Python Quiz Program

Geography Quiz

A console-based Python quiz program that tests your geography knowledge, tracks scores, and maintains a persistent high score across sessions.

Built as part of my Python learning journey, focused on file handling, data persistence, and program logic.

Features

• Randomised questions: different order every time you play
• High score tracking: persists across sessions using CSV storage
• Scoreboard: view all previous scores before playing
• Input validation: handles invalid entries gracefully
• CSV-based storage: questions and scores managed through plain CSV files

Project Structure

geography-quiz/

├── main.py # Main program

├── questions1.csv # Quiz questions (question, options, answer)

├── quiz_scores.csv # Scoreboard — auto-created on first run

├── high_score.csv # High score record — auto-created on first run

└── README.md

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• No external libraries required — uses Python's built-in csv, random, and os modules
• Run the quiz: python main.py

Example Output

===== Geography Quiz =====

View scoreboard before playing? (Y/N): Y

===== Scoreboard =====

Player Name: Total Score

Aleena: 10

Albi: 11

=======================

Enter your name: Alice

Which is the smallest country in the world? A. Andorra B. Luxembourg C. Belgium D. Vatican City

Type A, B, C, or D: D Correct answer!

What is the tallest waterfall in the world? A. Niagara Falls B. Angel Falls C. Victoria Falls D. Tugela Falls

Type A, B, C, or D: B Correct answer!

...

Alice, your Total Score: 11/12. Your score has been saved, Alice! You tied the high score of 11 held by Albi!

Thanks for playing! Goodbye!

What I Learned

• Reading and writing CSV files using Python's csv module
• Persistent data storage across program sessions
• Randomising data with the random module
• Input validation and loop control
• Structuring a program using functions for readability

Future Improvements

• Add difficulty levels (easy / medium / hard)
• Support multiple quiz topics beyond geography