52 Questions
What is the name of the sea that separates Westeros from Essos?
Narrow Sea
Which real-life continent is Westeros roughly the same size as?
South America
What is the title given to the monarch who rules from the Iron Throne?
Lord of the Seven Kingdoms
Which of the following is NOT one of the seas bordering Westeros?
Jade Sea
What is the maximum width of Westeros, according to the text?
900 miles
How are people or things from Westeros referred to?
Westerosi
In which region is snowfall common, even in the middle of the years-long 'summers'?
The North
Which island chain separates Westeros from the eastern continent of Essos?
The Stepstones
Where is the Land of Always Winter located?
Beyond the Wall
Which region is described as the only area in Westeros containing deserts?
Dorne
Where are the Mountains of the Moon located?
Vale of Arryn
What is the climate like in the furthest south of Westeros, along the peninsula of Dorne?
Desert climate
Which region is known for experiencing extremely cruel winters?
The North
'The Rainwood' can be found in which region?
'Stormlands'
Which region contains the 'Mountains of the Moon'?
Vale of Arryn
Which continent lies to the southeast across the Summer Sea?
Sothoryos
Which region of Westeros is known for its frequent storms and temperate rainforest climate?
The Stormlands
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal ports of Dorne?
Oldtown
What is the surname taken by bastards of noble birth born in the Reach?
Flowers
Which region of Westeros is described as the most densely wooded?
The Stormlands
Which region of Westeros is ruled by House Tyrell from the castle of Highgarden?
The Reach
Which of the following is NOT one of the principal cities or ports mentioned in the text?
King's Landing
Which region of Westeros is described as the most sparsely-populated?
The North
Which of the following islands in the Narrow Sea is separately administered from Dragonstone?
Driftmark
Which region of Westeros is the second-largest and by far the most fertile and populous?
The Reach
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mythical or non-human sapient race believed to exist in Westeros?
Dwarves
Which of the following is NOT considered a major city on the continent?
Stoney Sept
Which of the following animals is described as being found only north of the Wall?
Direwolves
What reflects the wealth and power of a noble house in Westeros?
The size and state of repair of their castle
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a notable castle in Westeros?
Deepwood Motte
What is the primary purpose of ravens in Westeros, according to the text?
To be used as a communications network
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the size of Westeros is most accurate?
Westeros is roughly the size of South America, according to George R.R. Martin.
What is one of the reasons stated for the North's small population despite its vast size?
Harsh winters and famine
What is the suggested cause of the long seasons according to the mythical story?
The invasion of the White Walkers during the Long Night
What is the attitude of the maesters towards the story of the Long Night?
They are skeptical and dismiss it as folklore
Which region is not ruled by a Great House?
The Crownlands
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Iron Islands mentioned in the text?
The Ironborn are known for their seafaring and trading
What is the surname given to bastards of noble birth born in the Riverlands?
Rivers
Which region is known for its hills and low mountains rich in silver and gold?
The Westerlands
Which of the following is not mentioned as a major island in the Iron Islands chain?
Dragonstone
What is the name of the castle from which House Stark rules the North?
Winterfell
Which ethnic group in Westeros is known to have a culture favoring piracy, martial prowess, and reaving over farming and trading?
Ironborn
Which region is described as being dominated by the mighty River Trident and its numerous tributaries?
The Riverlands
Which group of people in Westeros are descendants of the Rhoynar, known for being olive-skinned with dark curly hair?
Rhoynar
Who are the people of Dorne descended from?
Rhoynar
Which human inhabitants of Westeros fought with the Children of the Forest before making peace with them?
First Men
Who are the wildlings known as by the people south of the Wall?
Free Folk
Which ethnic group in Westeros believes themselves to be more civilized and cultured than others?
Andals
Who are considered to be a legendary race that once ruled Westeros for untold millennia?
Children of the Forest
Which group is known to practice equal primogeniture as opposed to other kingdoms in Westeros?
Rhoynar
Who are said to have developed their own faith-based around the Drowned God and favor piracy and reaving?
Ironborn
Who are known to have lived beyond the Wall and consist of various tribes, townsfolk, farmers, fisher-folk, and warriors?
Free Folk
Explore the continent of Westeros in the Game of Thrones series, a land inspired by medieval Britain. Learn about the seven different kingdoms, the Narrow Sea separating it from Essos, and George R.R. Martin's vision for this vast continent.
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