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Prodigious Portugal! Trivia Quiz

Portugal is a nation of mainly flat lands and broken by rocky mountains. Let's see if this quiz can flatten your minds! Boa sorte!

A multiple-choice quiz by jamics5147. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jamics5147

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,096

Updated
Jun 08 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
438

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On what peninsula does Portugal lie? Hint

Iberian Peninsula

Balkan Peninsula

Scandinavian Peninsula

Apennine Peninsula

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Question 2 of 10

2. What structure connects the center of Lisbon, Portugal to the old part of the town at the top of the hill? Hint

Santa Fatima Lift

Santa Justa Lift

Santa Lisbon Lift

Santa Pescara Lift

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the highest point in mainland Portugal? Hint

Serra da Estrela

Cerro Las Minas

Mt. Korabit

Ponta do Pico

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following islands is a Portuguese territory? Hint

Hong Kong

Wake Island

Azores

Mayotte

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the one and only country that borders Portugal? Hint

Spain

Italy

France

Germany

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the official language of Portugal? Hint

Spanish

Portuguese

French

English

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following rivers does not flow in the country of Portugal? Hint

Douro

Guadalquivir

Tagus

Guadiana

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many oceans touch Portugal? Hint

Four

Two

One

Three

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Question 9 of 10

9. Portuguese territories include the Azores and Madeira Island in the Atlantic. What is the largest city and capital of Madeira Island? Hint

Funchal

San Fernando

St. Pierre

Samara

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the main colors in the Portuguese flag? Hint

Black and white

Red, green, and yellow

Blue and gold

Red, white, and blue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what peninsula does Portugal lie?

Answer: Iberian Peninsula

The Iberian Peninsula experiences high temperatures in the summer, low ones in the winter, and small amounts of rain. There are also five main rivers that channel water through the peninsula.

Source: questia.com

2. What structure connects the center of Lisbon, Portugal to the old part of the town at the top of the hill?

Answer: Santa Justa Lift

This structure was built by Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel was the architect of Paris' famous Eiffel Tower!

3. What is the highest point in mainland Portugal?

Answer: Serra da Estrela

The Serra da Estrela mountain range lies near Covilh�. It is 6,537 ft. tall. Ponta do Pico is the highest spot on the Azores, which is a Portuguese territory (but not part of the mainland).

4. Which of the following islands is a Portuguese territory?

Answer: Azores

Azores lies on Northern Atlantic Ocean. Its area is 906 sq. mi. and its capital is called Ponta Delgada.

5. What is the one and only country that borders Portugal?

Answer: Spain

Spain also lies in the Iberian Peninsula. It borders Portugal in the north and east.

6. What is the official language of Portugal?

Answer: Portuguese

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal. The other three languages are also spoken in Portugal, but they are not the official language.

7. Which of the following rivers does not flow in the country of Portugal?

Answer: Guadalquivir

Guadalquivir is a river that flows in Spain, the neighboring country of Portugal. Other rivers in Portugal include the Abadia, Boco, Caima, and Ega Rivers.

8. How many oceans touch Portugal?

Answer: One

Only one ocean touches the country of Portugal, the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic is bordered in the west by Americas and in the east by Europe and Africa.

9. Portuguese territories include the Azores and Madeira Island in the Atlantic. What is the largest city and capital of Madeira Island?

Answer: Funchal

Madeira Island's area is 288 sq. mi. The main language spoken there is Portuguese. The currency is the euro.

10. What are the main colors in the Portuguese flag?

Answer: Red, green, and yellow

The flag of Portugal is called "Bandeira de Portugal". The background of the flag is about two-fifths solid green and approximately three-fifths solid red; the Portuguese coat of arms is found at the juncture of the two colors.

Source: wwwp.greenwichmeantime.com

Source: Author jamics5147

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