49 World Trivia Questions and Answers
1Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
2In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
3Which river is the longest in the world?
4What is the capital city of Australia?
5Which structure was primarily built as a mausoleum for the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s wife?
6Which country has the most islands in the world?
7In what language is the word 'piano' derived?
8Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
9Which country gave the United States the Statue of Liberty?
10Where would you find the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
11Which South American country is the largest by land area?
12What is the smallest independent country in the world by land area?
13Which island is known as the 'Emerald Isle'?
14In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
15Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
16What currency is used in Russia?
17Which African country was previously known as Abyssinia?
18Where is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, Angel Falls, located?
19In which city can you visit the Eiffel Tower?
20Which Asian country is known as the 'Land of White Elephants'?
21What is the national flower of Japan?
22Which sea is the world's saltiest natural lake and is bordered by Jordan to the east and Palestine to the west?
23Which country is the world's largest producer of coffee?
24What city is known as the 'City of Canals'?
25Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
26Which European country introduced the tradition of the Christmas tree?
27In which city was the Titanic constructed?
28What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?
29Which mountain is considered the tallest in the world when measured from base to peak?
30Which is the only country that is also a continent?
31Where is the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, located?
32Which country is known for its ancient pyramids?
33The Louvre Museum is located in which country?
34Which river flows through Egypt?
35Which Asian city is known as the 'Pearl of the Orient'?
36Where is the ancient temple city of Angkor Wat located?
37Which South American country has 32 official languages?
38In which country is the city of Transylvania?
39The Matterhorn mountain is located on the border of Switzerland and which other country?
40Which country has the most volcanoes?
41In which European city can you visit the Acropolis?
42Which island country is known for its Maori culture?
43Which city is known as the 'Big Apple'?
44Which continent is the only one without any deserts?
45Which river forms part of the border between the USA and Mexico?
46Which African country is famous for its Serengeti National Park?
47In which Asian country can you find the temple complex Borobudur?
48What is the smallest ocean in the world?
49Which European capital city is known as the 'City of Spires'?
Answer Key
- 1. Japan
- 2. Africa
- 3. Nile
- 4. Canberra
- 5. Taj Mahal
- 6. Sweden
- 7. Italian
- 8. Himalayas
- 9. France
- 10. Peru
- 11. Brazil
- 12. Vatican City
- 13. Ireland
- 14. 1989
- 15. Australia
- 16. Ruble
- 17. Ethiopia
- 18. Venezuela
- 19. Paris
- 20. Thailand
- 21. Cherry blossom
- 22. Dead Sea
- 23. Brazil
- 24. Venice
- 25. Sahara
- 26. Germany
- 27. Belfast
- 28. Portuguese
- 29. Mauna Kea
- 30. Australia
- 31. Hawaii
- 32. Egypt
- 33. France
- 34. Nile
- 35. Manila
- 36. Cambodia
- 37. Bolivia
- 38. Romania
- 39. Italy
- 40. Indonesia
- 41. Athens
- 42. New Zealand
- 43. New York City
- 44. Europe
- 45. Rio Grande
- 46. Tanzania
- 47. Indonesia
- 48. Arctic Ocean
- 49. Prague
