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About This Quiz
If you've ever gone east of the Greenwich meridian or west of the International Dateline, you've put a foot into the Eastern Hemisphere. Even though it doesn't contain any part of the Americas, this half of the globe includes most of our world's goings-on, from people to countries to economic activity.ÂÂ
It is an enormously diverse area as a result, with landmasses stretching from the Arctic Circle all the way down to the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa. If you want a particular kind of climate, to live at a specific altitude, or to enjoy a democratic country (or indeed to find a place that really loves a dictator and take a shot at becoming one), then the Eastern Hemisphere has a place that is right for you. Indeed, it's even bigger than you think it is, due to the way that flat maps shrink down the parts in the middle, making Africa and Asia look smaller than they are.
Humanity was born in this part of the world, and also matured from its caveman or nomadic phase within this hemisphere. As humans first began to understand that growing food was a lot safer as a way to guarantee your lifestyle than following it around, civilization was born in the Fertile Crescent, and spread from there to the world. Let's see how much you know about the cradle of civilization!
Is it true or false that the Eastern Hemisphere is larger than the Western Hemisphere in terms of land mass?
True
This is true. The Eastern Hemisphere is bigger than the Western hemisphere in terms of land mass. It contains large continents like Asia and Africa.
False
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid
Madrid is the capital city of Spain. The city is home to over 3 million people and it is located in the center of the country. The country is also located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
Beijing
Tokyo
Canberra
Which of the following is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Mojave Desert
The Arabian Desert
The Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. The desert is located in a few different countries on the continent of Africa, where it takes up quite a bit of the continent's space. It is in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres.
The Namib Desert
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What is the capital city of Liberia?
Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital city of Liberia. The city is home to over a million people and it has a rich history behind it, being a Black American settlement.
Abuja
Ankara
Seoul
How many countries does the Nile River flow through?
1
4
11
The Nile River flows through 11 different countries on the continent of Africa. Some of these countries include Egypt, Tanzania and the Republic of Congo.
8
On which continent would you find the Himalayas?
Africa
Australia
Europe
Asia
The Himalayas are located on the continent of Asia. The mountain range is extremely large and also serves as a home to millions of people across a few different countries.
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What is the capital city of Egypt?
Kyiv
Damascus
Cairo
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt. The city is also the largest in Egypt and it is a popular tourist destination. The city has a population of over 9 million people.
London
Is it true or false that the Swiss Alps are not in the Eastern Hemisphere?
True
False
This is false. The Swiss Alps are located in the Eastern Hemisphere. The Alps are located on the continent of Europe in Switzerland.
In which country would you find Unicorn Cave?
Austria
Unicorn Cave is located in Austria. It is a beautiful, glittering cave that is a popular tourist destination for visitors to the country. It also referred to as "Dripstone Cave."
Egypt
Australia
Japan
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What continent is the Great Barrier Reef located off the coast of?
Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Australia. It is made of coral and located in the Coral Sea. It is home to many different species.
Antarctica
Europe
Africa
What body of water touches the countries of Sweden, Finland and Poland?
The Pacific Ocean
The Jordan River
The Indian Ocean
The Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea touches the countries of Sweden, Finland and Poland among other European countries. The sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia and it is located in Northern Australia. The city has a population of over 400,000 people.
Sydney
Tel Aviv
Kabul
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Which body of water touches the countries of Japan, Korea and Russia?
The Yellow River
The Atlantic Ocean
The Yangtze River
The Sea of Japan
The Sea of Japan touches the countries of Japan, Korea and Russia. The sea indirectly connects to the Pacific Ocean and the sea is also landlocked.
Which of the following countries is in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres?
Russia
Russia is located in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. There are a few other countries that are like this as well such as Fiji and the United States.
China
France
Singapore
In which country would you find the Imperial Palace?
Germany
Japan
The Imperial Palace is located in the country of Japan. The Imperial Palace is the home of the Emperor of Japan. It is located in Tokyo.
