Where in the World? Test | Where on Earth?

Choose the correct country from a brief description.

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

Author
Globetreker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,819

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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3003

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1. Where will you find the famous Rialto Bridge? Hint

Italy

Spain

United States

England

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2. Which country completed construction of the world's largest dam body in 2006? Hint

Russia

China

United States

Canada

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3. Iguazu Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Brazil is on one border; which country makes up the other side of the falls? Hint

Uruguay

Argentina

Chile

Peru

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4. Neuschwanstein Castle is famous for being the model of Cinderella's Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom (Florida, USA). In which country will you find this famous castle? Hint

Germany

Switzerland

Austria

Luxembourg

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5. Machu Picchu, the famous lost civilization of the Incas, is located in which South American country? Hint

Columbia

Peru

Bolivia

Brazil

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6. Name the country that has four official languages. Hint

South Africa

Austria

Switzerland

Liechtenstein

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7. The oldest pub in this country is named Brazen Head. Choose the correct country. Hint

Wales

England

Republic of Ireland

Scotland

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8. Which country has a wine region that is famous for its Barolo and Barbaresco? Hint

United States

Spain

France

Italy

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9. Name the country known for its giant statue of Christ and its artistic area of Santa Teresa. Hint

Brazil

Italy

United States

Spain

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10. Known as the "Venice of the North", this country's capital city is below sea level. Hint

Russia

The Netherlands

Finland

Denmark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where will you find the famous Rialto Bridge?

Answer: Italy

The Rialto Bridge is found in Venice, Italy along the Grand Canal. For an excellent and inexpensive way to see the Grand Canal, take the number one water taxi round trip.

2. Which country completed construction of the world's largest dam body in 2006?

Answer: China

The Three Gorges Dam project, which began in 1994, forced the relocation of more than two million people. Generations of families were forced to pack up and move to higher ground. The dam is 7,661 feet long.

3. Iguazu Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Brazil is on one border; which country makes up the other side of the falls?

Answer: Argentina

Visitors can get excellent views from both Argentina and Brazil. This famous waterfall has over 275 cascades and is taller than Niagara Falls!

4. Neuschwanstein Castle is famous for being the model of Cinderella's Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom (Florida, USA). In which country will you find this famous castle?

Answer: Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle was opened to the public just seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886. The castle was used to shoot some scenes for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".

5. Machu Picchu, the famous lost civilization of the Incas, is located in which South American country?

Answer: Peru

Machu Picchu is estimated to be about 600 years old. It was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

6. Name the country that has four official languages.

Answer: Switzerland

The official languages spoken are German, French, Italian & Romansh. Switzerland has three very distinct regions, in terms of architecture and languages.

7. The oldest pub in this country is named Brazen Head. Choose the correct country.

Answer: Republic of Ireland

There has been a pub on Dublin's Brazen Head site since 1198, located in the Republic of Ireland. There are reputedly more pubs per square mile in Dublin than any other city in the world.

8. Which country has a wine region that is famous for its Barolo and Barbaresco?

Answer: Italy

Located in Northwest Italy, the Piedmont Region borders Switzerland and France. Don't miss out on truffles while in the region, although they are quite expensive.

9. Name the country known for its giant statue of Christ and its artistic area of Santa Teresa.

Answer: Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is home to the renowned Christ the Redeemer statue. You can get some outstanding surrounding views of Rio de Janeiro from the Santa Teresa area.

10. Known as the "Venice of the North", this country's capital city is below sea level.

Answer: The Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. Most people think of the coffee shops and red light districts, but this city has bikes, dikes, canals, bridges, lowlands, hills, and so much more.

Source: Author Globetreker

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