Europe: Geography Quiz
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Do you know the geography of Europe?
Ever since I published United States (US): Geography Quiz, my readers have been asking me to create another quiz. The wait is over!
How good are you at European geography? Please take my quiz and find out. Be honest with yourself, and don't look at any maps or globes while taking the quiz — and don't do any Internet or library research, either.
The answers to the questions can be found in a table immediately above the Comments section. And, speaking of comments, please don't forget to post yours.
1.
Which city is the headquarters of the European Union (EU)?
A. Athens, Greece
B. Paris, France
C. Brussels, Belgium
D. Stockholm, Sweden
2.
What is the capital of Moldova? (Daisy Mariposa knows this is a difficult question. She’s honoring her grandfather — he was born there.)
A. Odessa
B. Tirasopol
C. Chisinau
D. Kiev
3.
Rembrandt’s famous painting The Night Watch, painted in 1642, can be found in which museum?
A. National Gallery in London, England
B. Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
C. Louvre in Paris, Franc
D. Brera in Milan, Italy
4.
With its constitution enacted in 1600, what is the oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world?
A. Liechtenstein
B. Luxembourg
C. San Marino
D. Andorra
5.
The statue of the Little Mermaid can be found in the harbor of which city?
A. Oslo, Norway
B. Stockholm, Sweden
C. Gdansk, Poland
D. Copenhagen, Denmark
6.
Michelangelo’s Pietà, completed when he was 26 years old, is located in St. Peter’s Basilica in which city?
A. Rome, Italy
B. Vatican City
C. Venice, Italy
D. Florence, Italy
7.
The Spanish Steps, a monumental stairway of 138 steps built with funds bequeathed by French diplomat Étienne Gueffier, is located in which city?
A. Barcelona, Spain
B. Rome, Italy
C. Paris, France
D. Sophia, Bulgaria
8.
With average temperatures of 59 °F (15 °C) during the day, which city in Europe has the warmest winters?
A. Malaga, Spain
B. Nice, France
C. Bilbao, Spain
D. Lisbon, Portugal
9.
Which city is situated on 14 islands?
A. Athens, Greece
B. Stockholm, Sweden
C. Paris, France
D. Venice, Italy
10.
The Danube River bisects which city?
A. Vienna, Austria
B. Budapest, Hungary
C. Munich, Germany
D. Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Bonus Question
What is the object shown in the following photograph, and where is it located?
If you have seen this object and have walked around it on the wooden boards — Daisy Mariposa has — please post an anecdote in the Comments section.
Bonus Question Question
Should I write an article about the object depicted in the Bonus Question?
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Quiz Answers
Question No.
| Answer
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1
| C: Brussels, Belgium
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2
| C: Chisinau, Moldova
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3
| B: Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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4
| C: San Marino
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5
| D: Copenhagen, Denmark
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6
| A: Rome, Italy
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7
| B: Rome, Italy
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8
| D: Lisbon, Portugal
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9
| B: Stockholm, Sweden
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10
| B: Budapest, Hungary
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5/10 correct .... As for the picture I have no idea. Another great quiz!
As a European, I felt quite confident that I'd get all the right answers, but there were some pretty good questions there. I got question 2 right, because one of my friends has been to Chisinau. Question 6 was clever, as I've been to Rome, but I answered Vatican City. Very clever. Great quiz.
So it is possible...I scored less on this one than on the US Geography test. Happily...you can only go up from getting 1 out of 10 right.
Awesome quiz Daisy!
Thomas
I got one right.. Whoo hoo! Geography is not my forte but this does make me want to learn more about these places. Well done.
I could answer only three questions (EU Head quarters, Rembrandt and 14 islands). Perhaps I could have answered more had this been history quiz.(I have not been to Europe but read European history.)
I got 7/10. But what is the last object? Great idea for a hub. Voting this Up and Interesting.
Such a great idea for a hub, a European quiz! But I have to admit that I only knew half of the questions anyway. Well done Daisy, this hub is great and fun! Voted up and Shared
Tina
Hi, I got a couple but feel an absolute dunce now! lol! can't wait to see what the last place was!
Nell,
Thanks for taking the quiz. I was hoping for some really great scores from my European friends, but...
I'm currently writing a Canadian geography quiz. Let's see how well you do on that one...
Alecia.
How are you on Canadian geography? That's my next quiz.
Susan,
I'm glad you enjoyed the quiz. So many Canadians read my articles that I'm going to honor them with a Canadian geography quiz.
