June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
Got your passports ready? Well, you should because we’re heading to Europe for some trivia. I’ve got three cities lined up for our European Tour: Istanbul, Moscow, and London. These represent the three largest cities in Europe by population.
Each city is getting its own round with ten questions each. Need more geography trivia? Visit the show’s website DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.
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(00:10):
Got your passports ready? Well, you should, because we're
heading to Europe for some trivia.
I've got three cities lined up for our European Tour, Istanbul,
Moscow and London. These represent the three
largest cities in Europe by population.
Each city is getting its own round with 10 questions each.
(00:33):
Need more geography trivia? Visit the show's website,
dorkygeekynerdy.com. I'm your tour guide and host
Brian Rawlings. This is episode 385 of the Dorky
Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. Let's get walking the Dorky
round. Istanbul trivia #1 Istanbul
(00:58):
straddles what, 2 continents? Europe and Asia #2 What straight
divides the European and Asian sides of Istanbul?
(01:29):
The Bosphorus Strait #3 prior to1930, what was the name for
Istanbul like? They Might be Giants taught us.
(01:50):
Istanbul was Constantinople #4 Istanbul has been the capital
for how many empires? Three.
The Roman, the Byzantine and theOttoman empires #5 Istanbul is
(02:19):
the largest city in what country?
Turkey. It's not the capital.
That's Ankara, number six. What was the city's first name?
(02:50):
Byzantium. It was founded around 657 BCE
#7. What body of water is
immediately South of Istanbul? The Sea of Mamara, the Black
(03:14):
Sea, is north of the city, though Istanbul technically
doesn't border it #8 there are over 3000 of what type of House
of worship in Istanbul? Mosques #9 What is the name of
(03:41):
Istanbul's enormous 15th centurycovered market?
The Grand bazaar #10 What 2012 James Bond movie kicks off in
(04:03):
Istanbul? Skyfall, the geeky round.
Moscow trivia #1 Moscow is the capital of which country?
(04:35):
Russia #2 What iconic fortress serves as the official residence
of the President of Russia? The Kremlin #3 What is the
(04:58):
demonym or name for residents ofMoscow?
Muscovite #4 From 1922 to 1991, Moscow was the capital of what
(05:20):
country, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or Soviet
Union #5 The city is thought to be named for what?
(05:50):
The Muskva River, which flows through the city of Moscow.
Number six. Which historic theater in Moscow
is globally renowned for ballet and opera?
(06:13):
The Bolshoi theater #7 What famous cathedral with colorful
onion shaped domes stands on RedSquare?
(06:33):
Saint Basil's Cathedral #8 What 2002 book and 2010 video game
are set beneath Moscow followinga nuclear war?
(06:55):
Metro 2033 #9 Which invading army occupied Moscow in 1812
before the city burned? The French army under Napoleon
(07:19):
Bonaparte #10 though he died over 100 years ago, What former
Soviet leader's body was embalmed and is still on display
in Moscow? Vladimir Lenin.
(07:43):
He died in January 1924. The Nerdy Round London Trivia
number one What name did the ancient Romans give to the early
settlement that became London? Londinium.
(08:11):
It was founded in the year 43 #2.
London is the capital of what country?
This is a bit of a trick question.
I'll accept either England or the United Kingdom #3 What river
(08:38):
makes its way through London? The River Thames #4 What
devastating event destroyed morethan 70,000 buildings in London
(08:59):
between 1940 and 1941? The Blitz during World War 2 #5
London has 8 airports, making itone of the busiest air spaces in
(09:21):
the world. What are the two largest
airports serving London? Heathrow and Gatwick airports
number six. What famous clock tower is
(09:43):
commonly called Big Ben, even though that name refers to the
Bell? Elizabeth Tower #7 What iconic
(10:04):
Ferris wheel on the Thames was once the tallest in the world
for over 2 years? The London Eye #8 What famous
(10:25):
royal residence is the official London home of the monarch?
Buckingham Palace King Charles the Third is the current
reigning monarch #9 The fictional platform 9 3/4 would
(10:49):
be found in what real life trainstation?
King's Cross station #10 Traditionally who resides at #10
Downing St. in London, The PrimeMinister of the United Kingdom.
(11:22):
Currently, that position is heldby Keir Starmer.
And that's it for this week's trivia.
How did you do? Let me know on social media or
the show's website. If you're feeling chatty, you
can join us on Discord too. Next week, it's entertainment
trivia. Here's a hint.
(11:43):
What do Tim Taylor, George Banksand Tavia all have in common?
Bonus clue. Think about what holiday will
happen next week. Good luck and see you back here
on Wednesday noon time. Take a little time for yourself.
Take a walk, take a nap, take time.
(12:07):
This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast.
If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff,
consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy.
This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian
(12:29):
Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are
looking to have your book turnedinto an audiobook, contact me at
The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by
the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on
(12:51):
Spotify. This podcast is copyrighted by
Brian Rollins. All rights reserved.
Thanks for listening. Tyler has a problem.
He can't inherit his massive family fortune unless he gets
(13:13):
married. And when his best friend Glenn
proposes, hijinks and shenanigans ensue.
Follow Glenn and Tyler on their world spanning adventure as they
defeat mobsters, an evil stepmother, A rakish
brother-in-law, and pirates. No, really, there are pirates.
Plus there's an underground Super Bass and hockey.
