Random Geography Quiz – 10 questions

# 1: Which number on the map represents the location of the Persian Gulf?

Number 1 Number 3 Number 4 Number 2

The Persian Gulf is located in Western Asia between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

# 2: Dutch explorer Abel Tasman called this country Staten Landt:

Japan New Zealand Indonesia Australia

Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted New Zealand in 1642 and called it Staten Landt, supposing it was connected to a landmass of the same name at the southern tip of South America.

# 3: Which of the following states borders Kansas in United States?

Mississippi Arkansas Missouri Tennessee

Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north, Missouri on the east, Oklahoma on the south, and Colorado on the west.

# 4: What do Rome, Jerusalem, Mecca, and Benares have in common?

Being capitals of highly industrialized nations. Being religious centers. Being the world's four most densely populated cities. Being areas of highest elevation.

Rome, Jerusalem, Mecca, and Benares are religious centers.

# 5: Formosa is a former name for:

Hong Kong Macau Taiwan Singapore

Formosa is a former name for the island of Taiwan.

# 6: Which is the world’s largest gulf?

The Gulf of St. Lawrence The Persian Gulf The Gulf of Tonkin The Gulf of Mexico

The size of the Gulf basin is approximately 1.6 million km2 (615,000 sq mi). It makes the Gulf of Mexico the largest gulf in the world.

# 7: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States was founded in 1847 by followers of which religious group?

Mormons The Society of Friends The Episcopal Church Jehovah's Witnesses

Salt Lake City is the capital of the U.S. state of Utah. It was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young, Isaac Morley, George Washington Bradley and numerous other Mormon followers.

# 8: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance that consists of 28 independent member countries. Which of the following countries is NOT a member?

United Kingdom United States Switzerland Germany

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance. Switzerland is not a member of NATO. Switzerland is the second oldest neutral country in the world. It has not fought a foreign war since its neutrality was established by the Treaty of Paris in 1815.

# 9: Which modern city was previously known as Jaffa?

Cairo Colombo Rio de Janeiro Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 by Jewish immigrants on the outskirts of the ancient port city of Jaffa.

# 10: In which country can you find this statue of a mermaid?

Singapore Denmark South Africa Brazil

The Little Mermaid is found in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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10 Geography Questions

This geography quiz has questions about countries, cities, mountains, rivers, and seas – as well as world organizations, earth and space science, the environment, religion and culture.

It’s a medium to hard mix for real globetrotters as well as young experts preparing for a Geo-bee challenge.