The Guardian has a quick, ten-point quiz to test your knowledge.

It’s heavier on (pop-)cultural trivia rather than geographical, so geo-buffs beware: your in-depth knowledge of national capitals, Central African rivers or desert ecological zones won’t help you here!

Your humble blogger scored a perfect 10/10, on just the second try…

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About The Author

Eva Holland

Eva Holland is a freelance writer, Senior Editor of World Hum and a longtime contributor to the Matador community. She lives in Canada’s Yukon Territory and blogs about Alaska and Yukon travel at Travelers North.

  • Fly Girl

    I did pretty well, 8 out of 10. That big five question stumped me and the whole Musollini question really got me since Eritrea wasn't a country back then!

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