Discover the Origins - Name That Place!

Welcome to your Discover the Origins - Name That Place! quiz

Put your geography knowledge to the test with the "Name That Place!" quiz! From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most famous locations. With 15 questions and fun facts to accompany each answer, this quiz is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about global geography and place names. Challenge your friends, family, or colleagues and see who comes out on top!

What is the name of the tallest mountain in Africa?

Mount Everest

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Aconcagua

Mount Denali

What is the name of the largest desert in the world, covering most of Northern Africa?

Gobi Desert

Sahara Desert

Mojave Desert

Kalahari Desert

What is the name of the longest river in South America, running through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia?

Amazon River

Nile River

Mississippi River

Yangtze River

What is the name of the smallest country in the world, located in Rome, Italy?

Monaco

Vatican City

San Marino

Liechtenstein

What is the name of the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, which is also a region of Italy?

Sardinia

Sicily

Corsica

Malta

What is the name of the largest city in Canada, located in the province of Ontario?

Vancouver

Toronto

Montreal

Calgary

What is the name of the mountain range that stretches along the western coast of South America?

Rocky Mountains

Andes Mountains

Himalayan Mountains

Alps Mountains

What is the name of the capital city of South Korea?

Tokyo

Beijing

Bangkok

Seoul

What is the name of the longest river in Europe, running through ten countries including Germany, Austria, and Hungary?

Rhine River

Danube River

Seine River

Thames River

10.

What is the name of the canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?

Kiel Canal

Suez Canal

Panama Canal

Corinth Canal

11.

What is the name of the island nation in the Indian Ocean that is famous for its stunning beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs?

Fiji

Maldives

Seychelles

Mauritius

12.

What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the western coast of North America, from Alaska to Mexico?

Rocky Mountains

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Appalachian Mountains

Cascade Mountains

13.

What is the name of the strait that separates Asia and North America, connecting the Pacific and Arctic Oceans?

Bering Strait

English Channel

Gibraltar Strait

Magellan Strait

14.

What is the name of the ancient city in modern-day Turkey that was once the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

Athens

Constantinople

Ephesus

Troy

15.

What is the name of the city in northern Italy that is famous for its canals, gondolas, and historic architecture?

Rome

Florence

Venice

Milan

Discover the Origins – Name That Place!