JKenny,
It's very nice to meet you. I'm glad you knew the answer to question no. 2. I'll bet that many people couldn't point to Moldova on a map if they were asked to do so.
Thomas,
I admire you for admitting the score you received on the quiz. That was very brave of you.
Six of Ten! Not bad! Daisy, great quiz Hub and I really hope you keep this series going, they're a lot of fun.
Tammy,
Thank you for taking the quiz and posting your score! Judging by the number of people who have viewed this quiz, and didn't comment, I'm certain there are some people who didn't have as high a score as you did.
Vinaya,
Thanks for taking the quiz. Considering that you didn't study European geography in Nepal, answering three questions correctly is great!
Aurelio,
Your 7 out 10 correct is the highest score so far! Do you think I should write an article about the object in the Bonus Question rather than posting the answer as a comment?
Tina,
Thanks for taking the quiz. You live in Sweden...Did you answer question number 9 correctly?
Dave,
I'm glad you took time out of your very busy schedule to take the quiz.
When I created my Civil War quiz, I wasn't certain what kind of response I would receive. It was better than expected, so I created my U.S. geography quiz. Many people enjoyed that one, so I went on to European geography. This quiz holds the record for me for the most views in the first 24 hours following publication.
Starting studying Canadian geography...that quiz is next.
I knew six of the answers because I have visited those places, Daisy, but the bonus question stumped me. It looks like it could be a memorial to something sunken under the sea close to shore.
Or, the remains of a Venusian spaceship. Heh, heh.
I only got 6 right, which given I’m European means it’s time I went back to studying geography. (Mostly if I’d been to the city I knew the answer.) I have no idea about the bonus photo, which is worrying because it looks suspiciously like Scotland!
drbj,
Thanks for taking the quiz. Which of the six places have you visited?
The *mystery location* is not a memorial to something sunken close to shore, but it does commemorate something.
Melovy,
Six out of seven is the second highest score that's been posted.
The *mystery location* is not in Scotland. Here's another hint...It isn't in any one country.
For the bonus picture, I vote that you do both: put the answer in comments, but also write an article explaining more about it.
Aurelio,
That would be *duplicate content*...I've read posts in which someone said they commented in a Hub about something, and then wrote an article about what they had commented upon. Their Hub was flagged for having duplicate content.
Yes, Daisy, number nine was the easy one:)) I recognized the picture instantly! It is a beautiful town!
Tina
Tina,
I spent six months working in Stockholm on a consulting assignment. I'm currently writing two Hubs. One is a Canadian geography quiz. The other is about Norrland.
I'm clueless which is why I have you to teach me:)) The mystery photo resembles a monument in Florida in Key West, but it's missing the top half. I hope I didn't say to much. I don't think I did. Another great quiz!
Sunshine,
What score did you get on the quiz?
So many people have been wondering what the monument is, I'm writing an article about it. My boyfriend suggested I post some clues before I publish the Hub.
Everyone,
Here are some clues about the *mystery object* in the *mystery location*...
* 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle
* Sweden, Finland, Norway
Hi, Daisy. I sent you an email with the answer to the monument's location this morning. Which places have I visited you asked? Buda and Pesch (Budapest, Hungary). Stockholm - I have a grandson who lives there. Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal). Roma (Rome, Italy). Copenhagen, Denmark. Brussels, Belgium.
drbj,
You are correct! I didn't receive your e-mail (sent via HubPages) until 8:17 a.m. Pacific time this morning...after I published a Hub about the *mystery location*.
You're the only person who has identified the object.
Zero...Zilch. How about a quiz on Florida? :))
Sunshine,
You live in Florida, am I correct? That's why you requested a Florida quiz...very clever!
I'll put Florida on my quiz list. I was creating a Canadian geography quiz, but I interrupted myself to write an article about the *mystery location* pictured in the bonus question in my European geography quiz.
I'll get to a Florida quiz soon.
Yes I live in Orlando:)
Sunshine,
I guess you'll get at least one question correct on my Florida quiz!
Hi Daisy wht a great idea for a hub and I will be back in a bit to try my hand at the quiz. this one has to have my up up and away.
Take care and I wish you a wonderful day.
Eddy.
Thanks, Eddy.
I look forward to seeing how well you do on the quiz.
..well I lucked out on this one Miss Daisy of Magnificent Mariposa with a 8 out of 10 (and two of them outright lucky guesses - lol) but so much fun is always had with any one of your quizzes and much enlightenment too in the education of it all ...... will see you on my Facebook page with this stellar and unique hub legacy and conception of yours - the "So you think you know ....." series.
