Amazing Portugal. Kaleidoscope of questions. Quiz
World geography quiz: 100 countries, 2,500 questions: educational travel around the globe
Наталья Ильина

© Наталья Ильина, 2026

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Amazing Portugal. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

The online quiz series “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series " (100 Countries of the World) was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes “Amazing Country Studies: A Kaleidoscope of Questions” (100 Countries of the World) is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series” series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes “Amazing Russia. Kaleidoscope of Questions” (all regions) is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Portugal. A kaleidoscope of questions. General information

Portugal General 1

Where does the Earth end? Cape Roca is the westernmost point of Europe; before the discovery of America, it was believed that the Earth ended here. In Lisbon, everything reminds one of a great imperial past, when Portuguese colonies were 100 times larger than the country itself. Authority over Macau was transferred to China on December 20, 1999. In 2022, Portugal’s only overseas territories are the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores. Which town on the border with Spain played a key role in the defense of Portugal and for many centuries repelled Spanish invasions?

1. Albufeira 2. Zambujeiro 3. Pousada 4. Barcelos 5. Almeida

Portugal General 2

Why do the autonomous parts of Portugal – the Azores and the island of Madeira – have their own symbols? The flag of Portugal combines the green color, also considered a symbol of hope and recalling the times of Henry the Navigator, with the red color of the revolution. The modern flag of the Azores resembles the flag of Portugal (1830—1911). The only difference is that the Portuguese coat of arms was moved from the center of the flag to its upper left corner, and a hawk – the symbol of the archipelago – was placed in the center. What colors can be seen on the flag of Madeira?

1. black and white 2. white and red 3. white and blue 4. orange and green 5. blue and yellow

Portugal General 3

On the coats of arms of which states can navigation instruments be seen? The coat of arms of Portugal features a golden armillary sphere – a symbol of outstanding voyages – on which a heraldic shield is placed. On the shield, on a white background in the shape of a cross, 5 small blue shields are depicted. Each of the small shields shows 5 silver bezants. Along the edges of the large shield is a wide red border with seven golden castles. The armillary sphere is framed by golden branches tied at the bottom with two ribbons – a red and a green ribbon (the colors of the national flag). Images of which animals can be seen on the coat of arms of the Azores?

1. monk seal 2. dogs 3. whales 4. dolphins 5. black bulls

Portugal General 4

What did the great geographical discoveries lead to? The name Portugal (Portuselia, Terra Portucalensis) comes from the small port of Portus Cale or Vila Nova de Gaia, now a suburb of Porto (Latin Portus Cale – “warm port”), at the mouth of the Douro River. The Portuguese were the first to connect the civilizations of Africa, South and East Asia with Europe, which influenced the entire course of the country’s development. Portuguese culture changed thanks to the many countries discovered by Portuguese navigators. Which territory was not discovered by the Portuguese?

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