The world is a fascinating place. There are seven continents, each one with different countries and each one with its own customs and traditions. But most of us will never get to visit more than a couple of continents other than the one we are in.
If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling the world without ever leaving your home, here's a quiz that will offer a glimpse of that. You can test your knowledge of the culture, food, wildlife and geography across the globe in this quiz—all from the comfort of your couch or wherever you are. You will be taken to each of the continents and be quizzed on various aspects of each one.
Once you have answered all the questions, you will be given a score. This score will show how well you did on the quiz. The majority of people aren't able to pass this quiz on their first try. Think you can do it? Brush up on your trivia skills here!
Journey Around the 🌎 Globe from Wherever You Are With This 32-Question Trivia Quiz Questions
Emperor penguins are now a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Where do these birds come from? We're headed there next!
Arctic
Antarctica
According to the terms of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, Antarctica is currently reserved for:
Whale hunting
Scientific research
Nuclear testing
Tourism
Which area of Antarctica is home to many species of wildlife?
The northern oceans
The central plains
The southern oceans
These South American monsters can get over 20 feet in length and weigh several hundred pounds. What are they?
Adjar lizard
Anguilla racer
Abyssinian genet
Anaconda
You've arrived in South America! What city is known as the "Paris of South America"?
Rio de Janeiro
Lima
Bogota
Buenos Aires
This mammal, native to South America, often has markings on its face. What's this animal called?
Sloth bear
Black bear
Brown bear
Spectacled bear
What country is landlocked by Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia?
Paraguay
Guyana
Suriname
Chile
After entering a shop in Brazil, you may be immediately assaulted with offers of this beverage, which typically comes in a small cup. Literally, the name means "little coffee" in Portuguese. What is it?
Cafezinho
Café Bombón
Mazagran
Café con leche
You're now in North America! Residents of this Mexican city are called "tapatíos," popularized throughout the United States thanks to a brand of hot sauce. What town is it?
Havana
Guadalajara
Quito
George Town
Who served as the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974?
Donald Trump
Theodore Roosevelt
Richard M. Nixon
Millard Fillmore
Canada is North America's largest country by area. What's the capital of Canada?
Vancouver
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Which of the following islands is not part of Canada?
Baffin Island
Prince Edward Island
Greenland
Cape Breton Island
You've just crossed the Atlantic! Which European country is famous for its apfelstrudel and sachertorte?
Austria
France
Denmark
Hungary
Which European country has the highest per capita GDP?
Luxembourg
Poland
Germany
Switzerland
True or false: Denmark is the only European country that starts with the letter D.
False
True
The Olympic Games are famous all around the world. Which European nation founded them?
Belarus
England
Russia
Greece
You're halfway there! Of all the large mountains in Europe, which is the tallest?
K2
Mount Elbrus
Mount Olympus
Mount Vesuvio
This city in Turkey is geographically located in both Europe and Asia. Similar to Rome, this city was founded on seven hills. What is the largest city in Turkey?
Ankara
Bursa
Istanbul
Konya
The Aztecs made a drink called xocolâtl, a precursor of European chocolate. What does this Nahuatl word mean?
Cacao fruit
Brown drink
Delicious
Bitter water
Which European country was the first to decriminalize all drugs?
Portugal
Greece
Russia
Spain
Guess the country with these 3 clues: Abyssinia, Horn of Africa, cradle of mankind
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Zambia
Zimbabwe
True or false: The quills on porcupines in Africa are as long as 3 pencils together.
True
False
The Blue Mountain variety of this drink gets its name from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica where it originated. However, it is also grown in other Caribbean islands as well as Africa. What type of drink is Blue Mountain?
Coffee
Tea
Hot chocolate
Wine
Which African country speaks mostly Oromo and Amharic?
Ivory Coast
Comoros
Ethiopia
Sierra Leone
This plant-eating mammal with horns native to Asia and Africa is called a:
Rhinosaurus
Rinosauros
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceras
You are visiting the historic temples of Wat Chaiwatthanaram in the former national capital city of Ayutthaya. Which Asian country are you in?
Cambodia
Thailand
Vietnam
Laos
Which of these Asian cities is in Sri Lanka?
Kabul
Colombo
Thimphu
Islamabad
Mount Everest can be found at the border of China and which other country?
Mongolia
Nepal
Myanmar
India
What are the two biggest religions in Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
Hardly anyone is religious
Shinto and Islam
Buddhism and Christianity
Almost there, I promise. Do you know this carnivorous rascal native to Oceania?
Honey badger
Tasmanian devil
Least weasel
Komodo dragon
True or false: There's a rock in Australia that's bigger than Uluru (Ayers Rock).
True
False
Finally, here's another Aussie one. True or false: Australia is wider than the Moon.
