Just Another Geography Bee 2023 6th Grade Quiz

The Ruins of Persepolis is in what country that has Tehran as its capital city?

• Saudi Arabia

• Greece

• Iran

• Afghanistan

Answer explanation

Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Achaemenid Empire, dating back to 515 BC in present day Iran.

The King Fahd causeway connects Bahrain to what large middle eastern country?

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Uzbekistan

• Oman

Answer explanation

The 16 mile long King Fahd causeway connect the island nation of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia

The 2 main tributaries of the Nile River are the Blue Nile and White Nile

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Blue Nile and White Nile merge in Khartoum, Sudan to form the Nile River

The African Union headquarters are in what country?

• South Africa

• Ethiopia

• Egypt

• Congo

Answer explanation

The African Union is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Most people in Lakshadweep follow what religion?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

Answer explanation

Over 90% of Lakshadweep is Muslim

Which continent has the most countries?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Answer explanation

With 54 countries, Africa has the most countries of any continent.

When were the 1st modern Olympics held?

• 1900

• 1920

• 1896

• 1890

Answer explanation

The 1st modern Olympics were held in 1896, in Athens Greece.

How long did the 100 years war last?

• 100 years

• 90 years

• 116 years

• 114 years

Answer explanation

The 100 years war was fought between England and France which took place from 1337 to 1453, around 116 years

The Aral Sea is in what 2 countries?

• Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan

• Kazakhstan Turkmenistan

• Kazakhstan Uzbekistan

• Russia

  Kazakhstan

Answer explanation

The Aral Sea is located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and has been drying up rapidly starting in the 1960s

What is the Capital of Vietnam

• Saigon

• Hanoi

• Ho Chi Minh City

• Da Nang