Geography Quiz

What fruit did Lee Kuan Yew use to describe Singapore’s strength?

• Durian

• Apple

• Coconut

• Pineapple

What is the 2nd largest country in the world?

• Canada

• USA

• China

• Australia

Considering the geographical factors, why have China and India, despite sharing a long border, only fought once?

• Cultural Ties

• Military Deterrence

• Mountains

• Rivers

Where is this place?

• Hong Kong

• Brazil

• Japan

• USA

What is a buffer zone?

• A heavily fortified military base

• A neutral area separating conflicting powers

• A trade hub

• A region rich in natural resources

What concept best distinguishes geography from history?

• Change

• Time

• Memory

• Conflict

Which country is working to grow its economy beyond oil by using its sunny desert climate for solar power?

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Jordan

• Iran

How many countries does the historic Silk Road pass through?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

Which desert forced Silk Road traders to split their routes and rely on oasis towns for survival?

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Taklamakan Desert

• Sahara Desert

What country has the biggest population in the world?

• China

• India

• USA

• Indonesia