Welcome to the “Microsoft Bing Trivia Quiz” for 5-8-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Which country is home to Château d’If?
- France
- Luxembourg
- Sweden
Correct Answer: France
Fact: On the small island in the center of our image is the 16th-century Château d'If, built to defend coastline of the southern French city of Marseille. The fortress later became a notorious prison and was immortalized in Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'
Question 2: Where were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
- Denmark
- China
- Greece
Correct Answer: Greece
Fact: The ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic gatherings that took place quadrennially at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece. Inscriptions discovered at Olympia suggest the Olympic Games began with a footrace in 776 BC, marking their official inception.
Question 3: Which of these fish soups originated in Marseille?
- Fish chowder
- Cioppino
- Bouillabaisse
Correct Answer: Bouillabaisse
Fact: Bouillabaisse is made with a variety of fish and shellfish, cooked in a broth with tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Originally made by Marseille fishermen, it uses Provençal herbs and spices, and the broth and fish are served separately.