The Ultimate Europe Quiz: 150 Questions about Europe with Answers (including 2 picture rounds)

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Are you looking for a fun quiz about Europe? You came to the right place!

Europe is nicknamed The Old Continent. It’s home to fantastic cities, landmarks and the perfect place to visit for history buffs.

In this quiz, we will touch upon all these subjects. You’ll find a wide selection of trivia questions about Europe as well as picture rounds.

Please note that this Europe Quiz is about the European continent and not just the European Union, although this will be mentioned as well.

You will also have many opportunities to score some bonus points. They will be indicated in the questions.

So, are you ready to start this quiz about Europe? Let’s get going!

Questions about Europe

We will start with the 15 rounds of questions about Europe. To find out the answers, scroll down to the end of the page.

Round 1: Europe General Knowledge Quiz Questions

Le Louvre in Paris
  1. What is the smallest country in Europe?
  2. What is the largest container port in Europe?
  3. Which European country is the number 1 tourist destination in the world?
  4. What are the three Baltic states (1 point per country)?
  5. In which European city can you find the Acropolis?
  6. How many countries are part of the European Union?
  7. Which countries are part of the EEA but not the EU (1 point per country)?
  8. How many countries use the Euro?
  9. What is the currency in use in Northern Ireland?
  10.  In which European city can you find the EU headquarters?

Round 2: Europe General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

Tower Bridge in London
  1. How tall is Mount Elbrus in Russia?
    1. 4,643 metres
    2. 4,943 metres
    3. 5,643 metres
    4. 5,943 metres
  2. When was Pompeii destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
    1. 279 AD
    2. 179 AD
    3. 79 AD
    4. 79 BC
  3. When was the Spanish Civil War?
    1. 1914-1918
    2. 1936-1939
    3. 1939-1945
    4. 1949-1951
  4. When was the Brexit Referendum?
    1. 2014
    2. 2015
    3. 2016
    4. 2017
  5. Which country does not share a border with Czechia?
    1. Austria
    2. Germany
    3. Slovakia
    4. Slovenia
  6. In which of these countries does the Danube not flow?
    1. Albania
    2. Austria
    3. Hungary
    4. Croatia
  7. In which city can you find the Manneken Pis?
    1. Paris
    2. Brussels
    3. Hamburg
    4. Helsinki
  8. How long is Iceland’s Ring Road?
    1. 828 km
    1. 1,078 km
    2. 1,332 km
    3. 1,852 km
  9. Which country is not part of the Balkans?
    1. Croatia
    2. Bulgaria
    3. Montenegro
    4. Poland
  10. In which national park can you find Lake Windermere?
    1. Lake District
    2. Plitvice Lakes
    3. Krka
    4. Thingvellir

Round 3: Europe Quiz – True or False

Edinburgh Circus Lane

You will find below 10 statements about Europe. They can be true as much as they can be false. Each correct answer will score 1 point.

  1. Europe is the most densely populated continent.
  2. 10% of the world population lives in Europe.
  3. Paris is larger than London.
  4. Barcelona is the capital city of Spain.
  5. Buda Castle is located in Prague.
  6. Edinburgh is located in Ireland.
  7. The UK left the European Union in 2018.
  8. Culturally and politically, Iceland is in Europe.
  9. There were no tomatoes in Europe in 1200.
  10. The Balearic Islands are in Europe.

Round 4: European geography Quiz Questions

Pont Neuf in Toulouse
  1. What is the most populous city in Europe?
  2. What is Europe’s northernmost capital city?
  3. Which European country has the longest coastline?
  4. What is the highest peak in the Alps?
  5. What is the largest island in the Mediterranean?
  6. What is the longest river in Europe?
  7. Which chain of mountains is located in northeast Italy?
  8. Which countries are located on the Iberian peninsula (1 point per country)?
  9. Which country is Corsica a region of?
  10. What is the most densely populated country in Europe?

