The Game Of Thrones Geography Quiz Diehard Fans Will Not Pass
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While people tend to get overly fixated on the mythical creatures in the Game of Thrones series, it's not just the characters and monsters that help to bring the story alive. George R. R. Martin created the fantastical world of the Seven Kingdoms and it's the little intricacies of the world that really help to tell the story. From the castles in the various lands of Westeros to the cities beyond the Narrow Sea, it seems like the environment is just as important as the characters.
Because all of the different locations within the world of Game of Thrones encompass a vast land, it's important to note that there are all different landscapes within the Seven Kingdoms. Each of these landscapes helps to further distinguish the different Houses within the storyline and it also says something about the people. From the Drowned God to the Faith of the Seven, even the religions inside the Game of Thrones series revolve around the different landscapes of the people that reside in each location. Whether you are a fanatic over the Game of Thrones show or a huge fan of the book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, there is no doubt that you are familiar with some of the different lands within the Seven Kingdoms. Test your knowledge of the varying locations and see if you could reside in Westeros and Essos.
Where is Winterfell located in Westeros?
In the very first episode of Game of Thrones, audiences became instantly invested in House Stark because it was the main focus of the episode. King Robert Baratheon was making the long journey to see his old friend, Lord Eddard Stark, and he was going to stay at Winterfell with his family. The castle has been a huge part of the series since it was the location of some of the most poignant parts of the show. Where is Winterfell located in Westeros?
Where was the Great Sept of Baelor?
There are a number of different religions throughout the Seven Kingdoms, with each of them having their own religious guidelines and institutions. For the Faith of the Seven, the center of the religious worship was the Great Sept of Baelor. A huge amount of religious ceremonies were held there and there was a long history behind this monumental location. King Baelor Targaryen ordered the construction of this massive sept and a giant statue of him was also featured. Where was the Great Sept of Baelor?
Where is Theon Greyjoy originally from?
During that first episode of Season 1 of Game of Thrones, audiences saw that not everyone living in Winterfell was of House Stark. Theon Greyjoy grew up in the Winterfell castle and he was around the Stark children but he wasn't actually a Stark. Instead, he was a ward of Lord Eddard Stark because of a failed rebellion by his father. All of his brothers were killed during this failed rebellion and his father was forced to give up his last living son to live at Winterfell. Where is Theon Greyjoy originally from?
What is the name of the ancestral seat of Daenerys Targaryen?
With much of the Game of Thrones series showing Daenerys Targaryen trying to make her way back to Westeros, it was a huge thrill for fans to see that she had finally made it beyond the Narrow Sea. She had spent so much time in exile and the people of Westeros needed to know that she was still alive and was there fighting for her rightful seat on the Iron Throne. What is the name of the ancestral seat of Daenerys Targaryen?
What is the name of the town where the men of The Night’s Watch sneak off to in order to go to the brothels?
When the men of The Night's Watch swear their oaths, one of the guidelines is that the men swear off women. They are unable to take a wife or bear children but that doesn't mean that they are completely celibate. It's actually quite common for the men to sneak off to a nearby brothel and it is pretty much overlooked by those in charge. What is the name of the town where the men of The Night’s Watch sneak off to in order to go to the brothels?
Where does the royal family reside in Westeros?
While King Robert Baratheon probably would have preferred that he live in his own ancestral home after he took over the Iron Throne from The Mad King, he was forced to adhere to the guidelines of living in the city that was always the home for the royal family. This is why King Robert Baratheon had such a long journey to travel when he went to visit Lord Eddard Stark at Winterfell. Where does the royal family reside in Westeros?
What is the name of the ancestral seat of House Tyrell?
There weren't many characters within the Game of Thrones series that could boast being anywhere close to Tywin Lannister when it came to strategy and manipulation in order to further their House. Yet, Lady Olenna of House Tyrell was definitely a contender that could give Tywin a run for his money. She traveled to King's Landing when she was trying to help her granddaughter in becoming Queen of the Seven Kingdoms but she returned back to their ancestral home, which is where she later died. What is the name of the ancestral seat of House Tyrell?
What is the name of the crucial House Frey stronghold?
