Are You Ready For A World Geography Trivia Test?

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which country's highest elevation point is Pik Imeni Ismail Samani at 7,495 meters and is located in the Commonwealth of Independent States?

    • A. 

      Tajikistan

    • B. 

      Cayman Islands

    • C. 

      Nauru

    • D. 

      Thailand

    Correct Answer
    A. Tajikistan
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Tajikistan. Tajikistan is the country with the highest elevation point, Pik Imeni Ismail Samani, which stands at 7,495 meters. This peak is located in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

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  • 2. 

    Which Commonwealth of Independent States' country's highest elevation point is Hor Hoverla, measured at 2,061 meters?

    • A. 

      Saint Kitts And Nevis

    • B. 

      Korea, South

    • C. 

      Peru

    • D. 

      Ukraine

    Correct Answer
    D. Ukraine
    Explanation
    Ukraine is the correct answer because it is a Commonwealth of Independent States country and its highest elevation point is Hor Hoverla, which is measured at 2,061 meters.

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  • 3. 

    Ethiopia, the oldest independent African country, instituted what form of government in the 1990s?

    • A. 

      Constitutional Monarchy

    • B. 

      Absolute Monarchy

    • C. 

      Communist State

    • D. 

      Federal Republic

    Correct Answer
    D. Federal Republic
    Explanation
    In the 1990s, Ethiopia, the oldest independent African country, instituted a Federal Republic form of government. This form of government is characterized by a division of power between a central government and regional or state governments. Under a federal republic, the central government has authority over certain national matters, while regional governments have autonomy over local affairs. This system allows for a balance of power and promotes decentralization of governance.

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  • 4. 

    What type of traditional currency is used in Gambia?

    • A. 

      Yen

    • B. 

      Kwacha

    • C. 

      Dalasi

    • D. 

      Dollar

    Correct Answer
    C. Dalasi
    Explanation
    The traditional currency used in Gambia is called Dalasi.

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  • 5. 

    What currency is used in the Seychelles?

    • A. 

      Pound

    • B. 

      Leu

    • C. 

      Shilling

    • D. 

      Rupee

    Correct Answer
    D. Rupee
    Explanation
    The currency used in the Seychelles is the Rupee. The Rupee is the official currency of the country and is used for all transactions. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The use of the Rupee reflects the historical ties of the Seychelles to India, as the Rupee is also the currency of India.

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  • 6. 

    Which currency is used in Somalia?

    • A. 

      Dollar

    • B. 

      Rupee

    • C. 

      Shilling

    • D. 

      Yuan

    Correct Answer
    C. Shilling
    Explanation
    The currency used in Somalia is the Shilling.

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  • 7. 

    What currency is used in South Africa?

    • A. 

      Shilling

    • B. 

      Manat

    • C. 

      Dollar

    • D. 

      Rand

    Correct Answer
    D. Rand
    Explanation
    The currency used in South Africa is the Rand.

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  • 8. 

    What currency do the Sri Lankan people use?

    • A. 

      French Franc

    • B. 

      Dinar

    • C. 

      Lat

    • D. 

      Rupee

    Correct Answer
    D. Rupee
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rupee. The currency used by the Sri Lankan people is the Rupee.

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  • 9. 

    What currency is used in Swaziland?

    • A. 

      Birr

    • B. 

      Shekel

    • C. 

      Lilangeni

    • D. 

      Hryvnia

    Correct Answer
    C. Lilangeni
    Explanation
    The currency used in Swaziland is called Lilangeni.

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  • 10. 

    What currency do the Chinese people use in Taiwan?

    • A. 

      Dinar

    • B. 

      Pound

    • C. 

      Peso

    • D. 

      Dollar

    Correct Answer
    D. Dollar
    Explanation
    The currency used by the Chinese people in Taiwan is the dollar. Taiwan has its own currency called the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), which is commonly referred to as the dollar. This currency is used for daily transactions and is recognized as the legal tender in Taiwan.

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  • 11. 

    Which country covers the largest total area?

    • A. 

      Montserrat

    • B. 

      Jersey

    • C. 

      Liechtenstein

    • D. 

      American Samoa

    Correct Answer
    D. American Samoa
    Explanation
    American Samoa covers the largest total area compared to the other options mentioned. Montserrat is a small island in the Caribbean, Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, and Liechtenstein is a small landlocked country in Europe. In contrast, American Samoa is a group of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean and has a larger land area.

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  • 12. 

    Which country covers the largest total area?

    • A. 

      Angola

    • B. 

      Tanzania

    • C. 

      Mauritania

    • D. 

      Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Angola
    Explanation
    Angola covers the largest total area among the given options. Angola is the seventh-largest country in Africa and has a land area of approximately 1,246,700 square kilometers. It is located in Southern Africa and shares borders with Namibia, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola's vast territory includes diverse landscapes such as the Atlantic coastline, the fertile highlands, and the arid Namib Desert. With its extensive land area, Angola is rightfully recognized as the country that covers the largest total area among the options provided.

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  • 13. 

    Which country covers the largest total area?

    • A. 

      Macau

    • B. 

      Tokelau

    • C. 

      Antigua And Barbuda

    • D. 

      Holy See (Vatican City)

    Correct Answer
    C. Antigua And Barbuda
    Explanation
    Antigua And Barbuda covers the largest total area among the given options. Macau is a small region in China, Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand, and Holy See (Vatican City) is the smallest internationally recognized independent state. Therefore, Antigua And Barbuda is the only option left, making it the correct answer.

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  • 14. 

    Which country covers the largest total area?

    • A. 

      Aruba

    • B. 

      Jersey

    • C. 

      Montserrat

    • D. 

      Holy See (Vatican City)

    Correct Answer
    A. Aruba
    Explanation
    Aruba covers the largest total area among the given options. Aruba is an island country located in the southern Caribbean Sea. It has a land area of approximately 180 square kilometers. In comparison, Jersey is a small island in the English Channel with an area of about 116 square kilometers, Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory covering around 102 square kilometers, and the Holy See (Vatican City) is the smallest internationally recognized independent state, occupying an area of just 0.44 square kilometers. Therefore, Aruba has the largest total area among these options.

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  • 15. 

    Which country covers the largest total area?

    • A. 

      American Samoa

    • B. 

      Sri Lanka

    • C. 

      Austria

    • D. 

      Mauritius

    Correct Answer
    C. Austria
    Explanation
    Austria covers the largest total area among the given options. This can be verified by looking at the land area of each country. American Samoa is a small territory, Sri Lanka is an island nation with a relatively smaller land area, and Mauritius is also an island nation with a smaller land area compared to Austria. Therefore, Austria is the correct answer as it covers the largest total area.

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