Quiz: Old World vs. New World

Question

Gorgeous Spanish square or historical American town?

Answer: New World

This is Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Its historical campus is often regarded as one of the most beautiful in the U.S.

Question

The land of Hans Christian Andersen or a stateside land of make-believe?

Answer: New World

You'd be forgiven for thinking this California town is actually in Denmark! The sweet hamlet of Solvang in the Santa Ynez Valley was founded by Danish schoolteachers in the early 20th century.

Question

North American vines or Northern Italy wines?

Answer: Old World

This is Piedmont, one of Italy's most well-known wine regions. Its frigid Alps and warm Mediterranean breezes lead to its signature light, acidic wines.

Question

Stunning American Southwest or classical Spanish countryside?

Answer: New World

This scene can only be Taos, New Mexico! The hot spot in the Southwest is home to countless artists and artisans, music and dance festivals, and outdoor activities in the nearby Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.

Question

French village or French flair?

Answer: New World

This is St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah boasts one of the country's largest National Historic Landmark Districts, filled with iconic squares, Victorian mansions, and ornamental ironwork.

Question

A city bustling with American enterprise or a European hub of finance?

Answer: Old World

Willkommen! This skyline belongs to Frankfurt, one of Germany's largest cities. The skyline is so vast that some locals refer to it as "Mainhattan" as a nod to the nearby Main River as well as that other iconic commercial hub, New York City.

Question

American recreation or distinctly Dutch scenery?

Answer: New World

Welcome to Holland … Michigan, that is! It may be the Midwest, but this tourist spot is known for its Tulip Time Festival, which celebrates the town's Dutch heritage, as well as for its windmills and (what else?) its wooden-shoe factory.

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Med-style celeb hideaway or whitewashed villa on the actual Mediterranean?

Answer: Old World

This one is for real: a luxury villa perched on the island of Menorca, Spain. The island is actually a biosphere reserve filled with untouched beaches and wetlands, a haven from nearby Mallorca and its touristy crowd.

Question

Old World vines or New World award winners?

Answer: New World

These undulating vineyards are situated in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, known as "the world of wine in 40 miles" for its small size but unique (and productive) terroir.

Question

American college quadrangle or age-old European park?

Answer: Old World

This is Planty Park in Krakow, Poland. Surrounding the medieval Old Town and dotted by shady trees, ponds, and refreshment stands in warmer months, it's a popular gathering place for locals.

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