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Europe Rivers and Lakes Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

Europe - Rivers and Lakes Trivia

Europe - Rivers and Lakes Trivia Quizzes

Don?t have time to take a voyage along one of Europe?s lakes or rivers? No problem?play these quizzes instead!

13 quizzes and 165 trivia questions.

Which of These Cities are on the Danube?

Collection Quiz

10 Qns

I will give you a list of 20 European cities located on a river. Can you point out the cities that are on the banks of the Danube River?

Average, 10 Qns, masfon, Oct 26 23

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masfon

Oct 26 23
370 plays

Waltzing Down the Danube great trivia quiz

Ordering Quiz

10 Qns

'The Blue Danube', a waltz by Johann Strauss II, describes this major river as going from the Black Forest to the sea. Can you place in the correct order these countries through which it passes (or borders) along the way?

Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Aug 27 23

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looney_tunes editor

Aug 27 23
291 plays

Rivers of Europe great trivia quiz

Label Quiz

10 Qns

In this quiz, identify ten of Europe's major rivers based on their locations on the map. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 21 22

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Easier
kyleisalive editor

Jul 21 22
716 plays

A Sheep Dip Across Europe top quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Doublemm, PDAZ, Rowena8482 and myself are going intra-continental as we head west to east across Europe, exploring various rivers and lakes that the continent has to offer.

Average, 10 Qns, eburge, Sep 29 13

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eburge

1810 plays

European Rivers - From Source to Mouth great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Can you identify the European rivers from the clues given?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 18 13

Average
Lottie1001

4034 plays

European Rivers

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz is about the rivers that flow like lifeblood through the continent of Europe. See how much you know.

Average, 10 Qns, nickdrew55, Jan 15 23

Average
nickdrew55
Jan 15 23
2447 plays

The Elbe

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Though it lacks the "romance" of the Rhine, the Elbe is one of the most important and busy rivers in Europe. Take a (largely historical) trip down this river.

Average, 10 Qns, bloomsby, Sep 26 18

Average
bloomsby

Sep 26 18
815 plays

Largest Lakes of Europe

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Test your knowledge about European lakes.

Average, 10 Qns, Ovaldas, Jan 19 22

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Average
Ovaldas
Jan 19 22
267 plays

Lakes in Europe

Multiple Choice

25 Qns

Where in Europe is this lake?

Tough, 25 Qns, author, Feb 12 14

Tough
author
3088 plays

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The Rhine

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

A short quiz on the Rhine - one of Europe's best known and busiest rivers. Enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, bloomsby, Jan 24 16

Tough
bloomsby

1198 plays

Quick Question

What is the Czech name for the Elbe?

From Quiz "The Elbe"

11.

Ireland's Rivers

Match Quiz

10 Qns

Ireland is an island of many rivers. See if you can match the rivers with counties they flow through.

Tough, 10 Qns, darksplash, Apr 08 16

Tough
darksplash
243 plays

12.

Border Rivers in Europe

Multiple Choice

25 Qns

In this quiz I will ask you about some border rivers in Europe. I give you the name of the rivers. You give me the name of the countries it´s a border between.

Difficult, 25 Qns, author, Feb 13 05

Difficult
author
1619 plays

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The Blue Danube

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

This is quite a tricky quiz on the regions and cities of the famous river Danube which gives its name to the song 'The Blue Danube' though maybe the river isn't so blue anymore.

Difficult, 15 Qns, boltonw, Jan 30 21

Difficult
boltonw
Jan 30 21
1439 plays

Europe - Rivers and Lakes Trivia Questions

1. What is the name of the largest lake in Italy?

From Quiz Largest Lakes of Europe

Answer: Garda

In terms of surface area, Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake and the third deepest lake in the country.

2. With a length of 1,012 kilometres, what is the longest river in France?

From Quiz European Rivers

Answer: The Loire

The Loire River covers around one fifth of the land area of France. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean at The Bay of Biscay near St Nazaire.

3. This river rises in Switzerland and flows through Lake Constance, past Mainz and Koblenz, to reach the North Sea at Rotterdam.

From Quiz European Rivers - From Source to Mouth

Answer: Rhine

Rhein in German and Rijn in Dutch, this river is still a busy trading route. Barges ply up and down all day and all night. It is quite common to see cars and bicycles carried on the roof for off-river transport.

4. Where is the source of the Elbe?

From Quiz The Elbe

Answer: The Giant Mountains

Like most major rivers, the Elbe is formed by a number of smaller rivers. The place generally acknowledged as the source is Labska Louka in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic.

5. In what general direction does the Rhine flow from its source(s) to the sea?

From Quiz The Rhine

Answer: South-east to north-west

Many other major rivers in North-West and Northern continental Europe flow in much the same direction, for example, the Oder, the Elbe, the Weser, the Meuse (Maas), the Seine and the Loire.

6. In what country is Lake Mjøsa?

From Quiz Lakes in Europe

Answer: Norway

This is the largest lake in Norway. It is in Oppland and Hedmark counties, east central Norway. 142 sq.m.

7. In which German state is the source of the river Danube?

From Quiz The Blue Danube

Answer: Baden-Württemberg

The Danube begins as a small mountain stream deep in the Black Forest near Donaueschlingen, not far from the French border.

8. Central Hungary is home to the largest lake in Central Europe. What is its name?

From Quiz Largest Lakes of Europe

Answer: Balaton

Balaton Lake is long and very shallow, with an average depth of three meters.

9. The River Danube originates in which European country?

From Quiz European Rivers

Answer: Germany

A central European river, the Danube stems from the Black Forest in Germany. The river flows through, or acts as partial a border, of ten different countries before emptying into the Black Sea.

