Geography Quiz for 29 March 2009
A new geography quiz is available each week. Try our daily general knowledge quiz or work through our archive of daily and themed quizzes.
1
Which city was settled by the French in 1718, ceded to Spain in 1763, fell to France in 1800, and was bought by the USA in 1803?
Select from the options above.
2
Why are Angel Falls, Venezuela, so called?
A
They were discovered by James Angel
B
They are extremely high
C
People have jumped to their death there
D
They are pretty, and suitable as a home for angels
Select from the options above.
3
Which is the largest of the Channel Islands, where the official language is French?
Select from the options above.
4
What is the largest island of Denmark, that includes the cities of Copenhagen and Helsingǿr?
Select from the options above.
5
Which theatre in Dublin, built in 1904 where George Bernard Shaw, W B Yeats, Padraic Colum, and Sean O'Casey premiered many of their plays, was severely damaged by fire in 1951?
Select from the options above.
6
Which mountain range crosses North Africa for over 1500 miles from Cape Nun on the Atlantic Coast to Cape Bon on the Mediterranean?
Select from the options above.
7
What is the familiar name for the British flag?
Select from the options above.
