1. Which is the highest capital-city in the world ?

2. In which country are the Galapagos Islands located ?

4. Which is the largest land-locked country in the world ?

5. In which country is Adam’s Peak located ?

6. Which continent is also known as ‘the Last of the Lands’ ?

7. In Australia, what is a willy-willy ?

8. In which countries will you find the Patagonian ice cap ?

9. The name of this landmass means ‘Opposite to the Arctic’.

10. Which is the largest country in the Caribbean ?

11. Which is the highest waterfall in the world ?

13. Who designed the city of New Delhi ?

14. Into which body of water does the Amazon River flow ?

15. Which river has a tributary called the Tungabhadra ?

16. Which river flows by the most number of national capitals ?

12. Which Indian state is known as the ‘Land of Lamps’ ?

3. Which island country hosts the giant, flightless parrot called the Kakapo ?

1. A Greek astronomer and geographer, his theory of the earth-centric universe was disproved by Copernicus. __________________

2. This king of ancient Babylon was famous for giving a ‘Code of Law’ to his subjects. __________________

3. A Greek mathematician and scientist, he is best known for his theorem. He is often referred to as ‘the Father of Numbers’. _________________

4. He was a Greek philosopher and Plato’s teacher. __________________

5. He was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He founded teh capital of the Eastern to Roman Empire. ___________

7. A Greek scientist and mathematician, he discovered the principle of fluid displacement. __________

8. Roman poet, he is best known for writing the Aeneid, which is regarded as ancient Rome’s national epic. __________________

9. A Chinese teacher and philosopher, he taught the importance of self-discipline and respect for tradition in personal and public life. _________________

10. A Greek poet, he wrote the epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. __________________

6. A Roman dictator, he is considered to be one of the world’s greatest conquerors. The month of July is named after him. _________________