"C"aptivating Geography For Kids Quiz

Answer: China

The Yangtze and the Yellow rivers of China are vitally important to Chinese agriculture, but caused the deaths of over two million people just in the 20th century. The great loss of life caused by these flooding rivers has earned them the nickname "The Great Sorrow of China". The Great Wall of China is one of the largest, most celebrated achievements of the Chinese people.

Answer: The site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is said to be the site where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and later resurrected. The church contains several religious artifacts including the Stone of Unction on which, according to religious tradition, Jesus's body was prepared for burial.

Answer: Canary Islands

The Canary Islands derive their name from the beautiful dogs (canines) that used to populate the land, not because lots of canaries lived there. At one time they were known as the Fortunate Islands, and were a popular stop for both merchant ships as well as pirates and privateers. They are considered part of Spain, they have their own President.

Answer: Cascade

I am hoping to go visit the Cascade Waterfalls in Constantine, Algeria. There are many other waterfalls around the world that are known as the Cascade Waterfalls. The Algerian Cascade Waterfalls help protect the town of Constantine which is located on the very top of the cliff.

Answer: A mostly underground town.

Coober Pedy, Australia is often called the "Opal Capital of the World". A very large portion of this unusual city is underground in order to escape the stifling heat in the area. The name Coober Pedy is thought to be derived from the aboriginal term "kupa-piti", which means "white man's hole", and it is these holes that led to these signs all around town.

Answer: Copenhagen

I would travel to the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark. The Tivoli Gardens are a world famous amusement park that has been open since 1843. The statue of The Little Mermaid is a world famous bronze statue has sat at the Langelinie promenade since 1913.

Answer: Canada's largest rodeo.

The Calgary Stampede claims to be the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". It has one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade, stage shows, concerts, chuck wagon racing, agricultural competitions and a huge midway.

Answer: Congo River

The Congo River in central Africa is one of the largest rivers in the world. Its source is the junction of the Lualaba and Luvua rivers in the Altai Mountains, just south of Lake Tanganyika, from which it flows 2,880 miles (4,630 km) to the Atlantic Ocean. It has been measured at 250 meters (820 ft.) deep.

Answer: False

If I wanted to see the Chicxulub impact crater, I would travel to the southeast coast of Mexico, not Asia. By the beginning of the 21st century, most scientists agreed that this is the location of the meteor impact that caused the sudden extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago. There is no such thing as pink desert tortoises.

Answer: Carthage

The ancient city of Carthage was located near present day Tunis, Tunisia. It was destroyed by the Romans in 146 B.C. during the Punic Wars. The other three options were ancient Mayan cities.