Geography
Greenland Quiz
World's largest island, Inuit homeland, 80% ice cap — test your Greenland knowledge.
World's largest island, Inuit homeland, 80% ice cap — test your Greenland knowledge.
Greenland is three times the size of Texas yet home to fewer people than a typical college town. This free 50-question quiz covers Greenland's massive ice sheet, Inuit heritage, Norse history, and modern self-governance within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore Greenland's ice sheet that holds enough water to raise sea levels by 7.4 meters, the Kalaallit Inuit culture, Erik the Red's arrival in 985 AD, the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, Nuuk's role as the world's smallest capital, rare earth mineral deposits, and the island's path from Danish colony to self-governing territory.
Denmark has governed Greenland since the early 18th century when missionary Hans Egede established a colony in 1721. Greenland became an integral part of Denmark in 1953, gained home rule in 1979, and achieved expanded self-governance on June 21, 2009. Denmark still handles foreign affairs and defense.
The Greenland Ice Sheet covers about 80% of the island and contains roughly 2,850,000 cubic kilometers of ice. If it melted entirely, global sea levels would rise by approximately 7.4 meters. It is currently losing about 270 billion tons of ice per year due to climate change.
Erik the Red established Norse settlements in Greenland around 985 AD. The colonies thrived for several centuries but mysteriously disappeared by the 15th century. Theories include climate cooling during the Little Ice Age, conflicts with Inuit populations, loss of trade with Europe, and failure to adapt to changing conditions.
Last updated: April 2026