The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the capital of East Timor?
Possible answers:
- Dili
- Baucau
- Suai
- Maliana
Explanation: Dili is the capital of East Timor, one of Asia's youngest countries, independent since 2002.
Question 2 : What is the capital of Brunei?
Possible answers:
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Seria
- Tutong
- Temburong
Explanation: Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei, a small oil-rich sultanate on the island of Borneo.
Question 3 : What is the capital of the Maldives?
Possible answers:
- Hulhumalé
- Addu City
- Malé
- Fuvahmulah
Explanation: Malé is the capital of the Maldives, one of the most densely populated and smallest capitals in the world.
Question 4 : What is the only capital in the world shared between two countries?
Possible answers:
- Jerusalem
- Seoul
- Berlin
- Nicosia
Explanation: Nicosia is the world's last divided capital, shared between Cyprus (south) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Question 5 : Which Asian country moved its capital from Rangoon to Naypyidaw in 2006?
Possible answers:
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Myanmar
Explanation: Myanmar (Burma) moved its capital from Rangoon (Yangon) to Naypyidaw in 2006, a purpose-built city.
Question 6 : What is the official legislative capital of Sri Lanka?
Possible answers:
- Galle
- Kandy
- Colombo
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Explanation: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the official legislative capital of Sri Lanka, although Colombo is the commercial capital.
Question 7 : What is the de facto capital of Palestine?
Possible answers:
- Ramallah
- Bethlehem
- Hebron
- Gaza
Explanation: Ramallah is the de facto seat of the Palestinian Authority, although East Jerusalem is the claimed capital.
Question 8 : Which Asian country plans to move its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara?
Possible answers:
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Thailand
Explanation: Indonesia plans to move its capital from Jakarta, threatened by rising sea levels, to Nusantara on the island of Borneo.
Question 9 : What is the capital of Palau?
Possible answers:
- Airai
- Ngerulmud
- Koror
- Melekeok
Explanation: Ngerulmud has been the capital of Palau since 2006, one of the world's smallest capitals, in the state of Melekeok.
Question 10 : What is the capital of Bhutan and why is it unique?
Possible answers:
- Punakha, no airport
- Thimphu, no traffic lights
- Jakar, no internet
- Paro, no skyscrapers
Explanation: Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and one of the few capitals in the world without traffic lights.
Question 11 : Which city is Malaysia's administrative capital (seat of government)?
Possible answers:
- Penang
- Cyberjaya
- Putrajaya
- Kuala Lumpur
Explanation: Putrajaya has been the seat of the Malaysian government since 1999, while Kuala Lumpur remains the official capital.
Question 12 : What is the capital of Tonga?
Possible answers:
- Nuku'alofa
- Apia
- Funafuti
- Suva
Explanation: Nuku'alofa is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific.
Question 13 : What is the capital of Fiji?
Possible answers:
- Labasa
- Lautoka
- Nadi
- Suva
Explanation: Suva is the capital of Fiji, an archipelago of over 330 islands in the South Pacific.
Question 14 : What is the capital of the Marshall Islands?
Possible answers:
- Ebeye
- Jaluit
- Majuro
- Kwajalein
Explanation: Majuro is the capital of the Marshall Islands, a Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels.
Question 15 : What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
Possible answers:
- Lae
- Madang
- Port Moresby
- Wewak
Explanation: Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, the most linguistically diverse country with over 800 languages.