Scotland
Russia
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Is it true or false that all oceans are completely or partially found in the Eastern Hemisphere?
True
This is true. All oceans are in the Eastern Hemisphere, although not all of them are entirely in it. The Indian Ocean is completely within the Eastern Hemisphere.
False
Where is the Great Wall of China?
China's northern border
The Great Wall of China is located along the Northern Chinese Border. The Great Wall was built to protect the country and its citizens.
China's eastern border
China's southern border
Surrounding a small town
Is it true or false that the Atlantic Ocean touches Thailand?
True
False
This is false. The Indian Ocean is the body of water that touches Thailand. The Atlantic Ocean touches African coastal countries as well as European coastal countries.
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What country is the Great Pyramid of Giza located in?
Korea
Japan
Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt on the continent of Africa. The pyramids have been a large tourist attraction and source of history for many years.
China
What is the capital city of France?
Nairobi
Paris
Paris is the capital city of France. The city is well known for its tourist destinations such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa.
Kabul
Monrovia
What city is the Colosseum located in?
Paris
Rome
The Colosseum is located in the city of Rome. It is a rich source of history and a major tourist attraction for the country of Italy. It was the event center of Ancient Rome.
London
Ankara
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What man-made structure is in Paris, France?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Imperial Palace
The Great Wall of China
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. It is a large tourist attraction and it stands over 1,000 feet tall. It once held the record for the tallest man-made structure in the world.
What is the largest continent in the Eastern Hemisphere?
Africa
Australia
Europe
Asia
Asia is the largest continent in the Eastern Hemisphere. The smallest continent in the Eastern Hemisphere is Australia, which is also the smallest in the world.
What is the largest country in the Eastern Hemisphere?
Russia
Russia is the largest country in the Eastern Hemisphere and it is also the largest in the world. Russia is home to over 140 million people!
England
Turkey
Poland
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What is the capital city of Japan?
Moscow
Tokyo
The capital city of Japan is Tokyo. Tokyo has a population of over 12 million people and it is well known for its rich culture and trends.
Monrovia
Freetown
Which of the following countries are not in the Eastern Hemisphere?
United States
The United States is not part of the Eastern Hemisphere, but it is part of the Western Hemisphere. The Eastern Hemisphere includes Africa, Australia and Asia to name a few.
Liberia
Egypt
China
What is the capital city of Germany?
Berlin
The capital city of Germany is Berlin. The city is also the largest in the country and it has a population of over 3 million people. The city is in the northeastern area of Germany.
London
Moscow
Jakarta
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How many countries is the Gobi Desert in?
2
The Gobi Desert is in two countries, China and Mongolia. The desert has been expanding to cover more area, which the Chinese government has been actively trying to prevent.
25
14
6
What is the capital city of Turkey?
Ankara
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. Over 4 million people live in the city and it is nicknamed the "Heart of Turkey." This is fitting because it is located near the center of the country.
Paris
Moscow
Cairo
Uganda, Tanzania, Congo and Burundi landlock which country?
Rwanda
Uganda, Tanzania, Congo and Burundi landlock the country of Rwanda. The country is located in Africa and it is home to over 11 million people.
Spain
Singapore
Australia
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The Southern, Indian and Pacific Ocean surround which country?
England
Russia
Poland
Australia
The Southern, Indian and Pacific oceans surround Australia. However, these bodies of water are not the only bodies to surround the country.
In which country would you find the Yangtze River?
China
The Yangtze River is located in China. The river is among the longest in the world and it is very important to a large part of the population that lives around the river.
Australia
Tanzania
France
Where is the Taj Mahal located?
India
The Taj Mahal is located in India. It was built in the 1600s and continues to be a large tourist attraction for the country. The building served as tomb.
France
Kenya
Tunisia
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What is the capital city of Singapore?
Berlin
Bogota
Singapore
Singapore is the capital city of Singapore. It is both a city and a state, within the country of Singapore. The population is over 5 million people.
Paris
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