Iceland Quiz

What makes Iceland’s landscape unique and dramatic?

• Its desert plains and rainforests

• Its combination of volcanoes and glaciers

• Its mountain ranges and sand dunes

• Its proximity to the equator

What is true about Iceland’s seasonal temperature variations?

• They are extreme due to inland winds

• Winters average below –10°C

• The marine climate keeps them small

• Summers regularly exceed 30°C

What makes Reykjavik notable among world capitals?

• It is the oldest capital city

• It has the highest elevation

• It is the world’s northernmost capital

• It has the most skyscrapers

How does Iceland’s population density compare to the global average?

• It is higher than average

• It is about the same as the global average

• It is slightly lower than average

• It is much lower than average

What is the Althing, established in 930 CE?

• A Viking warship

• Europe’s oldest running democracy

• A religious temple

• A historic glacier site

Which animal is Iceland’s only native land mammal?

• Arctic wolf

• Reindeer

• Arctic fox

• Polar bear

Which of the following reflects Iceland’s modern social lifestyle?

• High crime rates

• Active participation in outdoor sports

• Strict isolation from global culture

• Large urban slums

Why is Iceland recognized as a pioneer in gender equality?

• It has more men than women in politics

• It bans gender-related laws

• It ranked #1 globally in gender equality for over a decade

• It discourages public discussion of gender issues