10. Flowing from west to east through northern Italy this river reaches the Adriatic Sea south of Venice.

From Quiz European Rivers - From Source to Mouth

Answer: Po

The Po valley is home to industrial towns such as Turin as well as being a fertile agricultural region. Giovanni Guareschi wrote a series of books about the disputes between Don Camillo (the parish priest) and the communist mayor of a small village in the Po valley.

11. What is the Czech name for the Elbe?

From Quiz The Elbe

Answer: Labe

The Romans called the river "Albis", and it is probable that the German name for the river is derived from this. The Vltava (German name: Moldau), the river on which Prague is situated, is one of the main tributaries of the Labe/Elbe.

12. In what country is Lake Vänern?

From Quiz Lakes in Europe

Answer: Sweden

Largest lake in Sweden with 2156 sq.m. The western section is called Dalbo.

13. What is the German name for the River Danube?

From Quiz The Blue Danube

Answer: Donau

14. It's a large lake east of St. Petersburg, that's known as the largest in Europe.

From Quiz Largest Lakes of Europe

Answer: Ladoga

Lake Ladoga has about 660 islands. In ancient times the lake was known as Nevo.

15. Having travelled south and crossed the English Channel, we make our way upriver through France, passing through the capital city as we do so. Some may call us mad, but which river are we in now?

From Quiz A Sheep Dip Across Europe

Answer: Seine

Swimming in Paris' river? We're in Seine. Insane. Mad. Get it? Emptying into the English Channel at Le Havre, the Seine flows for nearly five hundred miles through France to the Côte-d'Or department on the eastern side of the country. The river is prone to flooding, as has been seen on several occasions throughout history, most notably in 1910 after a period of very heavy rainfall.

16. Which European capital city lies on the River Vistula?

From Quiz European Rivers

Answer: Warsaw

The Vistula is the longest river in Poland. It sources in the south of the country, flows across the Polish planes through a number of cities including Kraków, Gdañsk, and Warsaw, before emptying into the Baltic sea.

17. Rising not far from Dijon in eastern France, and flowing through Troyes and Rouen as well as Paris this river reaches the English Channel at Le Havre.

From Quiz European Rivers - From Source to Mouth

Answer: Seine

Dijon is famous for its mustard, as well as being the capital of Burgundy - one of the major wine-producing regions of France. Rouen was formerly a major port, and also the setting for the trial and execution of Joan of Arc.

18. Into which body of water does the Rhine flow?

From Quiz The Rhine

Answer: The North Sea

To most intents and purposes the Rhine and the Maas (Meuse) have what might best be described as a joint estuary. (Most good maps and atlases indicate clearly that it is a 'joint' estuary).

19. In what country is Lake Saimaa?

From Quiz Lakes in Europe

Answer: Finland

This is the largest lake in Finland, 680 sq. km. It drains east through Vuoksi River into Lake Ladoga.

20. Name the major river which joins the Danube at the city of Passau?

From Quiz The Blue Danube

Answer: Inn

The Inn is actually a larger river than the Danube at this point and gives its name to the Austrian city of Innsbruck

21. What is the name of the largest lake in Norway, which is located in the southeastern part of the country, about 100 km north of Oslo?

From Quiz Largest Lakes of Europe

Answer: Mjosa

Lake Mjosa is very deep, reaching a depth of 449 meters.

22. Set in a beautiful mountainous backdrop is our next destination, Lake Lugano. Lake Lugano lies on the Swiss-Italian border and is a popular tourist attraction. Between which two larger lakes is Lake Lugano located?

From Quiz A Sheep Dip Across Europe

Answer: Lake Como and Lake Maggiore

At only 46 km^2, Lake Lugano is often overshadowed by its larger neighbours, Lake Como (146 km^2) and Lake Maggiore (212 km^2). Lake Lugano is beautiful to look at and is surrounded by several mountains, including Monte Bre, Monte Generoso, and Monte San Giorgio, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 on account of the huge number of fossils which had been found there. These fossils mainly date from the Triassic period, which is important as the period when true mammals first appeared.

23. If I were in the town that was the birthplace of William Shakespeare, which major UK river would I be closest to?

From Quiz European Rivers

Answer: The Avon

The River Avon flows through the market town of Stratford in Warwickshire where Shakespeare was born around 1564. The source of the Avon is Naesby in Northamptonshire. It eventually reaches the River Severn at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

24. With its source in the Black Forest and flowing through or bordering Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine and Romania this river's mouth is on the Black Sea.

From Quiz European Rivers - From Source to Mouth

Answer: Danube

The Danube passes through a number of capital cities including Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Bratislava. "The Blue Danube" is one of the best-known waltzes by Johann Strauss.

25. What is the approximate length of the Rhine? (Hint: it's not, on the whole, a meandering river).

From Quiz The Rhine

Answer: 820 miles

By comparison with some of the major rivers in the Americas, Asia and Africa, it's not very long, but this doesn't detract from its signficance.

26. In what country is Lake Thingvalla (Thingvallavatn)?

From Quiz Lakes in Europe

Answer: Iceland

Largest lake in Iceland. 32 sq.m. Thingvellir, a site nearby, was scene of the first Icelandic parliament in 930. Also the first meeting place for the modern Althing in 1798. The republic was proclaimed here in 1944.

27. Apart from Vienna through which major Austrian city does the Danube flow?

From Quiz The Blue Danube

Answer: Linz

Linz is famed for its delicious Linzer pastries sold throughout central Europe

28. About 60% of this large lake is in Switzerland and 40% in France.

From Quiz Largest Lakes of Europe

Answer: Geneva

Lake Geneva is the second largest body of fresh water (after Lake Balaton) in Central Europe. Geneva, Lausanne, and several rich resorts line the shore of Lake Geneva.

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