Mixed World Geography for Kids Trivia

61. Passengers, take your seats! We are heading to a city that was once the capital of one of the largest empires in all of history. It also features the Colosseum, an arena built in about 70 AD that you can still see today! Where are we going to now?

From Quiz Passengers, Take Your Seats!

Answer: Rome

While Rome is the capital of Italy today, it was once the capital of the Roman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in all of history. The Roman Empire covered most of Europe, along with parts of Africa and Asia. The Colosseum was an arena that featured competitions with gladiators, dramas, and other things to entertain the public. You can still see what is left of the Colosseum if you go to Rome today.

From Quiz Can You Sea This Body of Water?

Answer: Nile

The Nile river is the longest river on the world. This beautiful river flows north and is home to many exotic animals including crocodiles and hippos.

From Quiz Arizona, Arizona, where are you?

Answer: Copenhagen

Arizona is in Copenhagen. The statue is based on the story "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen. Brussels is in Belgium and both Berlin and Bonn are in Germany.

From Quiz Below My Feet

Answer: Poland

Poland is located in Central Europe, and Warsaw is the home of the Palace on the Water. Gdansk is Poland's main seaport, and it is located on the Baltic coast. And, beneath the town of Wieliczka is one of the world's oldest salt mines. It is so large that it has an underground church, lakes and passages.

From Quiz Where's My Elephant?

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

The word Mediterranean comes from two Latin words and means in the middle of the land. However, the Romans themselves called it Mare Nostrum which means Our Sea. Because it's almost completely cut off from the Atlantic Ocean, the rise and fall of the tides in the Mediterranean Sea is less than 40cm in most places.

From Quiz Bob Travels the World

Answer: Toronto

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, and also the capital of the province of Ontario. It lies on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario.

From Quiz Where are these cities?

Answer: South Africa

South Africa is the only country with three national capitals - Pretoria is the executive capital, Bloemfontein the judicial capital, and Cape Town the legislative capital.

From Quiz Countries of our Amazing World

Answer: Greenland

Greenland is east of Canada.

From Quiz Payphone

Answer: Sri Lanka

Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka, though it is not the capital. The Twin World Trade Centers of Colombo opened in 1997. They are the tallest buildings in the city.

From Quiz Really? Out There?!

Answer: Cambodia

Angkor Wat was built as a temple for the Hindu god, Vishnu. Located in the northern part of Cambodia, the temple is regarded as a foremost example of Khmer architecture.

From Quiz "Great" Places to Visit

Answer: Australia

The reef is able to be seen from space and made of over 2,900 separate reefs and 900 islands spanning over 1,600 miles. The reef is also home to more than 400 different kinds of coral making it the world's largest collection, and over 1500 species of tropical fish, sea turtles and giant clams over 120 years old.

From Quiz Any Way the Wind Blows

Answer: Ganges

Varanasi is an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. For Hindus, immersing the ashes of the dead in the Ganges at Varanasi is believed to grant salvation to the departed soul.

From Quiz Find the Fiend

Answer: Peru

The country of Peru is located in the western part of the South American continent. It was once the home of the Inca empire. Later the country of Spain took control. In 1879 Peru finally became a nation on its own. The capital of Peru is the city of Lima. It is located in the central part of the country, near the Pacific Ocean. Portugal is found in Europe and Pakistan is a country in Asia. The island of Palau is located in the Pacific Ocean.

From Quiz The Journey of Sam the Swallow

Answer: The English Channel

The English Channel is one of the world's busiest seaways carrying hundreds of ships every day. The channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean separating southern England from France (in France it is called La Manche). At its narrowest it is only 21 miles (34 km) wide and it is this narrow section, called the Strait of Dover, which is where Sam the Swallow crosses.

From Quiz Fun around the world for kids of all ages

Answer: Denmark

The brainchild of carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen, who began making wooden toys in 1932, the LEGO company was founded in 1934 in Billund, Denmark. The name 'Lego' comes from the Danish 'leg godt', meaning 'play well'. Today, LEGO makes not only one of the world's most popular toys, but also runs Legoland Amusement Parks in Denmark (at Billund), in Germany (at Gunzburg), in England (at Windsor) and in the USA (at Carlsbad, California).

