I wasn't sure about this quiz working that well, especially with members who have visuospatial and perception difficulties. But it seemed to go down well, so I'm sharing it with you. Also, for some reason it is one of the highest rated (in terms of hits) on the Blog. So, I thought, time for an update.
Ask members to say what their favourite place in the world and at home is.
Ask members to look at each of the pictures in turn, guessing at where they might be and answering each of the questions. There are a few clues included along the way, as well as a few well known songs for singalongs.
Encourage story telling about places visited, enjoy reminiscences and inject as much joy and laughter as you can.
PS. The photos are stills taken from 'Google Earth'. Maybe add some local pictures to make your session more relevant and enjoyable.
PICTURE QUIZ QUESTIONS
1. Let's start with an easy one. Where is this place and what is it called?
It appears on the opening titles of which soap opera?
Clue. Dum dum dum doo doo dum (drum beats)
2. Where is this place and what is it called?
What is the name of the daily show set in this country, in a place called Ramsay Street?
3. Where is this place and what is it called?
Which world leader lives here, or at least nearby?
4. Where is this place and what is it called?
What date is remembered each year?
5. Where is this place and what is it called?
How many years ago did a few old geezers (clue) build it (nearest guess)?
6. Here is our first song. 'Walk Like An Egyptian', by The Bangles.
YouTube link here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nuhja7y4TM
Ask members to identify who this is?
7. Where is this place and what is it called?
What is made out of?
Clue. There is a famous photograph of Princess Diana sat in front of it, looking very forlorn.
8. Where is this place and what is it called?
What metal is it made from that gives it its distinctive colour?
9. Where is this place and what is it called?
What is the name of the boat which takes tourists close by?
10. Where is this place and what is it called?
There is a famous pavement nearby with stars on it. What is that called?
11. Where is this place and what is it called?
What is the name of the famous nearby beach?
Clue. The next song gives a mahoosive hint.
12. Here's our next song. 'Copacabana', by Barry Manilow.
What are Barry Manilow fans called? Are there any in the room?
YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKR2n-G-wdM
13. This is a tricky one!
Where is this place and what is the name of the sunken ship?
What is the name of the famous nearby beach?
14. Another tricky one!
Where is this place and what is it called?
Clue. There is a swimming pool across the top of the three towers.
Which country is this sovereign island nation nearest to?
15. Phew, any easy one!
Where is this place and what is it called?
How many times on average a day or year does it open?
16. Where is this place and what is it called?
At what angle does the tower lean? (That's a clue, by the way!)
17. Where is this place and what is it called?
According to a book by Dan Brown, 'The Da Vinci Code', who is buried under this pyramid?
18. There is a very famous painting nearby.
What is it called, who is it by and how much is it worth?
There's a song about this painting, sung by Nat King Cole. Here is a YouTube link to it -