Geography - Wordplay Trivia Quizzes

1.

  A Capital Workout! - 15 questions - 7 mins

The answers to the questions in this quiz are all capital cities. From the clues given, can you work out the capital city in question? (There are plenty of hints if you need help, but bear in mind the hints might point to the capital or the country).

Average, 15 Qns, heatherlois, Oct 12 22

Average
heatherlois
Oct 12 22
357 plays

2.

  States by Telephone - 10 questions - 3 mins

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.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, Buddy1, Dec 31 14

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Very Easy
Buddy1
1736 plays

3.

  Logical Fit: United States - 10 questions - 3 mins

This quiz is a logical fit puzzle using the states of the USA. Questions can have more than one applicable answer, and answers can work with different questions, but there's only one way for all the questions to have a valid answer.

Average, 10 Qns, qrayx, Feb 12 22

Average
qrayx
Feb 12 22
398 plays

4.

  A 'Percentage' of Places - The United Kingdom - 10 questions - 4 mins

The clues in this match quiz cryptically point toward a number of UK towns and cities... This is the first 'taster' of a series that I have planned. I hope that you enjoy working them out.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, SisterSeagull, Aug 07 17

Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

Very Easy
SisterSeagull
Aug 07 17
887 plays

5.

  Up and About in Europe - 10 questions - 6 mins

Corporal Slag has just returned from an enjoyable holiday in Europe. Can you solve this mixed bag of puzzles to identify the cities visited by him?

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Apr 08 13

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Easier
zorba_scank
2265 plays

6.

  Up and About in Asia - 10 questions - 6 mins

Ten Asian cities are hidden in different puzzles. Pick up your map and come visit them all.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jul 28 17

Average
zorba_scank
Jul 28 17
1541 plays

7.

  The United States of Planet Oceana? - 10 questions - 4 mins

The parallel universe planet of Oceana is exactly the same geographically as the planet Earth. It's just under water, run by fish, and has fishy country and state names. Match the fishy state with the fishy description of the state.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, bigjohnsludge, Oct 24 21

Recommended for grades: 1,2,3

Very Easy
bigjohnsludge
Oct 24 21
416 plays

8.

  Split Capitals - 10 questions - 6 mins

I'll split the names of world capitals into parts, give you a clue for how each part SOUNDS. You combine the sounds to get the names of the capitals. Spelling counts! Example in Question 1.

Tough, 10 Qns, austinnene, Sep 09 14

Tough
austinnene
7834 plays

9.

  Geographical Malaprops - 10 questions - 4 mins

Join tourist Mal Aprop as he travels the globe and misnames numerous geographical features. Perhaps you can point out his humorous errors.

Average, 10 Qns, Wizzid, Nov 28 13

Average
Wizzid
2457 plays

10.

  Logical Fit: Countries - 10 questions - 4 mins

This quiz is a logical fit puzzle using modern nations as answers. Questions can have more than one applicable answer, and answers can work with different questions, but there's only one way for all the questions to have a valid answer.

Average, 10 Qns, qrayx, Feb 05 22

Average
qrayx
Feb 05 22
379 plays

11.

  Go To Town: Queensland - 10 questions - 3 mins

Find synonyms for the words given, then correctly match to the Australian town or region it sounds like. Warning: pronunciation may not be synonymous with spelling. Capitals that are not proper names will indicate separate words. eg: Us + dad = Weipa

Very Easy, 10 Qns, leith90, May 11 18

Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

Very Easy
leith90
May 11 18
362 plays

12.

  Up and About in Canada - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten well known Canadian cities are hidden in a mixed bag of puzzles. Work out the clues and find all of them.

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 19 22

Easier
zorba_scank
Jan 19 22
942 plays

13.

  Go to Town 1 - 10 questions - 3 mins

Australia is synonymous with blue skies, beaches and long weekends. Match the Aussie towns in this great land with the synonymous words I give you. Be warned that the pronunciation may be different to the spelling. eg: Us + dad = Weipa (we + pa)

Very Easy, 10 Qns, leith90, May 11 18

Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

Very Easy
leith90
May 11 18
483 plays

14.

