Caucasus Mountains Quiz

What is the Alpide Belt known for?

• Having the largest desert

• Being the widest ocean

• Containing the most extreme mountains

• Being the longest river system

Which mountain is the tallest peak in the Caucasus?

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount Everest

• Mont Blanc

• Mount Kazbek

What is a significant feature of the Greater Caucasus Mountains?

• They are the driest mountains

• They are entirely within Turkey

• They have over 2000 separate glacier fields

• They are the oldest mountain range

Which predator is found in the Caucasus region?

• African Lion

• Polar Bear

• Caucasian Leopard

• Bengal Tiger

What historical significance does the Caucasus region hold?

• It was the origin of the Silk Road

• It was a contemporary to the Egyptian Pharaohs

• It was the first site of the Industrial Revolution

• It was the birthplace of the Roman Empire

Which regions in Georgia have distinct cultural backgrounds?

• Tbilisi and Batumi

• Kutaisi and Rustavi

• South Ossetia and Abkhazia

• Zugdidi and Poti

What was the outcome of the 2008 conflict involving South Ossetia and Abkhazia?

• They became independent countries recognized by all UN members

• They joined the European Union

• They were annexed by Turkey

• Only a few countries recognize their independence

What is the debate regarding the Caucasus in terms of continental boundaries?

• Whether it is part of Australia or Antarctica

• Whether it is part of North or South America

• Whether it is part of Europe or Asia

• Whether it is part of Africa or Asia

Who was the first person to successfully summit the seven tallest mountains on each continent?

• William Hackett

• Reinhold Messner

• Edmund Hillary

• Richard Bass

What is the significance of Mount Elbrus in the Seven Summit challenge?

• It is the tallest mountain in the world

• It is located in South America

• It replaced Mont Blanc as the European representative

• It is the easiest mountain to climb