When Robb Stark gathered the bannermen of House Stark to make their way to King's Landing, there was one huge obstacle in their way. They needed to secure House Frey in their alliance and that meant obtaining access to the Stone Bridge. The bridge was so important that Walder Frey was able to secure a marriage between his daughter and Robb Stark in order to let his men cross. Walder Frey is often called Lord of the Crossing but the stronghold has its own specific nickname. What is the name of the crucial House Frey stronghold?
What is the principal stronghold of House Arryn?
During the very first episode of Game of Thrones, audiences saw that Lord Arryn had died and that left an opening for a new character to take the role of Hand of the King. Lord Arryn was living in King's Landing to aid the King but he left his land in the hands of his wife and their son. The pathway to their stronghold was laid out in a way where it would be near impossible for anyone to attack it because they would be vulnerable to archers and wouldn't be able to get an army in through the funneling of the path. What is the principal stronghold of House Arryn?
Where is Lord Varys from?
There are a number of underdog stories within the world of Game of Thrones. While at first glance, it seems like a strict class society where only Noble Houses are able to move up in the ranks of power, there are some cracks where even the lowest of all people can rise up to great positions. Lord Varys is a great example of this since he was once just a young boy that was used by a sorcerer and castrated at a young age but has been able to build himself up as the Master of Whispers and offers advice to kings and queens. Where is Lord Varys from?
What is the nickname of Brienne’s ancestral home?
Brienne of Tarth is sometimes called "Brienne the Beauty" because of how shockingly ugly she is supposed to be. The book series describes her in a much more monstrous way than how she is shown in the HBO adaptation but she's still not exactly pretty in comparison to some of the other female characters on the show. Yet, despite all of that, audiences are still rooting for her to find happiness and love. What is the nickname of Brienne’s ancestral home?
What was the name of the ancestral home of Oberyn Martell?
When Oberyn Martell made it to King's Landing for the wedding of Joffrey Baratheon, Tyrion Lannister already knew that he was going to make a few waves. He was obviously not there to rejoice in Joffrey's wedding and he seemed to want revenge for the crimes against his family after the death of The Mad King. He used the opportunity of being Tyrion's champion for the fight against The Mountain to try and find out the truth but it didn't go his way. What was the name of the ancestral home of Oberyn Martell?
Where did Illyrio get the dragon eggs he gifted to Daenerys?
When the Game of Thrones series first began, audiences heard tales of dragons but everyone was so sure that they were all dead and that there would never be another dragon ever again. Yet, Magister Illyrio Mopatis was able to gift three dragon's eggs to Daenerys Targaryen as a wedding gift for when she married Khal Drogo. He told her that age had turned the eggs to stone but that they were still beautiful to behold. Where did Illyrio get the dragon eggs he gifted to Daenerys?
What is the name of the ancestral home of House Tully?
When Catelyn Stark was first introduced into the Game of Thrones series, there were a number of hints that she wasn't exactly a Northerner herself. She made mention of the huge differences between the way she grew up and how it was at Winterfell and she often brought up her Tully heritage. When House Lannister pretty much declared war on House Stark, it was House Tully that was first to come to their aid. What is the name of the ancestral home of House Tully?
What was the name of the city where Illyrio was housing Daenerys?
When Daenerys Targaryen and her brother, Viserys, were first introduced into the Game of Thrones series, they were living in exile across the Narrow Sea. It was Magister Illyrio Mopatis that was helping to keep them safe and it was his palace that they were living in when she became betrothed to Khal Drogo. While Illyrio offered for Viserys to continue staying in his palace until Khal Drogo fulfilled his end of the deal to give him an army, Viserys decided to go with Daenerys and the Dothraki hoard. What was the name of the city where Illyrio was housing Daenerys?
Where did the Targaryens display the skulls of their dragons?
While there were many characters within the Game of Thrones series that had actually seen a real dragon prior to the birth of the three dragons that Daenerys hatched, there were still many people that had never even laid eyes on one before. To them, it was almost like a myth that dragons ever even existed. Yet, the existence of the dragon bones was definitely proof enough that they really did once roam the skies. Where did the Targaryens display the skulls of their dragons?
Where is the Iron Bank located?
While everyone in Game of Thrones seems to be caught up in their own struggles with alliances and power moves, there is one element that is finally starting to make its way into the forefront of the storyline. The Iron Bank has been touched upon in the past since it seemed like the only thing that frightened Tywin Lannister. He described it as, "That's what the Iron Bank is, a temple. We all live in its shadow and almost none of us know it." Where is the Iron Bank located?