  Go To Town 2 - 10 questions - 3 mins

Find synonyms for the words given, then correctly match to the Australian town or region it sounds like. Warning: pronunciation may not be synonymous with spelling. Capitals that are not proper names will indicate separate words. eg: Us + dad = Weipa

Very Easy, 10 Qns, leith90, Jun 13 18

Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5

Very Easy
leith90
Jun 13 18
465 plays

15.

  Up and About in Italy - 10 questions - 5 mins

Travel to ten different Italian cities by solving these puzzles. Please use English spelling with no accents.

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Dec 05 18

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Easier
zorba_scank
Dec 05 18
656 plays

16.

  A UNESCO Tour With a Difference - 15 questions - 6 mins

I will give you the name of a UNESCO World Heritage site and all you have to do is name the country. The twist? The last letter of each country listed is the initial letter of the following country. Good luck.

Easier, 15 Qns, MickeyDGod, Jan 17 22

Easier
MickeyDGod
Jan 17 22
260 plays

17.

  Follow the Leader - 10 questions - 5 mins

Figure out the rhyming clues, a geography teaser for your use.

Easier, 10 Qns, kino76, Jul 10 17

Easier
kino76
Jul 10 17
632 plays

18.

  Ten European Cities Await Discovery - 10 questions - 5 mins

You can discover the hidden cities by careful examination of the text given, by solving anagrams that are always written in capitals or by answering a cryptic clue.

Easier, 10 Qns, gme24, Nov 17 16

Easier
gme24
Nov 17 16
967 plays

19.

  Famous World Sites in Other Words - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten famous world sites which have been given to you in other words. Can you work them out? Good luck.

Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Mar 10 17

Easier
Creedy
Mar 10 17
681 plays

20.

  Hotter Than Hot - 10 questions - 7 mins

Corporal Slag's travels have this time taken him to the hot continent of Africa. Solve this mixed bag of puzzles to track his journey.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Mar 05 17

Average
zorba_scank
Mar 05 17
2599 plays

21.

  Elementary Geography - 10 questions - 6 mins

In this quiz, you'll have to find ten place names that consist only of symbols for chemical elements. Have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Jul 10 12

Average
JanIQ
1454 plays

22.

  Up and About in South America - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten South American capitals are hidden in a variety of puzzles. Take a whistle-stop tour of the continent while trying to find them all.

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Dec 11 15

Easier
zorba_scank
792 plays

23.

  Up and About in Switzerland - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten Swiss cities are hidden in a variety of puzzles. Please use English spelling with no accents.

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 05 18

Easier
zorba_scank
Aug 05 18
402 plays

24.

  Santa Claus Has Had More Publicity! - 10 questions - 7 mins

It was an eight hour trip from home to Esperance in Western Australia, that took my wife and I through a host of small towns. I amused myself by creating these word games about them.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 18 18

Average
pollucci19
Dec 18 18
141 plays

25.

  Hungry in Hungary - 10 questions - 5 mins

Drop letters from the name of a country as directed to form another word. The answer will be the country name followed by the new word formed. No rearranging of letters necessary. Example in Q1.

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 29 18

Easier
zorba_scank
Jan 29 18
290 plays

26.

  A Puzzling Exploration of Devon - 10 questions - 5 mins

Can you identify these places in Devon from the clues? Some are literal, but others may be homophones.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 12 20

Average
rossian
Mar 12 20
255 plays

27.

  Up and About in USA - 10 questions - 6 mins

Ten American cities hidden in a mixed bag of puzzles. How many can you find?

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Nov 05 17

Average
zorba_scank
Nov 05 17
814 plays

28.

  Eye on the Island - 10 questions - 5 mins

Ten islands or archipelagos are hidden in a variety of puzzles. Can you eye-dentify them?

Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jun 28 16

Easier
zorba_scank
Jun 28 16
418 plays

29.

  Where the Phoenix Lays its Hat - 10 questions - 5 mins

Many of the members of the Phoenix Rising team have travelled to distant places for work and/or pleasure. The cities that make up this quiz are of few of the places members have laid their respective hats.

