Capital cities challenge
World capitals quiz: can you get all 20?
Pick the capital of each country from four cities.
How to play
- Choose one of four options to go straight to the next question.
- Get 5 points for each correct answer. Wrong or skipped answers earn 0.
- Play at your own pace and review your answers at the end.
Question bank and sources
Each quiz has 90 questions, 45 per difficulty. Every round covers Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Oceania. A new set avoids questions from your previous round. Capital questions focus on countries with an unambiguous capital. Place names are checked against public geographical references.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there, and how are they scored?
Each round has 20 multiple-choice questions. A correct answer earns 5 points. A wrong or skipped answer earns 0. The maximum is 100. There is no time limit.
What will my friend see when they open the link?
They play the same 20 questions and see both scores after finishing. Their first score is kept in their current browser. Replays are marked as practice.
Is the capital always the largest city?
A country’s capital and largest city can be different. Some questions include a familiar city in the same country. The answer review explains the distinction.