Here are the questions and answers from the quiz:
1-6: Name the six countries or territories Donald Trump has said or suggested he would like to annex, acquire, or take control of.
Answer: Greenland, Canada, Panama (canal), Venezuela, Mexico, and Gaza.
7-10: The original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (of which only one survives) were located in which four present-day countries?
Answer: Greece (Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia), Egypt (Lighthouse of Alexandria and Great Pyramid of Giza), Turkey (Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and the Temple of Artemis), and Iraq (Hanging Gardens of Babylon).
11-15: Name the only five Caribbean countries to ever qualify for the finals of the men’s football World Cup.
Answer: Cuba (1938), Haiti (1974 and 2026), Jamaica (1998), Trinidad and Tobago (2006), and Curaçao (2026).
16-21: The equator passes through which six African mainland countries?
Answer: From west to east: Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia.
22 & 23: Name the only two countries in South America that do not border Brazil.
Answer: Chile and Ecuador.
24-28: Name these countries from their distinctive landmarks:
24: Mongolia (Genghis Khan statue)
25: St Lucia (The Pitons)
26: Mali (Great Mosque of Djenné)
27: Namibia (red desert sand dunes)
28: Portugal (Christ the King statue in Almada)
29-33: Where were these famous movies filmed? Clue: none are in the country the story is set.
29: The Bridge on the River Kwai – filmed in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), standing in for Thailand.
30: Saving Private Ryan – filmed in Ireland (County Wexford beaches) and England, standing in for Normandy.
31: The Life of Brian – filmed in Tunisia, standing in for the Holy Land.
32: A Fistful of Dollars – filmed in Spain, standing in for the US/Mexico border.
33: Apocalypse Now – filmed in the Philippines, standing in for Vietnam.
34-38: In which country would you be if you were eating these foods?
34: Spain (tortilla)
35: Vietnam (goi cuon)
36: Morocco (tagine)
37: Georgia (khachapuri)
38: Indonesia (satay)
39-45: There are seven Asian “stan” countries – can you name them on this map?
Answer: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
46-50: Name the last five countries to join the United Nations. Here are their flags to help you.
46: Montenegro (2006)
47: Timor-Leste (2002)
48: South Sudan (2011)
49: Serbia (2000)
50: Switzerland (2002)To enjoy the football game “On the Ball” and the film quiz “Film Reveal,” download the Guardian app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Test your travel knowledge with this festive quiz that spans 50 countries
General Getting Started
Q What is this festive travel quiz
A Its an interactive quiz designed to test your knowledge of holiday traditions festivals and cultural celebrations from 50 different countries around the world
Q Do I need to be a travel expert to take it
A Not at all The quiz includes a mix of beginnerfriendly questions and more challenging ones making it fun for casual travelers and geography buffs alike
Q How do I take the quiz
A You can typically take it on a website or app Youll be presented with multiplechoice questionsjust select the answer you think is correct and see your score at the end
Q Is the quiz free
A Most versions of this type of quiz are completely free to take
Content Questions
Q What kind of questions can I expect
A Questions cover a wide range like In which country is Diwali a major festival or What is eaten during Christmas in Japan They focus on unique traditions famous holidays and local customs
Q Are the questions only about Christmas
A No festive means all kinds of celebrations It includes Christmas New Year Lunar New Year Diwali Eid national holidays harvest festivals and other cultural events from every continent
Q How many questions are there
A This can vary but a quiz spanning 50 countries often has between 2050 questions to give a broad sample
Q Will I learn the correct answers if I get a question wrong
A In a welldesigned quiz yes You should get the right answer and often a short explanation or fun fact after each question or at the end
Difficulty Challenge
Q Is the quiz timed
A It depends on the specific version Some are timed to add pressure while others let you take your time to think and learn
Q Whats considered a good score
A Since it covers 50 countries scoring above 70 is very good A perfect score is quite rare and means you have exceptional global cultural knowledge
