Country Trivia

Identify the FOUR countries/territories that make up the United Kingdom?

• Wales

• England

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland

• Ireland

There are two countries in the world with a square flag - Vatican City and _______________.

• Nepal
• Bhutan
• Japan
• Switzerland

Match the following capital cities with the correct countries.

• Lisbon

• Brazil

• Paris

• Portugal

• Tokyo

• Japan

• Brasília

• France

• Cairo

• Egypt

Match the following world leaders of the past with the country they ruled over.

• Israel

• Emperor Hirohito

• Japan

• Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

• Mexico

• Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

• Great Britain

• Prime Minister Golda Mier

• France

• President Beito Juarez

This small European nation claims to be the oldest government in existing. They argue that their system of government and boundaries have remained unchanged since 301 AD. Other countries that have ancient history, have radically changed their systems of governments & sometimes territories from the past to now - like Egypt and China. What small European nation says they are the oldest in the world?

• San Marino
• Liechtenstein
• Monaco
• Andorra

What is the smallest country in the entire world?

• Vatican City
• Liechtenstein
• San Marino
• Monaco

Match these capital cities to the correct countries.

• Australia

• Buenos Aires

• Kenya

• Nairobi

• Vietnam

• Canberra

• Argentina

• Hanoi

• Canada

• Ottawa

The most recent country in the world is _______________. This African country voted for independence in 2011 from their northern counterparts after years of ethnic and religiously motivated Civil Wars.

• Liberia

• South Sudan
• Rwanda

• Uganda

Identify the following English speaking countries from the list below:

• South Africa

• New Zealand

• The Bahamas

• Switzerland

• Belgium

What is the most common NATIVE language in the world?

• Spanish

• English

• Mandarin Chinese

• Hindi

Answer explanation

Native language means what language is learned at birth. English is the most common language worldwide when you factor in native and non-native English speakers. English is the most common second language in the world.