Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of Greenland through trivia? This quiz dives into everything from the island’s massive size and unique geography to its culture, language, and economy. Whether you’re a geography buff or just curious about this icy land, these questions will challenge your knowledge and expand your horizons.
Discover surprising facts about Greenland’s relationship with Denmark, its remarkable natural parks, and how this vast land manages transportation despite its rugged, roadless coastline. The quiz also touches on the Greenlandic language, its indigenous peoples, and key industries like fishing that sustain the economy.
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What is the capital city of Greenland?
Ilulissat
Ilulissat
Nuuk
Nuuk
Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq
Sisimiut
Sisimiut
Which ocean borders Greenland to its north?
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Which country is Greenland an autonomous territory of?
Sweden
Sweden
Canada
Canada
Denmark
Denmark
Norway
Norway
What is the approximate percentage of Greenland covered by ice?
About 80%
About 80%
About 90%
About 90%
About 70%
About 70%
About 95%
About 95%
Which language, indigenous to Greenland, is commonly spoken besides Danish?
Kalaallisut
Kalaallisut
Swedish
Swedish
Norwegian
Norwegian
Icelandic
Icelandic
What is the name of the world’s largest national park, located in Greenland?
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park
Northeast Greenland National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Which animal is commonly associated with the Greenlandic wilderness?
Kangaroo
Kangaroo
Polar bear
Polar bear
Elephant
Elephant
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee
Which natural phenomenon is visible in Greenland’s night sky during winter?
Lunar eclipse
Lunar eclipse
Solar eclipse
Solar eclipse
Northern Lights
Northern Lights
Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun
What is the population of Greenland closest to?
56,000
56,000
350,000
350,000
2 million
2 million
225,000
225,000
Which explorer gave Greenland its misleading name?
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
Erik the Red
Erik the Red
Leif Erikson
Leif Erikson
The majority of Greenland’s settlements are found along which coast?
East coast
East coast
West coast
West coast
South coast
South coast
North coast
North coast
Which sea separates Greenland from Iceland?
Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea
Bering Sea
Bering Sea
Denmark Strait
Denmark Strait
Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Sea
What is the currency used in Greenland?
Krone
Krone
Pound
Pound
US Dollar
US Dollar
Euro
Euro
What is the primary source of income for many Greenlanders?
Fishing
Fishing
Mining
Mining
Agriculture
Agriculture
Textile production
Textile production
Which unique geographic feature covers much of Greenland’s interior?
Ice sheet
Ice sheet
Desert
Desert
Rainforest
Rainforest
Mountain plateau
Mountain plateau
What is the traditional Inuit winter festival called in Greenland?
Carnival
Carnival
Quviasuk
Quviasuk
Hanami
Hanami
Diwali
Diwali
Which town in Greenland is known for its UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord?
Nuuk
Nuuk
Ilulissat
Ilulissat
Upernavik
Upernavik
Tasiilaq
Tasiilaq
What is a ‘kayak’, invented and perfected by Greenland’s Inuit people?
A slender boat for one person
A slender boat for one person
A reindeer sled
A reindeer sled
A snow shelter
A snow shelter
A woolen parka
A woolen parka
Greenland’s flag features a circle divided into two colors. Which are they?
Green and black
Green and black
Red and green
Red and green
Red and white
Red and white
Blue and yellow
Blue and yellow
How is Greenland’s parliament known locally?
Inatsisartut
Inatsisartut
Stortinget
Stortinget
Althingi
Althingi
Riksdag
Riksdag
Which mineral resource is currently attracting significant investment and interest for mining in southern Greenland?
Coal
Coal
Gold
Gold
Rare earth elements
Rare earth elements
Diamonds
Diamonds
Which Scandinavian explorer was the son of Erik the Red and also traveled to North America?
Leif Erikson
Leif Erikson
Fridtjof Nansen
Fridtjof Nansen
Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl
What is the approximate area of Greenland, making it the world’s largest island?
About 3.5 million sq km
About 3.5 million sq km
About 560,000 sq km
About 560,000 sq km
About 1 million sq km
About 1 million sq km
About 2.1 million sq km
About 2.1 million sq km
The indigenous people of Greenland are commonly known as what?
Inuit
Inuit
Maasai
Maasai
Ainu
Ainu
Sámi
Sámi
Which fjord is known for producing some of the largest icebergs in the northern hemisphere?
Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord
Ilulissat Icefjord
Ilulissat Icefjord
Sognefjord
Sognefjord
Hardangerfjord
Hardangerfjord
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