Countries of the World Quiz Questions for Kids

For parents and teachers · 45 questions with answers

A mixed quiz about the countries of the world: their capitals, currencies, languages, famous landmarks and states. Each question is a different kind from the one before, which makes it a lively quiz for a class or a family games night.

Easy (ages 6–8)

1. Which famous place is in Portugal?

   1. Belém Tower
   2. Tallinn Old Town
   3. Geirangerfjord
   4. Saint Sophia Cathedral

2. Which is an official or main language of Saudi Arabia?

   1. Norwegian
   2. Arabic
   3. Amharic
   4. Estonian

3. Which continent is Thailand in?

   1. Asia
   2. Europe
   3. South America
   4. Oceania

4. Which money is used in Egypt?

   1. West African CFA Franc
   2. Cape Verdean Escudo
   3. Egyptian Pound
   4. Lesotho Loti

5. In which country is “Parthenon”?

   1. Croatia
   2. San Marino
   3. Greece
   4. Sweden

6. What is the capital of South Korea?

   1. Hanoi
   2. Manila
   3. Seoul
   4. Naypyidaw

7. Which country uses the Chinese Yuan?

   1. Tajikistan
   2. Maldives
   3. China
   4. Laos

8. Which famous place is in the Netherlands?

   1. Windmills of Kinderdijk
   2. Schönbrunn Palace
   3. Monte Carlo Casino
   4. Belém Tower

9. Which is an official or main language of Australia?

   1. English
   2. Slovenian
   3. Mongolian
   4. Hungarian

10. Which continent is France in?

    1. South America
    2. North America
    3. Africa
    4. Europe

11. Which money is used in Norway?

    1. Euro
    2. Norwegian Krone
    3. Czech Koruna
    4. Moldovan Leu

12. In which country is “Statue of Liberty”?

    1. Nicaragua
    2. United States
    3. Canada
    4. Dominica

13. What is the capital of Nigeria?

    1. Lobamba
    2. Abuja
    3. Nairobi
    4. Yamoussoukro

14. Which country uses the Cuban Convertible Peso?

    1. Canada
    2. Grenada
    3. Cuba
    4. Nicaragua

15. Which famous place is in Turkey?

    1. Marina Bay Sands
    2. Angkor Wat
    3. Hagia Sophia
    4. Kuwait Towers

Answer key: Easy

1. A. Belém Tower
2. B. Arabic
3. A. Asia
4. C. Egyptian Pound
5. C. Greece
6. C. Seoul
7. C. China
8. A. Windmills of Kinderdijk
9. A. English
10. D. Europe
11. B. Norwegian Krone
12. B. United States
13. B. Abuja
14. C. Cuba
15. C. Hagia Sophia

Medium (ages 8–10)

16. What is the capital of Rajasthan (India)?

    1. Shillong
    2. Chandigarh
    3. Agartala
    4. Jaipur

17. Minnesota is a state of which country?

    1. Argentina
    2. United States
    3. Canada
    4. Germany

18. Which is an official or main language of Denmark?

    1. Armenian
    2. Vietnamese
    3. Danish
    4. Burmese

19. Which money is used in Syria?

    1. Egyptian Pound
    2. Kazakhstani Tenge
    3. Yemeni Rial
    4. Syrian Pound

20. Which famous place is in Sudan?

    1. Amphitheatre of El Jem
    2. Murchison Falls
    3. Pyramids of Meroë
    4. Avenue of the Baobabs

21. Which country uses the Myanmar Kyat?

    1. Bangladesh
    2. Indonesia
    3. Yemen
    4. Myanmar

22. Which continent is Somalia in?

    1. Africa
    2. North America
    3. Europe
    4. South America

23. What is the capital of Georgia?

    1. Bishkek
    2. Islamabad
    3. Pyongyang
    4. Tbilisi

24. In which country is “Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela”?

    1. Somalia
    2. Niger
    3. Botswana
    4. Ethiopia

25. Which is an official or main language of Belize?

    1. English
    2. Amharic
    3. Kazakh
    4. Greek

26. Which money is used in Botswana?

    1. Namibian Dollar
    2. Botswanan Pula
    3. West African CFA Franc
    4. Angolan Kwanza

27. Which famous place is in Slovenia?

    1. Tallinn Old Town
    2. Brandenburg Gate
    3. Lake Bled
    4. Walls of Dubrovnik

28. Which country uses the Czech Koruna?

    1. Portugal
    2. Czechia
    3. Albania
    4. Iceland

29. Which continent is Ecuador in?

    1. North America
    2. South America
    3. Africa
    4. Asia

30. What is the capital of El Salvador?

    1. San Salvador
    2. Tegucigalpa
    3. Bridgetown
    4. Port-au-Prince

Answer key: Medium

16. D. Jaipur
17. B. United States
18. C. Danish
19. D. Syrian Pound
20. C. Pyramids of Meroë
21. D. Myanmar
22. A. Africa
23. D. Tbilisi
24. D. Ethiopia
25. A. English
26. B. Botswanan Pula
27. C. Lake Bled
28. B. Czechia
29. B. South America
30. A. San Salvador

Hard (ages 10–12)

31. What is the capital of Tajikistan?

    1. Baghdad
    2. Tehran
    3. Phnom Penh
    4. Dushanbe

32. Which country uses the Comorian Franc?

    1. Comoros
    2. Rwanda
    3. Mauritius
    4. Eswatini

33. Which money is used in the Marshall Islands?

    1. Australian Dollar
    2. Papua New Guinean Kina
    3. Vanuatu Vatu
    4. US Dollar

34. What is the capital of Paraná (Brazil)?

    1. Curitiba
    2. Cuiabá
    3. Goiânia
    4. Rio Branco

35. Quintana Roo is a state of which country?

    1. Malaysia
    2. India
    3. United States
    4. Mexico

36. Which continent is Guyana in?

    1. Asia
    2. South America
    3. Europe
    4. Oceania

37. Which is an official or main language of Eswatini?

    1. English
    2. Serbian
    3. Quechua
    4. Khmer

38. Which famous place is in Monaco?

    1. Charles Bridge
    2. Monte Carlo Casino
    3. Brandenburg Gate
    4. Atomium

39. In which country is “St. Peter's Basilica”?

    1. Spain
    2. Hungary
    3. Albania
    4. Vatican City

40. What is the capital of Malta?

    1. Athens
    2. Valletta
    3. Kyiv
    4. Brussels

41. Which country uses the Burundian Franc?

    1. Congo (Republic of the)
    2. Mozambique
    3. Togo
    4. Burundi

42. Which money is used in Liberia?

    1. Liberian Dollar
    2. Burundian Franc
    3. Mauritanian Ouguiya
    4. Tunisian Dinar

43. What is the capital of Benue (Nigeria)?

    1. Damaturu
    2. Jos
    3. Abakaliki
    4. Makurdi

44. Chaco is a state of which country?

    1. Australia
    2. Brazil
    3. Argentina
    4. Germany

45. Which continent is Dominica in?

    1. Africa
    2. South America
    3. Oceania
    4. North America

Answer key: Hard

31. D. Dushanbe
32. A. Comoros
33. D. US Dollar
34. A. Curitiba
35. D. Mexico
36. B. South America
37. A. English
38. B. Monte Carlo Casino
39. D. Vatican City
40. B. Valletta
41. D. Burundi
42. A. Liberian Dollar
43. D. Makurdi
44. C. Argentina
45. D. North America

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