Geography quiz answers for 4 October 2026

GeoPlay #4 · Sunday: the five places in that day’s geography quiz, with the story behind each one.

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  1. Question 1 Easy Places

    Where is Salzburg?

    Salzburg, Austria

    Salzburg is Mozart’s birthplace and the setting of The Sound of Music.

    47.81° N, 13.06° E

    30% of players tapped within 200 km · average 73/100

  2. Question 2 Easy Places

    Where is Bengaluru?

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

    Bengaluru is called the “Silicon Valley of India” for its IT industry.

    12.97° N, 77.59° E

    22% of players tapped within 200 km · average 73/100

  3. Question 3 Medium · ×2 points History On this day

    In 1957, Sputnik, the first satellite, was launched. From where?

    Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

    Sputnik’s “beep-beep” radio signal could be picked up by amateur radio operators around the world.

    45.92° N, 63.34° E

    8% of players tapped within 200 km · average 55/100

  4. Question 4 Medium · ×3 points Sports

    Where is golf’s Masters Tournament played?

    Augusta National, Georgia, USA

    The Masters is the only men’s major played at the same course every year. Winners receive the famous green jacket.

    33.50° N, 82.02° W

    13% of players tapped within 200 km · average 56/100

  5. Question 5 Hard · ×3 points Sports

    Where is the Estadio Centenario?

    Montevideo, Uruguay

    Built for the first World Cup in 1930, it hosted the first final.

    34.89° S, 56.15° W

    0% of players tapped within 200 km · average 14/100

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