Famous Countries, Peoples & Places

Famous Countries:

1. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

   a) Japan

   b) China

   c) South Korea

   d) Vietnam

   Answer: a) Japan

2. The world’s largest country by land area is:

   a) Russia

   b) Canada

   c) China

   d) United States

   Answer: a) Russia

3. The iconic Pyramids of Giza are located in which country?

   a) Egypt

   b) Saudi Arabia

   c) Morocco

   d) Turkey

   Answer: a) Egypt

4. Which country is famous for its tulips and windmills?

   a) Netherlands

   b) Denmark

   c) Belgium

   d) Sweden

   Answer: a) Netherlands

5. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s natural wonders, is found off the coast of:

   a) Australia

   b) Brazil

   c) Indonesia

   d) South Africa

   Answer: a) Australia

6. The country famous for its stunning landscapes, including the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness, is:

    a) England

    b) Scotland

    c) Ireland

    d) Wales

    Answer: b) Scotland

7. The famous island country known for its unique wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas, is:

    a) New Zealand

    b) Australia

    c) Fiji

    d) Madagascar

    Answer: b) Australia

8. The “Colosseum,” an ancient amphitheater, is located in which country?

    a) Greece

    b) Italy

    c) Egypt

    d) Turkey

    Answer: b) Italy

9. The country famous for its ancient ruins of Chichen Itza and vibrant culture is:

    a) Mexico

    b) Brazil

    c) Argentina

    d) Colombia

    Answer: a) Mexico

10. The famous city of Venice, known for its canals and gondolas, is located in which country?

    a) Italy

    b) France

    c) Spain

    d) Greece

    Answer: a) Italy

11. The country famous for its stunning landscapes, including the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness, is:

    a) England

    b) Scotland

    c) Ireland

    d) Wales

    Answer: b) Scotland

12. The famous island country known for its unique wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas, is:

    a) New Zealand

    b) Australia

    c) Fiji

    d) Madagascar

    Answer: b) Australia

13. The “Colosseum,” an ancient amphitheater, is located in which country?

    a) Greece

    b) Italy

    c) Egypt

    d) Turkey

    Answer: b) Italy

14. The country famous for its ancient ruins of Chichen Itza and vibrant culture is:

    a) Mexico

    b) Brazil

    c) Argentina

    d) Colombia

    Answer: a) Mexico

15. The famous city of Venice, known for its canals and gondolas, is located in which country?

    a) Italy

    b) France

    c) Spain

    d) Greece

    Answer: a) Italy                 

16. The country known for its beautiful landscapes, fjords, and high standard of living is:

    a) Sweden

    b) Finland

    c) Denmark

    d) Norway

    Answer: d) Norway

17. The famous ancient city of Troy, known for the Trojan War, is located in which country?

    a) Greece

    b) Turkey

    c) Italy

    d) Egypt

    Answer: b) Turkey

18. Which country is famous for its iconic ancient ruins of Machu Picchu?

    a) Peru

    b) Colombia

    c) Bolivia

    d) Ecuador

    Answer: a) Peru

19. The world’s largest island by area is:

    a) Greenland

    b) Australia

    c) Madagascar

    d) New Guinea

    Answer: a) Greenland

20. The famous monument, “Statue of Liberty,” is located in which city?

    a) New York City, USA

    b) Washington D.C., USA

    c) Los Angeles, USA

    d) Chicago, USA

    Answer: a) New York City, USA

21. Which country is famous for its delicious cuisine, including pasta, pizza, and gelato?

    a) Italy

    b) Greece

    c) France

    d) Spain

    Answer: a) Italy

22. The famous “Machu Picchu” is located in which country?

    a) Peru

    b) Mexico

    c) Chile

    d) Argentina

    Answer: a) Peru

23. The world’s smallest country by land area is:

    a) Monaco

    b) San Marino

    c) Vatican City

    d) Liechtenstein

    Answer: c) Vatican City

24. The country known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” is:

    a) Iceland

    b) New Zealand

    c) Canada

    d) Greenland

    Answer: a) Iceland

25. The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?

    a) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    b) Buenos Aires, Argentina

    c) Mexico City, Mexico

    d) Lima, Peru

    Answer: a) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Famous People:

