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'A' Places and Things Trivia Quiz

A quiz on places and things beginning with the letter 'A'.

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

Author
ashalia

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,869

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3104

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the equator crosses this continent, it passes through six countries. What continent is this? Hint

Asia

North America

South America

Africa

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Question 2 of 10

2. This country got its independence on July 9, 1816. Its national holiday is Revolution Day (May 25). Which country is this? Hint

Argentina

Algeria

Anguilla

Angola

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long is Afghanistan's border with Pakistan? Hint

744 km

1,206 km

936 km

2,430 km

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Question 4 of 10

4. Asmara is the capital of which country? Hint

Niue

Djibouti

Eritrea

Kiribati

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Question 5 of 10

5. What country's geographic coordinates are 28 00 N, 3 00 E? Hint

Andorra

Austria

American Samoa

Algeria

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Question 6 of 10

6. Aruba is considered to be a part of what country? Hint

Oman

Venezuela

Netherlands

Yemen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country would be referred to as Hayastan in the local short form of its name? Hint

Albania

Austria

Algeria

Armenia

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you were in Antwerp, which country would you be in? Hint

Morocco

Belgium

Senegal

Greece

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Aswan High Dam is located in which country? Hint

Sudan

Egypt

Libya

Saudi Arabia

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you were in Augusta, which of these islands would you be on? Hint

Sicily

Corsica

Sardinia

Cyprus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the equator crosses this continent, it passes through six countries. What continent is this?

Answer: Africa

These six countries in Africa are the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and the Republic of the Congo.

2. This country got its independence on July 9, 1816. Its national holiday is Revolution Day (May 25). Which country is this?

Answer: Argentina

Argentina's official name is the Argentine Republic. Argentina's capital is Buenos Aires. Argentina's government is a republic.

3. How long is Afghanistan's border with Pakistan?

Answer: 2,430 km

Afghanistan's border with Tajikistan is 1,206 km long, its border with Iran is 936 km long, and its border with Turkmenistan is 744 km long.

4. Asmara is the capital of which country?

Answer: Eritrea

Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa. It borders the Red Sea. It is located between Djibouti and Sudan. Eritrea has a transitional government.

5. What country's geographic coordinates are 28 00 N, 3 00 E?

Answer: Algeria

Algeria is located in Northern Africa. It borders the Mediterranean Sea. It is between Morocco and Tunisia.

6. Aruba is considered to be a part of what country?

Answer: Netherlands

It is located in the Caribbean. It is an island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela. Aruba's capital is Oranjestad.

7. Which country would be referred to as Hayastan in the local short form of its name?

Answer: Armenia

Its capital city is Yerevan. It is located in Southwestern Asia, and it is east of Turkey.

8. If you were in Antwerp, which country would you be in?

Answer: Belgium

Antwerp is a port in northern Belgium and is a very busy port. Antwerp is important for its diamond industry.

9. The Aswan High Dam is located in which country?

Answer: Egypt

There is concerns about this dam because of the increasing soil salination below it.

10. If you were in Augusta, which of these islands would you be on?

Answer: Sicily

Sicily is part of Italy.

Source: Author ashalia

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