What was the name of the city where Daenerys obtained the Second Sons?
When Daenerys Targaryen was making her way through Slaver's Bay, she soon realized that she had another goal that was beyond simply making it across the Narrow Sea to take the Iron Throne. She had already freed the Unsullied and her time as a person with no say as to who she would marry, she felt that she could do her part in ridding the cities of slavery. She soon became known as the "Breaker of Chains" and this was heightened when she obtained the help of the mercenary group, the Second Sons. What was the name of the city where Daenerys obtained the Second Sons as more of her army?
What was the name of the city that Daenerys decided to rule prior to making it across the Narrow Sea?
While in Slaver's Bay, Daenerys soon realized that freeing people from slavery wasn't exactly as easy as just killing the masters. New masters were popping up in the cities that she had already freed and her enemies were starting to collaborate together. She had the option of leaving Slaver's Bay and making her way across the Narrow Sea but instead, she decided to stop at one specific city and rule. What was the name of the city that Daenerys decided to rule prior to making it across the Narrow Sea?
What is the name that is given to the ancestral home of House Mormont?
House Mormont isn't exactly thought of as a Great House in Game of Thrones but that doesn't mean that the people of House Mormont aren't just as fierce as anyone else. Lord Commander Mormont was a huge favorite in the series and his son, Jorah, is also an amazing character. The current leader of House Mormont is Lady Lyanna Mormont who seems far more fierce than any man in Westeros. What is the name that is given to the ancestral home of House Mormont?
What is the name of the city that Robb Stark’s wife was from?
When Talisa was first introduced into the Game of Thrones series, she looked like a girl from a local village that had some background training in nursing. She was on the battlefield treating wounded soldiers and she managed to capture Robb Stark's heart. He wound up betraying the oath he swore to Walder Frey and wed Talisa in an impromptu wedding. While she may have looked like a commoner, she was actually a highborn lady from across the Narrow Sea. What is the name of the city that Robb Stark’s wife was from?
What is the name of the ancestral home of House Baratheon?
Although King Robert Baratheon was living in King's Landing after he overthrew the Mad King, that didn't mean that House Baratheon didn't have its own ancestral home. King Robert Baratheon pretty much gave up residency the moment he took his seat on the Iron Throne and thus, passed it to his younger brother, Renly Baratheon. It was a bit of a tricky situation because his older brother, Stannis, was busy occupying the former ancestral home of the Targaryens. What is the name of the ancestral home of House Baratheon?
What is the name of the city where the Citadel resides?
All of the Great Houses of Game of Thrones have a maester to take care of any ailments, offer advice, help run the House and take care of all the messages that come in and out. Yet, becoming a maester isn't exactly an easy feat. The training of these maesters at the Citadel is actually quite intricate and fans got to see the inner workings of this institution when Samwell Tarly made his way there. What is the name of the city where the Citadel resides?
What is the name of the city where Arya decides to go after she leaves The Hound?
When Arya had to flee King's Landing upon the death of her father, she didn't exactly have an easy road ahead of her. She constantly found herself in the path of danger, whether it was when she was on the road to The Wall or after she escaped the Lannister army encampment. Her time with The Hound was filled with adventures as well but the true journey began after she separated from him. What is the name of the city where Arya decides to go after she leaves The Hound?
What is the name of the place that Arya first went to when she arrived in Braavos?
After Arya separated from The Hound, she found herself truly alone. It seemed like there was always someone around her, guiding her but she was embarking on all new territory. She decided to use the coin that Jaqen H'ghar had given her and was able to secure a place on a ship sailing off to Braavos. When they arrived, she didn't exactly know where she would go or what she would do there. What is the name of the place that Arya first went to when she arrived in Braavos?
Where is Missandei originally from?
When Daenerys Targaryen started her interaction with Master Kraznys in Astapor, she did not reveal the fact that she could speak High Valyrian. She allowed Master Kraznys to believe that she needed an interpreter to help facilitate their communication and that was when she saw the true worth of his slave, Missandei. During the deal she made for the Unsullied, Daenerys also asked for Missandei to be given as a gift to her. Daenerys freed her from her chains but she stayed on as a loyal and trusted ally. Where is Missandei originally from?
