Discovering the World: Continents, Countries & Capitals

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Discovering the World: Continents, Countries & Capitals

What do you already know about the world’s continents and capitals?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to ask and answer questions about continents, countries, and their capitals across the globe.

What is a Continent?

A continent is a very large landmass. There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania (including Australia), and South America.

Test Your Knowledge: Continents

1. Which continent is the largest? 2. Which continent has the most countries? 3. Which continent is Australia part of?

1. Asia 2. Africa 3. Oceania

Sample Questions

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Exploring Countries

A country is a nation with its own government and borders. There are about 195 countries in the world. Examples include Brazil, France, and Japan.

Test Your Knowledge: Countries

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1. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun? 2. Name the country with the largest population. 3. Which country shares a border with both France and Germany?

Can You Answer?

1. Japan 2. China 3. Switzerland

Capitals Around the World

Every country has a capital city, which is usually where the government is. For example, London is the capital of the UK. Can you name others?

Test Your Knowledge: Capitals

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1. What is the capital of Australia? 2. Which capital city is on two continents? 3. What is the capital of Brazil?

1. Canberra 2. Istanbul 3. Brasília

Quiz Questions

Reflect & Challenge Yourself

Can you make up your own geography questions about continents, countries, or capitals? Share them with the class!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.