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thank you too for your loyalty, friendship and support and I hope you saw my thank you card
I just need a few days to chill and relax - and I clicked over 6 of your pages just to relive some good times here .....
Colin / Epi / Poet Laureate of HubPages,
My friend, before you posted this message I needed five page views to reach 5000. Thank you.
By the way, did you read my article that explains what the *mystery object* is?
Hi Daisy, love this hub! Boy, I thought I knew a bit about European history, being I like music/literature as much as I do, guess not.... You have some really great questions. I don't know about the mermaid, as Northern Europe is too cold to swin in...LOL
Take care and great hub
John
John,
Thanks for reading another of my Hubs. The *mystery location* really had my readers guessing, so I wrote an entire article about it.
How well did you do on this quiz? Have you taken my U.S. geography quiz?
7 out of 10. Better than the US, not as good as the Canadian :)
Susan,
You have a better knowledge of geography than many of the people who have taken my geography quizzes. Have you done alot of traveling outside of Canada?
Not really. I was born in Scotland and lived there until I was 12, not sure it that is why. Plus, I read a lot :)
Susan,
Have you read alot about California? I'm currently writing a geography quiz about my home state. My research has turned up information that's new to me.
I'm not too up on various state's geography other than the obvious :)
I bet you'll do well on the next quiz, Susan!
I got 5/10, that's good for me, but kicking myself 'cos I should have got six. Was going to put Stockholm about the islands, then the picture caught me out 'cos I thought it looked a bit Venicy (never been to Venice as you prob realise). Up & interesting.
Keri,
Thanks for taking my quiz. Did you know what the *mystery object* was? So many people were curious what the object was, I wrote an article about it.
I wondered if it was an enormous submerged bell ... I'll have to check out your article.
Keri,
It isn't a bell, and it's very difficult to get to...150 miles north of the Arctic Circle. You'll learn all about it when you read my Hub.
I missed #2 & 4. Another very interesting quiz. What a great idea for hubs.
And, no, I don't know the bonus question. It is 150 miles north of the Artic Circle and belongs to a European country? No idea.
Suzette,
Thanks for taking another of my quizzes. So many people were interested in what the *mystery object* was, I wrote an article about it. I hope you'll have the opportunity to read that Hub.
A great idea for a quiz!
I come from Europe, and the only question I didn't answer correctly was number 8... I was really surprised to see so many great and unexpected questions here :)
I pressed all the buttons, great hub!
Nemanja,
It's nice to meet you. Thanks very much for taking my quiz. When I did my research for the quiz, I tried to find information for other than the usual tourist destinations.
Have you read my article that tells all about the *mystery object*?
Hi, Daisy
I have read it and voted, but didn't comment because I had nothing smart to add :) However, it was a very interesting and helpful hub. In case I ever decide to visit there, I will know how to get to the 'mystery object'...
I have heard about the mystery object before, but there was no chance that I would get it right... If I had seen a picture of it before I read you hub, I would have probably remembered.
Thanks for all the great quizzes..
P.S. I would love to see a history quiz of some kind from you, especially if it is about Europe :)
Nemanja,
Thanks for commenting again. I'll put your suggestion about a European history quiz on my *to do* list.
Have you seen my U.S. Civil War quiz?
Daisy, I'll be sure to check out all of your quizzes, but I am not sure that I'll score as well as I did for the Europe geography quiz. Nevertheless, I'll give all of them a go!
Nemanja,
I'm glad you enjoy taking my quizzes. I'll be interested in seeing what scores you receive on the other ones.
I got 5. Your quizzes are hard-- which is refreshing. Here's my short French quiz:
1. What city is the Eiffel Tower in?-Answer: Paris
2. Can you spell "Eiffel"?-Answer: Yes
3. Who lives in France?-Answer: The French
Voted up and interesting.
UnnamedHarald,
Thanks for taking another of my quizzes. I don't think the quizzes would be as much fun, or as educational, if they were easy.
You short quiz about France, I must say, was too easy. I'd be willing to bet, however, that not every person who read question #1 would know the correct answer.
Great quiz... missed only two... 8/10. Good hub, gonna see that Mystery Object hub :) :)
Dilip,
I'm impressed! Your knowledge of geography is extensive.
Hi, my honest answer is 4/10 !! I didn't know the mystery object I'm afraid.
I still enjoy quizzes, even if I didn't do so well. Great hub.