1. Who was the famous physicist known for his theory of relativity?

   a) Isaac Newton

   b) Albert Einstein

   c) Galileo Galilei

   d) Marie Curie

   Answer: b) Albert Einstein

2. Which American inventor is credited with inventing the telephone?

   a) Alexander Graham Bell

   b) Thomas Edison

   c) Nikola Tesla

   d) Benjamin Franklin

   Answer: a) Alexander Graham Bell

3. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

   a) Amelia Earhart

   b) Rosa Parks

   c) Florence Nightingale

   d) Mother Teresa

   Answer: a) Amelia Earhart

4. The renowned artist who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper was:

   a) Pablo Picasso

   b) Vincent van Gogh

   c) Leonardo da Vinci

   d) Michelangelo

   Answer: c) Leonardo da Vinci

5. Who is often referred to as the “Father of Modern Physics” for his groundbreaking work on the theory of relativity and photoelectric effect?

    a) Isaac Newton

    b) Max Planck

    c) Albert Einstein

    d) Niels Bohr

    Answer: c) Albert Einstein

6. Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Pop” and has hits like “Like a Virgin” and “Vogue”?

    a) Madonna

    b) Lady Gaga

    c) Beyoncé

    d) Rihanna

    Answer: a) Madonna

7. The famous scientist who discovered the law of gravity and the three laws of motion was:

    a) Isaac Newton

    b) Albert Einstein

    c) Galileo Galilei

    d) Marie Curie

    Answer: a) Isaac Newton

8. Who was the first person to step on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969?

    a) Neil Armstrong

    b) Buzz Aldrin

    c) Michael Collins

    d) John Glenn

    Answer: a) Neil Armstrong

9. The iconic British Prime Minister who led the country during World War II was:

    a) Winston Churchill

    b) Margaret Thatcher

    c) Tony Blair

    d) David Cameron

    Answer: a) Winston Churchill

10. The famous French military and political leader who became Emperor of France was:

    a) Napoleon Bonaparte

    b) Julius Caesar

    c) Alexander the Great

    d) Charlemagne

    Answer: a) Napoleon Bonaparte

11. The famous artist known for his masterpieces such as “Starry Night” and “The Starry Night” is:

    a) Pablo Picasso

    b) Vincent van Gogh

    c) Leonardo da Vinci

    d) Michelangelo

    Answer: b) Vincent van Gogh

12. The pioneering computer programmer who is considered the first-ever computer programmer was:

    a) Ada Lovelace

    b) Grace Hopper

    c) Hedy Lamarr

    d) Margaret Hamilton

    Answer: a) Ada Lovelace

13. Who was the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who became the President of South Africa?

    a) Nelson Mandela

    b) Desmond Tutu

    c) F.W. de Klerk

    d) Thabo Mbeki

    Answer: a) Nelson Mandela

14. The famous American inventor and businessman who founded the electric company “Tesla” was:

    a) Alexander Graham Bell

    b) Thomas Edison

    c) Nikola Tesla

    d) Benjamin Franklin

    Answer: c) Nikola Tesla

15. Who wrote the famous play “Romeo and Juliet”?

    a) William Shakespeare

    b) Charles Dickens

    c) Jane Austen

    d) Mark Twain

    Answer: a) William Shakespeare

16. The Nobel Peace Prize winner known for her advocacy of education for girls is:

    a) Angela Merkel

    b) Malala Yousafzai

    c) Aung San Suu Kyi

    d) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

    Answer: b) Malala Yousafzai

17. The famous scientist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection is:

    a) Gregor Mendel

    b) Charles Darwin

    c) Louis Pasteur

    d) Marie Curie

    Answer: b) Charles Darwin

18. Who is the current (as of September 2021) President of the United States?

    a) Joe Biden

    b) Donald Trump

    c) Barack Obama

    d) George W. Bush

    Answer: a) Joe Biden

19. The influential civil rights leader who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech is:

    a) Malcolm X

    b) Rosa Parks

    c) Martin Luther King Jr.

    d) Nelson Mandela

    Answer: c) Martin Luther King Jr

Famous Places:

1. The statue of Christ the Redeemer, an iconic landmark, is situated in which city?

    a) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    b) Buenos Aires, Argentina

    c) Santiago, Chile

    d) Mexico City, Mexico

    Answer: a) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2. The historical city of Petra, famous for its rock-cut architecture, is located in which country?

