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:
Nuclear testing
Scientific research
Whale hunting
Tourism
Which area of Antarctica is home to many species of wildlife?
The northern oceans
The southern oceans
The central plains
These South American monsters can get over 20 feet in length and weigh several hundred pounds. What are they?
Anguilla racer
Abyssinian genet
Anaconda
Adjar lizard
You've arrived in South America! What city is known as the "Paris of South America"?
Buenos Aires
Lima
Rio de Janeiro
Bogota
This mammal, native to South America, often has markings on its face. What's this animal called?
Brown bear
Sloth bear
Spectacled bear
Black bear
What country is landlocked by Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia?
Suriname
Paraguay
Chile
Guyana
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?
Mazagran
Cafezinho
Café Bombón
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
Quito
George Town
Guadalajara
Who served as the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974?
Richard M. Nixon
Theodore Roosevelt
Donald Trump
Millard Fillmore
Canada is North America's largest country by area. What's the capital of Canada?
Toronto
Vancouver
Montreal
Ottawa
Which of the following islands is not part of Canada?
Cape Breton Island
Prince Edward Island
Greenland
Baffin Island
You've just crossed the Atlantic! Which European country is famous for its apfelstrudel and sachertorte?
Hungary
Austria
Denmark
France
Which European country has the highest per capita GDP?
Poland
Germany
Switzerland
Luxembourg
True or false: Denmark is the only European country that starts with the letter D.
True
False
The Olympic Games are famous all around the world. Which European nation founded them?
Greece
England
Belarus
Russia
You're halfway there! Of all the large mountains in Europe, which is the tallest?
Mount Vesuvio
Mount Olympus
K2
Mount Elbrus
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?
Konya
Bursa
Istanbul
Ankara
The Aztecs made a drink called xocolâtl, a precursor of European chocolate. What does this Nahuatl word mean?
Brown drink
Bitter water
Delicious
Cacao fruit
Which European country was the first to decriminalize all drugs?
Portugal
Spain
Greece
Russia
Guess the country with these 3 clues: Abyssinia, Horn of Africa, cradle of mankind
Ethiopia
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Madagascar
True or false: The quills on porcupines in Africa are as long as 3 pencils together.
False
True
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?
Hot chocolate
Wine
Tea
Coffee
Which African country speaks mostly Oromo and Amharic?
Sierra Leone
Comoros
Ivory Coast
Ethiopia
This plant-eating mammal with horns native to Asia and Africa is called a:
Rhinoceras
Rhinosaurus
Rhinoceros
Rinosauros
You are visiting the historic temples of Wat Chaiwatthanaram in the former national capital city of Ayutthaya. Which Asian country are you in?
Laos
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
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?
India
Nepal
Myanmar
Mongolia
What are the two biggest religions in Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
Hardly anyone is religious
Buddhism and Christianity
Shinto and Islam
Almost there, I promise. Do you know this carnivorous rascal native to Oceania?
Komodo dragon
Tasmanian devil
Honey badger
Least weasel
True or false: There's a rock in Australia that's bigger than Uluru (Ayers Rock).
False
True
Finally, here's another Aussie one. True or false: Australia is wider than the Moon.
