World Capitals Quiz
10 questions · Ages 10 and up · about 4 minutes. Free to host live, no sign-up.
How well do you know the capital cities of the world? This free quiz has 10 questions about capitals on every continent, from Canberra to Nairobi. Host it live on a big screen and let everyone answer on their own phones.
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World Capitals Quiz: 10 questions, about 4 minutes, ages 10 and up. Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder. You can change any question, add your own logo and try it first, and then start a live game that players join with a code on their phones. It is free and needs no sign-up.
How to play the World Capitals Quiz
- 1Open the quizPress Host this quiz. The questions are ready, and you can edit anything.
- 2Share the codeShow the code and QR code on a big screen. Players join on any phone, no app needed.
- 3Play liveEach question has a timer. Faster right answers earn more points.
- 4See who winsA leaderboard and a podium at the end. Draw a prize winner with the spin the wheel.
World Capitals Quiz: questions and answers
Here is the full list, so you can check it before you host. Every question has a 20 second timer in the live game, and you can change that.
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Australia?A. SydneyB. CanberraC. MelbourneD. PerthAnswer: Canberra
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Canada?A. TorontoB. MontrealC. OttawaD. VancouverAnswer: Ottawa
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Brazil?A. Rio de JaneiroB. São PauloC. SalvadorD. BrasíliaAnswer: Brasília
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Egypt?A. AlexandriaB. CairoC. GizaD. LuxorAnswer: Cairo
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Turkey?A. IstanbulB. IzmirC. AnkaraD. AntalyaAnswer: Ankara
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Switzerland?A. ZurichB. GenevaC. BaselD. BernAnswer: Bern
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of New Zealand?A. AucklandB. WellingtonC. ChristchurchD. QueenstownAnswer: Wellington
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Kenya?A. MombasaB. KisumuC. NairobiD. NakuruAnswer: Nairobi
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Thailand?A. PhuketB. Chiang MaiC. PattayaD. BangkokAnswer: Bangkok
- Multiple choiceWhat is the capital of Morocco?A. CasablancaB. RabatC. MarrakeshD. FezAnswer: Rabat
Good to know
- Many capitals are not the biggest city: Canberra, Ottawa, Brasília, Ankara, Bern and Wellington are all smaller than another city in their country.
- Brasília was built from scratch in the 1950s and became the capital of Brazil in 1960.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the World Capitals Quiz free?
Yes. You can host it and play it for free, and players do not need an account. Players only choose a nickname when they join.
How do I play the World Capitals Quiz with my class or group?
Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder, then start the game. You get a six-digit code and a QR code to show on a big screen. Players open pickwhim.com/play on their phones, enter the code and answer each question against the clock.
Can I change the questions in this quiz?
Yes. When you open the quiz in the builder you can edit, delete or add questions, change the timers, add your own logo, play in teams or turn on knockout rounds. Use Try it first to play your changes before you go live.
How long does the World Capitals Quiz take?
About 4 minutes for 10 questions, depending on how long you spend on each answer.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 300 players can join one game.
Ready when you are
Write your questions, share the code and start. It takes about a minute, and it is free.