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Quiz about Afghanistan for Kids
Quiz about Afghanistan for Kids

Afghanistan for Kids Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the Asian country of Afghanistan? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zebra101
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
373,248
Updated
Oct 21 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
793
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 205 (9/10), DeepHistory (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Afghanistan is located in what region of Asia? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these countries does NOT border Afghanistan? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the capital of Afghanistan? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Is Afghanistan a land-locked country?


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name given to a citizen of Afghanistan? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the official religion of Afghanistan? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. There are two official languages in Afghanistan.


Question 8 of 10
8. The highest point in Afghanistan is Mount Noshaq, which is a part of what mountain range? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the longest river in Afghanistan? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these colors was NOT on the flag of Afghanistan between 2004 and 2021? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Afghanistan is located in what region of Asia?

Answer: South Asia

South Asia consists of eight countries. Some other countries in South Asia include India and Pakistan. Afghanistan is also sometimes named as one of the countries in Central Asia. It is located near the Middle East as well, but is not a part of it.
2. Which of these countries does NOT border Afghanistan?

Answer: Kazakhstan

Afghanistan is bordered by six countries. They include Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Afghanistan is the 41st largest country in the world.
3. What is the capital of Afghanistan?

Answer: Kabul

Kabul is also the largest city in the country. It is located in the eastern part of Afghanistan.
4. Is Afghanistan a land-locked country?

Answer: Yes

If a country is land-locked, that means it does not border any oceans. Afghanistan is completely surrounded by other countries.
5. What is the name given to a citizen of Afghanistan?

Answer: Afghan

"Afghanistan" translated from Sanskrit means "land of the Afghans". The Afghani is the currency used in the country.
6. What is the official religion of Afghanistan?

Answer: Islam

More than 99% of the people in Afghanistan are Muslims. Only about 0.2% of people there practice a different religion.
7. There are two official languages in Afghanistan.

Answer: True

The two languages are Pashto and Dari. There are over thirty minor languages that are also spoken. Many people in Afghanistan speak more than one language.
8. The highest point in Afghanistan is Mount Noshaq, which is a part of what mountain range?

Answer: Hindu Kush Range

Mount Noshaq is located on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It has an elevation of 24,580 feet. The Hindu Kush mountain range is about five hundred miles long.
9. What is the longest river in Afghanistan?

Answer: Helmand River

The Helmand River begins in the Hindu Kush mountains and flows into Lake Hamun. It is about 710 miles long. There is a hydroelectric dam located on the river.
10. Which of these colors was NOT on the flag of Afghanistan between 2004 and 2021?

Answer: blue

The flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan had three vertical stripes of black, red, and green, with the national emblem in the center. In 2021 it was replaced by the Taliban with a white flag on which the 'Shahada' (Islamic declaration of faith) was written in black. Between Afghan's independence from the United Kingdom in 1919 and the Taliban victory in 2021, Afghanistan had 19 different national flags!
Source: Author zebra101

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