10 most difficult Portugal riddles A list of ten (out of 27) Portugal related questions that are the most often answered incorrectly Portugal quiz Why does the church of Carmo Convent in Lisbon lack its roof? it was never finished it was destroyed by earthquake it was destroyed by Moors it symbols open way to Heavens The convent was ruined in the 1755 Great Lisbon Earthquake, which destroyed the city, killed possibly 100.000 of its inhabitants and disrupted the colonial ambitions of Portugal. The church was left unrestored to remind the tragedy. Kasia Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question 5 Very interesting! Lisbon riddles When was Portugal ruled by Sancho I the Populator? in 12th century in 15th century in 17th century in 19th century Even though king's nickname may suggest the era when Portuguese colonies were established, Sancho I actually ruled Portugal long before that - from 1185 to 1211. He populated remote areas of northern Portugal, notably with Flemish and Burgundian settlers - hence the nickname. globalquiz.org Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → Sancho I of Portugal 3 Very interesting! nicknames riddles What liquor is particularly famous for its durability? (samples from the Napoleonic era are still in use) original champagne from Champagne Madeira Porto Vermouth Madeira is a fortified wine made in the Portuguese Madeira Islands, off the coast of Africa. To prevent the wine from spoiling, neutral grape spirits were added. Today, Madeira is noted for its unique winemaking process which involves heating the wine. Ts Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → Madeira wine 5 Very interesting! wines riddles What animal is that? Russian desman Japanese shrew mole Eurasian water shrew Pyrenean desman The Pyrenean desman is a small nocturnal mammal related to moles and shrews, and is one of only two surviving species of the tribe Desmanini, along with the Russian desman. Its range centers on northwestern Spain and northern Portugal. Pyrenean desmans have long sensitive noses, and small front paws but large webbed back paws. They can close off their nostrils and ears with valves in order to stop water penetration, and use echolocation. Ninjai Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → Pyrenean desman 2 Very interesting! mammals riddles How many countries have Portuguese as an official language? 2 3 5 10 Portuguese is an official language in Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Macau, Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe. globalquiz.org Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question 5 Very interesting! languages riddles Which of the following islands doesn't belong to Portugal? Porto Santo Boa Vista Flores Pico Boa Vista is a desert-like island that belongs to the Cape Verde Islands. It is located the closest to the African continent, only 450 km from Senegal. The island is mainly known for the numerous presence of turtles, traditional music and ultramarathon. Ninjai Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → Boa Vista, Cape Verde 2 Very interesting! islands riddles Where is the largest casino in the world located? in Singapore in Las Vegas in Monaco in Macau Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and now an autonomous territory of China. With its world's largest gaming revenue since 2006, it is known as the pre-eminent gambling capital of the world. The Venetian Macao is the home of the largest casino in the world, and the whole resort is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia. Ninjai Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → The Venetian Macao 2 Very interesting! games riddles This tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Lisbon. What was it used for? it is a watchtower it is a water tower it is a lift it is an execution tower The Santa Justa Lift connects the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Carmo Square. Since its construction, the Lift has become a tourist attraction in Lisbon. Among the urban lifts in the city, Santa Justa is the only remaining vertical one. globalquiz.org Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → Elevador de Santa Justa 3 Very interesting! towers riddles Which city was the capital of Portugal in 1808-1821? Porto Lisbon Rio de Janeiro Braga In 1808, King Jan VI fled to Brazil before the Napoleonic invasion. John VI returned to Lisbon in 1821 to suppress the revolution directed against the monarchy. Binsos Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question 3 Very interesting! capitals riddles What is the highest mountain in Portugal? Torre Pico Marão Pedrada Mount Pico is a stratovolcano located on Pico Island, in the mid-Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. It is the highest mountain of Portugal, at 2,351 metres (7,713 ft) above sea level, and is one of the highest Atlantic mountains; it is more than twice the elevation of any other peak in the Azores. Ts Share and bring new players to the game! Correct this question 0 Very uninteresting Too difficult Poorly written Incorrect or questionable Correct this question wikipedia → Mount Pico 0 Very interesting! volcanos riddles Play and see more questions Portugal quiz