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How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?
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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.
How Much Do You Know About the Ottoman Empire?
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Are you a true history buff who loves nothing more than the fun facts of the past? Put your knowledge of the Ottoman Empire to the test with this quiz!
Can You Pass This European Geography Spelling Test?
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Could you make it to the national spelling bee? Would you pass a European geography test? What about both? From Bosnia and it's counterpart to the capital of Estonia, could you pass this European geography spelling test? B-E-G-I-N!
Where Is This City?
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Metropolis! Cities are at the core of civilization, a word that itself refers to dwelling in cities. How well do you know the cities of the world? Let's see if you are a geographical master!
A Border Runs Through It: Name These Spots That Straddle Two Places
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How many of these boundary-pushing (literally!) borders can you name?
If We Give You Two International Cities, Can You Guess Which Is Furthest North?
How well do you know international geography and cities from around the world? Now is the time to put your knowledge to the test to see if you can properly place these cities on the map and call yourself a geography master.
Can You Tell What Countries These International Border Crossings Are In?
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Borders delineate the shapes of nations and the limits of their reach, culturally, militarily and in terms of natural resources. Border crossings have been flashpoints throughout history. Could you recognize them if you saw them?
Weißt du, wo in der Welt diese berühmten Wahrzeichen zu finden sind?
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Türme, Statuen und Mauern, oh je! Vom Eiffelturm bis zur Berliner Mauer gibt es hunderte von berühmten Sehenswürdigkeiten auf der ganzen Welt. Kannst du sie den Orten in diesem Quiz zuordnen? Finden wir es heraus!
How Well Do You Know The World's Biggest Cities?
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The world is full of sprawling metropolises that are teeming with culture and tech innovation, but how well do you know these hot spots? See how cosmopolitan you are with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Will buildings ever be truly earthquake-proof?
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Most loss of life in earthquakes comes from people being trapped inside crumbling buildings. And engineers have come up with many techniques to lessen the structural damage. But is there a way to make a building completely earthquake-proof?