Geography Bee Knowledge Assessment

The transcript describes the National Geography Bee, highlighting the challenging questions and the success of 11-year-old Akshay Rajagopal, who won the competition by answering all questions correctly. Akshay's journey included winning at school and state levels before competing in Washington, D.C. He used various study methods, including DVDs and books, to prepare. The transcript concludes with Akshay and other top finishers advancing to the international round.

In which year did the largest Chinese earthquake in over 50 years occur in Sichuan Province?

• 2010

• 2008

• 2005

• 2012

What is the capital of Sichuan Province, located near the epicenter of the 2008 earthquake?

• Beijing

• Chengdu

• Guangzhou

• Shanghai

Makosa is a type of music popular in which country northeast of the island of Bioko?

• Gabon

• Equatorial Guinea

• Nigeria

• Cameroon

Which city is the third largest conurbation in Bolivia?

• La Paz

• Santa Cruz

• Cochabamba

• Sucre

How much prize money did Akshay Rajagopal win for his victory in the National Geography Bee?

• $10,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

• $25,000

How many contestants did Akshay compete against in Washington, D.C.?

• 54

• 50

• 64

• 60

What book did Akshay use to study for the National Geography Bee?

• The Geography Bee Guide

• Grow Your Lands and People

• Geography for Dummies

• World Atlas

What is the next stage for Akshay and the other top finishers after the National Geography Bee?

• State Championship

• Regional Contest

• International Round

• National Finals