Beyond the answers - interesting background to this quiz

A star-making role on Hollywood Boulevard

Julia Roberts was not the first choice for Pretty Woman; several other actresses were considered before she took the part. Her performance as Vivian Ward turned her into one of the biggest stars of the 1990s and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The film's mix of romantic comedy and fairy-tale wish fulfilment made it a lasting reference point for the genre. Its famous shopping scene on Rodeo Drive has become one of the most quoted moments in 1990s cinema.

Why capital cities are not always the obvious choice

Several questions here hinge on capitals that are not the country's largest or most famous city. In Poland, Krakow served as the royal capital for centuries before the seat of government moved to Warsaw. Guatemala's capital carries the same name as the country, which can trip up players who expect a separate title. Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou is a name many recognise but few can place on a map, while Brunei's Bandar Seri Begawan sits on the island of Borneo, surrounded by Malaysian territory.

The Atlas Mountains as a geographic boundary

The Atlas range stretches across Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, separating the Mediterranean coast from the Sahara Desert. Its highest peak, Toubkal, rises above 4,000 metres in southwestern Morocco. The mountains are also home to the Berber peoples, whose languages and culture predate the Arab expansion across North Africa. For travellers, the range offers some of the most dramatic scenery in the region.

Malta: a small country with a long history

Valletta is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, built on a peninsula between two harbours. Malta has been ruled by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St John and the British before gaining independence in 1964. The island's position in the central Mediterranean made it strategically valuable for centuries, which explains the density of fortifications around the capital. Valletta's entire city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.