Bridges Quiz: 45 Questions and Answers about Bridges (inc. Picture Round)

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Are you a fan of geography or architecture looking for the ultimate bridges quiz? Here it is!

Bridges are an important part of our everyday lives. We drive on them, walk across them, and go under them on a boat. They are often underrated structures, especially when you know the amount of effort and engineering required to build a bridge.

Some of the most famous bridges in the world include the Golden Gate Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge and Tower Bridge. But there are many more incredible bridges out there, just waiting to be discovered!

Some of them are also often referred to in books or even paintings.

In other words, bridges are an important part of our geographical knowledge.

In this quiz, we’re going to put your knowledge of bridges to the test with 45 questions ranging from easy to hard. We’ve even included a picture round so you can test your visual knowledge too!

It’s important to note that this quiz is not just about the bridges but also about their locations, their features and the rivers they cross.

We wouldn’t need a bridge if there wasn’t water under and these rivers and seas are just as important.

So, what are you waiting for? Get started with this quiz about bridges and see how much you really know!

Round 1: Famous Bridges Trivia Questions

1. Which colour is the Golden Gate Bridge?
2. In which country can you find the Viaduct de Millau?
3. Which two New York City boroughs does the Brooklyn Bridge connect?
4. Which Viaduct in Scotland was used as a Harry Potter filming location?
5. In which country is the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge?
6. Which arch bridge connects the Doge’s Palace to the prison in Venice?
7. What is the world’s largest steel arch bridge?
8. In which Italian city can you find the Rialto Bridge?
9. Which famous rope bridge is located in Ballintoy, Northern Ireland?
10. Which river flows under the Oberbaumbrücke in Berlin?
11. Which river flows under the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
12. In which US state is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge?
13. What type of bridge is the town of Segovia in Spain famous for?
14. What do people put on the Pont des Arts in Paris as a symbol of love?
15. What is the longest bridge in the world?

DID YOU KNOW? The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion.

Round 1: Famous Bridges Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which colour is the Golden Gate Bridge? Red
2. In which country can you find the Viaduct de Millau? Viaduc de Millau
3. Which two New York City boroughs does the Brooklyn Bridge connect? Manhattan and Brooklyn
4. Which Viaduct in Scotland was used as a Harry Potter filming location? Glenfinnan Viaduct
5. In which country is the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge? Japan
6. Which arch bridge connects the Doge’s Palace to the prison in Venice? Bridge of Sighs
7. What is the world’s largest steel arch bridge? Sydney Harbour Bridge
8. In which Italian city can you find the Rialto Bridge? Venice
9. Which famous rope bridge is located in Ballintoy, Northern Ireland? Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
10. Which river flows under the Oberbaumbrücke in Berlin? River Spree
11. Which river flows under the Clifton Suspension Bridge? River Avon
12. In which US state is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? Florida
13. What type of bridge is the town of Segovia in Spain famous for? Its aqueduct
14. What do people put on the Pont des Arts in Paris as a symbol of love? Padlocks
15. What is the longest bridge in the world? The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China

Round 2: Bridges Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Tower Bridge built?
   1. 16th century
   2. 17th century
   3. 18th century
   4. 19th century
2. Where can you find the Kapellbrücke?
   1. Bruges, Belgium
   2. Liverpool, England
   3. Zadar, Croatia
   4. Lucerne, Switzerland
3. How long is the Golden Gate Bridge?
   1. 1,737 m
   2. 2,737 m
   3. 3,737 m
   4. 4,737 m
4. In which European capital can you find Charles Bridge?
   1. Budapest
   2. Prague
   3. Berlin
   4. Rome
5. Which of the following is an aqueduct?
   1. Viaduct de Millau
   2. Pont Alexandre III
   3. Pont des Arts
   4. Pont du Gard
6. What type of bridge utilises cables from vertical suspenders to hold the weight?
   1. Arch Bridge
   2. Beam Bridge
   3. Cantilever Bridge
   4. Suspension Bridge
7. Which US city is nicknamed ‘City of Bridges’?
   1. Des Moines
   2. Cincinnati
   3. Tulsa
   4. Pittsburg
8. In which country is Mostar Old Bridge?
   1. Albania
   2. Croatia
   3. Montenegro
   4. Bosnia and Herzegovina
9. In which UK city can you find Forth Bridge?
   1. London
   2. Manchester
   3. Birmingham
   4. Edinburgh
10. Which famous landmark can you find at the end of Westminster Bridge in London?
    1. Buckingham Palace
    2. Windsor Castle
    3. Tower of London
    4. Big Ben

DID YOU KNOW? The original Tower Bridge is actually located in Arizona, USA now.

Round 2: Bridges Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. When was Tower Bridge built? 19th century
2. Where can you find the Kapellbrücke? Lucerne, Switzerland
3. How long is the Golden Gate Bridge? 2,737 m
4. In which European capital can you find Charles Bridge? Prague
5. Which of the following is an aqueduct? Pont du Gard
6. What type of bridge utilises cables from vertical suspenders to hold the weight? Suspension Bridge 
7. Which US city is nicknamed ‘City of Bridges’? Pittsburg
8. In which country is Mostar Old Bridge? Bosnia and Herzegovina
9. In which UK city can you find Forth Bridge? Edinburgh
10. Which famous landmark can you find at the end of Westminster Bridge in London? Big Ben

Round 3: Bridges True or False Questions

1. The Golden Gate is a suspension bridge.
2. The Hell Gate Bridge in New York City and the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle inspired the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
3. The Millennium Bridge in London is nicknamed ‘wobbly bridge’.
4. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is in Slovakia.
5. The Hudson River flows under Manhattan Bridge.
6. There is a Bridge of Sighs in Oxford, UK.
7. The Pont d’Avignon was destroyed by a flood.
8. The St. Angelo Bridge in Rome crosses the river Po.
9. You can climb the Story Bridge in Brisbane, Australia.
10. The Iron Bridge in England was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron.

DID YOU KNOW? Sydney Harbour Bridge is actually a toll bridge. The fee goes from $2.50 to $4 (depending on the time of the day).

Round 3: Bridges True or False Questions and Answers

1. The Golden Gate is a suspension bridge. True
2. The Hell Gate Bridge in New York City and the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle inspired the Sydney Harbour Bridge. True
3. The Millennium Bridge in London is nicknamed ‘wobbly bridge’. True
4. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is in Slovakia. False, it’s in Hungary (Budapest)
5. The Hudson River flows under Manhattan Bridge. False, it’s the East River
6. There is a Bridge of Sighs in Oxford, UK. True
7. The Pont d’Avignon was destroyed by a flood. True
8. The St. Angelo Bridge in Rome crosses the river Po. False, it’s the Tiber River
9. You can climb the Story Bridge in Brisbane, Australia. True
10. The Iron Bridge in England was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron. True

Round 4: Bridges Picture Quiz

This free picture quiz about famous bridges is printable so feel free to save it on your laptop and print it for yourself, your friends or the players of your pub quiz.

Each photo will give you the opportunity to score up to 3 points, meaning that the round itself is worth 30 points.

To do that, you will need to name the bridge, the city it’s in as well as the country.

Round 4: Bridges Picture Quiz Answers

1. Brooklyn Bridge, NYC, USA
2. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
3. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia
4. Tower Bridge, London, UK
5. Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
6. Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy
7. Viaduc de Millau, Millau, France
8. Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys, USA
9. Seri Wawasan Bridge, Putrajaya, Malaysia
10. Millennium Bridge, London, UK

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