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2017 Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest
The document outlines the participation and sponsorship details for the 2017 Joint WorldQuest/Academic WorldQuest, including various school teams and corporate sponsors involved. It also includes rules for the competition, sample questions, and rounds of questions covering topics such as geography and current events. Acknowledgments for volunteers and board members are also provided.
2017 Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest
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- 2. ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST TEAMS ❑AFS Greater Charlotte ❑ Ardrey Kell High School ❑ Cannon School ❑ Charlotte Christian School ❑ Charlotte Country Day School ❑ Charlotte Latin ❑ Cuthbertson High School ❑ MGLA/ Hawthorne Academy ❑ Highland School of Technology ❑ Hopewell High School ❑ Independence High School ❑ Lake Norman Charter School ❑ Levine Middle College High School ❑ Lincoln Charter School ❑ Mallard Creek High School ❑ Marvin Ridge High School ❑ Myers Park High School ❑ North Mecklenburg High School ❑ Olympic High School ❑ Parkwood High School ❑ Piedmont High School ❑ Providence Day School ❑ Providence High School ❑ Providence High School - JROTC ❑ Stuart Cramer High School ❑ Weddington High School
- 3. WORLDQUEST TEAMS ❑ ActiveGraf ❑AEG International ❑ Anderson LeNeave & Perkins Wealth Management ❑ AREVA ❑ Aziz All-Stars ❑ BAE Systems ❑ Bank of America ❑ BDO ❑ Bear & Horse ❑ Carolina Friends of Kids & Goats ❑ Charlotte Area Peace Corps Association ❑ Charlotte Chapter of Villains' International League of Evil ❑ Charlotte Country Day - Adults ❑ Charlotte Country Day - Student Gold ❑ Charlotte Country Day - Student Green ❑ Charlotte Latin School - Faculty ❑ Charlotte Latin School – Students ❑ Coach Teams ❑ CPCC Student TableGardner Webb University ❑ KLG Whirled Peas ❑ Parker Poe ❑ Providence Day Community Team ❑ Queens Center for International Education ❑ Trending Upward ❑ The Charlottans ❑ The Contenders ❑ The Travelers ❑ TMS Team ❑ Too Big to Fail ❑ Troutman Sanders ❑ UNCC Global Studies ❑ Wells Fargo - Cross Border Strategy & Governance Team ❑ Wingate University
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- 8. CONSUL SPONSORS Natasha andLjubomir Stambuk
- 9. EMISSARY SPONSORS ❑ FrankKiker ❑ Alexis Gordon ❑ Georgia & Bill Belk ❑ Judy & Wayne Cooper ❑ Katherine Pierce & Mike Hawley ❑ Dr. Marie-Claire Marroum ❑ Ashley & Oscar Cranz ❑ Andrea & Vikram Kumar ❑ Rajnish Bharadwaj & Aditi Sharma ❑ Vicki Sutton & Chuck Bing
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- 12. 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hon.Wayne Cooper Millie Cox David Jones Rina Arline Rajnish Bharadwaj Rick Cantwell Oscar Cranz III Joel Gallegos Dwight Gibson Michael Gwyn Mike Hawley Robert Holcombe Carol Lovin Steve Hunting Vikram Kumar John Lassiter Lynwood Mallard Dr. Marie-Claire Marroum Hon. Laura Meyer Wellman Firoz Peera Cecilia Ramirez Lisa Rhyne David Shuford Vicki Sutton
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- 14. A special thankyou to all of our volunteers! Alexander Stambuk Ally Hunter Andrew Stambuk Anne Page Christina Sanchez Darius Ghazi Dominique Lee Fouz Al-Sarraf Grace Lindvall Halimah Abu-Hassan Janice Richardson Jean Miller John Luebke Kate Bothe Kevin Grimes Leslie Reynolds Lindsey Golden Liza Melms Maddy Baer Maggie Wittman Mariam Ghazi Natori Cousin Paris Robinson Rachel Ladenheim Rachel Moreau Ronnie Aiken Ruann Elbassyouni Sabrina Kuroda Sarah Siddique Sherrod Seward Susan Luck Tom Brennan Victoria Scifo William Hause Zaria Livingston
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- 16. David Boraks 1) Award-winningJournalist atNPR’s WFAE 2) International Traveler 3) Speaks Mandarin
