Historical Landmarks Quiz

Historical Landmarks Quiz

In a quiz, participants navigate to each stop and answer a multiple-choice question. The questions can be about what they see at the location or about historical facts connected to the site. Correct answers earn points and the leaderboard shows who's in the lead.

Stop 1 — The Grand Entrance

Start at a beautiful building or monument. Ask a question about what the participant sees in front of them.

Question: What architectural style is the building in front of you built in?

Option 1: Neoclassical ✓

Option 2: Art Nouveau

Option 3: Brutalism

Stop 2 — The Old Square

Historic squares always have stories to tell. Use the location for questions about events, statues, or the surrounding buildings.

Question: The statue in the center of the square depicts a famous person. Who?

Option 1: A local merchant woman

Option 2: The city's founder ✓

Option 3: A celebrated artist

Stop 3 — The Hidden Passage

Lead participants off the main thoroughfare. Questions about details that require observation reward those who really look around.

Question: What color is the oldest door in the alley?

Option 1: Red

Option 2: Blue

Option 3: Green ✓

Stop 4 — The Waterfront

Bridges, harbors, and quays connect to trade and transport — subjects that make for exciting and educational questions.

Question: What type of goods were primarily transported on this canal during the 1800s?

Option 1: Timber and iron ✓

Option 2: Textiles and spices

Option 3: Fish and salt

Stop 5 — The Monument

Finish at a significant monument. A wrap-up question about the entire walk can test what participants have learned.

Question: The monument in front of you was erected to commemorate an event. Which decade did it take place?

Option 1: The 1850s

Option 2: The 1910s ✓

Option 3: The 1940s