City Names Through Time
Many of the world's major cities have changed their names over time. Here are the most famous ones.
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City names evolve throughout history, reflecting cultural, linguistic, and political changes. From ancient appellations to modern names, they bear witness to foundations, conquests, significant events, and local identities. Studying these names allows us to trace the history of places and understand the evolution of human societies.
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Which Latin American city was once called "Teusaquillo"?
Managua | Acapulco | San José | Bogota -
Which Asian city was once called "Calcutta"?
Agra | Dhaka | Kolkata | Jakarta -
Which European city was once called 'Nida'?
Naples | Prague | Frankfurt | Riga -
Which Asian city was once called "Gyeongseong"?
Shanghai | Guangzhou | Shenzhen | Seoul -
Which African city was once called "Eko"?
Accra | Lagos | Conakry | Freetown
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| 2044 | zoulou |
| 1603 | MissPiggy |
| 1194 | KimSmith |
| 506 | Gege66 |
| 438 | Cesar |
| 287 | Maxwood |
| 283 | Gilligan72 |
| 251 | Miche |
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| Rating | Players |
| 2.67 | KimSmith |
| 2.15 | Gilligan72 |
| 1.29 | Gege66 |
| 1.28 | zoulou |
| 1.23 | toutcon |
| 1.10 | MissPiggy |
| 0.98 | Cesar |
| 0.80 | Maxwood |
| 0.68 | Miche |
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