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Geography and History Trivia

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  1. 1

    Which explorer was the first European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope?

  2. 2

    What was the main goal of most European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

  3. 3

    The Renaissance began in which country?

  4. 4

    What does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

  5. 5

    Which famous Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa?

  6. 6

    In South Africa's government, which branch makes the laws?

  7. 7

    What document is described as the 'supreme law' of South Africa?

  8. 8

    In a democracy, how do citizens choose their government?

  9. 9

    Which planet is closest to the Sun?

  10. 10

    What is the longest river in the world?

  11. 11

    How many capital cities does South Africa have?

  12. 12

    Which is the second-largest continent in the world?

  13. 13

    The Great Wall is located in which country?

  14. 14

    How many continents are there on Earth?

  15. 15

    Which is the largest country in the world by land area?

  16. 16

    What is the largest hot desert in the world?

  17. 17

    Who led the Dutch settlement that established a refreshment station at the Cape in 1652?

  18. 18

    Why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptian civilisation?

  19. 19

    What were the Great Pyramids of Giza built to be used as?

  20. 20

    What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

  21. 21

    What term describes goods a country sells to other countries?

  22. 22

    What type of climate is typical near the equator?

  23. 23

    What is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

  24. 24

    What kind of vegetation defines a savanna?

  25. 25

    Which continent has the largest human population?

  26. 26

    What term describes how many people live within a certain area of land?

  27. 27

    Which country does this flag belong to?

  28. 28

    Which country does this Flag belong to?

  29. 29

    Which country does this flag belong to?

  30. 30

    Which country does this flag belong to