FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about FunTrivia Geography Mix Vol 10

FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 10 Quiz

A mix of 10 Geography questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
FTBot

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,797

Updated
Jul 24 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
657

Last 3 plays: Reveler (10/10), Guest 69 (7/10), Jane57 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In English, which US city's name means "The Crosses"? Hint

Las Cruces

Santa Fe

Roswell

Mordor

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Where is Cape Cod located? Hint

Iceland

North Sea

United States

New Zealand

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. The Falkirk Triangle is a well known hot spot for UFO sightings located between the cities of Stirling, Fife, and Edinburgh in which European country? Hint

Portugal

Belgium

Wales

Scotland

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which city has the famous Burj Khalifa and is also called the 'Pearl of the Gulf'? Hint

Dubai

Doha

Brussels

London

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. From the 16th through 19th centuries, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia made up what well-known geographical area? Hint

Southern Africa

Turquoise Coast

Horn of Africa

Barbary Coast

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the official state holiday celebrated in Hawaii on June 11th? Hint

May Day

Statehood Day

Kamehameha Day

Chinese New Year

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India. Which is the only city in India that has traditionally had a larger population? Hint

Mumbai

Bangalore

Kolkata

Darjeeling

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Of which African country is Maseru the capital? Hint

South Africa

Egypt

Nigeria

Lesotho

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. In the US, what is the largest island of the lower 48 states? Hint

Kodiak Island

Long Island

Isle Royal

Maui

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous London landmark gives its name to a volcanic massif on Antarctic Heard Island? Hint

Big Ben

Westminster

St Pauls

The Monument

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 27 2024 : Reveler: 10/10
Apr 22 2024 : Guest 69: 7/10
Apr 21 2024 : Jane57: 9/10
Apr 14 2024 : Bourman: 7/10
Apr 14 2024 : wiesbeck: 7/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 120: 8/10
Apr 01 2024 : Barbarini: 10/10
Mar 23 2024 : Xanadont: 9/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In English, which US city's name means "The Crosses"?

Answer: Las Cruces

In 2013, Las Cruces was the second most populated city in New Mexico, USA, with a population of over 100,000. It was named by the pioneers when they saw several graves marking where people had died from previous trips.

Question by player Juniortype

2. Where is Cape Cod located?

Answer: United States

Cape Cod is a promontory in Massachusetts (USA) which projects into the Atlantic Ocean. Its traditional native population is the Wampanoag tribe. Norse voyagers are said to have "discovered" Cape Cod as early as 985AD.

Question by player scarlet1977

3. The Falkirk Triangle is a well known hot spot for UFO sightings located between the cities of Stirling, Fife, and Edinburgh in which European country?

Answer: Scotland

The Falkirk Triangle is located in the hill country of the beautiful country of Scotland. Hundreds of UFO sightings have occurred in the area. The quaint city of Bonnybridge is located within the triangle and is often cited as the world's number one UFO location. Over 300 sightings are reported each year.

Question by player dcpddc478

4. Which city has the famous Burj Khalifa and is also called the 'Pearl of the Gulf'?

Answer: Dubai

Dubai is located in the UAE. It has been a fast-growing city. It hosts the famous Burj Khalifa. Dubai is also the commercial and business capital of UAE.

Question by player vishsapprak

5. From the 16th through 19th centuries, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia made up what well-known geographical area?

Answer: Barbary Coast

The Barbary Coast was named after the Berber people of North Africa. We know it mainly because of the slave traders and pirates who attacked coastal areas and ships in both the Mediterranean and the north Atlantic. The Barbary Coast was also the name of the red light district in San Francisco, known for gambling, prostitution and crime during the decade 1848 to 1858.

Question by player habitsowner

6. What is the name of the official state holiday celebrated in Hawaii on June 11th?

Answer: Kamehameha Day

This holiday has been celebrated since 1871, when King Kamehameha V created it in honor of his great-grandfather, Kamehameha the Great, who made a point of preserving ancient Hawaiian traditions. The wrong choices are all other Hawaiian holidays.

Question by player chessart

7. Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India. Which is the only city in India that has traditionally had a larger population?

Answer: Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is derived from the name of the Koli goddess Mumbadevi. Mumbai houses India's thriving film industry.

Question by player Incubus_Dreams

8. Of which African country is Maseru the capital?

Answer: Lesotho

Lesotho is a small country completely surrounded by South Africa. Maseru was initially used as police headquarters by the British.

Question by player groug

9. In the US, what is the largest island of the lower 48 states?

Answer: Long Island

Long Island of New York is the largest island of the continental United States. Isle Royal of Michigan is the second largest. Maui and Kodiak Island are not in the lower 48 states.

Hawaii is the largest overall, but is also not a part of the lower 48 states.

Question by player xarodx24x

10. Which famous London landmark gives its name to a volcanic massif on Antarctic Heard Island?

Answer: Big Ben

Situated in the southern Indian Ocean, Heard Island is dominated by Big Ben, a volcanic composite cone with a diameter of 25km. The highest peak in this mountain range is Mawson Peak, named after Sir Douglas Mawson, leader of an Australian-British expedition which visited the island in 1929.

Question by player leith90

Source: Author FTBot

This quiz was reviewed by our editing team before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.