Countries & Capitals
Which landlocked country in Europe has Bern as its capital?
Switzerland
Which South American site is known as the “Lost City of the Incas”?
Machu Picchu
What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?
origami
What large mammal is known as the "King of the Jungle"?
Lion
What is the name of the wizarding school Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts
Name a country whose capital city starts with the same letter as the country itself.
example: Mexico – Mexico City, Panama – Panama City
In which country and city can you find the Colosseum?
Italy, Rome
In which country is the festival “Songkran,” a water festival marking the New Year, celebrated?
Thailand
Which desert is the largest hot desert on Earth?
Sahara Desert
What’s the name of Mario’s brother in the Nintendo games?
Luigi
Name a country whose territory lies in both Europe and Asia. What is its capital?
Russia – Moscow
Turkey – Ankara
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is the traditional Mexican hat called?
sombrero
What natural landmark is located in the U.S. state of Arizona and is known for its deep canyon carved by a river?
Grand Canyon
What is the only number that is both even and prime?
2
I’m in East Africa. My capital is Nairobi. I’m known for safaris and the Great Rift Valley.
Kenya
Which active volcano destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD?
Mount Vesuvius
In which country would you eat poutine, a dish with fries, gravy, and cheese curds?
Canada
What is the name of the largest land carnivore?
Polar Bear
What kind of animal is Sonic?
Hedgehog
Which country has the capital city that is also its only major city?
Monaco (Monaco)
Singapore (Singapore)
Which mountain range stretches across South America?
The Andes
Which country celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival, where teams race in long boats?
China
What is the name of the largest species of shark
Whale shark
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
Saturn