60 Portugal Quiz Questions and Answers

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Located on the Iberian peninsula, Portugal is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. So, if you love Portugal as much as I do, this quiz will be perfect for you.

Here you will be tested on your knowledge of all things Portuguese.

This includes food, history, geography and culture. It’s not just about mainland Portugal though, there are also questions about the islands such as Madeira.

So, are you ready to discover how much you really know about Portugal? Let’s get started!

Round 1: Easy Portugal Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Portugal?
2. Which currency is used in Portugal?
3. Who is the president of Portugal (as of 2022)?
4. Which ocean lies on the western coast of Portugal?
5. Which football team does Cristiano Ronaldo play for (as of 2022)?
6. Which sport is Luis Figo known for?
7. Which strait in Chile was named after a famous Portuguese explorer?
8. Which two colours are on the flag of Portugal (aside from the coat of arms)?
9. Which country does Portugal share a land border with?
10. How are the Portuguese custard tarts called?

Round 1: Easy Portugal Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of Portugal? Lisbon
2. Which currency is used in Portugal? Euro
3. Who is the president of Portugal (as of 2022)? Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
4. Which ocean lies on the western coast of Portugal? Atlantic Ocean
5. Which football team does Cristiano Ronaldo play for (as of 2022)? Manchester United
6. Which sport is Luis Figo known for? Football
7. Which strait in Chile was named after a famous Portuguese explorer? Strait of Magellan
8. Which two colours are on the flag of Portugal (aside from the coat of arms)? Green and red
9. Which country does Portugal share a land border with? Spain
10. How are the Portuguese custard tarts called? Pastéis de Nata

Round 2: Portugal Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the longest river in Portugal?
   1. Douro
   2. Minho
   3. Guadiana
   4. Tagus
2. What is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal?
   1. Beiras
   2. Alentejo
   3. Algarve
   4. Tejo Valley
3. Which of the following is not a Portuguese-speaking country?
   1. Brazil
   2. Cape Verde
   3. Argentina
   4. Mozambique
4. When was the Great Lisbon earthquake?
   1. 1655
   2. 1755
   3. 1855
   4. 1955
5. What is the longest bridge in Portugal?
   1. Vasco da Gama Bridge
   2. Puente Maria Pia
   3. Lius I Bridge
   4. Ponte de Arrabida
6. When did the Carnation Revolution take place?
   1. 5 April 1954
   2. 15 April 1964
   3. 25 April 1974
   4. 5 May 1984
7. Which of the following is a famous Portuguese poet?
   1. José Mourinho
   2. Luis de Camões
   3. Ferdinand Magellan
   4. Bartolomeu Dias
8. When did Portugal join the European Economic Community?
   1. 1965
   2. 1975
   3. 1985
   4. 1995
9. Portugal is the world’s largest producer of?
   1. Wine
   2. Cheese
   3. Cork
   4. Cherry
10. How long is the coastline of Portugal (mainland)?
    1. 632 km
    2. 832 km
    3. 1,032 km
    4. 1,232 km

Round 2: Portugal Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. What is the longest river in Portugal? Tagus
2. What is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal? The Algarve
3. Which of the following is not a Portuguese-speaking country? Argentina
4. When was the Great Lisbon earthquake? 1755
5. What is the longest bridge in Portugal? Vasco da Gama Bridge
6. When did the Carnation Revolution take place? 25 April 1974
7. Which of the following is a famous Portuguese poet? Luis de Camões
8. When did Portugal join the European Economic Community? 1985
9. Portugal is the world’s largest producer of? Cork
10. How long is the coastline of Portugal (mainland)? 832 km

Round 3: Portugal Quiz – True or False

1. Portugal and the UK are in the same time zone.
2. Portugal is on the Iberian Peninsula.
3. The highest point in Portugal is on the mainland.
4. Vasco da Gama was Portuguese.
5. Portugal abolished slavery before Britain.
6. Portugal is a monarchy.
7. The oldest bookstore in the world is in Portugal.
8. Madeira is closer to Morocco than mainland Portugal.
9. Green wine is a type of Portuguese wine.
10. Portugal is the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world.

Round 3: Portugal Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Portugal and the UK are in the same time zone. True
2. Portugal is on the Iberian Peninsula. True
3. The highest point in Portugal is on the mainland. False, it’s in the Azores
4. Vasco da Gama was Portuguese. True
5. Portugal abolished slavery before Britain. True
6. Portugal is a monarchy. False, it’s a republic
7. The oldest bookstore in the world is in Portugal. True
8. Madeira is closer to Morocco than mainland Portugal. True
9. Green wine is a type of Portuguese wine. True
10. Portugal is the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world. False, it’s Brazil

Round 4: Medium Portugal Trivia Questions

1. On which Portuguese island was Cristiano Ronaldo born?
2. What is the Portuguese word for cheese?
3. What colour are the trams in Lisbon?
4. Portugal has the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world. Which country is it with?
5. Which genre of music was added in 2011 to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
6. What is the name of the national anthem of Portugal?
7. How many strings has a Portuguese guitar?
8. What type of fish is Bacalhau?
9. What is the capital of the Azores?
10. What is the second largest city in Portugal?

Round 4: Medium Portugal Trivia Questions and Answers

1. On which Portuguese island was Cristiano Ronaldo born? Madeira
2. What is the Portuguese word for cheese? Queijo
3. What colour are the trams in Lisbon? Yellow
4. Portugal has the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world. Which country is it with? England (UK)
5. Which genre of music was added in 2011 to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? Fado music
6. What is the name of the national anthem of Portugal? A Portuguesa
7. How many strings has a Portuguese guitar? 12
8. What type of fish is Bacalhau? Cod
9. What is the capital of the Azores? Ponta Delgada
10. What is the second largest city in Portugal? Porto

Round 5: Hard Portugal Trivia Questions

1. What is the highest peak on Madeira Island?
2. Which Portuguese singer won the Eurovision Song Contest for Portugal in 2017?
3. Which artist and actress is known as “the queen of fado”?
4. In which Portuguese city did JK Rowling live?
5. What are the ‘Big Three’ (Os Três Grandes) football clubs in Portugal?
6. In which valley is Port wine produced?
7. What is the name given to a glazed blue ceramic tile?
8. What type of food is Caldo Verde?
9. Which bird is used as a symbol of Portugal?
10. Which king was assassinated in 1908?

Round 5: Hard Portugal Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the highest peak on Madeira Island? Pico Ruivo
2. Which Portuguese singer won the Eurovision Song Contest for Portugal in 2017? Salvador Sobral
3. Which artist and actress is known as “the queen of fado”? Amália Rodrigues
4. In which Portuguese city did JK Rowling live? Porto
5. What are the ‘Big Three’ (Os Três Grandes) football clubs in Portugal? S.L. Benfica, Sporting CP and of FC Porto
6. In which valley is Port wine produced? Douro Valley
7. What is the name given to a glazed blue ceramic tile? Azulejo
8. What type of food is Caldo Verde? A soup
9. Which bird is used as a symbol of Portugal? Rooster
10. Which king was assassinated in 1908? King Charles

Round 6: Portugal Picture Quiz

Round 6: Portugal Picture Quiz Answers

1. Dom Luis Bridge
2. Pena Palace
3. Benagil Sea Cave
4. Jerónimos Monastery
5. Castle of São Jorge
6. Praça do Comércio
7. Belém Tower
8. 25 de Abril Bridge
9. Quinta da Regaleira (well)
10. Alcobaca Monastery

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