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- 18. ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST TEAMS ❑AFS Greater Charlotte ❑ Ardrey Kell High School ❑ Cannon School ❑ Charlotte Christian School ❑ Charlotte Country Day School ❑ Charlotte Latin ❑ Cuthbertson High School ❑ MGLA/ Hawthorne Academy ❑ Highland School of Technology ❑ Hopewell High School ❑ Independence High School ❑ Lake Norman Charter School ❑ Levine Middle College High School ❑ Lincoln Charter School ❑ Mallard Creek High School ❑ Marvin Ridge High School ❑ Myers Park High School ❑ North Mecklenburg High School ❑ Olympic High School ❑ Parkwood High School ❑ Piedmont High School ❑ Providence Day School ❑ Providence High School ❑ Providence High School - JROTC ❑ Stuart Cramer High School ❑ Weddington High School
- 19. WORLDQUEST TEAMS ❑ ActiveGraf ❑AEG International ❑ Anderson LeNeave & Perkins Wealth Management ❑ AREVA ❑ Aziz All-Stars ❑ BAE Systems ❑ Bank of America ❑ BDO ❑ Bear & Horse ❑ Carolina Friends of Kids & Goats ❑ Charlotte Area Peace Corps Association ❑ Charlotte Chapter of Villains' International League of Evil ❑ Charlotte Country Day - Adults ❑ Charlotte Country Day - Student Gold ❑ Charlotte Country Day - Student Green ❑ Charlotte Latin School - Faculty ❑ Charlotte Latin School – Students ❑ Coach Teams ❑ CPCC Student TableGardner Webb University ❑ KLG Whirled Peas ❑ Parker Poe ❑ Providence Day Community Team ❑ Queens Center for International Education ❑ Trending Upward ❑ The Charlottans ❑ The Contenders ❑ The Travelers ❑ TMS Team ❑ Too Big to Fail ❑ Troutman Sanders ❑ UNCC Global Studies ❑ Wells Fargo - Cross Border Strategy & Governance Team ❑ Wingate University
- 20. CORPORATE EDUCATION SPONSORS THANK YOU! ❑Frank Kiker ❑ Georgia & Bill Belk ❑ Judy & Wayne Cooper ❑ Katherine Pierce & Mike Hawley ❑ Dr. Marie-Claire Marroum ❑ Ashley & Oscar Cranz ❑ Rajnish Bharadwaj & Aditi Sharma ❑ Vicki Sutton & Chuck Bing Natasha & Ljubomir Stambuk
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- 22. READ ALL THE RULES!!!* *THERE IS A RULE SHEET ON YOUR TABLE
- 23. BEFORE YOU BEGIN… 1.Assign a team member to be a Scribe for recording your team’s answers. 1. Write your table number at the top of each answer sheet. 1. Check your team packets. Academic World Quest participants will have 8 answer sheets and World Quest participants will have 7 answer sheets. 1. You will have 30 seconds after I have read the entire question to enter your answer on the answer sheet. Please note, there may also be a few questions where you will be given 45 seconds, 60 seconds or 90 seconds to complete your answer. I will indicate these questions at the beginning of each round and as they appear on the screen. 1. At the end of each round, answer sheets will be collected and graded by the scorers.
- 24. WHILE YOU’RE PLAYING 1.For fill-in-the blank questions, judges will follow the “close enough” rule 1. For personal names, last names are OK 1. For country names, any answer that clearly and properly identifies it will receive credit, even if there may be a more precise technical name
- 25. GAME PLAY 1. Anyteam with a serious concern about an answer to a question may present their argument in writing to the Judges Committee. 1. Appeals will be considered by the Judges Committee during question review periods and the outcome of your appeal will be provided after the completion of the competition 1. Final scores will be available after the award presentations. However, team answer sheets or the competition questions themselves will NOT be made available after the event
- 26. GAME PLAY 4. Anyteam found using a smart phone, tablet, laptop or any other means or any other means of “assistance” will be immediately disqualified from the competition.
- 27. GAME PLAY 5. Duringthe competition, please avoid standing and blocking the view of participants at other tables. If you need to move closer to the questions, please move to the side of the ballroom. 5. This is a FUN competition! Don’t take it too seriously.
