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 world’s largest island?
Madagascar
Madagascar
Australia
Australia
New Guinea
New Guinea
Greenland
Greenland
Greenland is the world’s largest non-continental what?
Island
Island
Landmass
Landmass
Territory
Territory
Peninsula
Peninsula
Most residents of Greenland are what ethnicity?
Sámi
Sámi
Inuit
Inuit
Norse
Norse
Danish
Danish
What is the official language of Greenland?
Greenlandic
Greenlandic
Danish
Danish
Norwegian
Norwegian
Inuktitut
Inuktitut
What is the currency of Greenland?
Icelandic króna
Icelandic króna
Greenlandic dollar
Greenlandic dollar
Euro
Euro
Danish krone
Danish krone
What is the capital and largest city of Greenland?
Ilulissat
Ilulissat
Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq
Sisimiut
Sisimiut
Nuuk
Nuuk
What kind of territory is Greenland in the Kingdom of Denmark?
Province
Province
State
State
Overseas dependency
Overseas dependency
Autonomous territory
Autonomous territory
Greenland is heavily reliant on aid from which country?
United States
United States
Denmark
Denmark
Norway
Norway
Canada
Canada
What military is responsible for Greenland’s defense?
The United Nations
The United Nations
The Greenlandic defense force
The Greenlandic defense force
The Danish military
The Danish military
NATO forces
NATO forces
Greenland contains the world’s largest what type of park?
Botanical garden
Botanical garden
National park
National park
Marine protected area
Marine protected area
Wildlife reserve
Wildlife reserve
What industry is the primary industry of Greenland’s economy?
Farming
Farming
Mining
Mining
Tourism
Tourism
Fishing industry
Fishing industry
Fishing accounts for more than what percentage of Greenland’s exports?
50%
50%
90%
90%
80%
80%
70%
70%
Greenland is the least densely populated country in the world, true or false?
False, it is average density
False, it is average density
False, it is one of the most densely populated
False, it is one of the most densely populated
True
True
False, it is the second least densely populated
False, it is the second least densely populated
Greenland lies between which two oceans?
Indian and Arctic Oceans
Indian and Arctic Oceans
Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
Southern and Pacific Oceans
Southern and Pacific Oceans
What is the name of the territory in the Greenlandic language, meaning ‘land of the Kalaallit’?
Tunumiit Nunaat
Tunumiit Nunaat
Nordlandet
Nordlandet
Greenlandia
Greenlandia
Kalaallit Nunaat
Kalaallit Nunaat
Who named the island Greenland?
The early Norse settlers
The early Norse settlers
Danish explorers
Danish explorers
Inuit leaders
Inuit leaders
British cartographers
British cartographers
Who named Greenland ‘Grœnland’ hoping the pleasant name would attract settlers?
Hans Egede
Hans Egede
Leif Erikson
Leif Erikson
Otto Sverdrup
Otto Sverdrup
Erik the Red
Erik the Red
The Thule people are the ancestors of the current Greenlandic population, true or false?
False, the Dorset people are the ancestors
False, the Dorset people are the ancestors
False, the Norse settlers are the primary ancestors
False, the Norse settlers are the primary ancestors
False, they are a minor contributing group
False, they are a minor contributing group
True
True
There are virtually no roads between cities in Greenland because the coast has many what?
Volcanic plains
Volcanic plains
Fjords
Fjords
High mountains
High mountains
Dense forests
Dense forests
Greenland has no passenger railways, true or false?
False, there are plans for a railway but none exist yet
False, there are plans for a railway but none exist yet
False, there is a small local railway system
False, there is a small local railway system
False, there is one major railway line connecting two cities
False, there is one major railway line connecting two cities
True
True
What airport is the hub and international gateway for airline passenger transport in Greenland?
Kangerlussuaq Airport
Kangerlussuaq Airport
Nuuk Airport
Nuuk Airport
Ilulissat Airport
Ilulissat Airport
Narsarsuaq Airport
Narsarsuaq Airport
What is the flag carrier of Greenland?
Air Greenland
Air Greenland
Greenland Airways
Greenland Airways
Greenlandair
Greenlandair
Arctic Air
Arctic Air
What provides air transport connects Greenland internally and with other nations?
Cargo ships
Cargo ships
Air transport
Air transport
Helicopter services
Helicopter services
Ferry services
Ferry services
What airline provides year-round services to Greenlandic airports?
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Icelandair
Icelandair
British Airways
British Airways
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
What line makes a single round trip per week for sea passenger transport in Greenland?
Greenland Coastal Ferry
Greenland Coastal Ferry
Arctic Umiaq Line
Arctic Umiaq Line
Polar Line
Polar Line
Nordic Cruise Line
Nordic Cruise Line
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