What cinematic franchise has used both Southend Airport and Udaipur's Lake Palace as filming locations?
AStar Wars
BThe Lord of the Rings
CIndiana Jones
DJames Bond
Udaipur's Lake Palace and the Monsoon Palace were featured in the filming of the Indian sections of the 1983 spy film Octopussy. Southend Airport also served as a filming location for the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger.
Q2
Manchester, England — Tamworth, England
What musical tradition is a significant part of the heritage in both Manchester and Tamworth, England?
Aopera
Bblues
CBritish brass band
Dhardcore punk
British brass band music is a significant part of the heritage in both Manchester and Tamworth, Staffordshire. Manchester boasts leading bands and hosts the Whit Friday contest in nearby areas, while Tamworth is home to the Amington Band, a traditional British brass band.
Q3
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
What French-Canadian explorer and fur trader established trading posts in both Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie?
AJacques Cartier
BÉtienne Brûlé
CSamuel de Champlain
DPierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye
The French-Canadian explorer and fur trader Pierre Gaultier de Varennes established trading posts in both Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. He built Fort Rouge on the site of Winnipeg in 1738, and later that year, he also built Fort La Reine north of the Assiniboine River near Portage la Prairie.
Q4
Debrecen, Hungary — Dunaújváros, Hungary
What football league has seen both Debrecen and Dunaújváros in Hungary compete at the highest level?
ANational Premier Soccer League
BArena Football League
CHanseatic League
DNemzeti Bajnokság I
The top-tier Hungarian football league has seen both Debrecen and Dunaújváros compete. Debreceni VSC, the most famous club from Debrecen, has won this league seven times, most recently in 2014. Dunaújváros PASE is the town's team that plays in this top division.
Q5
Illinois — Maryland
What major golf championship has been held in both Illinois and Maryland?
AU.S. Open (golf)
BMasters Tournament
CBritish Open
DIrish Open (golf)
The U.S. Open has been contested in both Illinois and Maryland. Illinois has hosted the championship thirteen times, most recently at Olympia Fields in 2003. Maryland's Congressional Country Club has also welcomed the prestigious tournament on three occasions.
Q6
Reno, Nevada — Tucson, Arizona
What professional sports league featured both the Reno Renegades and the Tucson Gila Monsters?
AMajor League Rugby
BWest Coast Hockey League
CMajor Arena Soccer League
DContinental Basketball Association
The West Coast Hockey League featured both the Reno Renegades and the Tucson Gila Monsters. The Reno franchise was dormant since 1998, having previously been known as the Reno Rage. The Tucson Gila Monsters played from 1997 to 1999.
Q7
Helsinki, Finland — Moscow, Central
What international sporting championship has been hosted by both Helsinki and Moscow, with Helsinki holding the very first tournament?
AStanley Cup
BBandy World Championship
CNordic skiing
DChess
The Bandy World Championship has a significant history in both Helsinki and Moscow. Helsinki's Olympic Stadium was the site of the inaugural tournament in 1957. Moscow's Olympic Stadium, the world's first indoor arena for the sport, has hosted the championship twice, including a more recent event in 2010.
Q8
Bilbao, Spain — Calarcá, Colombia
What outdoor activity is a significant draw for visitors to both Bilbao, Spain and Calarcá, Colombia?
Adownhill skiing
Brock climbing
Cwater polo
Dskydiving
Bilbao offers popular opportunities for scaling the nearby mountains, a pursuit enjoyed by many visitors. Calarcá also provides thrilling adventures, including the chance to ascend rock faces up to 80 meters high.
Q9
Truro, Massachusetts — Dennis, Massachusetts
What major transportation hub serves as the closest national and international air service for both Truro and Dennis?
AO'Hare International Airport
BLogan International Airport
CDulles International Airport
DBradley International Airport
The Boston Logan International Airport is the nearest national and international air service for both Truro and Dennis. Travelers heading to either Cape Cod town will find their closest major airport located in Boston.
Q10
Edison, Washington — Central Michigan
What famous inventor lent his name to a town in Washington and had a formative childhood home in Michigan?
ANikola Tesla
BGeorge Washington Carver
COrville Wright
DThomas Edison
The town of Edison, Washington, was named after the prolific inventor, Thomas Alva Edison. His childhood home was in Port Huron, Michigan, where he lived from 1854 to 1863.