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- 29. Q1. When didthe Soviet Union collapse? A.November 25, 1989 B.December 25, 1991 C.September 25, 1990 D.October 25, 1992
- 30. Q1. When didthe Soviet Union collapse? A.November 25, 1989 B.December 25, 1991 C.September 25, 1990 D.October 25, 1992
- 31. Q2. The followingare cities in Italy EXCEPT: A.Tivoli B.Messina C.Parma D.Nantes
- 32. Q2. The followingare cities in Italy EXCEPT: A.Tivoli B.Messina C.Parma D.Nantes
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- 34. ROUND 1: Great Decisions2017 *Only for AWQ participants
- 35. Q1. The followingare TRUE about the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) EXCEPT: A.It seeks to establish globally acceptable body of maritime law and definitions B.It became effective in 1994 C.The treaty has been signed and ratified by 167 states including the U.S. D.It was concluded in 1982 following a decade of negotiations
- 36. Q2. Which countryreferenced in the “Great Decisions 2017” briefing book has territorial disputes with China? A.Singapore B.Brunei C.Laos D.Thailand
- 37. Q3. What isthe "nine-dash line" referenced in Great Decisions 2017? A. The geographical boundary between Taiwan and the Philippines B. The US' determination of the South China Sea's waters C. The route around the nine group of islands that Vietnam and Laos are disputing D. China's demarcation line of the territory and waters they claim
- 38. Q4. According toGreat Decisions 2017, why are the Spratly Islands important to China? A. They possess strategic military significance because of its central position in the South China Sea B. They provide a strategic position for China to begin deep-sea drilling in the area C. They belong to Taiwan, but China wants access to increase its influence D. They are surrounded by energy fields vital to China’s economy
- 39. Q5. The U.S.rebalance to Asia is often cited as “containment” through the following actions: A. Creating maritime treaties with Taiwan and Hong Kong B. Taking an active role in regional organizations such as ASEAN C. Increasing U.S. military presence in the Atlantic D. Claiming territory on the Paracel Islands and the Natuna Islands to China’s chagrin
- 40. Q6. According toGreat Decisions 2017, which of the following commitments was NOT a central part of the Iran nuclear deal? A. Limits on enrichment levels B. Inspections and monitoring C. Reduction of operating centrifuges D. Limits on fluorine reprocessing
- 41. Q7. Officially, howmany states possess nuclear weapons? A. 4 B. 9 C. 13 D. 22
- 42. Q8. Why isit problematic that NATO's nuclear weapons are stored in a Turkish air base? A. Turkey is not centrally located from a strategic military standpoint B. It doesn’t have a secure climate-controlled warehousing facility to store the weapons C. There is no plane able to transport the weapons off base D. Black hats in Russia continue to hack the entire security system as a joke
- 43. Q9. Why haveeconomic sanctions placed against North Korea failed to deter their nuclear program? A. Pakistan continues to provide North Korea with plutonium and enriched uranium B. Global mistrust of American leadership's imposed sanctions C. South Korea has established new trade routes for North Korean coal D. China does not abide by the sanctions and continues to trade with North Korea
- 44. Q10. Why hasthe US not undertaken steps to modernize their nuclear arsenal? A. The current administration did not pass the legislation B. It is too expensive C. The lifespan of current warheads will expire in the next five years D. The Stockpile Stewardship Program was successfully completed
- 45. END OF ROUND1: Great Decisions 2017
- 46. ROUND 2: Flags ofthe World
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- 53. Q7. What ispictured in the center of the flag of Lesotho? Fill in the blank
- 54. Q8. The flagof Ireland is shown below. Which country’s flag is similar, but with three vertical bands in the reverse order? Fill in the blank
- 55. Q9. Approximately halfof the world’s flags have an aspect ratio of 2:3 and a quarter have an aspect ratio of 1:2. Aside from the Vatican City flag, which other country’s sovereign-state flag is square shaped (aspect ratio 1:1)? Fill in the blank
- 56. Q10. The Pan-Slaviccolors - red, blue and white — were defined by the “Prague Slavic Congress, 1848,” based on the flag of Russia, which was introduced in the late 17th century. Identify the following flags:
- 57. Q10. Identify theseflags A. B.
- 58. Q10. Identify theseflags C. D.
- 59. Q10. Identify theseflags A. B.
- 60. Q10. Identify theseflags C. D.