Round 5: European Capital Cities Quiz Questions

Walk in Lisbon Portugal
  1. What is the capital of Romania?
  2. In which capital city can you find the Prado Museum?
  3. What is the capital of Norway?
  4. What is the most populous capital city in the Nordic Countries?
  5. What is the capital of Estonia?
  6. In which capital city can you find the Brandenburg Gate?
  7. What is the capital of Portugal?
  8. What was England’s first capital?
  9. What is the capital of Croatia?
  10. Which country is Tirana the capital of?

Round 6: European Music Quiz Questions

Manchester Art Gallery
  1. Which European city is the band “Oasis” from?
  2. Which country is Kodaline from?
  3. Which country is Daft Punk from?
  4. Which country is Björk from?
  5. Which country is Icona Pop from?
  6. Which European city are the Beatles from?
  7. In which European city did Led Zeppelin perform “Stairway to Heaven” for the first time?
  8. Which country is Milky Chance from?
  9. In which country does the Glastonbury festival take place?
  10. In which European city was Enrique Iglesias born?

Round 7: European Literature Quiz Questions

Knight Bus in Harry Potter Studios London
  1. In which European city does “Romeo and Juliet” take place?
  2. Who wrote “Les Miserables”?
  3. Which Spanish author wrote “Poet in New York”?
  4. Which German author wrote “The Tin Drum” and “Cat and Mouse”?
  5. Which country was Roald Dahl from?
  6. In which European city can you find Platform 9 Âľ (Harry Potter)?
  7. Which author wrote “Animal Farm” and “1984”?
  8. Who wrote “Oliver Twist”?
  9. On which street does Sherlock Holmes live?
  10. Which female European author is the world’s best selling author?

Round 8: Movies about Europe Quiz Questions

St peters square in Rome from the dome
  1. In which movie is Frances Mayes the main character?
  2. In which European city did Celine and Jesse meet in “Before Sunset”?
  3. Which actor portrays Gil in “Midnight in Paris”?
  4. Which 2012 Woody Allen movie takes place in the Eternal City?
  5. Which French actress portrays Fanny Chenal in “A good year”?
  6. Which movie tells the story of Alex Kerner and takes place just before the fall of the Berlin wall?
  7. What is the first Italian city Tom travels to in “The Talented Mr. Ripley”?
  8. In which European city does Amelie live?
  9. What is the name of Penelope Cruz’ character in Vicky Cristina Barcelona?
  10. In which country does “Leap Year” take place?

Round 9: Europe TV Shows Quiz Questions

glencoe outdoor activity in scotland
  1. Which European country is featured in “Outlander”?
  2. Which HBO Show was filmed in Belfast?
  3. Who is the eldest Crawley daughter in Downton Abbey?
  4. What is the original name, in Spanish, of Money Heist?
  5. In which European city is “Cable Girls” set?
  6. Which historical Netflix drama tells the story of the Queen of England and her family?
  7. In which Netflix series can you see a character called Assane Diop?
  8. What is the name of the marketing agency where Emily works in Emily in Paris?
  9. What is the name of Phoebe Dynevor’s character in Bridgerton?
  10. Which Italian TV series is about the Camorra in Naples?

Round 10: European History Quiz Questions

Belfast city hall
  1. Who was the first emperor of Rome?
  2. Who was crowned Roman Emperor of the West in 800?
  3. Who founded St Petersburg?
  4. When was the French Revolution (year)?
  5. Who was defeated in the battle of Waterloo?
  6. Which country did Hitler invade in September 1939?
  7. Which Treaty founded the European Economic Community?
  8. Which year was the Euro adopted?
  9. When was WWI armistice (full date)?
  10.  What was the name of the conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted 20 years?

Round 11: Europe food Quiz Questions

  1. From which country is the Byrek a traditional food?
  2. Which European country is particularly known for its waffles?
  3. From which country is Halloumi cheese?
  4. From which country is Smørrebrød a typical dish?
  5. In which city was the pizza invented?
  6. From which country is the Goulash a typical dish?
  7. Which viennoiserie is called a chocolatine in Southwest France?
  8. What type of wine is a Monbazillac?
  9. What Scottish savoury pudding is made with sheep’s pluck?
  10. Which English dessert is made from bananas, caramel and cream?

