Geography and flags quiz

Fifteen questions on the world map. No atlases on the table, and no phones under it either.

Free to use with your own team, courtesy of WorkplaceHero - workplacehero.co.uk

Question sheet

  1. 1. What is the smallest country in the world by area?
    • A. Monaco
    • B. Vatican City
    • C. San Marino
    • D. Liechtenstein
  2. 2. Which is the longest river in the world?
    • A. The Amazon
    • B. The Yangtze
    • C. The Nile
    • D. The Mississippi
  3. 3. The flag of Japan shows what?
    • A. A red circle
    • B. A red cross
    • C. A rising sun with rays
    • D. A white star
  4. 4. Which country has the most time zones?
    • A. Russia
    • B. The United States
    • C. France
    • D. China
  5. 5. Mount Kilimanjaro is in which country?
    • A. Kenya
    • B. Tanzania
    • C. Uganda
    • D. Ethiopia
  6. 6. Which UK city is served by an airport with the code EDI?
    • A. Exeter
    • B. Edinburgh
    • C. East Midlands
    • D. Aberdeen
  7. 7. How many countries share a land border with France (mainland)?
    • A. Six
    • B. Seven
    • C. Eight
    • D. Nine
  8. 8. Which ocean is the deepest?
    • A. Atlantic
    • B. Indian
    • C. Southern
    • D. Pacific
  9. 9. The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of which Australian state?
    • A. Queensland
    • B. New South Wales
    • C. Victoria
    • D. Western Australia
  10. 10. Which of these countries does not have a flag containing red?
    • A. Denmark
    • B. Greece
    • C. Jamaica
    • D. Switzerland
  11. 11. What is the capital of Canada?
    • A. Toronto
    • B. Vancouver
    • C. Ottawa
    • D. Montreal
  12. 12. Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
    • A. Gobi
    • B. Kalahari
    • C. Sahara
    • D. Arabian
  13. 13. Which two countries are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar?
    • A. Spain and Morocco
    • B. Italy and Tunisia
    • C. Greece and Turkey
    • D. France and Algeria
  14. 14. Which Scottish loch is the largest by surface area?
    • A. Loch Ness
    • B. Loch Lomond
    • C. Loch Awe
    • D. Loch Morar
  15. 15. Iceland's capital is called what?
    • A. Reykjavik
    • B. Oslo
    • C. Helsinki
    • D. Nuuk

Answer sheet (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. B - Vatican City
  2. 2. C - The Nile
    Traditionally the Nile, though some studies argue for the Amazon.
  3. 3. A - A red circle
  4. 4. C - France
    France, counting its overseas territories, spans twelve.
  5. 5. B - Tanzania
  6. 6. B - Edinburgh
  7. 7. C - Eight
    Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra.
  8. 8. D - Pacific
    The Mariana Trench in the Pacific is the deepest known point.
  9. 9. A - Queensland
  10. 10. C - Jamaica
    Jamaica's flag is green, gold and black.
  11. 11. C - Ottawa
  12. 12. C - Sahara
  13. 13. A - Spain and Morocco
  14. 14. B - Loch Lomond
    Loch Lomond is largest by area; Loch Ness holds the most water.
  15. 15. A - Reykjavik