What city was Shae originally from?
When Shae was first introduced into the Game of Thrones series, it didn't seem like she was going to be an integral character for the storyline. Bronn had "stolen" her from the tent of another Lannister soldier and brought her to Tyrion Lannister. Yet, Tyrion decided to bring her with him to King's Landing and she became a huge figure in the storyline surrounding his trial for the murder of King Joffrey Baratheon. Audiences didn't know much about her background but her accent gave her away when she was in the presence of Cersei. What city was Shae originally from?
What was the name of the castle where Arya and her group were taken by the Lannister soldiers?
When Yoren and his group were attacked on the road to The Wall, Arya had already grown close to her little band of brothers. When they were taken by the Lannister soldiers to the castle where their captives were being tortured, it was an extremely tense moment for everyone. The captives were being tortured for information regarding the Brotherhood without Banners and it was Tywin Lannister's arrival that saved their group from being next in line for torture and death. What was the name of the castle where Arya and her group were taken by the Lannister soldiers?
What is the ancestral home for House Lannister?
While other areas of Westeros have been featured at length throughout the Game of Thrones series, the ancestral home of House Lannister hadn't been featured until most recently. There had been talk about it because of Tywin's revelation that their mines had stopped producing gold and that they were in need of an alliance with the Tyrells in order to fund the Iron Bank of Braavos. Yet, the series didn't ever show it until recently because all of the Lannister storyline took place in King's Landing. What is the ancestral home for House Lannister?
What was the name of the city where Daenerys Targaryen first met Xaro Xhoan Daxos?
Daenerys Targaryen didn't exactly start out in the series as the fierce and confident woman that she has become. In fact, there was a time in the series where she seemed downright meek and didn't really seem to know her worth. When she met Xaro Xhoan Daxos, she took him for his word that he would keep her safe and that he had a giant fortune that he would share with her if they were to be married. What was the name of the city where Daenerys Targaryen first met Xaro Xhoan Daxos?
Where were the dragons taken to when they were stolen from Daenerys in Qarth?
When Daenerys Targaryen and her group were finally allowed to enter the gates of Qarth, it seemed like their prayers had been answered. They were no longer starving or dying of thirst in the dessert and they seemed to have a formidable host that was looking out for their protection. Yet, the truth was later revealed when her three dragons were kidnapped and her household guard were killed. Where were the dragons taken to when they were stolen from Daenerys in Qarth?
What was the name of the city where Daenerys obtained her Unsullied?
After leaving Qarth, Daenerys Targaryen knew that she would need a large army if she wanted to make her way back across the Narrow Sea. While the Unsullied seemed like an amazing choice because of their fierce fighting style and unparalleled talent in the field of battle, she couldn't help but feel repulsed at the way they were treated and how they had been trained. She wound up killing Master Kraznys in order to obtain the Unsullied and she freed them from their bonds of slavery. What was the name of the city where Daenerys obtained her Unsullied?
Where are Khaleesis taken after their Khal dies?
There are a number of extremely interesting elements to the culture of the Dothraki people and one of them is the fact that the wives of the Khals that have fallen aren't just thrown away like the trash. The dosh khaleen are the revered wives of the fallen Khals and they reside in a specific area where the Dothraki congregate, trade, and share prophesies for the future. Daenerys Targaryen had been there when the dosh khaleen prophesied that her child would be "the stallion who mounts the world." Where are Khaleesi’s taken after their Khal dies?
Where do the Stonemen reside?
While people tend to get ultra-focused on the White Walkers and the Wights, that isn't the only affliction that can completely transform the characters in Game of Thrones. Greyscale is thought of as an ailment that is basically impossible to cure and it was basically a miracle that the daughter of Stannis Baratheon was able to stave off a complete transformation. Typically, Greyscale continues to corrupt the body and then the individual is turned into a Stoneman. Where do the Stonemen reside?
What city does this giant statue guard in one of the Free Cities?
This giant statue actually has a long history, with a number of legends regarding its purpose. Some have said that in olden times, the statue would actually step out into the sea and destroy the enemies that approached. It stands almost 400 feet tall and still holds a bit of purpose for the city it defends. It marks the entrance to the harbor and people can hear the loud blast that is made when people enter. What city does this giant statue guard in one of the Free Cities?