FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Bahrain for Kids Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the Asian country of Bahrain? Let's find out. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,658

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
695

Last 3 plays: Guest 77 (8/10), Guest 84 (9/10), Guest 137 (6/10).

This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Bahrain is an island country that consists of over thirty islands located in what body of water? Hint

Arctic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

Black Sea

Persian Gulf

NEXT>

2. What is the capital of Bahrain? Hint

Tokyo

Manama

Beirut

Tehran

NEXT>

4. Bahrain's highest point is a hill whose name comes from the haze that sometimes hangs over it. What is its name? Hint

Mountain of Wind

Mountain of Life

Mountain of Glass

Mountain of Smoke

NEXT>

5. What two colors are the flag of Bahrain? Hint

red and white

yellow and black

blue and green

orange and purple

NEXT>

6. What is the name of the currency used in Bahrain? Hint

Rupee

Dollar

Dinar

Pound

NEXT>

7. The Qal'at al-Bahrain is a fort and archaeological site that dates back to 2300 B.C. What happened to it in 2005? Hint

It was flooded.

It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It was bombed.

It collapsed in an earthquake.

NEXT>

8. In Bahrain there is a 400 year old tree that is a local tourist attraction. What name does this tree go by? Hint

Tree of Love

Tree of Life

Tree of Freedom

Tree of Death

NEXT>

9. The Hawar Islands, a part of Bahrain, are the location of a protected nesting colony for Socotra cormorants, which are what type of animal? Hint

Frogs

Seals

Dolphins

Birds

NEXT>

10. There are no airports in Bahrain; to get there you must take a boat.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bahrain is an island country that consists of over thirty islands located in what body of water?

Answer: Persian Gulf

Bahrain is an archipelago, or a group of islands. They are located in the Persian Gulf, which is in Western Asia. The Persian Gulf is connected to the Indian Ocean.

2. What is the capital of Bahrain?

Answer: Manama

Manama is the capital and largest city in Bahrain. It is located on Bahrain Island, the country's largest island. The city was named the Arab Capital of Culture in 2012 by the Arab League.

3. Does Bahrain have a king?

Answer: Yes

Bahrain has a constitutional monarchy. The country has both a king and a Prime Minister. Bahrain gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971.

4. Bahrain's highest point is a hill whose name comes from the haze that sometimes hangs over it. What is its name?

Answer: Mountain of Smoke

The Mountain of Smoke is located near the center of Bahrain Island. It has an elevation of 440 feet. There are many caves around the hill.

5. What two colors are the flag of Bahrain?

Answer: red and white

The flag of Bahrain is red with a white band on the left side. The line that separates the colors is serrated, or jagged, in the shape of triangles. The current flag was adopted in 2002, when the older flag was changed slightly so there were five triangles. Each triangle stands for one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

6. What is the name of the currency used in Bahrain?

Answer: Dinar

The Bahraini dinar was created in 1965. Many of the coins have beach themed pictures, such as palm trees and boats, depicted on them.

7. The Qal'at al-Bahrain is a fort and archaeological site that dates back to 2300 B.C. What happened to it in 2005?

Answer: It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Qal'at al-Bahrain, or the Bahrain Fort, is in ruins. It is located in the north of Bahrain Island. Archaeological excavations have occurred there since 1954, which have led to the discovery of many artifacts, some of which date back to 2300 B.C. In 2005, the site became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

8. In Bahrain there is a 400 year old tree that is a local tourist attraction. What name does this tree go by?

Answer: Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a Prosopis cineraria, a type of tree that grows well in arid, or dry, environments. It is famous for being the only major tree growing in the area and for being so old. Archaeologists have found some artifacts around the tree.

9. The Hawar Islands, a part of Bahrain, are the location of a protected nesting colony for Socotra cormorants, which are what type of animal?

Answer: Birds

Socotra cormorants are a type of aquatic bird that live in the Persian Gulf and coast of the Arabian Peninsula. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, they are considered vulnerable. The colony on the Hawar Islands is the largest of the few colonies that are left.

10. There are no airports in Bahrain; to get there you must take a boat.

Answer: False

No, there is an airport in Bahrain. The Bahrain International Airport is located on the island of Muharraq. The airline Gulf Air operates from there.

Source: Author zebra101

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor NatalieW before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Most Recent Scores

Jun 07 2023 : Guest 77: 8/10
May 24 2023 : Guest 84: 9/10
May 20 2023 : Guest 137: 6/10
May 13 2023 : MissHollyB: 6/10
May 07 2023 : Guest 46: 7/10

Score Distribution

Related Quizzes

This quiz is part of series Countries for Kids:

Starting in Asia, this quiz list will take you around the world.

  1. Afghanistan for Kids Average
  2. Armenia for Kids Average
  3. Azerbaijan for Kids Average
  4. Bahrain for Kids Easier
  5. Bangladesh for Kids Easier
  6. Bhutan for Kids Easier
  7. Brunei for Kids Easier
  8. Burma for Kids Easier
  9. Cambodia for Kids Easier
  10. China for Kids Easier
  11. Georgia for Kids Easier
  12. India for Kids Easier