World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids-7/9-country Capitals II

1. What is the capital of Antartica?

Penguin City

McMurdo

Doesn't have one

Antartica does not have established cities, and therefore, no capital.

Explanation

Antartica does not have established cities, and therefore, no capital.

2. This capital of Japan lies on the coast of Honshu.

Kyoto

Tokyo

Hirohito

Tokyo > is the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world. Tokyo lies on the southeastern coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island.

Explanation

Tokyo > is the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world. Tokyo lies on the southeastern coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island.

3. Czar Alexander declared that Helsinki was the capital of which country?

Iceland

Finland

Sweden

Russia took over the city in 1809. In 1812, Russia's leader, Czar Alexander I, made Helsinki the capital of Finland. Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917.

Explanation

Russia took over the city in 1809. In 1812, Russia's leader, Czar Alexander I, made Helsinki the capital of Finland. Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917.

4. The capital of Jordan produces more than half of the countries' manufactured goods.

Petra

Amman

Lagos

Amman > is the capital and largest city of Jordan, a country in the Middle East. Amman lies 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of the Dead Sea.
The city lies on old trade routes and still is a major trading center. Its factories produce more than half of Jordan's manufactured goods.

Explanation

Amman > is the capital and largest city of Jordan, a country in the Middle East. Amman lies 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of the Dead Sea.
The city lies on old trade routes and still is a major trading center. Its factories produce more than half of Jordan's manufactured goods.

5. What is the capital of Canada?

Toronto

Alberta

Ottawa

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has more land. Canada stretches across the top of the continent of North America. Alaska is on the northwest, and the rest of the United States is on the south. It lies between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The Arctic Ocean is on the north. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

Explanation

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has more land. Canada stretches across the top of the continent of North America. Alaska is on the northwest, and the rest of the United States is on the south. It lies between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The Arctic Ocean is on the north. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

6. This island paradise known for gold is also home to the capital city of Suva.

Seychelles

Fiji

Galapagos

Suva, the capital and largest city of Fiji, is on Viti Levu. Fiji's income comes mainly from farming. Gold is the country's main mineral. Many people visit Fiji each year. Many people in Fiji work in the tourist industry.

Explanation

Suva, the capital and largest city of Fiji, is on Viti Levu. Fiji's income comes mainly from farming. Gold is the country's main mineral. Many people visit Fiji each year. Many people in Fiji work in the tourist industry.

7. Lagos was the capital of this country until 1991, but now Abuja is the capital of it.

Nigeria

Lesotho

Mozambique

Abuja > is the capital of the Nigeria. Lagos was the capital until 1991. Part of Abuja is still being built, and some government offices are still in Lagos.

Explanation

Abuja > is the capital of the Nigeria. Lagos was the capital until 1991. Part of Abuja is still being built, and some government offices are still in Lagos.

8. This has been the capital since the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

Riyadh

Abu Dhabi

Calgary

Riyadh > is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, a country in the Middle East. Riyadh lies near the center of the country. Riyadh is a business center and serves as the headquarters of Saudi Arabia's large oil industry. It has been the nation's capital since the official creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

Explanation

Riyadh > is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, a country in the Middle East. Riyadh lies near the center of the country. Riyadh is a business center and serves as the headquarters of Saudi Arabia's large oil industry. It has been the nation's capital since the official creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

9. Asunción is the capital of which South American country?

Uruguay

Paraguay

Bolivia

Asunción > is the capital, largest city, and chief port of Paraguay. It is in central Paraguay, on a bay of the Paraguay River. It is near Argentina's northeastern border.

Explanation

Asunción > is the capital, largest city, and chief port of Paraguay. It is in central Paraguay, on a bay of the Paraguay River. It is near Argentina's northeastern border.

10. This capital city of Moldova was called Kishinev when it was seized by the Soviets. Before then and today its name is _________.

Tiranë

Skopje

Chisinau

Chisinau was founded around 1420. Over the next 500 years, control over Moldova switched between the Ottoman Empire, Romania, and Russia. In 1940, the Soviets seized Moldova and made it part of the Soviet Union. They called Moldova the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. Chisinau, which they called Kishinev, was the capital. Much of the city was destroyed during World War II (1939-1945). In 1991, Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

Explanation

Chisinau was founded around 1420. Over the next 500 years, control over Moldova switched between the Ottoman Empire, Romania, and Russia. In 1940, the Soviets seized Moldova and made it part of the Soviet Union. They called Moldova the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. Chisinau, which they called Kishinev, was the capital. Much of the city was destroyed during World War II (1939-1945). In 1991, Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union.