- 61. END OF ROUND2: Flags of the World
- 62. ROUND 3: Geography ofItaly Sponsored by:
- 63. Q1. Europe’s largestand most active volcano is located within Italy’s border. What is its name? A. Mount Etna B. Mount Vesuvius C. Mount Stromboli D. Mount Grand Paradiso
- 64. Q2. The followingstatements are ACCURATE about Italy’s geography EXCEPT: A. Almost 40% of the Italian territory is mountainous B. Italy has a coastline of 4,700 miles C. Calabria region in the northwest is often referred to "toe of the boot" D. Elba is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago
- 65. Q3. Rome isthe capital and most populous city of Italy. What is the third most populous city of Italy? A. Naples B. Milan C. Turin D. Palermo
- 66. Q4. Italy sharesland borders with the following countries EXCEPT: A.Switzerland B.France C.Slovakia D.Austria
- 67. Q5. Rome, knownfor its hot summers and sweltering beaches, is at a latitude that is closest to which U.S. city? A. Buffalo, NY B. Chicago, IL C. Hartford, CT D. Boise, ID
- 68. Q6. According toa recent New York Times article published in August 2017, wine producers in the heart of Barolo country are struggling with the shortening of the seasons and unseasonal storms, which has resulted in harvests being pushed forward drastically due to: A. Hail storms and rain B. Wind and typhoons C. Rain and flooding D. Drought and warmer temperatures
- 69. Q7. What arethe two independent states within Italy’s border? A. Treviso, Parma B. Positano, Vicenza C. San Marino, Vatican City D. Salerno, Lucca
- 70. Q8. The followingis TRUE about the Po River EXCEPT: A. More than 16 million people— approximately 25 percent of all Italians—live in this fertile expanse, B. It is the longest river in Italy and flows east to west across southern Italy to the Adriatic C. Its catchment basin covers approximately 27,000 square miles, forming Italy’s most fertile plain D. Farmers, by far are the largest users of the Po’s waters taking around 16.5 billion cubic meters out of 20.5 billion extracted each year
- 71. Q9. The mapof Italy looks like a boot. What are the names of the four seas surrounding the peninsula? (Write in your answers) D A C BMediterranean Sea
- 72. Q10. Rank thefive largest lakes in Italy from smallest to largest according to square miles, with number 1 being the smallest and the number 5 being the largest. You will have 45 seconds: ___ Trasimeno ___ Garda ___ Como ___ Bolsena ___ Maggiore
- 73. END OF ROUND3: Geography of Italy Sponsored by:
- 74. ROUND 4: Saudi Arabiain Transition
- 75. Q1. When didwomen in Saudi Arabia gain suffrage? A. 2013 B. 2014 C. 2015 D. 2016
- 76. Q2. Mohammed binSalman is the current Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Who was previously “next-in-line” for the throne and was removed by royal decree in June 2017? A.Mohammed bin Nayef B.Faisal Al Saud C.Muqrin bin Abdulaziz al-Saud D.Khaled bin Salman
- 77. Q3. As away to diversify its economy to focus less on crude oil, Saudi Arabia recently announced the following: A. It will encourage $500 billion funds R&D related to stem cell research and cancer treatment so that it can be medical tourism destination B. It has submitted bids for Amazon’s $500 billion new global headquarters servicing the Middle East and Asia C. It will build a $500 billion mega-city that will run on 100% renewable energy D. It will invest $500 billion to house the region's biggest U.S. military base
- 78. Q4. The following“pillars” are part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030 EXCEPT: A. To be the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds B. To transform its unique strategic location into a global hub connecting three continents, Asia, Europe and Africa C. To become a global investment powerhouse D. To reduce the gender gap between men and women through education, economic empowerment, and secularization
- 79. Q5. Which countryconceded Tiran and Sanafir, two strategic port islands, to Saudi Arabia in a controversial exchange for development aid in June 2017? A.Egypt B.Jordan C.Israel D.Eritrea
- 80. Q6. What wasthe primary reason the Saudi- led coalition, which included Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in June 2017? A. Qatar announced that they would restore full diplomatic relations with Iran B. Qatar was accused of allegedly funding terrorism and destabilizing the region C. Qatar refused to cooperate with Saudi Arabia regarding sanctions against Yemen’s Huthi rebels D. Qatar has been buying crude oil from the U.S. resulting in a $150 billion deficit in Saudi Arabia’s budget
- 81. Q7. Which ofthe following is NOT TRUE regarding Saudi Arabia’s role in the Yemen humanitarian crisis: A.Saudi Arabia permanently forced Doctors without Borders out of Yemen during the cholera outbreak B.Saudi Arabia bombed the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sana’a, Yemen C.American weapons and bombs sold to Saudi Arabia are being used in the Yemeni crisis D.Saudi Arabia is obstructing deliveries of fuel for UN planes to deliver aid to Yemen
- 82. Q8. What isbelieved to be the major cause of political unrest and violence between Saudi Arabia and Iran? A. Iran is a Sunni Islamic country, while Saudis practice Wahhabi Islam B. Saudi Arabia sees Iran as a regional threat to their power in the Middle East C. Iran is importing less Saudi oil and increasing the Saudi budget deficit D. Saudi Arabia executed the Iranian leader Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr
- 83. Q9. What percentageof the population in Saudi Arabia is currently made up of immigrants? A.5% B.15% C.30% D.55%
- 84. Q10. Saudi Arabiafinally announced in September 2017 that it would allow women to drive. The following are believed to be reasons for the decision EXCEPT: A. To help the Saudi economy by increasing women’s participation in the workplace B. To ensure that Saudi Arabia is perceived more favorably around the world from a PR standpoint C. To reduce dependence on personal drivers whom are primarily foreigners remitting almost $4 billion out annually of Saudi Arabia. D. To enable men and women to work in non-segregated areas in the public and private sector
- 85. END OF ROUND4: Saudi Arabia in Transition
- 87. Listen-Up! Answers for Rounds1-4 are coming up….
