The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : In which ocean are the Maldives located?
Possible answers:
- The Pacific Ocean
- The Mediterranean Sea
- The Indian Ocean
- The Atlantic Ocean
Explanation: The Maldives is an archipelago of 1,199 islands located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. It is one of the lowest-lying countries in the world.
Question 2 : What is the largest island in the world?
Possible answers:
- Greenland
- Madagascar
- Borneo
- New Guinea
Explanation: Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is the largest island in the world at 2.166 million km². Australia is considered a continent, not an island.
Question 3 : Which country does the island of Bali belong to?
Possible answers:
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- The Philippines
Explanation: Bali is an Indonesian province located between Java and Lombok. It is famous for its Hindu temples and beaches.
Question 4 : Which Chilean volcanic island, famous for its moai statues, is also called Rapa Nui?
Possible answers:
- Chiloé Island
- Robinson Crusoe Island
- Juan Fernández Island
- Easter Island
Explanation: Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is a Chilean territory in the Pacific. Its 900 moai statues, carved between 1250 and 1500, remain an archaeological mystery.
Question 5 : The Galápagos Islands belong to which country?
Possible answers:
- Colombia
- Chile
- Ecuador
- Peru
Explanation: The Galápagos Islands belong to Ecuador. This volcanic archipelago is famous for its unique wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Question 6 : How many main islands make up Japan?
Possible answers:
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
Explanation: Japan has 4 main islands: Honshu (the largest), Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku, plus thousands of smaller islands.
Question 7 : Which Caribbean island is shared between Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
Possible answers:
- Jamaica
- Cuba
- Puerto Rico
- Hispaniola
Explanation: Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Caribbean, shared between Haiti in the west and the Dominican Republic in the east.
Question 8 : Which Spanish archipelago is located off the coast of Africa?
Possible answers:
- Azores
- Balearic Islands
- Madeira
- Canary Islands
Explanation: The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coasts of Morocco and Western Sahara.
Question 9 : What is the capital of Iceland?
Possible answers:
- Oslo
- Reykjavik
- Copenhagen
- Helsinki
Explanation: Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, home to about 2/3 of the country's population.
Question 10 : Which country has the largest number of islands in the world?
Possible answers:
- The Philippines
- Finland
- Indonesia
- Sweden
Explanation: Sweden has about 267,570 islands, making it the country with the most islands, ahead of Finland and Norway.
Question 11 : Which Mediterranean island is famous for its megalithic temples?
Possible answers:
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Crete
- Sardinia
Explanation: Malta has the oldest megalithic temples in the world, dating from around 3600 BC, older than Stonehenge and the pyramids.
Question 12 : Which is the main island of New Zealand by area?
Possible answers:
- North Island
- South Island
- Stewart Island
- Waiheke
Explanation: The South Island is the larger of New Zealand's two main islands at 150,437 km², although the North Island is more populated.
Question 13 : Which French overseas island is located in the Indian Ocean?
Possible answers:
- Réunion Island
- New Caledonia
- Guadeloupe
- Martinique
Explanation: Réunion is a French overseas department located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
Question 14 : Which island is home to the highest peak among Africa's island nations?
Possible answers:
- Zanzibar
- Comoros
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
Explanation: Madagascar is home to Maromokotro (2,876 m), the highest point among Africa's island nations. For comparison, Piton des Neiges on Réunion (3,069 m, a French overseas department) is higher. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world.
Question 15 : Which volcanic archipelago in the North Atlantic, autonomous within Denmark, is famous for its cliffs and sheep?
Possible answers:
- Iceland
- Faroe Islands
- Shetland
- Hebrides
Explanation: The Faroe Islands, 18 islands between Iceland and Norway, have been an autonomous territory of Denmark since 1948. They are home to about 50,000 people and almost 80,000 sheep.
