Largest Cities Over Time trivia quiz
A focused timed quiz from the Largest Cities Over Time question deck.
Difficulty
Pick a level to deal your round. The timer starts when you begin.
About this quiz
Sequence the rise of history's great cities in this text challenge. You compare four facts about expanding urban centers and pick the one that fits the order, with a fifteen second timer and three lives to rely on. Questions span ancient capitals to modern megacities. A solid choice for history and geography fans.
Sample questions from this quiz
Here are 12 sample questions from the Largest Cities Over Time deck. Expand any of them to check the answer.
Which was the world's largest city around 1900?
Answer: London
Which was the world's largest city around 1950?
Answer: New York
Which was the world's largest city around 2000?
Answer: Tokyo
Which European city reached one million residents first in the early 1800s?
Answer: London
Which was the world's first city to surpass two million people?
Answer: London
Which American city was the largest in the US in 1900?
Answer: New York
Which ancient city was the largest in the world around 100 AD?
Answer: Rome
Which city was the largest in the world in the 800s?
Answer: Baghdad
Which city was the largest in the world during the year 1500?
Answer: Beijing
Which was the world's largest city around 1200?
Answer: Hangzhou
Which was the world's largest city around 1000?
Answer: Cordoba
Which was the world's first city to exceed five million?
Answer: New York
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Questions about this quiz
How many questions are in the Largest Cities Over Time quiz?
Each round selects up to ten timed questions from the playable topic deck.
Can I replay the Largest Cities Over Time trivia quiz?
Yes. Finish a round and start a fresh seeded set whenever you want.