Welcome to this ultimate World Capitals quiz! This MCQ quiz contains 30 multiple-choice questions based on the capitals of world, which will test knowledge in the world capitals as well as also enhance your knowledge through explanations provided.
These 30 multiple-choice questions are very important for those who are students or preparing for any competitive exams. You will get the scorecard at the end of quiz which will tell about your performance. So, are you ready to test your knowledge and score 30/30? Let’s start from the question number 1.
What is the capital of Australia?
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Canberra
D. Perth
Canberra
What is the capital of Canada?
A. Toronto
B. Ottawa
C. Vancouver
D. Montreal
Ottawa
What is the capital of Brazil?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. São Paulo
C. Brasília
D. Salvador
Brasília
Which of the following is the capital of Japan?
A. Kyoto
B. Tokyo
C. Osaka
D. Hiroshima
Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan’s capital and one of the world’s most populous cities.
Which of the following is the capital of France?
A. Lyon
B. Marseille
C. Paris
D. Bordeaux
Paris
Paris is the capital and cultural heart of France.
What is the capital of the United States?
A. New York City
B. Los Angeles
C. Chicago
D. Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the official capital and home to the U.S. federal government.
What is the capital of Germany?
A. Frankfurt
B. Munich
C. Berlin
D. Hamburg
Berlin
Berlin became the capital again after German reunification in Oct 3, 1990.
What of the following is the capital of Italy?
A. Venice
B. Rome
C. Milan
D. Naples
Rome
Rome is not only Italy’s capital but also a historic center of the Roman Empire.
Which of these is the capital of India?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and serves as the seat of all three branches of the Indian government.
What is the capital of Russia?
A. Moscow
B. St. Petersburg
C. Sochi
D. Kazan
Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. It is standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia.
Which of these is the capital of United Kingdom?
A. Manchester
B. Edinburgh
C. Birmingham
D. London
London
London is both the capital of the United Kingdom and a major global financial hub.
What is the capital of China?
A. Shanghai
B. Guangzhou
C. Beijing
D. Shenzhen
Beijing
Beijing is the political center of China and home to the Communist Party headquarters.
What of the following is the capital of South Korea?
A. Seoul
B. Daegu
C. Busan
D. Incheon
Seoul
Seoul is the capital of South Korea as well as the economic and cultural center of the Republic of Korea.
What is the capital of Mexico?
A. Guadalajara
B. Mexico City
C. Tijuana
D. Monterrey
Mexico City
Mexico City is both the capital and largest city of Mexico. It’s also known as the “Federal District” or “Ciudad de México” in Spanish.
What is the legislative capital of South Africa?
A. Johannesburg
B. Pretoria
C. Cape Town
D. Durban
Cape Town
South Africa has three capitals—Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
Which of the following city is the capital of Egypt?
A. Alexandria
B. Giza
C. Luxor
D. Cairo
Cairo
Cairo is the capital as well as largest city of Egypt. It is located on the Nile River and is the largest city in the Arab world.
Which of these is the capital of Argentina?
A. Mendoza
B. Córdoba
C. Rosario
D. Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
- Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, and is the largest city in Argentina.
- This city is widely recognized as the political, cultural, and economic center of Argentina.
- It is a hub for commerce, industry, politics, and culture.
What of the following is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Abuja
B. Lagos
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Abuja
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, which replaced Lagos in 12 Dec, 1991. However, Lagos remains the most populous city in Nigeria.
Guess the capital of Spain.
A. Barcelona
B. Madrid
C. Seville
D. Valencia
Madrid
Madrid is centrally located and has been the capital since the 16th century.
Which city serves as the capital of Turkey?
A. Istanbul
B. Izmir
C. Ankara
D. Antalya
Ankara
Ankara became the capital in 1923, replacing Istanbul.
Can you name the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
A. Mecca
B. Medina
C. Riyadh
D. Jeddah
Riyadh
Riyadh is the political and economic capital of Saudi Arabia.
What is the name of Thailand’s capital city?
A. Chiang Mai
B. Pattaya
C. Phuket
D. Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the political, economic, and cultural capital of Thailand.
Identify the capital city of Indonesia.
A. Jakarta
B. Bali
C. Surabaya
D. Medan
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia.
Which city serves as the capital of United Arab Emirates?
A. Dubai
B. Sharjah
C. Abu Dhabi
D. Ajman
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the political capital, although Dubai is more populous.
Identify the capital city of Iran.
A. Isfahan
B. Tehran
C. Shiraz
D. Tabriz
Tehran
Tehran has been the capital of Iran since 1796.
What is the capital of Iraq?
A. Mosul
B. Basra
C. Baghdad
D. Najaf
Baghdad
Baghdad has been the capital of Iraq and is a major cultural and political center for centuries.
Can you name the capital city of Israel?
A. Jerusalem
B. Tel Aviv
C. Haifa
D. Nazareth
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the official capital of Israel, though some countries recognize Tel Aviv due to political sensitivities.
What is the name of capital city of Kenya?
A. Mombasa
B. Kisumu
C. Nairobi
D. Eldoret
Nairobi
Nairobi is the political and financial capital of Kenya.
Which of the following city is the capital of Ethiopia?
A. Gondar
B. Mekelle
C. Dire Dawa
D. Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia as well as also the headquarters of the African Union.
Can you name the capital city of Colombia?
A. Bogotá
B. Medellín
C. Cali
D. Cartagena
Bogotá
Bogotá is the largest city and capital of Colombia.
