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About World Islands

World Islands is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Notable islands and archipelagos A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. What is the largest island in the world?

    Answer: Greenland

  2. 2. Which island nation in the Indian Ocean is the fourth largest island in the world?

    Answer: Madagascar

  3. 3. The Galapagos Islands, which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, belong to which country?

    Answer: Ecuador

  4. 4. Which Mediterranean island is the largest and is home to Mount Etna?

    Answer: Sicily

  5. 5. Easter Island, famous for its massive stone statues called Moai, belongs to which country?

    Answer: Chile

Frequently asked questions

What's a good follow-up after World Islands?

If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.

Can I print World Islands?

Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World Islands fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in World Islands?

World Islands has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

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