Emma,
Thanks for taking my quiz and posting your honest score.
So many readers were interested in the *mystery object*, I wrote an article about it.
I scored a 4, no drum rolls for me please =S I learned more than I scored so it is totally my gain. Thank you, Daisy.
Ava,
Thanks for taking my quiz. I tried to write questions that were informative. I'm glad you learned something about European geography from reading them.
Have you read my article that explains what the *mystery object* is?
Very good questions. I didn't know all the answers, but I learned something. Nice hub and it's useful, funny and awesome!
Made,
I know you read my article about the *mystery object* a while ago. I'm glad you had a chance to take the quiz.
My former Geography teacher will not believe if I tell her I scored only 3 out of 10 in this well-conducted yet tough quiz! I learnt more about these "far-flung" facts in this quiz! You increased my knowledge of European geography! Well-done!
P.S. I will read your hub on the mystery object soon(I have no idea about this object!!!)
Thanks for SHARING. Useful & Interesting. Voted up & Socially Shared.
Ishwaryaa,
It's nice to "see" you again. Thanks for taking my quiz and for sharing it.
I've written several other geography quizzes. You might like to try those if you have the time.
Got 7/10 right in this quiz and did not get the bonus question! Intriguing quiz; I enjoyed taking it.
Jason,
Thanks for taking my quiz. Seven of of 10 is a good score!
So many people were curious about the mystery object, I wrote a Hub about my adventure in traveling to it. If you get a chance, please check out *Mystery Object in Daisy Mariposa's European Geography Quiz*
I only got six out of ten correct. This quiz seems harder than some of your others. Good! :-)
I had no idea what the bonus object was until you revealed it in your comments. Thank you for the fun Hub. I enjoyed it.
James,
It's nice to "see" you again. I'm glad you enjoyed taking my quiz. If you get a chance, please read my Hub describing how we traveled to see the *mystery object*...it was quite an adventure.
I published a Hawaii geography quiz a few days ago. No one has gotten 100% correct on that quiz yet. Why don't you test your geography knowledge with that one?
Hello again - got 8 out of 10 in this one. Some of your questions have very clever wording - like the one about the Danube - 'bisects' - very clever, impressive!
Your mystery object, I knew nothing about but I do now! Fascinating...............thanks again!
Ian.
Ian,
Thanks for taking my Europe quiz. You did very well on this one! Did you have a chance to read my article about the mystery object?
Yes! I did and found it fascinating - must go to visit - not too far from Scotland!
Ian.
Ian,
If you do travel to Treriksröset, try to go during the 45-day period when the area has 24 hours of daylight.
Thank you Daisy.
White nights! Witnessed those in St Petersburg - it was wonderful wandering around at 2am in more or less broad daylight! Though what the winter is like..............
Here in Edinburgh around June 22 the nights are very, very short.
Ian.
Ian,
My geography quiz will be Scotland. I'm in the process of writing it in.
Yay!!
I'll probably get them all wrong!!
Ian.
calpol25 and myself are writing some history quizzes over at his place and mine - so when you have time it would be nice if you could come over and try your hand at being on the other end of a quiz!!
The first one is on calpol25's page.
Ian.
Ian,
Thanks for visiting again, and thanks for the information about the history quizzes. I'll check out calpol25's Hubs as soon as I've completed my Scotland geography quiz.
Hi Daisy! I just took your Scotland quiz (which I did bad) and I just finished this quiz which I did a little bit better (I got 50% ;D This is so sad.. apparently I know very little about the country I studied abroad in as well as Europe in general! I'm surprised Venice isn't on an island...
Stella,
Thanks for taking another of my quizzes. Question #9 asked which city was located on 14 islands. The key to answering the question correctly was the *14*.
I scored low, but on the plus side I learned a fair bit :) great quiz, voted up :)
Steve,
It's nice to meet you. Thanks for taking my quiz.
I try to word the questions in such as way that my readers will learn something just from reading the questions. Have you read my article that explains what the *mystery object* is? And, have you taken either my England or Scotland geography quizzes?
Hey Daisy, Yes I did it was very interesting, voted that up too. I faired much better at the England quiz only getting 2 wrong :)
Steve,
Thanks for visiting again. I'm glad you read the companion article to this quiz, and that you took the England quiz. A score of 80% is great on my quizzes!
Alecia Murphy Level 7 Commenter 3 months ago
I'm a dunce. I scored about a 20 but in my defense I never a took a European history course so maybe I should start reading should I get to go across the pond. Great quiz, Daisy!