Countries & Cultures quiz

What is the capital of New Zealand?

• Wellington

• Auckland

• Queenstown

• Hamilton

Where do Aborigines live?

• New Zealand

• Canada

• Australia

• The United States

Answer explanation

The majority of Aboriginal people live in Australia, specifically in New South Wales and Queensland.

Jamaica is still a British colony. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Jamaica became independent from he United Kingdom on 6 August 1962.

Which colossal monument can you see at the entrance of New York harbour?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The mausoleum of Ulysses S. Grant (or Grant’s Tomb)

• The Washington Square Arch

• The Columbus Circle Fountain

Answer explanation

You can see the Statue of Liberty entering the New York harbour as a welcoming symbol.

What is the symbol of Canada?

• The thistle

• The maple leaf

• The golden wattle

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Where does the President of the United States live?

• In the Empire State Building

• In the Pentagon

• In the White House

• In the United States Capitol

Lotus is the national flower of what country?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Singapore

Answer explanation

Lotus is the national flower of India. It is considered to be a sacred flower and plays a central role in the art and mythology of this country.

Moussaka is a traditional dish in what country?

• Japan

• Greece

• Turkey

• Thailand

Answer explanation

Moussaka is a typical Greek dish. The most well-known version of moussaka is made with layers of eggplant slices, cheese and meat, topped with a thick béchamel sauce.

In what country would you find the cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck?

• Australia

• Austria

• Germany

• Belgium

Answer explanation

Salzburg and Innsbruck are Austrian cities

What legendary bandit is known for “robbing from the rich and giving to the poor”?

• Robin Hood

• Sir Lancelot

• William Brown

• Tintin

Answer explanation

Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw in English folklore, literature and film. According to the legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman that robed from the rich and gave to the poor with his band of Merry Men.