I won't make it too hard...
Alright folks, how well do you think you will do on a simple geography quiz? I am startled at how few people know basic geography, so let's see how you can do on an easy exam. You can be better than all those ignorant idiots; pass this test!
This test is comprised of 10 questions, plus some extra credit questions tossed in. Spelling counts, but only for one point. Write down your answers, for I will give them all at the bottom of the blog. Post your answers and your score.
First Question: Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica, Africa. What continent is missing?
Second Question: An archipelago is a chain of islands, the largest one in the US belongs to this state.
Third Question: What is the capital of Germany?
Fourth Question: Corsica is an island north of Sardinia that belongs to what Mediterranean country?
Extra Credit One: Ceylon is the former name of what island country?
Fifth Question: The three largest countries in North America are?
Sixth Question: Hispaniola is an island with what two countries on it?
Extra Credit Two: What is the capital of Belarus?
Seventh Question: Morocco and several other North African countries are on what desert?
Eighth Question: What is the name of the large island in the Mediterranean that is divided between the Greek south and Turkish north?
Ninth Question: Alaska was purchased by the United States from what country?
Extra Credit Three: The capital of Uruguay is?
Tenth Question: The largest country in the world is?
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ANSWERS: Each incorrect question is minus ten points. Each extra credit is worth +5 if correct, -0 if wrong.
Answer One: Australia
Answer Two: Alaska
Answer Three: Berlin
Answer Four: France
Extra Credit One: Sri Lanka
Answer Five: Mexico, Canada, United States
Answer Six: Haiti & the Dominican Republic
Extra Credit Two: Minsk
Answer Seven: The Sahara
Answer Eight: Cyprus
Answer Nine: Russia
Extra Credit Three: Montevideo
Answer Ten: Russia
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Now, post your individual answers and your score! Thank you for taking this test. Hopefully, you passed. It was certainly easy enough.