Think you know Venezuela beyond just the basics? This trivia challenges your knowledge of its geography, culture, history, and unique natural wonders. From the world’s tallest waterfall to the significance behind the Venezuelan flag, you’ll need a sharp mind to ace these questions.
Explore Venezuela’s rich heritage, including its official language, capital city, and celebrated national symbols like the harp—a unique musical instrument—and the famous Catatumbo lightning phenomenon. Whether you’re a seasoned trivia buff or just love learning about new places, this quiz has something for everyone.
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What is the capital and largest city of Venezuela?
Lima
Lima
Bogotá
Bogotá
Caracas
Caracas
Quito
Quito
What is the official language in Venezuela?
Quechua
Quechua
English
English
Portuguese
Portuguese
Spanish
Spanish
What is Venezuela’s most popular sport?
Basketball
Basketball
Baseball
Baseball
Soccer
Soccer
Boxing
Boxing
What is the currency of Venezuela called?
Venezuelan sucre
Venezuelan sucre
Venezuelan dollar
Venezuelan dollar
The bolivar fuerte
The bolivar fuerte
Venezuelan peso
Venezuelan peso
What is officially called The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela?
Colombia
Colombia
Ecuador
Ecuador
Bolivia
Bolivia
Venezuela
Venezuela
How many stars does the Venezuelan flag include?
Eight
Eight
Nine
Nine
Six
Six
Seven
Seven
What colors are on the Venezuelan flag?
Green, white, and red
Green, white, and red
Blue, white, and red
Blue, white, and red
Yellow, blue, and red
Yellow, blue, and red
Yellow, green, and blue
Yellow, green, and blue
What is the national bird of Venezuela?
The national eagle
The national eagle
The Andean condor
The Andean condor
The yellow-orange Venezuelan Troupial
The yellow-orange Venezuelan Troupial
The scarlet macaw
The scarlet macaw
What is the national flower of Venezuela?
The rose
The rose
The sunflower
The sunflower
The lily
The lily
The ‘flor de mayo orchid’
The ‘flor de mayo orchid’
What is the national instrument of Venezuela?
The harp
The harp
The maracas
The maracas
The guitar
The guitar
The cuatro
The cuatro
What is the national dance of Venezuela?
Joropo
Joropo
Tango
Tango
Merengue
Merengue
Salsa
Salsa
What does ‘Venezuela’ mean?
Venetian Waters
Venetian Waters
Land of Grace
Land of Grace
Little Venice
Little Venice
Great Land
Great Land
What is the official name of Caracas?
San Juan de Caracas
San Juan de Caracas
Nuestra Señora de Caracas
Nuestra Señora de Caracas
Santiago de Leon de Caracas
Santiago de Leon de Caracas
Santa Ana de Caracas
Santa Ana de Caracas
Where is Venezuela located?
On the western coast of South America
On the western coast of South America
On the northern coast of South America
On the northern coast of South America
In Central America
In Central America
In the Caribbean
In the Caribbean
Which country borders Venezuela to the west?
Ecuador
Ecuador
Brazil
Brazil
Guyana
Guyana
Colombia
Colombia
What is the world’s tallest waterfall located in Venezuela?
Angel Falls
Angel Falls
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
How tall is Angel Falls in feet?
1,500 feet
1,500 feet
4,000 feet
4,000 feet
2,800 feet
2,800 feet
3,212 feet
3,212 feet
What is the largest lake in South America, located in Venezuela?
Lake Poopó
Lake Poopó
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Valencia
Lake Valencia
What is the highest mountain in Venezuela?
Pico Bolivar
Pico Bolivar
Pico Humboldt
Pico Humboldt
Mount Roraima
Mount Roraima
Pico Naiguata
Pico Naiguata
In which mountain range is Pico Bolivar located?
The Venezuelan Coastal Range
The Venezuelan Coastal Range
The Andes mountain range
The Andes mountain range
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The Guiana Highlands
The Guiana Highlands
What is the world’s largest rodent, found in Venezuela?
The porcupine
The porcupine
The guinea pig
The guinea pig
The capybara
The capybara
The beaver
The beaver
Venezuela has one of the largest reserves of what natural resource?
Coal
Coal
Natural gas
Natural gas
Diamonds
Diamonds
Gold
Gold
When did Venezuela declare independence from Spanish rule?
1811, on July 5th
1811, on July 5th
1821, on July 24th
1821, on July 24th
1830, on September 22nd
1830, on September 22nd
1809, on April 19th
1809, on April 19th
What is celebrated on July 5th in Venezuela?
National Day
National Day
Labor Day
Labor Day
Independence from Spain Day
Independence from Spain Day
Flag Day
Flag Day
When did Venezuela become an oil producer?
1905
1905
1914
1914
1930
1930
1923
1923
Who was the first European to arrive in what is now Venezuela?
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
In what year did Christopher Columbus arrive in Venezuela?
1510
1510
1492
1492
1498
1498
1502
1502
Who named Venezuela?
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci
Alonso de Ojeda
Alonso de Ojeda
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Francisco de Miranda
Francisco de Miranda
When did Venezuela become its own independent republic?
1830
1830
1821
1821
1811
1811
1840
1840
How many times have Venezuelan women won the Miss Universe competition?
8 times
8 times
5 times
5 times
7 times
7 times
6 times
6 times
When has Venezuela had a professional baseball league since?
1960
1960
1945
1945
1930
1930
1955
1955
What is the Catatumbo lightning?
An ancient ritual
An ancient ritual
A meteorological phenomenon
A meteorological phenomenon
A local dance
A local dance
A type of bird
A type of bird
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