    a) Egypt

    b) Jordan

    c) Greece

    d) Italy

    Answer: b) Jordan

3. Which African city is known as the “City of Gold” due to its rich mining history?

    a) Johannesburg, South Africa

    b) Cairo, Egypt

    c) Nairobi, Kenya

    d) Lagos, Nigeria

    Answer: a) Johannesburg, South Africa

4. Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel, is situated in which country?

    a) Peru

    b) Mexico

    c) Bolivia

    d) Colombia

    Answer: a) Peru

5. The historic site of the Acropolis, featuring the Parthenon temple, can be found in:

    a) Rome, Italy

    b) Athens, Greece

    c) Cairo, Egypt

    d) Istanbul, Turkey

    Answer: b) Athens, Greece

6. The Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater known for gladiator contests, is located in which city?

    a) Athens, Greece

    b) Rome, Italy

    c) Istanbul, Turkey

    d) Barcelona, Spain

    Answer: b) Rome, Italy

7. The famous “Taj Mahal” is located in which country?

    a) India

    b) Pakistan

    c) Nepal

    d) Bangladesh

    Answer: a) India

8. The historic site of Stonehenge is situated in which country?

    a) England

    b) Scotland

    c) Ireland

    d) Wales

    Answer: a) England

9. The “Sagrada Família,” an iconic basilica, is located in which city?

    a) Paris, France

    b) Barcelona, Spain

    c) Rome, Italy

    d) Berlin, Germany

    Answer: b) Barcelona, Spain

10. Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is situated in which mountain range?

    a) Rocky Mountains

    b) Andes

    c) Alps

    d) Himalayas

    Answer: d) Himalayas

11. The world-famous “Louvre Museum” is located in which city?

    a) Paris, France

    b) Rome, Italy

    c) London, England

    d) Madrid, Spain

    Answer: a) Paris, France

12. Which ancient wonder is located in Egypt and is known for its impressive pyramids?

    a) Great Wall of China

    b) Petra, Jordan

    c) Machu Picchu, Peru

    d) Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

    Answer: d) Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

13. The famous “Tiananmen Square” is located in which city?

    a) Beijing, China

    b) Tokyo, Japan

    c) Seoul, South Korea

    d) Hanoi, Vietnam

    Answer: a) Beijing, China

14. The historical site of “Stonehenge” is located in which country?

    a) England

    b) Scotland

    c) Ireland

    d) Wales

    Answer: a) England

15. The “Amazon Rainforest,” one of the world’s largest rainforests, is located in which continent?

    a) South America

    b) Africa

    c) Asia

    d) North America

    Answer: a) South America

16. The ancient wonder known as the “Great Wall” is located in which country?

    a) China

    b) India

    c) Egypt

    d) Peru

    Answer: a) China

17. The historical site of the “Alhambra” can be found in which country?

    a) Spain

    b) Greece

    c) Portugal

    d) Italy

    Answer: a) Spain

18. The famous “Angkor Wat” temple complex is situated in which country?

    a) Cambodia

    b) Thailand

    c) Laos

    d) Myanmar

    Answer: a) Cambodia

19. The iconic “Eiffel Tower” is located in which city?

    a) Paris, France

    b) Rome, Italy

    c) London, England

    d) Berlin, Germany

    Answer: a) Paris, France

20. Which waterfall is one of the world’s largest and is situated on the border of Argentina and Brazil?

    a) Niagara Falls

    b) Victoria Falls

    c) Iguazu Falls

    d) Angel Falls

    Answer: c) Iguazu Falls

21. The famous “Red Square” is located in which city?

    a) Moscow, Russia

    b) Beijing, China

    c) Tokyo, Japan

    d) New Delhi, India

    Answer: a) Moscow, Russia

22. The historical site of the “Forbidden City” can be found in which country?

    a) China

    b) Japan

    c) South Korea

    d) Thailand

    Answer: a) China

23. The ancient city of Petra was the capital of which historical civilization?

    a) Greeks

    b) Egyptians

    c) Persians

    d) Nabateans

    Answer: d) Nabateans

24. The ancient city of Rome was the capital of which historical civilization?

    a) Greeks

    b) Egyptians

    c) Persians

    d) Romans

    Answer: d) Romans

25. The historic city of Istanbul, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, straddles which two continents?

    a) Europe and Asia

    b) Europe and Africa

    c) Asia and Africa

    d) Europe and Australia

    Answer: a) Europe and Asia