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Quiz about European Countries
Quiz about European Countries

European Countries Trivia Quiz


I am always interested in learning about other countries and their history. I hope that you are the same and that you find my first quiz of this type interesting.

A multiple-choice quiz by JJMcGiver. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
JJMcGiver
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
396,794
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
670
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Question 1 of 10
1. The United Kingdom which made up of four countries. These are England, Wales, Scotland and what other country? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I am a large country in central Europe. Amongst other things, I am the home of the Bratwurst sausage and BMW, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen. Which country am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This country is the home of Hans Christian Andersen who wrote stories such as 'The Little Mermaid', a statue of which stands outside the capital of this lovely country. But which country is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This central European country gained its peaceful independence from Slovakia on the January 1, 1993. What is its name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The 1984 Winter Olympics took place in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia. In what present day country is the city of Sarajevo in? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I am a former Soviet (Russian) republic and gained independence in 1991. Which country am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I am a tiny former Soviet (Russian) republic in eastern Europe squashed in between Romania and Ukraine. My capital is Chisinau. What is my name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This country is famous for its art, fashion and cars, as well as for pasta and gelato ice cream. Which country is it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On the Iberian peninsula, this country is famous for, amongst other things, paella, its fantastic beaches and the flamenco dance. What is its name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Greenland is a massive island nearer to North America than Europe. It is an autonomous territory of which European country? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The United Kingdom which made up of four countries. These are England, Wales, Scotland and what other country?

Answer: Northern Ireland

The full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is a unique country made up of four nations: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The countries of England, Wales, and Scotland make up Great Britain.
2. I am a large country in central Europe. Amongst other things, I am the home of the Bratwurst sausage and BMW, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen. Which country am I?

Answer: Germany

Germany is the world's third biggest car producer in the world, after Japan and the US. Famous brands include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen. It is the birthplace of both of the composers Bach and Beethoven, and the classical music capital of the world.
3. This country is the home of Hans Christian Andersen who wrote stories such as 'The Little Mermaid', a statue of which stands outside the capital of this lovely country. But which country is it?

Answer: Denmark

Denmark is a small Scandinavian country comprising the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands. It's linked to nearby Sweden via the Oresund bridge.

Copenhagen, its capital, is home to royal palaces and the colorful Nyhavn harbor, plus the Tivoli park and the iconic 'Little Mermaid' statue.
4. This central European country gained its peaceful independence from Slovakia on the January 1, 1993. What is its name?

Answer: Czech Republic

It was formerly known as Czechoslovakia and gained independence to become known as the Czech Republic. Its capital is the beautiful city of Prague which sits on the Vltava River.
5. The 1984 Winter Olympics took place in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia. In what present day country is the city of Sarajevo in?

Answer: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in the Balkans in southeastern Europe. Its countryside is home to medieval villages, rivers and lakes, plus the craggy Dinaric Alps.

The other countries are all former countries that used to be part of Yugoslavia until it broke up in the 1990s.
6. I am a former Soviet (Russian) republic and gained independence in 1991. Which country am I?

Answer: Ukraine

With a population of 42.5 million, Ukraine is situated in Eastern Europe. Its capital is the city of Kiev which sits on the Dnieper River, one of the largest rivers in Europe.
7. I am a tiny former Soviet (Russian) republic in eastern Europe squashed in between Romania and Ukraine. My capital is Chisinau. What is my name?

Answer: Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is a very small, but beautiful, Eastern European country with a population of 2.5 million.
8. This country is famous for its art, fashion and cars, as well as for pasta and gelato ice cream. Which country is it?

Answer: Italy

Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo's 'David' and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy's fashion capital.
9. On the Iberian peninsula, this country is famous for, amongst other things, paella, its fantastic beaches and the flamenco dance. What is its name?

Answer: Spain

The Kingdom of Spain is situated at the western edge of Europe within the Iberian peninsula. With its capital, Madrid, located in the centre of the country, it has a proud history going back to Roman times.
10. Greenland is a massive island nearer to North America than Europe. It is an autonomous territory of which European country?

Answer: Denmark

Greenland is a massive island and autonomous Danish territory between the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Much of its land surface is covered in ice. Most of its small population lives along the ice-free, fjord-lined coast, particularly in the southwest. Its northerly position, largely above the Arctic Circle, results in natural phenomena such as summer's midnight sun and winter's Northern Lights.
Source: Author JJMcGiver

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