Question 1: Welcome to the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal’s capital city. Where are we?
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Funchal
Correct Answer: Lisbon
Fact: Portugal’s largest city, on the northern shore of the Tagus River, is mainland Europe’s westernmost capital. As of 2023, it boasted a population of around 567,131 within its city limits and nearly 3 million across its metropolitan area.
Question 2: Who was Vasco da Gama?
- An engineer
- An explorer
- An artist
Correct Answer: An explorer
Fact: During the reign of King Manuel I between 1495 and 1521, the era of Portuguese discoveries flourished. Under his patronage, nobleman Vasco da Gama became the first European to reach India by sea, in 1498. This paved the way for Portugal to establish a major colonial empire in Asia and Africa and play a key role in the global spice trade.
Question 3: The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco to what tony county?
- Napa County
- Sonoma County
- Marin County
Correct Answer: Marin County
Fact: The northern end of the bridge lands in Marin County, now one of the wealthiest precincts in the nation, with the sixth-highest median income among all US counties. Its two largest towns are San Rafael and Novato, but its most famous is probably the artistic waterfront community of Sausalito.