The 9 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the longest river in the world?
Possible answers:
- Le Mississippi
- Le Nil
- Le Yangtsé
- L'Amazone
Explanation: The Nile, at 6,650 km, is generally considered the longest river in the world, although the Amazon exceeds it in water flow. It crosses 11 African countries.
Question 2 : In which country is the Amazon River mainly located?
Possible answers:
- Brésil
- Venezuela
- Argentine
- Chili
Explanation: The Amazon flows mainly through Brazil (about 60% of its basin), but also crosses Peru and Colombia. It is the river with the largest flow in the world.
Question 3 : Which sacred river of India is revered by Hindus?
Possible answers:
- L'Indus
- Le Mékong
- Le Gange
- Le Brahmapoutre
Explanation: The Ganges is the sacred river of Hinduism. Millions of pilgrims bathe in it every year, especially in Varanasi, to purify their souls.
Question 4 : Which river forms a large part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Possible answers:
- The Mississippi
- The Missouri
- The Rio Grande
- The Colorado
Explanation: Le Rio Grande (appelé Río Bravo au Mexique) forme la frontière naturelle sur environ 2 000 km entre le Texas et le Mexique.
Question 5 : Which river flows through London?
Possible answers:
- La Severn
- La Mersey
- Le Trent
- La Tamise
Explanation: The Thames flows through London for about 60 km, with its famous bridges like Tower Bridge and Westminster Bridge. At 346 km long, this river is iconic to the British capital.
Question 6 : What is the longest river in Europe?
Possible answers:
- Le Rhin
- Le Danube
- La Volga
- Le Dniepr
Explanation: The Volga, at 3,690 km, is the longest river in Europe. It flows entirely in Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea.
Question 7 : Into which sea does the Danube flow?
Possible answers:
- La mer Caspienne
- La mer Baltique
- La mer Noire
- La mer Méditerranée
Explanation: The Danube empties into the Black Sea through a delta located in Romania and Ukraine. It is the second longest river in Europe after the Volga.
Question 8 : Which Chinese river is nicknamed "the Yellow River"?
Possible answers:
- Le Yangtsé
- Le Huang He
- Le Mékong
- Le Xi Jiang
Explanation: The Huang He (Yellow River) gets its name from the color of its silt-laden waters. It is the cradle of Chinese civilization and the 2nd longest river in China.
Question 9 : Which African river is home to the famous Victoria Falls?
Possible answers:
- L'Orange
- Le Congo
- Le Nil
- Le Zambèze
Explanation: The Zambezi is home to Victoria Falls, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These falls are 1,708 m wide and 108 m high.