Easier, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Dec 06 18

Easier
VegemiteKid
Dec 06 18
283 plays

30.

  Follow the River - 10 questions - 6 mins

Ten well known rivers are hidden in this mixed bag of puzzles. Can you find them all?

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Nov 23 15

Average
zorba_scank
425 plays

31.

  USA States By Definitions - 10 questions - 5 mins

Each question has two or more word definitions. Just join the answers together to come up with the name of a US state - some answers are literal and others phonetic. UK English is used where there may be occasional differences.

Easier, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 29 13

Easier
Midget40
1885 plays

32.

  Capital Cities By Definitions Part One - 10 questions - 6 mins

Each question has two or more word definitions. Just join the answers together to come up with the name of a capital city - some answers are literal and others phonetic. UK English is used where there may be occasional differences.

Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Nov 19 13

Average
Midget40
1975 plays

33.

  A Puzzling Exploration of Scotland - 10 questions - 6 mins

Can you identify these places in Scotland from the mixture of puzzles in this quiz? There are a a couple of slightly cryptic clues, plus some hidden words, synonyms and an anagram to solve.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Apr 28 21

Recommended for grades: 12

Average
rossian
Apr 28 21
136 plays

34.

  Capital Cities in Other Words - 10 questions - 6 mins

Here are ten cryptic clues to the names of world capitals, simply name the city in question. Some clues will contain homophones. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, candy-pop, Jul 10 16

Average
candy-pop
Jul 10 16
376 plays

35.

  A World of Analogies - 10 questions - 3 mins

This analogy quiz links the previous name of a country with its present one. Chose the correct missing country from the options given. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Jun 07 21

Average
bwfc10
Jun 07 21
342 plays

36.

  Up and About in France - 10 questions - 6 mins

A geographical tour of France through wordplay. Ten French cities are hidden in different types of puzzles. Use English spelling (no accents).

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 12 18

Average
zorba_scank
Jan 12 18
550 plays

37.

  Dire Straits - 10 questions - 6 mins

Ten straits from around the world are hidden in a variety of puzzles.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 07 18

Average
zorba_scank
Jan 07 18
222 plays

38.

  A Puzzling Exploration of Gloucestershire - 10 questions - 7 mins

Can you identify these places in Gloucestershire from the clues given? Some are literal, while others are homophones.

Tough, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 29 20

Tough
rossian
Mar 29 20
102 plays

39.

  Scrambled Eggheads Around the World - 10 questions - 5 mins

The Scrambled Eggheads invite you to take a brain-scrambling trip around the globe with us. Can you solve this cracking selection of puzzles and get home in time for tea?

Average, 10 Qns, emiloony, Nov 22 19

Average
emiloony
Nov 22 19
280 plays

40.

  Capital Cities By Definitions Part Two - 10 questions - 5 mins

Each question has two or more word definitions. Just join the answers together to come up with the name of a capital city - some answers are literal and others phonetic. UK English is used where there may be occasional differences.

Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 29 13

Average
Midget40
1880 plays

41.

  Just Short of the Record - 10 questions - 6 mins

Neither the capital, nor the largest city of their country, these cities may have fallen short of the record but are still important in their own right. Crack the puzzle and find the city.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jun 10 19

Average
zorba_scank
Jun 10 19
402 plays

42.

  Taiwan to Help - 10 questions - 3 mins

You are playing a game with friends trying to 'spot the country' in random snippets of conversation. Choose the country which best fits the situation.

Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Nov 18 21

Average
suomy
Nov 18 21
340 plays

43.

  Up and About in Oceania - 10 questions - 6 mins

Unravel these cities and towns in the southern hemisphere by working your way through a mixed bag of puzzles.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 21 20

Average
zorba_scank
Jan 21 20
181 plays

44.

  Drop a Letter - Islands - 10 questions - 7 mins

Drop a letter from the given phrase and rearrange the remaining letters to form the name of an island. For instance, if given PESKY, you would drop P and form SKYE as the island.

