Asian Geography Quiz

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This quiz explores the diverse geography of Asia, from the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the island archipelagos of Southeast Asia. The questions cover:

  • Ancient cities and modern metropolises
  • Mountain ranges and river systems
  • Geographical features and landmarks
  • Countries and their unique characteristics

Did you know that the Dead Sea, Asia’s lowest point, was once a thriving hub for ancient civilisations who harvested its valuable minerals? Or that the Bosphorus Strait has been a crucial trading route since the 7th century BCE? From the ancient Silk Road routes that connected distant empires to modern-day Singapore’s remarkable transformation from a fishing village to a global financial centre, Asia’s geography has shaped human history in fascinating ways.

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Speaking of remarkable places, Lake Baikal holds 20% of Earth’s unfrozen freshwater and is home to species found nowhere else on the planet. Curious about which country has more islands than there are days in 47 years? Or where you might find a carbon-negative economy nestled in the Himalayas? Take a journey through the world’s largest continent with this quiz. To discover which mountain peak was named ‘K2’ simply because it was the second peak surveyed in the Karakoram range, and other geographical gems, click Preview Quiz Content below.

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Q1: Which mountain range forms a natural border between India and Tibet?

A1: Himalayas

Q2: Which of the following countries are part of Southeast Asia?

A2: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia

Q3: Match each Asian city to its country.

A3: Osaka - Japan, Seoul - South Korea, Shanghai - China

Q4: Which body of water separates Japan from the Korean Peninsula?

A4: Sea of Japan

Q5: Arrange these Asian countries in order from largest to smallest by land area.

A5: China, India, Japan

Q6: Which river is considered the longest in Asia?

A6: Yangtze River

Q7: Which desert covers much of Mongolia and northern China?

A7: Gobi Desert

Q8: What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?

A8: Astana

Q9: Which is the largest island in Asia?

A9: Borneo

Q10: What is the highest mountain peak in Asia after Mount Everest?

A10: K2

Q11: Which Asian country is known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'?

A11: Bhutan

Q12: Which of the following seas border China?

A12: Yellow Sea, East China Sea, South China Sea

Q13: Which Asian city is located at the meeting point of the Bosphorus Strait?

A13: Istanbul

Q14: Which is the largest lake in Asia by surface area?

A14: Caspian Sea

Q15: Which Asian country is made up of more than 17,500 islands?

A15: Indonesia

Q16: What is the deepest lake in Asia?

A16: Lake Baikal

Q17: Which strait separates Asia from North America?

A17: Bering Strait

Q18: Which Asian country has the highest population density?

A18: Singapore

Q19: Which plateau in Asia is known as the 'Roof of the World'?

A19: Tibetan Plateau

Q20: Which Asian country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

A20: Japan

Q21: Which Asian country is completely landlocked by India?

A21: Sikkim

Q22: Which Asian city is built on 118 small islands connected by canals?

A22: Bangkok

Q23: Which is the lowest point on Earth's surface, located in Asia?

A23: Dead Sea

Q24: Which strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman?

A24: Strait of Hormuz

Q25: Which Asian country has the world's only carbon-negative economy?

A25: Bhutan

Q26: Which Asian river delta is the largest in the world?

A26: Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta