Welcome to this intriguing journey into the past with our trivia quiz on countries that no longer exist. As we traverse through time, you'll encounter fascinating cultures, historical events, and geopolitical shifts that led to the rise and fall of these once flourishing nations. From ancient civilizations to more recent sovereign states, this quiz will test your knowledge and hopefully inspire a deeper exploration of our world's rich history. Whether you're a history buff or a curious learner, this quiz offers a unique opportunity to discover the stories that have shaped our present.
1 of 14
What former country was once located in the region now known as Iran?
Assyria
Babylon
Persia
Macedonia
2 of 14
What is the modern-day name for the country formerly known as Siam?
Laos
Vietnam
Cambodia
Thailand
3 of 14
Which of the following was a recognized independent country until 1993?
Prussia
Gran Colombia
Czechoslovakia
Rhodesia
4 of 14
Gran Colombia was a country that once encompassed parts of modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, northern Peru, western Guyana, and northwest Brazil. It existed from:
1939-1945
1772-1825
1819-1831
1522-1701
5 of 14
The Kingdom of Yugoslavia existed from 1918 until what year?
1945
1991
1965
1989
6 of 14
What is the modern-day name for the country formerly known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia
Somalia
Libya
Sudan
7 of 14
The state of Prussia, which ceased to exist in 1947, was part of which two modern-day countries?
Germany and Poland
France and Belgium
Austria and Hungary
Russia and Belarus
8 of 14
The Ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was located in the region now occupied by which modern-day country?
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
9 of 14
What was the cause of the dissolution of Czechoslovakia?
Civil War
Foreign invasion
Peaceful separation
Economic crisis
10 of 14
What was the capital of the ancient country of Persia?
Persepolis
Baghdad
Cairo
Tehran
11 of 14
The country known as the 'Duchy of Burgundy' was situated in what is now which modern country?
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
12 of 14
The Zanzibar Sultanate, a former state in East Africa, became part of which modern country in 1964?
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
Somalia
13 of 14
Which former country was located where modern-day Vietnam is?
The Dutch East Indies
French Indochina
The Khmer Empire
Siam
14 of 14
The country of Yugoslavia was officially dissolved in 2006 into several independent nations, which of the following was NOT one of them?
Macedonia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Poland
Slovenia
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