- 88. ROUND 1: Great Decisions2017 *Only for AWQ participants
- 89. Q1. The followingare TRUE about the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) EXCEPT: A.It seeks to establish globally acceptable body of maritime law and definitions B.It became effective in 1994 C.The treaty has been signed and ratified by 167 states including the U.S. D.It was concluded in 1982 following a decade of negotiations
- 90. Q2. Which countryreferenced in the “Great Decisions 2017” briefing book has territorial disputes with China? A.Singapore B.Brunei C.Laos D.Thailand
- 91. Q3. What isthe "nine-dash line" referenced in Great Decisions 2017? A. The geographical boundary between Taiwan and the Philippines B. The US' determination of the South China Sea's waters C. The route around the nine group of islands that Vietnam and Laos are disputing D. China's demarcation line of the territory and waters they claim
- 92. Q4. According toGreat Decisions 2017, why are the Spratly Islands important to China? A. They possess strategic military significance because of its central position in the South China Sea B. They provide a strategic position for China to begin deep-sea drilling in the area C. They belong to Taiwan, but China wants access to increase its influence D. They are surrounded by energy fields vital to China’s economy
- 93. Q5. The U.S.rebalance to Asia is often cited as “containment” through the following actions: A. Creating maritime treaties with Taiwan and Hong Kong B. Taking an active role in regional organizations such as ASEAN C. Increasing U.S. military presence in the Atlantic D. Claiming territory on the Paracel Islands and the Natuna Islands to China’s chagrin
- 94. Q6. According toGreat Decisions 2017, which of the following commitments was NOT a central part of the Iran nuclear deal? A. Limits on enrichment levels B. Inspections and monitoring C. Reduction of operating centrifuges D. Limits on fluorine reprocessing
- 95. Q7. Officially, howmany states possess nuclear weapons? A. 4 B. 9 C. 13 D. 22
- 96. Q8. Why isit problematic that NATO's nuclear weapons are stored in a Turkish air base? A. Turkey is not centrally located from a strategic military standpoint B. It doesn’t have a secure climate-controlled warehousing facility to store the weapons C. There is no plane able to transport the weapons off base D. Black hats in Russia continue to hack the entire security system as a joke
- 97. Q9. Why haveeconomic sanctions placed against North Korea failed to deter their nuclear program? A. Pakistan continues to provide North Korea with plutonium and enriched uranium B. Global mistrust of American leadership's imposed sanctions C. South Korea has established new trade routes for North Korean coal D. China does not abide by the sanctions and continues to trade with North Korea
- 98. Q10. Why hasthe US not undertaken steps to modernize their nuclear arsenal? A. The current administration did not pass the legislation B. It is too expensive C. The lifespan of current warheads will expire in the next five years D. The Stockpile Stewardship Program was successfully completed
- 99. ROUND 2: Flags ofthe World
- 100. Q1. Identify thisflag Costa Rica
- 101. Q2. Identify thisflag Mongolia
- 102. Q3. Identify thisflag Malaysia
- 103. Q4. Identify thisflag Armenia
- 104. Q5. Identify thisflag Myanmar or Burma
- 105. Q6. Identify thisflag Denmark
- 106. Q7. What ispictured in the center of the flag of Lesotho? A Basotha hat
- 107. Q8. The flagof Ireland is shown below. Which country’s flag is similar, but with three vertical bands in the reverse order? Côte d’Ivoire
- 108. Q9. Approximately halfof the world’s flags have an aspect ratio of 2:3 and a quarter have an aspect ratio of 1:2. Aside from the Vatican City flag, which other country’s sovereign-state flag is square shaped (aspect ratio 1:1)? Switzerland
- 109. Q10. The Pan-Slaviccolors - red, blue and white — were defined by the “Prague Slavic Congress, 1848,” based on the flag of Russia, which was introduced in the late 17th century. Identify the following flags: A. B. Croatia Slovakia
- 110. Q10. Identify theseflags C. D. Slovenia Serbia
- 111. ROUND 3: Geography ofItaly Sponsored by:
- 112. Q1. Europe’s largestand most active volcano is located within Italy’s border. What is its name? A. Mount Etna B. Mount Vesuvius C. Mount Stromboli D. Mount Grand Paradiso
- 113. Q2. The followingstatements are ACCURATE about Italy’s geography EXCEPT: A. Almost 40% of the Italian territory is mountainous B. Italy has a coastline of 4,700 miles C. Calabria region in the northwest is often referred to "toe of the boot" D. Elba is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago
- 114. Q3. Rome isthe capital and most populous city of Italy. What is the third most populous city of Italy? A. Naples B. Milan C. Turin D. Palermo
- 115. Q4. Italy sharesland borders with the following countries EXCEPT: A.Switzerland B.France C.Slovakia D.Austria
- 116. Q5. Rome, knownfor its hot summers and sweltering beaches, is at a latitude that is closest to which U.S. city? A.Buffalo, NY B.Chicago, IL C.Hartford, CT D.Boise, ID
