World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids-7/2-Country Capitals

2.

This is the capital city of Germany and also home to the Bradenburg Gate.

Berlin
Frankfurt
Munich

Correct Answer

A. Berlin

Explanation

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. It is a center for business and the arts.
Berlin has many fine museums, theaters, colleges, and parks. It has many factories, too. People enjoy a stroll along the Kurfürstendamm, a street with fine stores. They also admire the Brandenburg Gate, a monument that was finished in 1791.

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3.

The largest country in the world is home to which capital city?

Moscow
Ottawa
Beijing

Correct Answer

A. Moscow

Explanation

Russia is the world's largest country in area. It is almost twice as big as Canada, the second largest country. Russia covers much of the continents of Europe and Asia. Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia.

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4.

Karachi used to be the capital of this country, but was replaced by Islamabad.

Pakistan
Afghanistan
Uzbekistan

Correct Answer

A. Pakistan

Explanation

The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad . It was built in the 1960's. Karachi, which was once the capital, is Pakistan's largest city and its major seaport.

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5.

This capital of India was built in the early 1900's.

Mumbai
New Delhi
Bangalore

Correct Answer

A. New Delhi

Explanation

The capital of India is New Delhi in northern India. New Delhi was built in the early 1900's. It is a modern city with skyscrapers and wide, tree-lined streets. The city has many gardens, parks, and fountains too

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6.

Millions of people visit the ancient ruins in this capital city such as the Acropolis?

Athens
Rome
Cairo

Correct Answer

A. Athens

Explanation

Athens is one of the world's most famous and historic cities. It became the capital of Greece in 1833.

Athens has famous ruins, or remains, of ancient buildings. The most famous are the ruins of a huge marble temple called the Parthenon. The temple stands on a hill known as the Acropolis.

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7.

Add "city" to the end of this country and you have its capital.

Panama
Mexico
Both of the above

Correct Answer

A. Both of the above

Explanation

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and one of the largest cities in the world. It lies in the middle of Mexico. Panama City is the capital and largest city of Panama. It lies on the Pacific Ocean, at one end of the Panama Canal. Panama City is a crossroads of world trade.

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8.

This country's capital was no longer called Batavia after winning indepence from the Dutch in 1949.

Indonesia
Singapore
Malaysia

Correct Answer

A. Indonesia

Explanation

karta is the capital city of Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is also Indonesia's main business center and its largest city. More than 8 million people live there.

Near the center of Jakarta is Medan Merdeka, or Freedom Square. Around it are many modern hotels, offices, and government buildings. Jakarta has a museum and a center that features art, music, theater, and a planetarium. Jakarta's sports stadium holds 200,000 people.

People have lived in what is now Jakarta for more than 1,500 years. The Dutch took control of the area in 1619. They named the city Batavia. In 1949, when Indonesia became independent from the Netherlands, its name was changed to Jakarta.

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9.

Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras is how many feet above sea level?

100
2,040
3,200

Correct Answer

A. 3,200

Explanation

Tegucigalpa is the capital and largest city of Honduras. It is in the mountainous south-central part of Honduras. Mountains border Tegucigalpa to the north. Several rivers and streams flow through the city. Tegucigalpa is more than 3,200 feet (975 meters) above sea level. It has pleasant weather all year long.

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10.

This island off the coast of Africa calls its capital city, Antananarivo.

Madagascar
Mauritius
Canary Islands

Correct Answer

A. Mauritius

Explanation

Madagascar is an African country. It lies in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of the mainland of Africa. It is made up of one big island and many tiny nearby islands. The big island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth largest island in the world. Antananarivo is the country's capital and largest city.

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World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids-7/2-country Capitals

This capital of China is also known as Peking.

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This is the capital city of Germany and also home to the Bradenburg Gate.

The largest country in the world is home to which capital city?

Karachi used to be the capital of this country, but was replaced by Islamabad.

This capital of India was built in the early 1900's.

Millions of people visit the ancient ruins in this capital city such as the Acropolis?

Add "city" to the end of this country and you have its capital.

This country's capital was no longer called Batavia after winning indepence from the Dutch in 1949.

Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras is how many feet above sea level?

This island off the coast of Africa calls its capital city, Antananarivo.