The 18 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the capital of Honduras?
Possible answers:
- La Ceiba
- Tegucigalpa
- San Pedro Sula
- Roatán
Explanation: Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras, one of the few capitals in the world without rail access.
Question 2 : What is the capital of Nicaragua?
Possible answers:
- León
- Managua
- Granada
- Masaya
Explanation: Managua is the capital of Nicaragua, the largest Central American country by area.
Question 3 : What is the capital of El Salvador?
Possible answers:
- San Miguel
- Sonsonate
- San Salvador
- Santa Ana
Explanation: San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, the smallest and most densely populated Central American country.
Question 4 : What is the capital of Belize?
Possible answers:
- Belmopan
- San Ignacio
- Orange Walk
- Belize City
Explanation: Belmopan has been the capital of Belize since 1970, built after Belize City was destroyed by Hurricane Hattie.
Question 5 : What is the capital of the Bahamas?
Possible answers:
- Marsh Harbour
- Freeport
- George Town
- Nassau
Explanation: Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas, an archipelago of over 700 islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Question 6 : What is the capital of Suriname?
Possible answers:
- Nieuw Nickerie
- Paramaribo
- Brokopondo
- Lelydorp
Explanation: Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, the only South American country with Dutch as its official language.
Question 7 : What is the capital of Barbados?
Possible answers:
- Oistins
- Speightstown
- Bridgetown
- Holetown
Explanation: Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados, whose historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 8 : What is the capital of Dominica?
Possible answers:
- Castle Bruce
- Marigot
- Portsmouth
- Roseau
Explanation: Roseau is the capital of Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic. Dominica is nicknamed the Nature Isle of the Caribbean.
Question 9 : What is the capital of Saint Lucia?
Possible answers:
- Soufrière
- Castries
- Vieux Fort
- Gros Islet
Explanation: Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island known for its UNESCO-listed volcanic pitons.
Question 10 : What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Possible answers:
- Charlestown
- Sandy Point
- Old Road
- Basseterre
Explanation: Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the smallest sovereign state in the Americas.
Question 11 : What is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Possible answers:
- Kingstown
- Bequia
- Kingston
- Georgetown
Explanation: Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an archipelago in the Lesser Antilles.
Question 12 : What is the capital of Grenada?
Possible answers:
- Grenville
- Sauteurs
- St. George's
- Gouyave
Explanation: St. George's is the capital of Grenada, nicknamed the Spice Isle of the Caribbean for its nutmeg production.
Question 13 : What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?
Possible answers:
- St. John's
- English Harbour
- Codrington
- All Saints
Explanation: St. John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, a Caribbean island nation boasting 365 beaches. Not to be confused with St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada.
Question 14 : Which of these cities is NOT a capital of the Americas?
Possible answers:
- Bogotá
- Lima
- Santiago
- São Paulo
Explanation: São Paulo is Brazil's largest city but not its capital. Brasília has been the capital since 1960.
Question 15 : Which country in the Americas has two capitals?
Possible answers:
- Brazil
- Chile
- Bolivia
- Venezuela
Explanation: Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre (constitutional) and La Paz (seat of government, the world's highest capital at 3,640 m).
Question 16 : What is the capital of French Guiana?
Possible answers:
- Kourou
- Cayenne
- Maripasoula
- Saint-Laurent
Explanation: Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana, a French overseas department in South America. It is not a sovereign country.
Question 17 : Which American capital was purpose-built to be a capital in 1960?
Possible answers:
- Brasília
- Washington D.C.
- Buenos Aires
- Ottawa
Explanation: Brasília was built from scratch and inaugurated in 1960 as Brazil's new capital, replacing Rio de Janeiro.
Question 18 : How many sovereign countries make up the Americas?
Possible answers:
- 28
- 31
- 35
- 42
Explanation: The Americas consist of 35 sovereign countries: 23 in North and Central America (including the Caribbean) and 12 in South America.