- 117. Q6. According toa recent New York Times article published in August 2017, wine producers in the heart of Barolo country are struggling with the shortening of the seasons and unseasonal storms, which has resulted in harvests being pushed forward drastically due to: A. Hail storms and rain B. Wind and typhoons C. Rain and flooding D. Drought and warmer temperatures
- 118. Q7. What arethe two independent states within Italy’s border? A. Treviso, Parma B. Positano, Vicenza C. San Marino, Vatican City D. Salerno, Lucca
- 119. Q8. The followingis TRUE about the Po River EXCEPT: A. More than 16 million people— approximately 25 percent of all Italians—live in this fertile expanse, B. It is the longest river in Italy and flows east to west across southern Italy to the Adriatic C. Its catchment basin covers approximately 27,000 square miles, forming Italy’s most fertile plain D. Farmers, by far are the largest users of the Po’s waters taking around 16.5 billion cubic meters out of 20.5 billion extracted each year
- 120. Q9. The mapof Italy looks like a boot. What are the names of the four seas surrounding the peninsula? D A C BMediterranean Sea A.Adriatic Sea B.Ionian Sea C.Tyrrhenian Sea D.Liguarian Sea
- 121. Q10. Rank thefive largest lakes in Italy from smallest to largest according to square miles, with number 1 being the smallest and the number 5 being the largest. 2 Trasimeno 5 Garda 3 Como 1 Bolsena 4 Maggiore
- 122. ROUND 4: Saudi Arabiain Transition
- 123. Q1. When didwomen in Saudi Arabia gain suffrage? A. 2013 B. 2014 C. 2015 D. 2016
- 124. Q2. Mohammed binSalman is the current Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Who was previously “next-in-line” for the throne and was removed by royal decree in June 2017? A.Mohammed bin Nayef B.Faisal Al Saud C.Muqrin bin Abdulaziz al-Saud D.Khaled bin Salman
- 125. Q3. As away to diversify its economy to focus less on crude oil, Saudi Arabia recently announced the following: A. It will encourage $500 billion funds R&D related to stem cell research and cancer treatment so that it can be medical tourism destination B. It has submitted bids for Amazon’s $500 billion new global headquarters servicing the Middle East and Asia C. It will build a $500 billion mega-city that will run on 100% renewable energy D. It will invest $500 billion to house the region's biggest U.S. military base
- 126. Q4. The following“pillars” are part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030 EXCEPT: A. To be the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds B. To transform its unique strategic location into a global hub connecting three continents, Asia, Europe and Africa C. To become a global investment powerhouse D. To reduce the gender gap between men and women through education, economic empowerment, and secularization
- 127. Q5. Which countryconceded Tiran and Sanafir, two strategic port islands, to Saudi Arabia in a controversial exchange for development aid in June 2017? A.Egypt B.Jordan C.Israel D.Eritrea
- 128. Q6. What wasthe primary reason the Saudi- led coalition, which included Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in June 2017? A. Qatar announced that they would restore full diplomatic relations with Iran B. Qatar was accused of allegedly funding terrorism and destabilizing the region C. Qatar refused to cooperate with Saudi Arabia regarding sanctions against Yemen’s Huthi rebels D. Qatar has been buying crude oil from the U.S. resulting in a $150 billion deficit in Saudi Arabia’s budget
- 129. Q7. Which ofthe following is NOT TRUE regarding Saudi Arabia’s role in the Yemen humanitarian crisis: A.Saudi Arabia permanently forced Doctors without Borders out of Yemen during the cholera outbreak B.Saudi Arabia bombed the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sana’a, Yemen C.American weapons and bombs sold to Saudi Arabia are being used in the Yemeni crisis D.Saudi Arabia is obstructing deliveries of fuel for UN planes to deliver aid to Yemen
- 130. Q8. What isbelieved to be the major cause of political unrest and violence between Saudi Arabia and Iran? A. Iran is a Sunni Islamic country, while Saudis practice Wahhabi Islam B. Saudi Arabia sees Iran as a regional threat to their power in the Middle East C. Iran is importing less Saudi oil and increasing the Saudi budget deficit D. Saudi Arabia executed the Iranian leader Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr
- 131. Q9. What percentageof the population in Saudi Arabia is currently made up of immigrants? A.5% B.15% C.30% D.55%
- 132. Q10. Saudi Arabiafinally announced in September 2017 that it would allow women to drive. The following are believed to be reasons for the decision EXCEPT: A. To help the Saudi economy by increasing women’s participation in the workplace B. To ensure that Saudi Arabia is perceived more favorably around the world from a PR standpoint C. To reduce dependence on personal drivers whom are primarily foreigners remitting almost $4 billion out annually of Saudi Arabia. D. To enable men and women to work in non-segregated areas in the public and private sector
