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This quiz is written so kids can show off to adults and display just how much they know about world geography. Ten different countries, cities, and continents will be included. C'mon kids! Show the adults just how much you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,494

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. If you and your uncle wanted to take a trip to the Gobi Desert, which of the following countries should you be expecting to visit? Hint

Ecuador

Mongolia

Guam

Rwanda

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Question 2 of 10

2. If I wanted to have fun at the world's largest rodeo, known as the Calgary Stampede, in which country should I try and get hotel reservations? Hint

Burundi

Brazil

Canada

China

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Question 3 of 10

3. If your grandparents wanted to visit the islands of Crete, Sicily, and Rhodes, it might be best to look for cruises around which of these bodies of water? Hint

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

The Caribbean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea

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Question 4 of 10

4. What if you wanted to go snow skiing in the Alps, which of these countries might be a good choice to visit? Hint

Mexico

Switzerland

Swaziland

Myanmar

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Question 5 of 10

5. If your neighbors were thinking of visiting Yellowstone National Park, which American state will they travel to? Hint

Florida

California

Maryland

Wyoming

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you know your best friend is going to Paris, France, which of the following places might he get to visit? Hint

The Notre Dame Cathedral

The Taj Mahal

The Sydney Opera House

The Sphinx

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Question 7 of 10

7. If your parents told you that they saw kangaroos and koalas in the wild while on their vacation, which of these placed would they have most likely visited? Hint

Russia

Tunisia

Cuba

Australia

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you were invited to have tea with the Queen of England, which one of these palaces should you plan on visiting? Hint

Louvre Palace

Buckingham Palace

Prague Palace

Hofburg Palace

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Question 9 of 10

9. If your teacher told the class she was going on a safari, to which continent is she most likely travelling? Hint

North America

South America

Australia

Africa

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Question 10 of 10

10. If your family won tickets to Easter Island, which body of water should you plan on visiting? Hint

The Sargasso Sea

Mississippi River

Pacific Ocean

Lake Titicaca

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If you and your uncle wanted to take a trip to the Gobi Desert, which of the following countries should you be expecting to visit?

Answer: Mongolia

Mongolia is a large country that is sandwiched between Russia and China. This sparsely populated country is home to some of the greatest expanses of wilderness on earth. The terrain is extremely varied with the blistering hot Gobi Desert in the south and frigid mountainous regions in the northeast.

2. If I wanted to have fun at the world's largest rodeo, known as the Calgary Stampede, in which country should I try and get hotel reservations?

Answer: Canada

A trip to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in July, will enable any visitor to visit the lively Calgary Stampede. Located in western Canada, Alberta is cowboy country every bit as much as the state of Texas, in the U.S. There are many folks who think this event is a shining example of the heartiness and bravery of Canada and its people.

3. If your grandparents wanted to visit the islands of Crete, Sicily, and Rhodes, it might be best to look for cruises around which of these bodies of water?

Answer: The Mediterranean Sea

All of these lovely islands can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is sandwiched between Europe to the north, Africa to the south, and Asia to the east. Many people consider the body of water to be the aquatic cradle of Western civilization.

4. What if you wanted to go snow skiing in the Alps, which of these countries might be a good choice to visit?

Answer: Switzerland

The Alps are the mightiest mountain range in all of Europe and can be found in at least eight of the countries on the continent. These mountains are both a summer and winter playground and one of the largest tourist attraction in Europe. Switzerland and its Alpine mountains are some of the most picturesque areas of Europe.

5. If your neighbors were thinking of visiting Yellowstone National Park, which American state will they travel to?

Answer: Wyoming

Yellowstone is a large national park found in western Wyoming and Montana. It is known for its many geysers and its magnificent wildlife. It derives its name from the Yellowstone River that rises in northern Wyoming, flows through the park, and continues until it meets up with the Missouri river in North Dakota.

6. If you know your best friend is going to Paris, France, which of the following places might he get to visit?

Answer: The Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful Catholic church located in Paris, France, and famous for its magnificent gothic design. The Sydney Opera House is located in Australia, the Taj Mahal is in India, and the Sphinx is found in Egypt. All are worthy of a visit.

7. If your parents told you that they saw kangaroos and koalas in the wild while on their vacation, which of these placed would they have most likely visited?

Answer: Australia

Kangaroos and koalas are two of the many types of marsupial animals found in Australia. Neither would be found in the wild in any of the other countries listed. Australia has the unique distinction of being the only country that is also a continent.

8. If you were invited to have tea with the Queen of England, which one of these palaces should you plan on visiting?

Answer: Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace was built in 1703, and has been the official London residence of the British monarch since 1837. Parts of this magnificent building are open to the public for tours year-around. This huge palace contains over 600 rooms including 78 bathrooms.

9. If your teacher told the class she was going on a safari, to which continent is she most likely travelling?

Answer: Africa

A safari is best described as a journey or expedition usually exploring areas of east Africa. Africa and its many large predators fascinated Europeans and Americans who loved to go on a safari, usually to hunt big game. Today most safaris are to see the magnificent wildlife in the area including lions, hippos and giraffes.

10. If your family won tickets to Easter Island, which body of water should you plan on visiting?

Answer: Pacific Ocean

Easter Island is an isolated island in the southeastern area of the Pacific Ocean. One of the most remote populated islands in the world, its nearest neighbor is Pitcairn Island which is approx. 1,300 miles (2075 km) away. It is famous for the 887 giant statues depicting heads which are called 'moai'.

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