Four answers make it quick to learn the capitals; to practise finding the countries themselves, use the find-the-place quiz for the same map.

Which capital is used when a country has several?

The seat of government or the capital in law that schools teach — Pretoria for South Africa, Sucre for Bolivia.

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No. The quiz runs in your browser with nothing to sign up for, and your scores are not stored anywhere.

World capitals quiz

See the country, pick the capital.

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Example

Worked example — World capitals quiz

Here is one possible question. Questions appear in a different order each round. Click the named place on the map, or choose the capital when answers are listed.

Start

Item	Value
Input	What is the capital of Ecuador?
It was Quito	Quito
Score	0/208 → 1/208

Correct!

How it works

Press Start: a country lights up on the map.
Choose its capital from the four answers; two wrong answers show the right one.
At the end, see your time and score, then practise the capitals you missed.

Frequently asked questions

Why multiple choice?: Four answers make it quick to learn the capitals; to practise finding the countries themselves, use the find-the-place quiz for the same map.
Which capital is used when a country has several?: The seat of government or the capital in law that schools teach — Pretoria for South Africa, Sucre for Bolivia.
Do I need an account?: No. The quiz runs in your browser with nothing to sign up for, and your scores are not stored anywhere.