Political Maps and Atlas MCQ Test 1

1. What is the largest country by land area?

2. What is the world's smallest continent?

3. Which city is famous for its canals and gondolas?

4. Which sea is the saltiest natural lake?

5. Which ancient wonder was located in the city of Babylon?

6. Which country was formerly known as Ceylon?

7. Which African country was formerly known as Rhodesia?

8. Which river flows through Egypt?

9. Which city is known as the 'City of Love'?

10. Which desert is located in Africa?

11. Which mountain range separates France and Spain?

12. What is the capital of Brazil?

13. Which river is the longest in the world?

14. Which continent is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?

15. Which river is the longest in Europe?

16. What is the world's northernmost capital city?

17. Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

18. Which island is famous for its almost extinct 'dragon' species?

19. What is the capital of the United States?

20. Which two countries share the longest international border?

21. Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?

22. Which ancient city was known as the 'City of Gold'?

23. Which of the following countries is an archipelago?

24. Which city is considered the 'Crossroads of the World' due to its location between Europe and Asia?

25. Which country is known as the 'Land Down Under'?

26. What is the capital of Australia?

27. Which country is both in Asia and Europe?

28. What is the capital of France?

29. Which country is the largest by area in South America?

30. What is the currency of Japan?

31. What is the world's longest river?

32. What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

33. Which of these countries does not have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea?

34. Which imaginary line divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

35. Which country has a flag featuring a cedar tree?

36. Which continent is the largest by land area?

37. Which ocean is the largest?

38. Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

39. Which of the following countries is landlocked?

40. Which strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara?

41. What is the capital of Belarus?

42. What is the world's largest island?

43. Which region is often referred to as the 'Rooftop of the World'?

44. Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?

45. Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?

46. Which country has a coastline on both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?

47. Which mountain range is often called the 'Roof of the World'?

48. Which desert is the largest in the world?

49. What is the capital city of Australia?

50. Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?