Here is a quiz from my blogs for the first half of our cruise.  Yesterday was hump day (half way point) of our cruise.  Nana and I are enjoying the cruise and there is something new each day.

I challenge each of my grandchildren to fill one out. If you want you can do the quiz as a family with everyone helping to contribute answers.

Print out the quiz, circle or mark you answer and email it back to me.  pictures, pdf or anything else works to send it back to me. You can email it back to me at michael.carney57@gmail.com If anyone else not a part of the family want to try their hand at the quiz then I would love for you to send it me.

Grand World Cruise 2025 Quiz – 1^st Half

Nana and Papa cruise on Holland America

1.Which natural attraction did Nana and Papa explore in Langkawi, Malaysia?

         A. Mangrove forests

         B. Tea plantations

         C. Desert dunes

         D. Mountain ranges

2.In Phuket, Thailand, which temple did the Nana and Papa visit?

         A. Wat Arun

         B. Wat Chalong

         C. Wat Pho

         D. Wat Rong Khun

3.What notable feature did Nana and Papa experience at Singapore’s Sentosa Island?

         A. Universal Studios

         B. S.E.A. Aquarium

         C. Marina Bay Sands

         D. Gardens by the Bay

4.Which traditional Balinese performance did the Nana and Papa watch in Bali?

         A. Kecak Dance

         B. Legong Dance

         C. Barong Dance

         D. Topeng Dance

5.On Komodo Island, which unique animal did the Nana and Papa encounter?

         A. Komodo dragon

         B. Bali starling

         C. Sumatran tiger

         D. Javan rhinoceros

6.In Darwin, Australia, which musical performance did the Nana and Papa enjoy onboard?

         A. Jazz band

         B. String trio

         C. Piano solo

         D. Rock band

7.Which ancient rainforest did Nana and Papa visit near Cairns, Australia?

         A. Amazon Rainforest

         B. Daintree Rainforest

         C. Black Forest

         D. Sundarbans

8.Which scenic railway did Nana and Papa take in Cairns?

         A. Kuranda Scenic Railway

         B. Ghan Railway

         C. Indian Pacific Railway

         D. Overland Train

9.What unique beach did Papa visit on Komodo Island?

         A. White Beach

         B. Black Sand Beach

         C. Pink Beach

         D. Golden Beach

10.Which iconic twin structures did Nana and Papa see in Kuala Lumpur?

         A. Menara Kuala Lumpur

         B. Petronas Twin Towers

         C. Batu Caves

         D. Sultan Abdul Samad Building

11.During their stop in Sydney, Australia, what famous landmark did the Nana and Papa visit?

         A. Sydney Opera House

         B. Bondi Beach

         C. Great Barrier Reef

         D. Blue Mountains

12.What special event did Nana and Papa celebrate while at sea?

         A. Lunar New Year

         B. Valentine’s Day

         C. Easter

         D. Christmas

13.From whom are the modern inhabitants of Pitcairn Island primarily descended?

         A. Polynesian explorers

         B. British colonists

         C. Mutineers from the HMS Bounty and their Tahitian companions

         D. European missionaries

14.What unique product from Pitcairn Island was highly sought after by the cruise passengers?

         A. Locally crafted jewelry

         B. Pitcairn Island honey

         C. Traditional woven baskets

         D. Hand-carved wooden sculptures

15.What was the primary purpose of the extensive road systems built by the Incas?

         A. Military defense

         B. Religious pilgrimages

         C. Facilitating communication and trade

         D. Agricultural development

16.Which architectural feature is Machu Picchu renowned for?

         A. Use of mortar in constructions

         B. Precisely cut stones without mortar

         C. Wooden structures

         D. Gothic arches

17.What event led to the collapse of centralized authority in the Inca Empire?

         A. Arrival of European missionaries

         B. Civil war between Atahualpa and Huáscar

         C. Natural disasters

         D. Economic decline

18.What notable engineering marvel did the Nana and Papa pass through two days before arriving in Montecristi?

         A. Suez Canal

         B. Panama Canal

         C. Corinth Canal

         D. Kiel Canal

19.Approximately how much did it cost their ship to transit the Panama Canal?

         A. $250,000

         B. $543,000

         C. $750,000

         D. $1,000,000

20.Which college football game did Nana and Papa watch on the ship, where Notre Dame emerged victorious?

         A. Rose Bowl

         B. Sugar Bowl

         C. Orange Bowl

         D. Fiesta Bowl

21.Montecristi is renowned for the production of which traditional Ecuadorian craft?

         A. Otavalo textiles

         B. Panama hats

         C. Cuenca ceramics

         D. Tagua nut carvings

22.From which material are Panama hats traditionally woven?

         A. Bamboo fibers

         B. Toquilla straw

         C. Palm leaves

         D. Sisal fibers

23.How long can it take to craft a high-end Panama hat by a single artisan?

         A. 2 months

         B. 6 months

         C. 1 year

         D. 2 years

24.What is the potential cost of a top-quality Panama hat from Montecristi?

         A. Over $2,000

         B. Over $20,000

         C. Over $50,000

         D. Over $200,000

25.On which ship did Nana and Papa embark for their 128-day Grand World Cruise?

         A. MS Rotterdam

         B. MS Zuiderdam

         C. MS Eurodam

         D. MS Koningsdam

26.What special item did Nana and Papa gift their grandchildren for Christmas to help them follow along with the cruise?

         A. A journal

         B. A globe

         C. A poster map of the cruise

         D. A photo album

27.What daily activity does Nana plan to attend whenever possible during the cruise?

         A. Yoga sessions

         B. Cooking classes

         C. Mass

         D. Dance lessons