GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ: COUNTRIES

How many countries are there in the world?

• about 100

• about 150

• about 200

• about 300

In which country is the United Nations headquarters located?

• Germany

• the United Kingdom

• Japan

• the United States

About how many different languages are spoken in the world?

• 600

• 1,000

• 6,000

• 15,000

Which of these countries does NOT have a coast?

• Mongolia

• Peru

• Poland

• Turkey

When did Christopher Columbus first visit the Americas?

• 1136

• 1492

• 1648

• 1723

Which of the following countries is the largest in size?

• Brazil

• Canada

• China

• Russia

Which of the following continents is largest?

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

Which of the following countries is smallest in size?

• Ireland

• Japan

• Egypt

• Argentina

How many states are there in the United States of America?

• 48

• 49

• 50

• 52

What is the population of the world?

• about 2 billion

• about 4 billion

• about 8 billion

• about 12 billion