From Quiz Name the Country for Kids

Answer: Russia

Russia is in northern Eurasia. A famous building in Russia is Saint Basil's Cathedral, which is known for its onion domes. It is the largest country in the world.

From Quiz Summer in the City

Answer: London, England

The ferris wheel, known as the London Eye, was built in 1998 as a way for tourists to see London from a different perspective. Big Ben is the clock tower located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. The tower has become a well-known symbol of the city. Sports have lots to offer in London as historic soccer/football clubs Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea play within the city.

From Quiz Cases Closed

Answer: Australia

The indigenous people of Australia hunt native animals using boomerangs, which are curved wooden throwing weapons which were sometimes made to return if they did not hit their target. Many were elaborately carved with sacred symbols. A didgeridoo is a wind instrument, made from a trunk or branch of a tree which has been hollowed out by termites. It produces an eerie droning noise. It is thought to have been used for over 1500 years in northern Australia. Question by Calpurnia09

From Quiz Whose Flag Is It?

Answer: Libya

Libya is the fourth largest country. It is in north Africa, next to Egypt. Much of Libya is desert and its capital is Tripoli.

From Quiz Where on Earth is it?

Answer: United States

The Grand Canyon was formed by erosion by the Colorado River in the US state of Arizona. It is 277 miles (446 km) long and over a mile (1.83 km) deep.

From Quiz World Geography for Kids

Answer: Mount Fuji

Mt. Fuji is 12,388 feet tall and dominates the landscape west of Tokyo. Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and is located in Nepal. Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in the United States and is located in Alaska. The Matterhorn adorns the European Alps.

From Quiz Kids' Countries

Answer: England

The English flag is a red cross on a white background. The Union Jack, which is the flag of the United Kingdom, is made up from the flags of England, Scotland and Ireland. England has a river called the Thames running through its capital.

From Quiz Countries for Kids

Answer: Washington D.C.

Some people may think that New York is the capital, because New York is very popular.

From Quiz US and World Geography for Kids

Answer: New York

From Quiz Countries of the World

Answer: Mexico

In the southern half of the U.S., you might find many Mexican people and see many shows in Spanish on TV. There is even a state called New Mexico in the U.S. It is right next to Texas, the second largest state.

From Quiz World Knowledge

Answer: Euro

Since joining the European Union, the Republic of Ireland has changed its currency to the Euro.

From Quiz Which Country or Territory in the Caribbean?

Answer: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is separated by the Columbus Channel from Venezuela. With an area of 5,130 sq. km, the island nation is slightly smaller than the US state of Delaware. Port of Spain is the capital and largest city. English is widely spoken in this country.

From Quiz Which Country Am I Visiting?

Answer: Australia

The construction of the Sydney Opera House began on March 1, 1959; it was opened on October 20, 1973. The height of the Sydney Opera House is 65 metres (213 feet), and the dimensions are 183 metres (600 feet) in length, 120 metres (394 feet) in width, and 1.8 hectares (4.4 acres) in area. It has a total seating capacity of 5,738. The structural system consists of a concrete frame and a precast concrete ribbed roof. The architectural style is Expressionist. The architect's name was Jørn Utzon. The structural engineer was Ove Arup & Partners, and the main contractors were Civil & Civic (level 1) and M.R. Hornibrook (levels 2 and 3 and interiors).

From Quiz Which Country in Oceania?

Answer: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is bordered by the Indonesian province of Papua and West Papua in the west on the island of New Guinea. It is the third largest island nation in the world, covering an area of 462,840 sq. km. Port Moresby is the capital and largest city located in the south-west of the country. The official languages are: English, Hiri Molu, PNG Sign Language and Tok Pisin. 95% of the population practices Christianity.

From Quiz Which Country in the Americas?

Answer: Peru

Peru is the third-largest country in South America with an area of 1,285,216 sq km. It is bordered by five countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru. Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel founded in 1450 and abandoned in 1572 after conquest by the Spanish. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a 2,430 m (7,970 ft) mountain ridge.

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