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10 Questions about Capitals of the World | Geography

This quiz is about capitals of the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by 10maura. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
10maura

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,542

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5640

Last 3 plays: Bourman (10/10), Guest 172 (8/10), pollucci19 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Situated in a central valley, where is the capital city of Santiago located? Hint

Argentina

Chile

Bolivia

Brazil

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Question 2 of 10

2. Although Tokyo is Japan's largest city, it is not the country's capital.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The capital city of which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games? Hint

China

Australia

Greece

United States

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Question 4 of 10

4. Havana, a port city and capital, is found in which country? Hint

Bahamas

Antigua and Barbuda

Jamaica

Cuba

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Question 5 of 10

5. The capital city Nuuk is the largest and most populous city of which autonomous region? Hint

Norway

Greenland

Scotland

Iceland

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Question 6 of 10

6. Vaduz is the capital city and seat of parliament for which country? Hint

Czech Republic

Liechtenstein

Austria

Switzerland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Brazil's capital city is a World Heritage Site. Name it. Hint

Rio de Janeiro

Lima

Santiago

Brasilia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is the world headquarters of the Red Cross.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Capitol Building and National Archives are found in which North American capital city? Hint

Ottawa

Washington, D.C.

Mexico City

Antigua and Barbuda

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Question 10 of 10

10. Spain's capital city is found along the Manzanares River. Name it. Hint

Madrid

Valencia

Barcelona

Sevilla

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Situated in a central valley, where is the capital city of Santiago located?

Answer: Chile

The Government of Chile does not sit in Santiago, despite being the country's capital. Instead, lawmakers come together in Valparaiso.

2. Although Tokyo is Japan's largest city, it is not the country's capital.

Answer: False

Tokyo is found in eastern Honshu. Tokyo is an island city, and the Japanese capital.

3. The capital city of which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games?

Answer: China

Beijing, China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Beijing is located in Northern China, and is the country's capital city.

4. Havana, a port city and capital, is found in which country?

Answer: Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is an island nation, situated in the Caribbean. Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba in 1959.

5. The capital city Nuuk is the largest and most populous city of which autonomous region?

Answer: Greenland

Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. The island has an area of 2,166,086 square km.
Nuuk is also known as Godthab.

6. Vaduz is the capital city and seat of parliament for which country?

Answer: Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is landlocked by Switzerland and Austria. It is found in the region of the Alps mountain range.

7. Brazil's capital city is a World Heritage Site. Name it.

Answer: Brasilia

Brasilia is home to over 120 national embassies. The city was founded on April 21, 1960.

8. Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is the world headquarters of the Red Cross.

Answer: False

While Bern is the capital of Switzerland, the Red Cross is headquartered in Geneva. The Red Cross was set up in 1863 by Henry Dunant.

9. The Capitol Building and National Archives are found in which North American capital city?

Answer: Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. It has many landmarks and tourist points of interest.

10. Spain's capital city is found along the Manzanares River. Name it.

Answer: Madrid

Madrid is the largest city in Spain by metropolitan land area. Even though it is the national capital, the 1992 Olympic Games were held in Barcelona, Spain.

Source: Author 10maura

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