World Rivers Quiz

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This quiz covers world rivers with questions that include:

  • Identifying the longest rivers in the world
  • Matching rivers to the countries they flow through
  • Arranging rivers by their length or geographical location

Get ready to navigate through a variety of questions that will test your knowledge of river lengths, locations, and fun facts like the best river for a lazy float or the one that’s known to tickle your funny bone. We made this quiz to challenge those of you who think you know a lot about rivers. 

World Rivers Quiz

Maybe you’ve taken a river cruise and can’t stop talking about the “swinging” Seine, or maybe you just love splashing around in trivia pools! Whether you’re a geography buff or just in it for the fun of learning new tidbits about rivers, it’s time to test your knowledge. 

Do this quiz with a friend or send them the link if you want to have a little competition. Who will be the ultimate river guru? We hope you’ll have fun trying out this quiz and feel a little nostalgia from past trips or even get inspired to explore new waterways. Ready to embark on this river adventure? Click Preview Quiz Content at the bottom of the page to dive into all the juicy details!

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Q1: Which is the longest river in the world?

A1: Nile River

Q2: Which of the following rivers flow through multiple countries?

A2: Danube River, Rhine River

Q3: Arrange these rivers by their length, from longest to shortest.

A3: Nile River, Amazon River, Yangtze River, Mississippi River

Q4: Match each river to the continent it flows through.

A4: Amazon River → South America, Nile River → Africa, Yangtze River → Asia

Q5: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A5: The source of the Mississippi River is in Lake Itasca, and its mouth is where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

Q6: Which river is known as the "Yellow River"?

A6: Huang He

Q7: Which river flows through Paris?

A7: Seine River

Q8: The Volga River is located in which country?

A8: Russia

Q9: Which of the following rivers are major tributaries of the Amazon River?

A9: Madeira River, Negro River

Q10: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A10: The source of the Mississippi River is in Lake Itasca, and its delta is where it fans out into the Gulf of Mexico, forming a large sedimentary region

Q11: Which river is the primary water source for Baghdad?

A11: Tigris River

Q12: The Seine River flows through which European capital city?

A12: Paris

Q13: Which of the following rivers are part of the Rhine River basin?

A13: Moselle River, Main River

Q14: Which river is the primary waterway for transportation in Bangladesh?

A14: Brahmaputra River

Q15: Arrange these rivers by the continent they are located in, from Africa to Asia to Europe.

A15: Nile River (Africa), Yangtze River (Asia), Thames River (Europe)

Q16: Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

A16: Rio Grande

Q17: Which of the following rivers are located in Asia?

A17: Ganges River, Mekong River

Q18: The Rhine River flows into which body of water?

A18: North Sea

Q19: Which river is known as the "Mother River" of China?

A19: Yangtze River

Q20: Which of the following rivers are navigable for large cargo ships?

A20: Mississippi River, Rhine River

Q21: Which river is the primary water source for the city of Cairo?

A21: Nile River

Q22: Which river is the largest by discharge volume in the world?

A22: Amazon River

Q23: Match each river to its corresponding country.

A23: Amazon River → Brazil, Nile River → Egypt, Mississippi River → United States

Q24: The Indus River primarily flows through which country?

A24: Pakistan

Q25: Which river is known for the Iguazu Falls?

A25: Iguazu River

Q26: Which of the following rivers are located in Africa?

A26: Nile River, Congo River