Brussels
Brussels is Belgium's capital region. This topic is part of Cities within Geography. This page currently draws on 11 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Brussels trivia questions
Brussels is the capital of which country?
Answer: Belgium
Bonus fact: Brussels is Belgium's capital region.
Brussels hosts major institutions of what political union?
Answer: European Union
Bonus fact: The European Commission and Council have major offices there.
What famous Brussels landmark depicts a tiny boy urinating into a fountain?
Answer: Manneken Pis
Bonus fact: Manneken Pis is a small bronze statue.
Brussels sprouts grow as small buds along what part of the plant?
Answer: Stem
Bonus fact: The edible sprouts form along a tall stalk.
Brussels sprouts are the same species as cabbage, broccoli, and what?
Answer: Cauliflower
Bonus fact: All are cultivars of Brassica oleracea.
Brussels lace is a traditional type of what?
Answer: Lace
Bonus fact: Brussels became famous for fine handmade lace.
Brussels lace is associated with which country?
Answer: Belgium
Bonus fact: Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
Traditional Brussels lace was especially prized for what quality?
Answer: Fine intricate workmanship
Bonus fact: Its delicate floral motifs made it a luxury textile.
Broccoli belongs to the same species, Brassica oleracea, as cabbage and what other vegetable?
Answer: Cauliflower
Bonus fact: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts are cultivated forms of Brassica oleracea.
What is the capital of Belgium?
Answer: Brussels
Bonus fact: The U.S. Department of State lists Brussels as the capital of Belgium.
Which city is the principal visual setting of Chantal Akerman's News from Home?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: BFI describes News from Home as being shot in 1970s New York while letters from Akerman's mother in Brussels are read aloud.