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- 136. ROUND 5: History ofthe Cold War
- 137. Q1. What wasbelieved to be the BEST defense against the Soviet threat by U.S. officials after World War II? A. Containment B. Expansionism C. Rapprochement D. Colonialism
- 138. Q2. The followingis ACCURATE about the “Berlin Blockade” EXCEPT: A. The Soviets forced blockaded rail, road, and water access to Allied-controlled areas in Berlin B. The blockade lasted for 318 days C. The Soviets hoped it would effectively stop the unification of West Berlin D. The Deutsche Mark was created in the German Democratic Republic
- 139. Q3. In hisspeech on March 1947, how much did President Truman request from Congress for aid to Greece and Turkey to “support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures”? A.$200 million B.$300 million C.$400 million D.$500 million
- 140. Q4. Secretary ofState George Marshall proposed a massive aid program to rebuild Europe from the ravages of WWII, but the Soviet Union and communist Europe declined U.S. aid citing: A. dollar imperialism B. dollar colonialism C. dollar enslavement D. dollar encroachment
- 141. Q5. Which countrywas part of the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance of communist nations? A.Hungary B.China C.Cuba D.Yugoslavia
- 142. Q6. Why didthe CIA orchestrate a coup against the democratically elected government of Iran in 1953? A.The privatization of Iran’s oil industry alarmed the U.S. and British intelligence community B.U.S. funds sent to Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh to promote democracy in Tehran was being used to expand his lavish lifestyle C.The U.S. was concerned about Soviet influence in the oil-rich nation D.The Iran-Soviet cooperative treaty caused further destabilization in Afghanistan
- 143. Q7. What resolutionpassed by the U.S. Congress gave President Lyndon Johnson the power to 'take all necessary steps, including the use of armed force,' in order to defend South Vietnam against Communist forces? A.The Gulf of Ho Chi Minh Resolution B.The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution C.The Gulf of Tet Resolution D.The Gulf of My Lai Resolution
- 144. Q8. The followingstatements are INACCURATE about the Berlin Wall EXCEPT: A. The opening of the Berlin Wall on the night of Nov. 9, 1989 was not planned B. The wall between East and West Berlin was 11-13 feet high and stretched 45 miles. C. The wall was primarily erected to prevent people from defecting from West Germany to the East D. A 30-150 meter stretch called the “Gateway to Death” was put in place to halt defectors with antitank barricades, buried mines and electrified fencing.
- 145. Q9.Fill in theblank: During the _________, leaders of the U.S. and Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military/ nuclear standoff. (FILL IN THE BLANK)
- 146. Q10. Who saideach of the following Cold War related statements? You will be given 60 seconds to complete your answers. A. Tear down this wall. B. From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain has descended across the Continent. C. Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you. D. Nobody intends to put up a wall.
- 147. END OF ROUND5: History of the Cold War
- 148. ROUND 6: Venezuela inCrisis
- 149. Q1. Nicolas Madurowas elected President in Venezuela in 2013 against his opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski with a margin of approximately: A.15.3% B.10.9% C.5.3% D.1.6 %
- 150. Q2. Which ofthe following is NOT a nation that has refused to recognize the July 2017 Constituent Assembly Election in Venezuela? A. Costa Rica B. Nicaragua C. Chile D. Brazil
- 151. Q3. What hasthe constituent assembly achieved since its installation in early August 2017? A. Created a "truth commission" to investigate "acts of violence" carried out at anti-government protests B. Prohibited government loyalists from interfering with laws passed by the new constituent assembly C. Sacked chief prosecutor Tarek William Saab and replaced him with government loyalist Luisa Ortega D. Voted to put members of the liberal media on trial for treason against President Nicolas Maduro
- 152. Q4. According toOPEC, what percentage of Venezuela’s export earnings came from oil? A. 65% B. 75% C. 85% D. 95%
- 153. Q5. Which ofthe following did NOT contribute to the ongoing civil and political conflict in Venezuela? A. Minimal economic diversification B. Currency manipulation C. Long-term deflation D. Insufficient investments in infrastructure
- 154. Q6. According toIMF reports in October 2017, the Venezuela’s inflation rate may rise beyond the following in 2018: A. 720% B. 2300% C. 1600% D. 3100%
- 155. Q7. Which isNOT one of the core reasons citizens are protesting in Venezuela? A. Citizens are experiencing severe shortages of medicines and high food prices B. Citizens are against Maduro's bid to amend the constitution C. Citizens are against the military’s attempt of a coup d’état against the government D.Citizens are fed up with high levels of violent crime and lack of security
