The 20 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the capital of Lebanon?
Possible answers:
- Beirut
- Tripoli
- Byblos
- Sidon
Explanation: Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, nicknamed the 'Paris of the Middle East' for its cultural life.
Question 2 : What is the capital of Jordan?
Possible answers:
- Zarqa
- Irbid
- Amman
- Aqaba
Explanation: Amman is the capital of Jordan, a city built on seven hills like Rome.
Question 3 : What is the capital of Syria?
Possible answers:
- Aleppo
- Homs
- Latakia
- Damascus
Explanation: Damascus is the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Question 4 : What is the capital of Yemen?
Possible answers:
- Hodeidah
- Aden
- Sana'a
- Taiz
Explanation: Sana'a is the official capital of Yemen, one of the oldest cities in the Arab world, perched at 2,300 m altitude.
Question 5 : What is the capital of Oman?
Possible answers:
- Salalah
- Muscat
- Nizwa
- Sohar
Explanation: Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a historic port on the Gulf of Oman.
Question 6 : What is the capital of Vietnam?
Possible answers:
- Hanoi
- Hô Chi Minh-Ville
- Da Nang
- Haiphong
Explanation: Hanoi has been the capital of Vietnam since reunification in 1976. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is the largest city and economic center.
Question 7 : What is the capital of Turkey?
Possible answers:
- Istanbul
- Izmir
- Ankara
- Antalya
Explanation: Ankara has been the capital of Turkey since 1923, chosen by Atatürk for its central position and to mark a break with the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul remains the country's largest city.
Question 8 : What is the capital of Kuwait?
Possible answers:
- Kuwait City
- Al Jahra
- Salmiya
- Hawalli
Explanation: Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, a wealthy oil-rich emirate in the Persian Gulf.
Question 9 : What is the capital of Bahrain?
Possible answers:
- Riffa
- Manama
- Hamad Town
- Muharraq
Explanation: Manama is the capital of Bahrain, a Persian Gulf archipelago and regional financial center.
Question 10 : What is the capital of Georgia (country)?
Possible answers:
- Tbilisi
- Rustavi
- Kutaisi
- Batumi
Explanation: Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the Caucasus.
Question 11 : What is the capital of Armenia?
Possible answers:
- Gyumri
- Vanadzor
- Yerevan
- Etchmiadzin
Explanation: Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, one of the oldest cities in the world, founded in 782 BC.
Question 12 : What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
Possible answers:
- Baku
- Lankaran
- Ganja
- Sumqayit
Explanation: Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea, known for its oil reserves.
Question 13 : What is the capital of the Philippines?
Possible answers:
- Davao
- Cebu
- Manille
- Quezon City
Explanation: Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Metro Manila has over 13 million inhabitants, forming one of Asia's largest megacities.
Question 14 : What is the capital of North Korea?
Possible answers:
- Hamhung
- Pyongyang
- Kaesong
- Wonsan
Explanation: Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, the most isolated country in the world.
Question 15 : What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Possible answers:
- Jalal-Abad
- Osh
- Bishkek
- Karakol
Explanation: Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country crossed by the Tian Shan range.
Question 16 : What is the capital of Tajikistan?
Possible answers:
- Kurgan-Tyube
- Istaravshan
- Khujand
- Dushanbe
Explanation: Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan, whose name means 'Monday' in Tajik, the day of the local market.
Question 17 : What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
Possible answers:
- Türkmenabat
- Balkanabat
- Ashgabat
- Mary
Explanation: Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, known for its white marble buildings and extravagant architecture.
Question 18 : What is the capital of New Zealand?
Possible answers:
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Queenstown
Explanation: Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865, chosen for its central position in the archipelago. Auckland, more populous, is often confused with the capital.
Question 19 : What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
Possible answers:
- Namangan
- Tashkent
- Bukhara
- Samarkand
Explanation: Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia.
Question 20 : What is the capital of Afghanistan?
Possible answers:
- Kabul
- Kandahar
- Mazar-i-Sharif
- Herat
Explanation: Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, located in a valley between the Hindu Kush mountains.