Tough, 10 Qns, SixShutouts66, May 21 21

Tough
SixShutouts66
May 21 21
135 plays

45.

  France at a Glance - 10 questions - 6 mins

How about we take a quick glance around this melting pot of art, culture, architecture, history and landmarks called France?

Average, 10 Qns, Tarkowski, Jul 19 21

Average
Tarkowski
Jul 19 21
246 plays

46.

  The Wild World of Capital Punishment - 10 questions - 11 mins

For this quiz, start by finding a hidden four letter word (there will be a clue). That word is made using the first two letters of a capital, and two from the country. There will also be a hint to the country in the clue. Example in each question.

Tough, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Jun 26 12

Tough
salami_swami
426 plays

47.

  A Mountain to Climb - 10 questions - 6 mins

William Blake said "Great things are done when men and mountains meet", so take a shot at this quiz which has ten different peaks hidden in a mixed bag of puzzles.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Nov 24 13

Average
zorba_scank
339 plays

48.

  USA Cities By Definitions - 10 questions - 5 mins

Each question has two or more word definitions. Just join the answers together to come up with the name of a US city - some answers are literal and others phonetic. UK English is used where there may be occasional differences.

Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 29 13

Average
Midget40
1665 plays

49.

  Won't You Be My Neighbor - 10 questions - 5 mins

Each one of these four letter words in the clue is made from the first two letters of one country followed by the first two letters of a neighboring country. Example: correct answer for "PAIR" would be "Pakistan Iran". Do NOT use the word "and".

Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jun 15 14

Average
dcpddc478
754 plays

50.

  Southern Hemisphere Geography Wordplay - 10 questions - 7 mins

Can you decipher the cryptic clues to discover the locations south of the equator?

Tough, 10 Qns, ozzz2002, Dec 23 16

Tough
ozzz2002
Dec 23 16
239 plays

51.

  Countries By Telephone - 10 questions - 3 mins

In this quiz you have to work out the name of the country as if the name was being dialed on a telephone keypad. For example, 6626 would be Oman. Have fun!

Easier, 10 Qns, harryofarabia, Jan 23 20

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Easier
harryofarabia
Jan 23 20
451 plays

52.

  British Towns/Cities In Other Words - 10 questions - 5 mins

All these clues lead to towns or cities in Great Britain.

Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Nov 09 16

Average
Dizart
Nov 09 16
245 plays

53.

  Countries Hidden in the USA - 10 questions - 6 mins

Found within the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, are letters that make up the names of other countries (or capital cities). I will give you a clue as to a country or a capital city, all you have to do is type it in.

Average, 10 Qns, delboy22, Jun 28 18

Average
delboy22
Jun 28 18
587 plays

54.

  Swimming the Seas - 10 questions - 6 mins

Ten different seas hidden in a variety of puzzles. Take a dip and sea. Note: The answers do not include the word 'sea', just the name.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Dec 24 17

Average
zorba_scank
Dec 24 17
279 plays

55.

  Land Ahoy! - 10 questions - 5 mins

Land ahoy is a nautical term that signifies that land has been spotted. In this quiz you will have to identify the country from the given clues.

Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Jun 10 17

Average
gme24
Jun 10 17
372 plays

56.

  Why Not Try the Americas - 10 questions - 7 mins

Wanderlust stricken Corporal Slag is now on a tour of the Americas. Figure out where he's headed by solving this mixed bag of puzzles.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jun 15 14

Average
zorba_scank
307 plays

57.

  It's a Desert Out There! - 10 questions - 6 mins

Can you find ten different deserts hidden in this mixed bag of puzzles?

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Apr 08 17

Average
zorba_scank
Apr 08 17
183 plays

58.

  Geography Letter Link - 10 questions - 4 mins

The last three letters are the answers for each new word. All words are related to Geography.

Easier, 10 Qns, sw11, Jun 16 20

Easier
sw11
Jun 16 20
206 plays

59.

  English Counties By Definitions - 10 questions - 6 mins

Each question has two or more word definitions. Just join the answers together to come up with the name of an English county - some answers are literal and others phonetic. UK English is used where there may be occasional differences.

Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 29 13

Average
Midget40
872 plays

60.

  British Cities By Definitions - 10 questions - 5 mins

Each question has two or more word definitions. Just join the answers together to come up with the name of a British city - some answers are literal and others phonetic. UK English is used where there may be occasional differences.

Easier, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 29 13

Easier
Midget40
919 plays

61.

  United Nations Member Wordplay - 10 questions - 6 mins

Using only the letters in UNITED NATIONS MEMBER can you sift out these country names? The countries are, of course, members of the UN.

Average, 10 Qns, gable, Jan 11 13

Average
gable
1100 plays

62.

  High Tea and Other Islands - 10 questions - 6 mins

There are so many islands around the world. Here are just ten of them in several forms. As this is my first Brainteaser type quiz, hopefully it should not be too difficult. Good luck.

Tough, 10 Qns, lonely-lady, Mar 19 18

Tough
lonely-lady
Mar 19 18
208 plays

63.

  Telephoning US state capitals (pt. 2) - 25 questions - 13 mins

This is part 2 of 2 of my telephoning US state capitals quiz. 25 state capitals appear in no particular order. If you haven't played this type of quiz before instructions are given in the first question. Good Luck.

Average, 25 Qns, hrrgrah, Jul 07 13

Average
hrrgrah
519 plays

64.

  Telephoning US state capitals (pt. 1) - 25 questions - 13 mins

This is part 1 of 2 of my telephoning US state capitals quiz. 25 state capitals appear in no particular order. If you haven't played this type of quiz before instructions are given in the first question. Good Luck!

Average, 25 Qns, hrrgrah, Jul 07 13

Average
hrrgrah
669 plays

65.

  Scotland by Anagram - 10 questions - 5 mins

This is a team quiz by Scotland The Brains. Use your skill at solving anagrams to find the answers. All are Scottish places or related to Scotland in some way

Average, 10 Qns, tedbhoy, Feb 04 20

Average
tedbhoy
Feb 04 20
167 plays

66.

  My Capital Contains... - 10 questions - 3 mins

You get a cryptic clue about a word that is hidden inside the name of a capital city. Can you give me the name of the country?

Average, 10 Qns, brecht, Jan 14 13

Average
brecht
593 plays

67.

  Add a Letter - European Countries - 20 questions - 9 mins

By adding a letter to another word and anagramming, you get the name of an European country.

Average, 20 Qns, geniusonwheels, Jul 07 13

Average
geniusonwheels
702 plays

68.

  Hidden Cities - 15 questions - 9 mins

If you know the meaning of the following clues, you will be able to identify a city for each of them. They are all in the United States. Think outside the box.

Difficult, 15 Qns, Grad56, May 27 17

Difficult
Grad56
May 27 17
544 plays

69.

  Cities of the World Letter Ark - 10 questions - 9 mins

Two words are given. Cross out the common letters of both words and then choose from the letters left for the answer. Beware! Some clues are slightly different, but quite clearly specified. Enjoy your world tour.

Tough, 10 Qns, rogerw1nz, May 27 17

Tough
rogerw1nz
May 27 17
331 plays

70.

  Add a Letter - U.S. Capitals - 10 questions - 7 mins

By adding a letter to another word and anagramming, you get the capital of a U.S. state.

Tough, 10 Qns, geniusonwheels, Jul 07 13

Tough
geniusonwheels
626 plays

71.

  Greg the Geography-Obsessed Tour Guide - 10 questions - 9 mins

Hello! I'm Greg. Let me show you around town. But, be warned! A world capital city is hidden inside everything I say. The question is: can you find it? (The word/phrase might not be pronounced EXACTLY the same).

Difficult, 10 Qns, QuizMakerGod, Aug 24 12

Difficult
QuizMakerGod
852 plays

72.

  Add a Letter - African Capitals - 15 questions - 7 mins

By adding a letter to another word and anagramming, you get the capital of an African country.

Average, 15 Qns, geniusonwheels, Oct 08 19

Average
geniusonwheels
Oct 08 19
295 plays