The Great 4 Corners Of The Globe Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What Asian City is the planets biggest feature film producer?
- A.
Bangkok
- B.
Shanghai
- C.
Bombay
- D.
Tokyo
Correct Answer
C. BombayExplanation
The term "Bollywood" has origins in the 1970s, when India overtook America as the world's largest film producer.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
Which continent does the International Date Line run through?
- A.
Antarctica
- B.
Europe
- C.
North America
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
A. AntarcticaExplanation
The International Date Line is a marker that runs through the middle of the Pacific ocean, intersecting with Antarctica. It is the point where the date either shifts forward or backwardRate this question:
-
- 3.
What is the 2nd biggest Continent by land area?
- A.
North America
- B.
Asia
- C.
South America
- D.
Africa
Correct Answer
D. AfricaExplanation
Asia 43,820,000km2
Africa 30,370,000km2
North America 24,490,000km2
South America 17,840,000km2
Antarctica 13,720,000km2
Europe 10,180,000km2
Australia 9,008,500km2Rate this question:
-
- 4.
If you leave London and jump on a train that travels underwater called the Eurostar, which country will you be in after coming out of the train tunnel?
- A.
Poland
- B.
France
- C.
Holland
- D.
Germany
Correct Answer
B. FranceExplanation
Eurostar is a high-speed railway passenger service connecting London with Paris. On 14 November 1994 Eurostar services began between Waterloo International station in London, Gare du Nord in Paris.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
Which is NOT one of the world’s deserts?
- A.
Sahara
- B.
Gobi
- C.
Simpson
- D.
Machu Picchu
Correct Answer
D. Machu PicchuExplanation
Machu Picchu (Quechua: Machu Pikchu, "Old Peak", pronounced [ˈmɑtʃu ˈpiktʃu]) is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,430 metres (8,000 ft) above sea level.[1] It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is one of the most familiar symbols of the Inca Empire.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
What is the New Zealand $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 notes made of?
- A.
Plastic
- B.
Rice Paper
- C.
Linene
- D.
Wood Pulp
Correct Answer
A. PlasticExplanation
In 1967, notes were introduced in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20 and $100, with all except the $5 replacing their pound predecessors. In 1999, polymer notes replaced the existing paper notes.Rate this question:
-
- 7.
Which continent is the world leader in the production of industrial diamonds?
- A.
South America
- B.
Europe
- C.
Africa
- D.
North America
Correct Answer
C. AfricaExplanation
The democratic republic of the Congo in Africa is the world leader in the production of industrial diamonds.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
Which Country does the Rocky Mountain Range run through?
- A.
Canada
- B.
USA
- C.
Mexico
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The range extends from as high as Alaska, down through to Mexico.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
Where did the custom of drinking tea routinely originate?
- A.
England
- B.
India
- C.
China
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
C. ChinaExplanation
As early as China 2700 B.C. Popular in England by the early 18th Century A.D.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
In all of the following countries, cars drive on the left hand side of the road EXCEPT:
- A.
Phillipines
- B.
Japan
- C.
New Zealand
- D.
India
Correct Answer
A. PhillipinesExplanation
Right-hand traffic was introduced in the Philippines on the last day of the Battle of Manila, 10 March 1945, to facilitate the combined Filipino and American troop movements.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
Which state in the USA has the longest coastline?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Alaska
- C.
California
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
B. AlaskaExplanation
Alaska 6,640 miles
Florida 1,350 miles
California 840 milesRate this question:
-
Back to top