A History of the World in 25 Cities: Test your knowledge!

Which animal is the Peruvian city of Cuzco shaped like? And what colour is the stunning palace-fort in the centre of Delhi? Explore the world from home and test your geography with this fascinating quiz...

This stunning book, published in collaboration with the British Museum, takes readers on an incredible journey through 25 cities across the globe. Discover unbelievable chapters in human history in the streets of the ancient city of Athens, the lush West African rainforest, and the long-lost capital city of China - for which no original map has ever been found, all brought to life through vibrant illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg.

But how much do you YOU know about the different places that so many people have called home over the course of history? Check out our quiz by authors Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin and find out!  

For more fascinating facts about cities throughout history, check out A History of the World in 25 Cities by Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg (Nosy Crow).

Bon voyage!

What was the name of China's first capital city?

What was the name of China's first capital city?

What river was Baghdad built next to?

What river was Baghdad built next to?

What is the city of Jórvík called today?

What is the city of Jórvík called today?

What are Venice's Murano Islands famous for?

What are Venice's Murano Islands famous for?

In what modern-day country would you find the city of Benin?

In what modern-day country would you find the city of Benin?

What animal is the city of Cuzco shaped like?

What animal is the city of Cuzco shaped like?

In the area of which city were the Eora already living when British settlers arrived?

In the area of which city were the Eora already living when British settlers arrived?

Which country destroyed the city of Tenochtitlán when they conquered the Aztecs?

Which country destroyed the city of Tenochtitlán when they conquered the Aztecs?

What colour is the palace-fort in the centre of Delhi?

What colour is the palace-fort in the centre of Delhi?

San Francisco was home to which famous prison?

San Francisco was home to which famous prison?

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