Geography Quizzes for Eighth Grade

Those with royal blood have enjoyed much privilege throughout history. One of those privileges is having things named after you. These places were named after English or British royalty (with fictional dedication speeches). Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

For this quiz, I will identify a few important features--cities, rivers, landmarks, important people, etc. Your job is to name the state. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

The United States has over 60 national parks. Can you match the park with the correct state it's in? Enjoy reliving my moments at these wonderful parks! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12

One day a hurricane whirled Toto, the always hungry cat, right into Europe, and she followed an imagined crooked road through ten countries. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Largest, second newest, not part of the contiguous "lower 48" Alaska has always been an enigmatic state. This quiz explores some of the reasons Alaska has earned this moniker. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Can you correctly label the provinces and territories on a map of Canada? In this new quiz format we use a single image to act as a guide for the questions. Recommended for grades: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

For each question, I'll give you a nickname and you will have to choose the correct city. Good luck! Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Today my grandson and I are making plans to see the Grand Canyon one day. We are looking at some travel brochures that were compiled in 2020. Would you like to join us? Come on! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Each of the 50 states in the United States has its own capital city. Can you match the city listed with the state it is capital of? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Hop aboard the magic carpet and fly to different lands. Can you identify each country from the clues and the photo? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

In this quiz, match the city, country, landmark, or place to the number on the map and see if you know all about where's where in Europe! Good luck! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Come with me on my recent tour of Yellowstone Park! We will see amazing sites from one of the most interesting geographic areas of the world and learn a bit as we go. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Welcome to my quiz on our world as seen from space. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

This quiz will test what you know about South America and some of its countries. You'll have photos to help you. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Lots of countries of the world have flags which only have main colours of red, white and blue. Can you recognise them all from the photos and the questions? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Let's take a vacation around the beautiful continent of Europe. A variety of locations will be visited. Bon Voyage! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Can you identify the country which we are visiting as we enjoy some holiday celebrations around the world? Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10

In this quiz, you need to match the correct country with the three cities provided. Let's see if you know where these cities are. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

"South Sudan Oyee!" is the national anthem of the state which was established on 9 July 2011. "Oyee" can be translated into English as "Hooray", indicating the national sense of jubilation on achieving independence after a long struggle. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12

For my first photo quiz, I'm going to list the name of a state by using numbers that correspond to each letter if you were to use a telephone. For example, 8824 = Utah. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Enjoy the cool sea breeze along with the sights, as the Four Winds take you on yet another amazing journey visiting coastal cities across the world. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Police officer Jack is after a dangerous criminal. He travels around the world to find him. Do you want to come along on the trip? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

This children's quiz asks for ten world cities that are on the same lines of latitude as other world cities. See how many you can get right from the choices given. Good luck! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

In 2000, an initiative was started to name a new group of the Seven Wonders of the World. After a worldwide vote, the list, called New7Wonders of the World was made. See if you can match the wonders-and a couple of runners up-to their location and use. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Kids love to travel. See how many of these famous landmarks you can recognize from the photo and the clues. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Team NVNG has travelled around the world as part of the Amazing Trivia Race and explored several places. How many of these do you know? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Let's take a trip around the world, and try to identify ten different countries. Bon voyage! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

A continent of ancient civilizations and diverse geographical regions, South America has most of its landmass located south of the Equator. Can you correctly label the 12 South American nations on the map? Enjoy! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12

This quiz will take you on a journey around the world and to some amazing sites. Have fun. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Some countries have become synonymous with a body of water found there. Match the water to its location. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

You've probably heard of these famous rivers, but can you recognize them from their descriptions? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Do you know the old names for countries that have changed their names? See if you can match today's names with their older ones. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

In this quiz, match the city, country, landmark, or place to the number on the map and see if you know all about where's where in Africa! Good luck! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

It is hard to imagine that dinosaurs used to live all over the earth, but it's true. Can you name the location where each dinosaur used to live? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

OK, class, you all brought in your souvenirs from your vacations this summer, now we get to guess where you went. Who wants to go first? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Come visit exotic countries and learn fascinating facts about their unique geographical features in this virtual world tour. Fasten your seat belt as we will be visiting 25 nations in alphabetical order. Enjoy the whirlwind trip! Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

All of these place names have a mountain connection. Can you figure them out? Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

I will give you a question with three cities from a state in the United States, and you guess what state it is. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

A whirlwind trip around the world, finding native flora and fauna and seeing some amazing sights. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

All of these places were named after members of royalty. Match the location to the description. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, only five letters. Can you identify these places? Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

After reading the book "How to Be a Canadian - Even if You Already Are One" by Will and Ian Ferguson, I decided another Canadian (albeit rather unusual) quiz was in order. Being Canadian to the core, this quiz is not meant to offend but to amuse. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Welcome to the Spaceship 4Pi. In it we can get to any European city or country we like, and we're going to see how many we can get to in 80 minutes. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

As the Four Winds hurtle towards the finish line, here are ten beautiful locations spread across the world where you may want to take a more leisurely trip. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

I give you a nickname; you identify the city. A few hints may guide you. [Because many cities have more than one nickname, I will use each city and each nickname only once.] Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

What do you get when you combine the lists of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and the Seven Wonders of the Industrial World? Amazing structures! See if you can match the wonder with its significance the year the construction was completed. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Here is a quiz about towns and cities in the United States that have the names of planets, constellations and other heavenly objects. Can you identify the states they belong in? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Welcome to a pictorial tour of ten of the world's most recognizable sites. Just identify the country in which they can be seen. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Match the three title cities, and seven more, with the geographical feature associated with each one. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Which Springfield shall we go to, since there are over 30 of them in the U.S.? See if you can identify which state these Springfields are in. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8