Rivers of Europe Quiz: 40 Quiz Questions and Answers about the rivers of Europe

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Have been wanting to test your geography knowledge of the old continent? Then this ultimate rivers of Europe quiz is for you!

Rivers are an important part of Europe, shaping the landscape and providing a means of transportation for centuries.

Some of the most famous ones include the Thames in England, the Danube which flows through 10 countries, and of course the longest river in Europe – the Volga.

If you love travelling, you will probably know another few main ones such as the Seine in Paris or even the Tiber in Rome.

But Europe has more rivers than that. Of course, the ones flowing through the capitals are the best known but in this quiz about European rivers, we will challenge you a bit more.

So, how much do you actually know about these rivers? Do you know where they flow into and out of? What kind of fish can you find swimming in them? And what are the stories behind their names?

Let’s get started now!

Round 1: Rivers of Europe Trivia Questions

1. What is the longest river in Europe?
2. Which river flows through Budapest?
3. Which European capital does the River Seine flow through?
4. Which River flows through Rome?
5. Which River can you find at the border between France and Germany?
6. Which sea does the Volga flow into?
7. What is the name of the river that runs from Czechia through Germany to the North Sea?
8. In which valley can you find the chateaux of Amboise and Chenonceau?
9. In which European city can you find the mouth of the Douro River?
10. What is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula?

Round 1: Rivers of Europe Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the longest river in Europe? The Volga in Russia
2. Which river flows through Budapest? The Danube
3. Which European capital does the River Seine flow through? Paris
4. Which River flows through Rome? Tiber River
5. Which River can you find at the border between France and Germany? Rhine River
6. Which sea does the Volga flow into? Caspian Sea
7. What is the name of the river that runs from Czechia through Germany to the North Sea? Elbe
8. In which valley can you find the chateaux of Amboise and Chenonceau? Loire Valley
9. In which European city can you find the mouth of the Douro River? Porto in Portugal
10. What is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula? Tagus

Round 2: Rivers of Europe Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the Danube River?
   1. 850 km
   2. 1,850 km 
   3. 2,850 km 
   4. 3,850 km
2. How many countries does the Danube river pass through?
   1. 5
   2. 7
   3. 10
   4. 12
3. Which city does the River Clyde flow through?
   1. Edinburgh
   2. Manchester
   3. Newcastle
   4. Glasgow
4. Which river flows through Lake Geneva?
   1. Garonne
   2. Loire
   3. Rhine
   4. Rhône
5. In which country can you find the Don River?
   1. Ukraine
   2. Poland
   3. Bulgaria
   4. Russia
6. Which river flows through Warsaw?
   1. Vistula River
   2. Dnister River
   3. Don River
   4. Tagus
7. Which river was known as Yaik before 1775?
   1. Kama River
   2. Oder
   3. Belaya River
   4. Ural River
8. Which river flows under the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol?
   1. River Avon
   2. River Ouse
   3. River Severn
   4. River Wye
9. Which one of these countries is not home to the Moselle River?
   1. France
   2. Belgium
   3. Luxembourg
   4. Germany
10. In which country can you find the Haliacmon?
    1. Bulgaria
    2. Croatia
    3. Slovakia
    4. Greece

Round 2: Rivers of Europe Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. How long is the Danube River? 2,850 km
2. How many countries does the Danube river pass through? 10
3. Which city does the River Clyde flow through? Glasgow
4. Which river flows through Lake Geneva? Rhône
5. In which country can you find the Don River? Russia
6. Which river flows through Warsaw? Vistula River
7. Which river was known as Yaik before 1775? Ural River
8. Which river flows under the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol? River Avon
9. Which one of these countries is not home to the Moselle River? Belgium
10. In which country can you find the Haliacmon? Greece

Round 3: Rivers of Europe True or False Quiz Questions

1. The Thames flows through Oxford.
2. The Dnieper River flows through Romania.
3. The Dnister River flows through Ukraine and Moldova.
4. Estonia is home to the Pärnu River.
5. The Tyne Bridge can be found in Birmingham, UK.
6. The River Mersey flows through Cambridge.
7. The Adige is the longest river in Italy.
8. The Glomma River can be found in Norway.
9. Gibraltar has no springs or rivers.
10. The River Inn is a tributary of the Danube.

Round 3: Rivers of Europe True or False Quiz Questions and Answers

1. The Thames flows through Oxford. True
2. The Dnieper River flows through Romania. False
3. The Dnister River flows through Ukraine and Moldova. True
4. Estonia is home to the Pärnu River. True
5. The Tyne Bridge can be found in Birmingham, UK. False, it’s in Newcastle
6. The River Mersey flows through Cambridge. False, it’s through Liverpool.
7. The Adige is the longest river in Italy. False it’s the Po.
8. The Glomma River can be found in Norway. True
9. Gibraltar has no springs or rivers. True
10. The River Inn is a tributary of the Danube. True

Round 4: Rivers of Europe Picture Quiz

Round 4: Rivers of Europe Picture Quiz Answers

1. Danube
2. Seine
3. Thames
4. Loire
5. Rhine
6. Volga
7. River Liffey
8. Vltava
9. Spree
10. Garonne

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