(13:37):
The five book series begins withGlenn and Tyler's Honeymoon
Adventure by JB Sanders and narrated by Brian Rollins,
available now on Audible and iTunes.
Come for the romance, stay for the hockey.
Got your passports ready? Well, you should, because we're
heading to Europe for some trivia.
I've got three cities lined up for our European Tour, Istanbul,
Moscow and London. These represent the three
largest cities in Europe by population.
Each city is getting its own round with 10 questions each.
(00:33):
Need more geography trivia? Visit the show's website,
dorkygeekynerdy.com. I'm your tour guide and host
Brian Rawlings. This is episode 385 of the Dorky
Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. Let's get walking the Dorky
round. Istanbul trivia #1 Istanbul
(00:58):
straddles what, 2 continents? Europe and Asia #2 What straight
divides the European and Asian sides of Istanbul?
(01:29):
The Bosphorus Strait #3 prior to1930, what was the name for
Istanbul like? They Might be Giants taught us.
(01:50):
Istanbul was Constantinople #4 Istanbul has been the capital
for how many empires? Three.
The Roman, the Byzantine and theOttoman empires #5 Istanbul is
(02:19):
the largest city in what country?
Turkey. It's not the capital.
That's Ankara, number six. What was the city's first name?
(02:50):
Byzantium. It was founded around 657 BCE
#7. What body of water is
immediately South of Istanbul? The Sea of Mamara, the Black
(03:14):
Sea, is north of the city, though Istanbul technically
doesn't border it #8 there are over 3000 of what type of House
of worship in Istanbul? Mosques #9 What is the name of
(03:41):
Istanbul's enormous 15th centurycovered market?
The Grand bazaar #10 What 2012 James Bond movie kicks off in
(04:03):
Istanbul? Skyfall, the geeky round.
Moscow trivia #1 Moscow is the capital of which country?
(04:35):
Russia #2 What iconic fortress serves as the official residence
of the President of Russia? The Kremlin #3 What is the
(04:58):
demonym or name for residents ofMoscow?
Muscovite #4 From 1922 to 1991, Moscow was the capital of what
(05:20):
country, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or Soviet
Union #5 The city is thought to be named for what?
(05:50):
The Muskva River, which flows through the city of Moscow.
Number six. Which historic theater in Moscow
is globally renowned for ballet and opera?
(06:13):
The Bolshoi theater #7 What famous cathedral with colorful
onion shaped domes stands on RedSquare?
(06:33):
Saint Basil's Cathedral #8 What 2002 book and 2010 video game
are set beneath Moscow followinga nuclear war?
(06:55):
Metro 2033 #9 Which invading army occupied Moscow in 1812
before the city burned? The French army under Napoleon
(07:19):
Bonaparte #10 though he died over 100 years ago, What former
Soviet leader's body was embalmed and is still on display
in Moscow? Vladimir Lenin.
(07:43):
He died in January 1924. The Nerdy Round London Trivia
number one What name did the ancient Romans give to the early
settlement that became London? Londinium.
(08:11):
It was founded in the year 43 #2.
London is the capital of what country?
This is a bit of a trick question.
I'll accept either England or the United Kingdom #3 What river
(08:38):
makes its way through London? The River Thames #4 What
devastating event destroyed morethan 70,000 buildings in London
(08:59):
between 1940 and 1941? The Blitz during World War 2 #5
London has 8 airports, making itone of the busiest air spaces in
(09:21):
the world. What are the two largest
airports serving London? Heathrow and Gatwick airports
number six. What famous clock tower is
(09:43):
commonly called Big Ben, even though that name refers to the
Bell? Elizabeth Tower #7 What iconic
(10:04):
Ferris wheel on the Thames was once the tallest in the world
for over 2 years? The London Eye #8 What famous
(10:25):
royal residence is the official London home of the monarch?
Buckingham Palace King Charles the Third is the current
reigning monarch #9 The fictional platform 9 3/4 would
(10:49):
be found in what real life trainstation?
King's Cross station #10 Traditionally who resides at #10
Downing St. in London, The PrimeMinister of the United Kingdom.
(11:22):
Currently, that position is heldby Keir Starmer.
And that's it for this week's trivia.
How did you do? Let me know on social media or
the show's website. If you're feeling chatty, you
can join us on Discord too. Next week, it's entertainment
trivia. Here's a hint.
(11:43):
What do Tim Taylor, George Banksand Tavia all have in common?
Bonus clue. Think about what holiday will
happen next week. Good luck and see you back here
on Wednesday noon time. Take a little time for yourself.
Take a walk, take a nap, take time.
(12:07):
This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast.
If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff,
consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy.
This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian
(12:29):
Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are
looking to have your book turnedinto an audiobook, contact me at
The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by
the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on
(12:51):
Spotify. This podcast is copyrighted by
Brian Rollins. All rights reserved.
Thanks for listening. Tyler has a problem.
He can't inherit his massive family fortune unless he gets
(13:13):
married. And when his best friend Glenn
proposes, hijinks and shenanigans ensue.
Follow Glenn and Tyler on their world spanning adventure as they
defeat mobsters, an evil stepmother, A rakish
brother-in-law, and pirates. No, really, there are pirates.
Plus there's an underground Super Bass and hockey.
(13:37):
The five book series begins withGlenn and Tyler's Honeymoon
Adventure by JB Sanders and narrated by Brian Rollins,
available now on Audible and iTunes.
Come for the romance, stay for the hockey.
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