Round 12: Europe sport Quiz Questions

Manchester Printworks
  1. What is the largest stadium in Europe?
  2. What does UEFA stand for?
  3. What are the two football teams in Manchester (1 point per team)?
  4. Which World cup did France host in 2007?
  5. Which player did Zinedine Zidane headbutt during the final of the 2006 Football world cup?
  6. What are the 6 nations participating in the Six Nations Championship (1 point per country)?
  7. What is the Italian equivalent of the Tour de France?
  8. Who was the youngest world champion of Formula 1?
  9. What is the name of the French Tennis Open?
  10. Which European country held the first modern Olympics?

Round 13: Travel Quiz Questions about Europe

Edinburgh Deans village
  1. In which city can you find Heathrow airport?
  2. Which European airport wears the name of a football player?
  3. If you are driving from Dubrovnik, is it quicker to get to Sofia or Athens?
  4. If you are flying to Charles de Gaulle, where are you flying to?
  5. What is the busiest airport in Germany?
  6. What’s a TGV?
  7. What is the name of the European rail pass available to European residents?
  8. In which city can you find the Fontanarossa Airport?
  9. In which city can you find the Marco Polo Airport?
  10. If you are driving from Prague, is it quicker to get to Berlin or Amsterdam?

Round 14: Famous Landmarks in Europe Picture Quiz

In this picture round, you will discover 10 European landmarks. Name each landmarks and the country it’s located in. You will get 1 point per landmark and 1 point per country, meaning you can score up to 20 points with this round only!

European landmarks Picture Quiz

Round 15: Cities in Europe Picture Quiz

You will find below photos of European cities. Name each city and the country. You can score up to 20 points here.

European cities picture quiz

Questions and Answers about Europe

Now that you made it through the entire quiz, it’s time to discover how many points you score on this trivia quiz about Europe.

Round 1: Europe General Knowledge Quiz Answers

  1. What is the smallest country in Europe? Vatican City
  2. What is the largest container port in Europe? Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  3. Which European country is the number 1 tourist destination in the world? France
  4. What are the three Baltic states (1 point per country)? Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
  5. In which European city can you find the Acropolis? Athens, Greece
  6. How many countries are part of the European Union? 27
  7. Which countries are part of the EEA but not the EU (1 point per country)? Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.
  8. How many countries use the Euro? 19
  9. What is the currency in use in Northern Ireland? British Pound, GBP
  10.  In which European city can you find the EU headquarters? Brussels, Belgium

Round 2: Europe General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Answers

  1. How tall is Mount Elbrus in Russia? 5,643 metres
  2. When was Pompeii destroyed by Mount Vesuvius? 79 AD
  3. When was the Spanish Civil War? 1936 to 1939
  4. When was the Brexit Referendum? 2016
  5. Which country does not share a border with Czechia? Slovenia
  6. In which of these countries does the Danube not flow? Albania
  7. In which city can you find the Manneken Pis? Brussels
  8. How long is Iceland’s Ring Road? 1,332 km
  9. Which country is not part of the Balkans? Poland
  10. In which national park can you find Lake Windermere? Lake District

Round 3: Europe Quiz – True or False – Answers

  1. Europe is the most densely populated continent. True
  2. 10% of the world population lives in Europe. True
  3. Paris is larger than London. False
  4. Barcelona is the capital city of Spain. False
  5. Buda Castle is located in Prague. False, it’s in Budapest
  6. Edinburgh is located in Ireland. False, it’s in Scotland
  7. The UK left the European Union in 2018. False, it officially left the EU in 2020
  8. Culturally and politically, Iceland is in Europe. True
  9. There were no tomatoes in Europe in 1200. True
  10. The Balearic Islands are in Europe. True

