Questions & Answers
Browse all 23 questions from the
Global Political Geography Quiz study set below.
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1
Which South American country is landlocked?
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A
Argentina
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B
Brazil
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C
Bolivia
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D
Chile
2
The Strait of Malacca is a strategically important waterway connecting the Indian Ocean to which sea?
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A
South China Sea
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B
Java Sea
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C
Philippine Sea
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D
Bay of Bengal
3
Which African nation is the most populous and has its capital in Abuja?
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A
Egypt
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B
Nigeria
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C
Ethiopia
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D
South Africa
4
The Suez Canal, a vital maritime artery, connects the Mediterranean Sea to which body of water?
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A
Black Sea
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B
Red Sea
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C
Arabian Sea
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D
Caspian Sea
5
Which of the following countries has territory in both Europe and Asia?
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A
Greece
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B
Poland
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C
Turkey
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D
Ukraine
6
The Korean Peninsula is divided into two states, one of which is officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. What is its capital?
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A
Seoul
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B
Busan
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C
Pyongyang
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D
Incheon
7
Which European country is comprised of a mainland peninsula and numerous islands in the Mediterranean Sea?
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A
Italy
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B
Spain
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C
Croatia
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D
Portugal
8
The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water, is bordered by how many countries?
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A
Four
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B
Five
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C
Six
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D
Seven
9
Which of these island nations in the Caribbean is the largest by land area?
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A
Jamaica
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B
Cuba
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C
Haiti
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D
Dominican Republic
10
The landlocked nation of Mongolia shares its longest border with which other country?
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A
Russia
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B
China
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C
Kazakhstan
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D
Kyrgyzstan
11
Which South Asian country is an archipelago of over 1,100 islands?
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A
Sri Lanka
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B
India
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C
Maldives
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D
Bangladesh
12
The geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz lies in its connection between the Persian Gulf and which larger body of water?
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A
Arabian Sea
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B
Gulf of Oman
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C
Red Sea
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D
Indian Ocean
13
Which African country is known for its unique geographic position, straddling the equator and bordering both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?
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A
Angola
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B
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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C
Gabon
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D
Republic of the Congo
14
The border between Canada and the United States is the longest international border in the world. Which of the following is NOT a Canadian province that borders the US?
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A
British Columbia
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B
Alberta
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C
Saskatchewan
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D
Nova Scotia
15
Which of the following Southeast Asian countries is a peninsula?
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A
Indonesia
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B
Philippines
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C
Malaysia
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D
Brunei
16
The Alps mountain range forms a natural border for several European countries. Which country has the most territory within the Alps?
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A
Switzerland
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B
France
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C
Italy
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D
Austria
17
Which Middle Eastern country is a peninsula jutting into the Persian Gulf?
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A
Bahrain
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B
United Arab Emirates
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C
Oman
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D
Qatar
18
The island nation of Madagascar is located off the eastern coast of which continent?
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A
Asia
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B
Australia
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C
Africa
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D
South America
19
Which landlocked Central Asian country shares borders with Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan?
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A
Tajikistan
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B
Kyrgyzstan
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C
Turkmenistan
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D
Mongolia
20
The city of Jerusalem is a focal point of religious and political significance for three major monotheistic religions. It is claimed as a capital by two states. Which of the following is one of them?
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A
Jordan
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B
Lebanon
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C
Syria
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D
Israel
21
Which island nation in the Pacific Ocean is geographically part of Melanesia and has Port Moresby as its capital?
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A
Fiji
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B
Vanuatu
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C
Papua New Guinea
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D
Solomon Islands
22
The Great Lakes form a significant part of the border between Canada and which other country?
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A
Canada
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B
Mexico
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C
United States
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D
United Kingdom
23
Which Scandinavian country is known for its extensive coastline and archipelago, and shares a border with Sweden, Finland, and Russia?
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A
Denmark
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B
Norway
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C
Iceland
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D
Sweden
