World Parliaments and Capitals Quiz

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and has been England's capital for over 1000 years since Roman times. It houses the British government, monarchy, and is a global financial center. Beijing is China's capital, Pyongyang is North Korea's, and Paris is France's.

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia, located in the southern part of the country. Niamey is the capital of Niger, Warsaw of Poland, and Moscow of Russia.

Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe, formerly known as Salisbury until 1982. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, Beijing of China, and Abuja of Nigeria.

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Bridge Town appears to be a fictional option, while Dublin (Ireland) and Prague (Czech Republic) are European capitals.

Vatican City is a city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, and serves as its own capital. This is a unique case where the country and capital share the same name. Oslo (Norway), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Port Louis (Mauritius) are capitals of other countries.

Hanoi is the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam, located in the northern part of the country. Lima is the capital of Peru, Tehran (misspelled as Teheran) of Iran, and Kathmandu of Nepal.

Belgrade was the capital of Yugoslavia until the country's dissolution in the early 1990s, and is now the capital of Serbia. Wellington (New Zealand), Manila (Philippines), and Baghdad (Iraq) are capitals of other countries.

Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, spread across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. London is the capital of the United Kingdom, Harare of Zimbabwe, and Nicosia of Cyprus.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States, a federal district named after George Washington and distinct from any state. Seoul is the capital of South Korea, Berlin of Germany, and Male of the Maldives.

Australia's Federal Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Representatives (lower house) and the Senate (upper house). The term 'Federal Parliament' accurately describes Australia's bicameral legislative system at the national level. House of Assembly is used in some Australian states, National Assembly in other countries, and Congress in the United States.

India's Parliament (Sansad) is the supreme legislative body, consisting of the President and two houses: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). The term 'Parliament' is the correct and internationally recognized name for India's legislative body. National Assembly is used in other countries, Federal Parliament is more associated with Australia, and Congress with the United States.

The Sejm is the lower house of the Polish parliament, while the Senate is the upper house. Together they form the National Assembly of Poland. The term 'Sejm' comes from old Polish meaning 'gathering' or 'meeting.' House of Assembly is used in some British territories, Federal Parliament is generic, and 'Parliament' alone is too vague.

The Cortes Generales is Spain's national legislature, comprising the Congress of Deputies and the Senate. The term 'Cortes' originated from medieval royal councils and has been used since the 19th century. National Assembly is used in France and other countries, 'Parliament' is too generic, and 'Congress' alone refers to unicameral legislatures like Guatemala's.

The United States Congress is the bicameral federal legislature consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives. The term 'Congress' specifically refers to this national legislative body. National Assembly is used in France and other countries, 'Diet' is used in Japan, and 'Parliament' typically describes British-style systems.

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is Turkey's unicameral parliament established in 1920 during the Turkish War of Independence. It has legislative power and is headquartered in Ankara. Majlis is used in Islamic countries, Hal-o-Aqad appears to be a made-up term, and National Assembly is too generic.

The Tshogdu is Bhutan's bicameral parliament consisting of the National Council (upper house) and National Assembly (lower house). The term 'Tshogdu' means 'assembly' in Dzongkha, Bhutan's official language. 'Parliament' is too generic, 'Majlis' is used in Islamic countries, and 'Congress' refers to American-style legislatures.

The Parliament of the United Kingdom (often simply called 'Westminster') is the supreme legislative body comprising the House of Commons and House of Lords. It has met at the Palace of Westminster since the 13th century. National Assembly is used in France and other countries, House of Assembly is used in some Commonwealth realms, and Federal Parliament implies a federal system.

The Folketing is Denmark's unicameral parliament, established in its current form in 1849. The name means 'the people's thing' in Danish, reflecting its origins as a Viking-age assembly. 'Parliament' is too generic, 'Congress' refers to American-style legislatures, and Federal Parliament implies a federal system which Denmark is not.