Eye on the Island Trivia Quiz

Answer: Greenland

Greenland is the largest island in the world, excluding the continental islands. It is bounded by the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Greenland Sea and Baffin Bay. Human occupation on the island is mainly concentrated in the coastal areas. Native mammals include the musk ox, reindeer, polar bear, arctic wolf and ermine.

The island is believed to have been first discovered by Erik the Red, a Viking explorer, who named the place Greenland to attract more people to the place.

Answer: Honshu

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Honshu is the largest island of Japan and the second highly populated island in the world after Java in Indonesia. Kyoto and Tokyo, the past and present capitals of Japan, are located on this island. It is also home to Mount Fuji, the highest point of Japan and the country's longest river, Shinano.

Answer: Madagascar

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Madagascar is found in the Indian Ocean. It is separated from the African continent by the Mozambique Channel. The island is believed to have split from mainland Africa during prehistoric times when the supercontinent of Gondwana broke apart. Madagascar's isolation from the rest of the African continent has given rise to distinct flora and fauna on the island. Mammals like the ring-tailed lemur and fossa are endemic to this region.

Answer: Bali

Bali and barley are homophones.

Bali is one of the many islands that make up the country of Indonesia. While Indonesia has the highest population of Muslims in the world, the island of Bali has a predominantly Hindu population. The island also lends its name to the Bali Strait which separates the islands of Bali and Java.

Answer: Cyprus

Cyprus is an island country found in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Archaeological evidence traces human activity on the island back to the 10th millennium BC. At various points in its history, the island has been ruled by the Egyptians, Romans, Arab caliphates, Venetians and Ottomans.

The Troodos is the largest mountain chain found on the island. Located in the central part of Cyprus, the mountain range is home to many Byzantine churches and monasteries.

Answer: Jamaica

Jamaica is an island country found within the Caribbean Sea. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1494 and named Santiago. It was under Spanish rule for almost two centuries before passing to the English in 1655. It was subsequently renamed Jamaica. It continues to be a part of the British Commonwealth.

Answer: Crete

Crete is the largest of Greece's many islands and considered the birthplace of the Minoan civilization. Heraklion is the largest city on the island and also its administrative centre. The ruins of Knossos, often regarded as the oldest city in Europe, are found near Heraklion. Crete is found in the southern part of the Aegean Sea and is also the most populated Greek island.

Answer: Cuba

The country of Cuba consists of the islands of Cuba and Isla de la Juventud apart from many other smaller islands. It is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea and was colonized by the Spanish in the late 15th century. The highest point of the country is Pico Turquino which stands at a height of 6476 feet. Cuba has one of the largest reserves of nickel in the world, second only to Russia.

Answer: Skye

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The island of Skye is the largest of the islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Tourism is one of the mainstays of the island's economy with Skye ranking among the top three tourist destinations in Scotland. Apart from the rugged natural beauty, the island is also home to castles and museums.

Answer: Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It lies to the southwest of mainland Italy, separated from it by the Strait of Messina. Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, is located on this island. With archaeological evidence indicating human activity on the island dating back to 12,000 BC, the island is also home to various UNESCO designated World Heritage sites, most of which have historical significance.