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Amazing Iceland. 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 is covered in a series of online quizzes called «Amazing Country Studies: A Kaleidoscope of Questions» (100 Countries of the World), which consists of 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 Iceland. Kaleidoscope of Questions. General Information

Iceland General 1

Where can you swim between two continents? Iceland is an island located on the mountainous volcanic Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the ocean. The Silfra fissure in Lake Thingvallavatn in Thingvellir National Park is the only place on Earth where you can dive between two continents — North America and Eurasia. What is located just 300 km away from Iceland?

1.The North Pole

2.Greenland

3.The Faroe Islands

4.The Arctic Circle

5. The United Kingdom

Iceland General 2

Why is red present on many national flags around the world? The flag of Iceland features a blue field with a red cross inside a white cross. The colors of the flag are associated with the Icelandic landscape: red represents the fire of Icelandic volcanoes, white symbolizes ice and snow, and blue signifies the waters of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island. On which island in Iceland, located on the Arctic Circle, can you observe the midnight sun?

1.Heimaey

2.Surtsey

3.Socotra

4. Grimsey

5.Svalbard

Iceland General 3

Why has the state changed its coat of arms several times over the centuries? The coat of arms of Iceland features a crowned shield displaying the Icelandic flag. The shield is supported by four guardian spirits of the country: a dragon, a griffin, a bull, and a giant. Each of the spirit animals is armed, emphasizing their primary purpose — to protect the territory of the state from external enemies. The griffin wields powerful claws and a beak, the bull has horns, and the mythical dragon has its mouth open with its tongue sticking out. Which animal was depicted on the state coat of arms of Iceland from 1593 to 1903?

1.Steller’s sea eagle

2.Gyrfalcon

3.Lion

4.Cod

5.Polar bear

6.Whale

Iceland General 4

When do opportunities for renaming a territory arise? The island of Iceland was discovered by the Norse in the 9th century and was named after the first sailor to explore the island — «Garðarshólm» («Garðar’s Island,» from Garðar + holm — «island»). However, the island has historically been known as «the land of ice» (Island — from is — «ice,» land — «land»). Which city is called «Smoky Bay» due to the columns of steam rising from hot springs?

1.Keflavik

2.Husavik

3.Reykjavik

4.Akureyri

5.Húnaflói

Iceland General 5