World Capitals

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Instructions: How well do you know the capital cities of countries around the world?

1.
What is the capital city of France?
A
Nice
B
Lyon
C
Paris
D
Marseille
2.
What is the capital city of Japan?
A
Kyoto
B
Hiroshima
C
Osaka
D
Tokyo
3.
What is the capital city of Australia?
A
Sydney
B
Canberra
C
Melbourne
D
Brisbane
4.
What is the capital city of Brazil?
A
Brasília
B
São Paulo
C
Rio de Janeiro
D
Salvador
5.
What is the capital city of Egypt?
A
Alexandria
B
Giza
C
Cairo
D
Luxor
6.
What is the capital city of Canada?
A
Montreal
B
Ottawa
C
Vancouver
D
Toronto
7.
What is the capital city of India?
A
New Delhi
B
Bangalore
C
Mumbai
D
Kolkata
8.
What is the capital city of South Korea?
A
Busan
B
Seoul
C
Daegu
D
Incheon
9.
What is the capital city of Argentina?
A
Rosario
B
Córdoba
C
Buenos Aires
D
Mendoza
10.
What is the capital city of South Africa's executive branch?
A
Cape Town
B
Johannesburg
C
Pretoria
D
Durban
11.
What is the capital city of Thailand?
A
Pattaya
B
Chiang Mai
C
Bangkok
D
Phuket
12.
What is the capital city of Norway?
A
Oslo
B
Bergen
C
Stavanger
D
Tromsø
13.
What is the capital city of Turkey?
A
Izmir
B
Antalya
C
Ankara
D
Istanbul
14.
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
A
Christchurch
B
Wellington
C
Auckland
D
Queenstown
15.
What is the capital city of Peru?
A
Lima
B
Arequipa
C
Cusco
D
Trujillo

Answer Key

Question 1

C. Paris

Paris has been the capital of France since the 10th century. Known as the 'City of Light,' it is home to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.

Question 2

D. Tokyo

Tokyo became Japan's capital in 1868 when the emperor moved there from Kyoto. It is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.

Question 3

B. Canberra

Canberra was purpose-built as the capital in 1913 because Sydney and Melbourne could not agree on which city should hold the title.

Question 4

A. Brasília

Brasília replaced Rio de Janeiro as the capital in 1960. It was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and urban planner Lúcio Costa.

Question 5

C. Cairo

Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world. It sits along the Nile River, near the ancient pyramids of Giza.

Question 6

B. Ottawa

Ottawa was chosen as the capital by Queen Victoria in 1857. Many people mistakenly think Toronto or Montreal is the capital.

Question 7

A. New Delhi

New Delhi was inaugurated as India's capital in 1931, replacing Calcutta. It was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.

Question 8

B. Seoul

Seoul has been the capital of Korea for over 600 years since the Joseon Dynasty. Its name means 'capital' in Korean.

Question 9

C. Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires means 'good airs' or 'fair winds' in Spanish. It is often called the 'Paris of South America' for its European-style architecture.

Question 10

C. Pretoria

South Africa uniquely has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).

Question 11

C. Bangkok

Bangkok's full ceremonial name is the longest city name in the world at 168 letters! Locals often call it 'Krung Thep,' meaning 'City of Angels.'

Question 12

A. Oslo

Oslo has been Norway's capital since 1814. It was known as Christiania from 1624 to 1925 before reverting to its original Viking-era name.

Question 13

C. Ankara

Ankara became Turkey's capital in 1923 when the Republic was founded by Atatürk. Istanbul, though larger, serves as the cultural and economic hub.

Question 14

B. Wellington

Wellington became New Zealand's capital in 1865 due to its central location. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state.

Question 15

A. Lima

Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. It is home to one of the oldest universities in the Americas, founded in 1551.

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