The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : In which ocean are the Maldives located?
Possible answers:
- Océan Pacifique
- Mer Méditerranée
- Océan Indien
- Océan Atlantique
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 : Bora Bora is an island belonging to which French territory?
Possible answers:
- Mayotte
- Nouvelle-Calédonie
- La Réunion
- Polynésie française
Explanation: Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia, a French overseas territory located in the South Pacific. It is famous for its turquoise lagoon and overwater bungalows.
Question 3 : Which Greek island is known for its white houses and blue domes?
Possible answers:
- Santorin
- Corfou
- Rhodes
- Mykonos
Explanation: Santorini is a Cyclades island famous for its Cycladic architecture with white houses and blue-domed churches. It offers spectacular sunsets and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.
Question 4 : The Galápagos Islands belong to which country?
Possible answers:
- Colombie
- Chili
- Équateur
- Pérou
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 5 : Which island is nicknamed "the Island of Beauty"?
Possible answers:
- La Sicile
- Majorque
- La Sardaigne
- La Corse
Explanation: Corsica is nicknamed "the Island of Beauty" due to its spectacular landscapes: mountains, paradise beaches, maquis shrubland, and picturesque villages.
Question 6 : Which Indonesian island is famous for its terraced rice paddies and Hindu temples?
Possible answers:
- Lombok
- Bali
- Java
- Sumatra
Explanation: Bali is known for its sculpted terraced rice paddies (like Tegallalang), Hindu temples (Tanah Lot, Uluwatu), and its unique culture within predominantly Muslim Indonesia.
Question 7 : Off which continent are the Seychelles located?
Possible answers:
- Océanie
- Afrique
- Asie
- Amérique du Sud
Explanation: The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, northeast of Madagascar.
Question 8 : Which Caribbean island is divided between two countries: France and the Netherlands?
Possible answers:
- Guadeloupe
- Martinique
- Aruba
- Saint-Martin
Explanation: Saint Martin is unique because it has been shared between France (Collectivity of Saint Martin) and the Netherlands (Sint Maarten) since the Treaty of Concordia in 1648.
Question 9 : Mauritius is known for having sheltered which now-extinct bird?
Possible answers:
- Le grand pingouin
- Le dodo
- Le moa
- L'éléphant oiseau
Explanation: The dodo was a bird endemic to Mauritius, which became extinct in the 17th century. Unable to fly and unafraid of humans, it was quickly exterminated after the arrival of colonizers.
Question 10 : Which Japanese island is known for its cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji visible from its shores?
Possible answers:
- Hokkaido
- Shikoku
- Honshu
- Kyushu
Explanation: Honshu is the largest island of Japan and home to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji. It is the cultural and economic heart of the country, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Question 11 : Which Thai island was made famous by the film "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio?
Possible answers:
- Ko Phi Phi
- Ko Samui
- Phuket
- Ko Tao
Explanation: Ko Phi Phi Leh, with its Maya Beach bay, became world-famous through the film "The Beach" (2000). The massive influx of tourists led to its temporary closure for regeneration.
Question 12 : Which island is home to the famous Moai statues?
Possible answers:
- Tahiti
- Fidji
- Hawaï
- Île de Pâques
Explanation: Easter Island (Rapa Nui), a remote Chilean territory in the Pacific, is famous for its nearly 900 Moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500.
Question 13 : What is the largest island in the Mediterranean?
Possible answers:
- Chypre
- Sardaigne
- Sicile
- Crète
Explanation: Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean with an area of 25,711 km². It belongs to Italy and is home to the active volcano Mount Etna.
Question 14 : Zanzibar is an archipelago belonging to which African country?
Possible answers:
- Tanzanie
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
- Kenya
Explanation: Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago of Tanzania, located in the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its beaches, spice history, and its old town Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 15 : Which Canary Island is known for its Teide National Park and volcano?
Possible answers:
- Tenerife
- Gran Canaria
- Fuerteventura
- Lanzarote
Explanation: Tenerife is home to Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain (3,718 m) and the third largest volcano in the world. Teide National Park is the most visited in Europe.