- 156. Q8. A surveyby Caracas-based Datincorp found that 57 percent of all Venezuelans said they want to leave the country, up from 49 percent in May 2015. What country is NOT a top destination for Venezuelan immigrants? A. Peru B. Brazil C. Colombia D. Guyana
- 157. Q9. The followingis TRUE about U.S. imposed economic sanctions on Venezuela in August 2017 EXCEPT: A. Prohibited Venezuela from borrowing money from American creditors B. Banned debt trades for bonds issued by the Venezuelan government C. Instituted oil embargo halting Venezuelan oil exports to the U.S. D. Restricted Citgo from sending oil dividends back to Venezuela
- 158. Q10. In earlyOctober 2017, President Nicolas Maduro raised the possibility of getting military support from the following country to boost Venezuala's defensive capabilities in light of its ongoing spat with the U.S.: A. Russia B. China C. Cuba D. North Korea
- 159. END OF ROUND6: Venezuela in Crisis
- 160. ROUND 7: World Elections Sponsoredby: Natasha & Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk
- 161. Q1. In August2017, Paul Kagame, the controversial president of Rwanda, won with a landslide securing a 3rd term in office. Who was his opponent in the election? A.Philippe Mpayimana B.Frank Rwigara C.George Weah D.Boniface Twagirimana
- 162. Q2. Despite AngelaMerkel’s 4th term win as chancellor in the German elections, her victory was dimmed by the entry of a far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AFD) into Parliament. What was AFD’s INITIAL party platform? A. To recognize Berlin’s request for statehood B. To reinstitute the ban on the burka (full-body veil) and the Muslim call to prayer C. To abandon the euro and reintroduce the Deutschmark D.To limit free speech and freedom of the press
- 163. Q3. Shinzo Abe’srecent win in Japan’s snap election is MOSTLY ATTRIBUTABLE to the following: A. His strong stance against North Korea and firm support for the military B. His pledge to freeze Japan’s consumption tax rate at 8 percent to ensure that economic recovery continues C. His commitment to retaining the clause in Article 9 of the Constitutions which calls for the complete renunciation of war D. His call to eliminate nuclear power from Japan’s energy mix by 2030 due to safety concerns post- Fukushima meltdown
- 164. Q4. What wasthe percentage voter turnout for the second Kenyan presidential election held in October 2017? A.64% B.49% C.26% D.33%
- 165. Q5. Which typeof electoral system was used during the May 2017 South Korean presidential election? A. First-past-the-post B. Ranked-choice voting C. Proportional representation D. Two-round system
- 166. Q6. The People’sParty in Austria won the Austrian election by pushing a hardline position on the following issue: A. Removing survivorship benefits and parental rights in civil union relationships B. Limiting immigration flow and allocation of refugee assistance C. Implementing drug tests for those receiving welfare benefits D. Reducing corruption in law enforcement and the judiciary
- 167. Q7. Which ofthe following political parties DID NOT have a candidate in the 2017 UK General Election? A. Plaid Cymru B. Democratic Unionist Party C. Labour Party D. People’s Republic Alliance
- 168. Q8. Iran's reformistPresident Hassan Rouhani decisively won the country's presidential election in May 2017. What was Rouhani’s PRIMARY election pledge? A. To create millions of jobs and increase individual incomes by 3.5 times B. To pursue increased global engagement and personal freedoms C. To expand Iran nuclear program as leverage to ease economic sanctions D. To re-establish the 1980s death commission that ordered the execution of dissidents
- 169. Q9. Why didthe Kurds offer to "freeze" the result of September's referendum on independence? A. To prevent further violence between Iraqi and Peshmerga forces B. To pursue mediation through the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration C. To organize a coordinated “resistance” against Iraq’s central government D. To pursue counter-terrorism activities against ISIS-led forces in Kirkuk
- 170. Q10. The followingstatements about the Catalonia-Spain independence crisis are ACCURATE EXCEPT: A. Approximately 90 percent of the 2.3 million people who voted chose Catalonian independence B. Belgium’s immigration minister suggested that Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont could be offered asylum in the country C. Catalonia officially declared independence from Spain on Oct. 27, 2017 D. Spain invoked Article 155 which required martial law to be implemented in Catalonia by the Spanish Armed Forces
- 171. END OF ROUND7: World Elections Sponsored by: Natasha & Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk
- 172. ROUND 8: Food, Culture,Dance, and Anything in Between
- 173. Q1. Which ofthe following refers not only to a dish but also to the pot it is cooked in? A.Poutine (Canada) B.Smorgasbord (Sweden) C.Tagine (Morocco) D.Goulash (Hungary)
- 174. Q2. Where isthe world’s largest fish market located? A. Tokyo, Japan B. