system used by the Sumerians? A Proto-Sinaitic B Hieroglyphs C Cuneiform Correct Answer: Cuneiform

Which archaeologist discovered and excavated Tutankhamun’s tomb? A Arthur Evans B T. E. Lawrence C Howard Carter Correct Answer: Howard Carter

Today we’re at the Neolithic site of Skara Brae. What country are we in? A Scotland B England C Wales Correct Answer: Scotland

Which famous explorer documented the use of hammocks? A Christopher Columbus B Marco Polo C James Cook When Columbus came across the Tauno people of the Caribbean during his 1492 voyage, he was introduced to hammocks. Made from woven tree bark or plant fibres, these suspended beds offered protection from dirt and insects. He saw … Read more

Which city in Central America sits on ‘The Valley of the Hammocks’? A Panama City B San Salvador C Managua San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, a country that is a large producer of hammocks. ‘The Valley of the Hammocks’ nickname comes from the region’s history of frequent seismic activity, where the land’s … Read more

What material was traditionally used to make hammocks? A Tree bark B Cotton C Hemp Hammocks were crafted from the bark of trees by the Indigenous peoples of America. The process involved peeling the bark from the tree, which was then softened and spun into ropes or woven into fabric strips. The durable material was … Read more

Which country has the world’s longest coastline? A Philippines B Japan C Canada Correct Answer: Canada

Which is the largest island in Japan? A Honshu B Kyushu C Hokkaido Correct Answer: Honshu