Round 4: European geography Quiz Answers

  1. What is the most populous city in Europe? Istanbul, Turkey
  2. What is Europe’s northernmost capital city? Reykjavik, Iceland
  3. Which European country has the longest coastline? Norway
  4. What is the highest peak in the Alps? Mont Blanc
  5. What is the largest island in the Mediterranean? Sicily
  6. What is the longest river in Europe? Volga River
  7. Which chain of mountains is located in northeast Italy? Dolomites
  8. Which countries are located on the Iberian peninsula (1 point per country)? Portugal and Spain. Gibraltar is also located on the Iberian Peninsula but is not a country. It’s a UK territory.
  9. Which country is Corsica a region of? France
  10. What is the most densely populated country in Europe? Monaco

Round 5: European Capital Cities Quiz Answers

  1. What is the capital of Romania? Bucharest
  2. In which capital city can you find the Prado Museum? Madrid
  3. What is the capital of Norway? Oslo
  4. What is the most populous capital city in the Nordic Countries? Copenhagen
  5. What is the capital of Estonia? Tallinn
  6. In which capital city can you find the Brandenburg Gate? Berlin
  7. What is the capital of Portugal? Lisbon
  8. What was England’s first capital? Winchester
  9. What is the capital of Croatia? Zagreb
  10. Which country is Tirana the capital of? Albania

Round 6: European Music Quiz Answers

  1. Which European city is the band “Oasis” from? Manchester, UK
  2. Which country is Kodaline from? Republic of Ireland
  3. Which country is Daft Punk from? France
  4. Which country is Björk from? Iceland
  5. Which country is Icona Pop from? Sweden
  6. Which European city are the Beatles from? Liverpool, UK
  7. In which European city did Led Zeppelin perform “Stairway to Heaven” for the first time? Belfast, Northern Ireland
  8. Which country is Milky Chance from? Germany
  9. In which country does the Glastonbury festival take place? England, UK
  10. In which European city was Enrique Iglesias born? Madrid, Spain

Round 7: European Literature Quiz Answers

  1. In which European city does “Romeo and Juliet” take place? Verona, Italy
  2. Who wrote “Les Miserables”? Victor Hugo
  3. Which Spanish author wrote “Poet in New York”? Federico García Lorca
  4. Which German author wrote “The Tin Drum” and “Cat and Mouse”? Günter Grass
  5. Which country was Roald Dahl from? Wales, UK
  6. In which European city can you find Platform 9 Âľ (Harry Potter)? London
  7. Which author wrote “Animal Farm” and “1984”? George Orwell
  8. Who wrote “Oliver Twist”? Charles Dickens
  9. On which street does Sherlock Holmes live? Baker Street, London
  10. Which female European author is the world’s best selling author? Agatha Christie

Round 8: Movies about Europe Quiz Answers

  1. In which movie is Frances Mayes the main character? Under the Tuscan Sun
  2. In which European city did Celine and Jesse meet in “Before Sunset”? Vienna
  3. Which actor portrays Gil in “Midnight in Paris”? Owen Wilson
  4. Which 2012 Woody Allen movie takes place in the Eternal City? To Rome with Love
  5. Which French actress portrays Fanny Chenal in “A good year”? Marion Cotillard
  6. Which movie tells the story of Alex Kerner and takes place just before the fall of the Berlin wall? Good Bye, Lenin!
  7. What is the first Italian city Tom travels to in “The Talented Mr. Ripley”? Venice
  8. In which European city does Amelie live? Paris, France
  9. What is the name of Penelope Cruz’ character in Vicky Cristina Barcelona? Maria Elena
  10. In which country does “Leap Year” take place? Republic of Ireland

Round 9: Europe TV Shows Quiz Answers

  1. Which European country is featured in “Outlander”? Scotland, UK
  2. Which HBO Show was filmed in Belfast? Game of Thrones
  3. Who is the eldest Crawley daughter in Downton Abbey? Lady Mary
  4. What is the original name, in Spanish, of Money Heist? La casa de Papel
  5. In which European city is “Cable Girls” set? Madrid, Spain
  6. Which historical Netflix drama tells the story of the Queen of England and her family? The Crown
  7. In which Netflix series can you see a character called Assane Diop? Lupin
  8. What is the name of the marketing agency where Emily works in Emily in Paris? Savoir
  9. What is the name of Phoebe Dynevor’s character in Bridgerton? Daphne Bridgerton
  10. Which italian TV series is about the Camorra in Naples? Gomorrah

