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Adorable Ascension Island Trivia Quiz

Ascension Island is truly adorable. This tiny speck of an island in the South Atlantic Ocean will please you as much as this quiz will! Test your knowledge on Ascension Island.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ewefojhghjkbw. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Ewefojhghjkbw

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
410,105

Updated
Sep 30 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
129

Last 3 plays: Rumpo (10/10), hosertodd (8/10), Upstart3 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Georgetown, the capital of Ascension Island, named after? Hint

King George III

George University

Queen Georgia II

Georgetown in Guyana

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type of island is Ascension Island? Hint

Volcanic

Tidal

Coral

Oceanic

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the area of Ascension Island? Hint

207 sq km (128 sq mi)

801 sq km (497 sq mi)

121 sq km (75 sq mi)

88 sq km (34 sq mi)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the official language of Ascension Island? Hint

Portuguese

Spanish

English

French

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a typical dish of Ascension Islander cuisine? Hint

Fried jellyfish soup

Broccoli salad

Boiled fish with various types of potatoes

Napoleon curry

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the highest point of Ascension Island? Hint

Earthy Mountain

Brown Mountain

Green Mountain

White Mountain

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the currency of Ascension Island? Hint

Sterling Pound

Ascension Pound

St Helena Pound

Tristan da Cunha Pound

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the closest landmass to Ascension? Hint

South America

Africa

Antarctica

North America

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Ascension named after?

Ascension of Jesus

The process of Ascending

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Ascension Island have any indigenous people?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Georgetown, the capital of Ascension Island, named after?

Answer: King George III

Georgetown was named after King George III, because he reigned when the island was claimed for the British Empire and garrisoned by the Admiralty in 1815.

2. What type of island is Ascension Island?

Answer: Volcanic

Ascension is a remote volcanic island below the equator. It is the top of a 3,200 m tall volcano that is particularly young.

3. What is the area of Ascension Island?

Answer: 88 sq km (34 sq mi)

Ascension Island's area is 88 sq km or 34 sq mi. If you include the EEZ (exclusive economic zone), it jumps to over 4000 sq km (2500 sq mi)!

4. What is the official language of Ascension Island?

Answer: English

Ascension Island's official language is English because it is an overseas territory of the UK, and has been since 1803.

5. What is a typical dish of Ascension Islander cuisine?

Answer: Boiled fish with various types of potatoes

A typical dish of Ascension Island is boiled fish with potatoes. A common nickname for it is fish and potatoes. Crabs are also a staple. Crabs are in soups, fried and/or steamed.

6. What is the highest point of Ascension Island?

Answer: Green Mountain

Green Mountain is Ascension Island's highest point, standing proudly at just under 860 m tall. Green Mountain actually isn't the real name for the mountain, its real name is The Peak.

7. What is the currency of Ascension Island?

Answer: St Helena Pound

The currency of Ascension Island is the St Helena pound, used by St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. �1, 10 pence, 2 pence, 50 pence, 5 pence, 20 pence, �2 and 1 pence are the currency's coins and the banknotes are �5, �10, and �20.

8. What is the closest landmass to Ascension?

Answer: Africa

The African continent is the closest landmass to Ascension Island. The island is approximately 1000 mi or 1600 km away from Liberia, the closest sovereign state.

9. What was Ascension named after?

Answer: Ascension of Jesus

Ascension was named after the Ascension of Jesus, a Christian teaching that Christ left Earth by going to Heaven. It was named after the Ascension because it was discovered on Ascension Sunday, 40 days after Easter.

10. Did Ascension Island have any indigenous people?

Answer: No

No indigenous people live on Ascension Island. The population is comprised of organisations and employees working on Ascension Island.

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