15 National Geography Bee Questions Only Geniuses Will Get Right
Updated: Aug. 02, 2021How well do you know your world geography? Take a whack at these questions, culled from past National Geographic Bee competitions, and see how you measure up.
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Europe. We started with an easy one, but see if you can pass this geography 101 quiz next!
Question 2
In 1971, the British government ended its protectorate in the Trucial States. These states form what present-day country on the Persian Gulf?
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The United Arab Emirates. Get that one too? Next, take this mensa quiz to find if you’re really a genius.
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India. If you’re acing this test, see if you can pass this elementary school math quiz.
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People in the most populous Scandinavian country celebrate a festival of light called St. Lucia Day to mark the start of the Christmas season. Name this country.
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Sweden. Brush up on the rest of your geography skills with these geography facts everyone always gets wrong.
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Tirana. If you made it this far, give Einstein’s riddle a go and see if you can solve it.
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Iqaluit, which means “place of fish,” is the biggest community on the largest island in the Arctic Archipelago. Name this island.
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Baffin Island. If you can find the missing word in this logic puzzle, you might be a genius.
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Limestone. You might want to try this trivia quiz that only geniuses will get right if you got this one correct!
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Because Earth bulges at the Equator, the point that is farthest from Earth’s center is the summit of a peak in Ecuador. Name this peak.
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Chimborazo. If you got that right, check out the rest of these science trivia facts everyone always gets wrong.
Question 11
A city on Baranof Island served as the principal town of Russian America until Alaska became a U.S. territory. Name this city.
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Sitka. Now, can you ace this state capitals quiz, or test your knowledge with these U.S. state facts?
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Panama City. Brush up on your history with these history questions everyone always gets wrong.
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A. Seattle. Check out these other U.S. trivia facts your history teacher never taught you.
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B. South Carolina. If you’re thirsty for more knowledge, be sure to check out these 100 facts about practically everything.
[Source: National Geographic Bee]