Round 10: European History Quiz Answers

  1. Who was the first emperor of Rome? Augustus Octovian. Check out our Rome quiz for more questions about Rome and the Roman Empire.
  2. Who was crowned Roman Emperor of the West in 800? Charlemagne
  3. Who founded St Petersburg? Peter I
  4. When was the French Revolution (year)? 1789
  5. Who was defeated in the battle of Waterloo? Napoleon
  6. Which country did Hitler invade in september 1939? Poland
  7. Which Treaty founded the European Economic Community? Treaty of Rome
  8. Which year was the Euro adopted? 2002
  9. When was WWI armistice (full date)? 11th of November 1918
  10.  What was the name of the conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted 20 years? The Troubles

Round 11: Europe food Quiz Answers

  1. From which country is the Byrek a traditional food? Albania
  2. Which European country is particularly known for its waffles? Belgium
  3. From which country is Halloumi cheese? Cyprus
  4. From which country is Smørrebrød a typical dish? Denmark
  5. In which city was the pizza invented? Naples, Italy
  6. From which country is the Goulash a typical dish? Hungary
  7. Which viennoiserie is called a chocolatine in Southwest France? Pain au chocolat
  8. What type of wine is a Monbazillac? Sweet white wine
  9. What Scottish savoury pudding is made with sheep’s pluck? Haggis
  10. Which English dessert is made from bananas, caramel and cream? Banoffee Pie

Round 12: Europe sport Quiz Answers

  1. What is the largest stadium in Europe? Camp Nou, Barcelona
  2. What does UEFA stand for? Union of European Football Associations
  3. What are the two football teams in Manchester (1 point per team)? Manchester United and Manchester City
  4. Which World cup did France host in 2007? Rugby World Cup
  5. Which player did Zinedine Zidane headbutt during the final of the 2006 Football world cup? Marco Materazzi
  6. What are the 6 nations participating in the Six Nations Championship (1 point per country)?  England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales
  7. What is the Italian equivalent of the Tour de France? The Giro d’Italia
  8. Who was the youngest world champion of Formula 1? Sebastian Vettel
  9. What is the name of the French Tennis Open? Roland Garros
  10. Which European country held the first modern Olympics? Greece

Round 13: Travel Quiz Answers about Europe

  1. In which city can you find Heathrow airport? London
  2. Which European airport wears the name of a football player? George Best Belfast Airport
  3. If you are driving from Dubrovnik, is it quicker to get to Sofia or Athens? Sofia
  4. If you are flying to Charles de Gaulle, where are you flying to? Paris, France
  5. What is the busiest airport in Germany? Frankfurt Airport
  6. What’s a TGV? High-Speed train (Train à Grande Vitesse)
  7. What is the name of the European rail pass available to European residents? Interrail. The Eurorail Pass is available to residents of countries outside Europe.
  8. In which city can you find the Fontanarossa Airport? Catania, Sicily
  9. In which city can you find the Marco Polo Airport? Venice, Italy
  10. If you are driving from Prague, is it quicker to get to Berlin or Amsterdam? Berlin

Round 14: Famous Landmarks in Europe Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Sagrada Familia, Spain
  2. Stonehenge, England, UK
  3. Alhambra, Spain
  4. Buda Castle, Hungary
  5. Tower Bridge, London, England, UK
  6. Duomo of Milan, Italy
  7. Mont Saint-Michel, France
  8. Belem Tower, Portugal
  9. Atomium, Belgium
  10. Hagia Sophia, Turkey

Round 15: Cities in Europe Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Prague, Czechia
  2. Barcelona, Spain
  3. Warsaw, Poland
  4. Tallinn, Estonia
  5. Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
  6. Stockholm, Sweden
  7. Bucharest, Romania
  8. Toulouse, France
  9. Brussels, Belgium
  10. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Founder of Beeloved City, I am originally from France and have been living in the UK since 2016. I've travelled to 25 countries as a backpacker, travel coordinator and for holidays. I spent a year in Australia before eventually settling down in Manchester, England