Starting in Morroco, if you go through 3 other countries (each having
a border with the previous),
the initials of their capitals will spell an African currency. Which
are these countries?
Hint
Answer
Which of these countries does not border China?
a. Mongolia b. India c. Afghanistan
d. Cambodia e. Viet-Nam f. Kirgyzstan
Ah, a historical geography question! To which of these regions did the
Mongolian Empire never extend to?
a. India b. Hungary c. Saudi Arabia
d. Singapore e. Korea f. Bulgaria
Hint
(maps of the Empire at its height)
Answer
And another one! Which ancient Mesopotamian city became the capital
of a wealthy Empire under King Hammurabi in
1700BC?
Now a couple of island questions. Most islands are entirely controlled
by a single country (why do you suppose this might be?), but there are
exceptions. Which 2 countries share the island of Hispaniola?
Answer
(A map of Hispaniola containing the answer, of course!). Here's an old
map of Hispaniola (without the answer) on a website about pirates.
Two nations now occupy New Guinea, one of the larger islands in the
world. Name the five european nations which colonised the island of New
Guinea
Hint (links
to lots of info, including maps)
And now an island/nation question of my own. One other large island
is occupied by no less than three countries! Name this island and the countries!
Hint
(a map of the region where this island is located)