Portugal Trivia Quiz July 12, 2026July 11, 2026 Joe Messerli Quizzesnew quiz, test Portugal Answer 12 questions on the history, economics, pop culture, and other miscellanous facts about the country of Portugal. 1 / 12 Initiated by Prince Henry, Portugal became the leader from the early 15th century to the 17th century in what was deemed the "Age of.."? Empires Industry Revolution Discovery War At its peak, Portugal had the world's largest maritime empire, spanning what would be 50 countries today. At its peak, Portugal had the world's largest maritime empire, spanning what would be 50 countries today. 2 / 12 Portugal gained its independence from what country in 1640 after 60 years of dynastic rule? Spain Russia Britain France Netherlands 3 / 12 Portugal is one of the world's leading exporters of what fortified wine? Sherry Vermouth Gallo Madeira and Port Marsala 4 / 12 What Portuguese explorer was the first European to reach India by sea? Vasco da Gama Henry Hudson Ferdinan Magellan Bartolomeu Dias Christopher Columbus 5 / 12 What is the capital city of Portugal? Braga Ankara Madrid Yerevan Lisbon 6 / 12 What soccer player has won five Ballon d'Or awards and captained the 2026 Portuguese FIFA World Cup team? David Beckham Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Erling Haaland Pelé 7 / 12 What dictator ruled Portugal from 1932 to 1968? Benito Mussolini António de Oliveira Salazar Bernie Sanders Francisco Franco Juan Carlos 8 / 12 What country was once Portugal's largest colonial possession? Argentina Canada Australia Brazil China 9 / 12 What religion is practiced by most of the people in Portugal? Roman Catholicism Judaism Islam Buddhism Protestant Christianity 10 / 12 What feature draws many tourists to the town of Sintra, Portugal? Ski resort Largest amusement park Fairy-tale palaces Picturesque waterfalls Historical museum 11 / 12 Portugal is the world's largest exporter of what material, accounting for about 50 percent of world supply? Hemp Cork Bamboo Rubber Cotton 12 / 12 As of 2026, what state has the largest population of foreign born Portuguese Americans, centered around cities Fall River and New Bedford? Massachusetts New York Illinois Florida New Jersey Your score isThe average score is 76% 0% Restart quiz Other Links That May Interest You Spain Trivia Quiz Countries Trivia Quiz Gallery American President Quizzes History Trivia Game Gallery Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Related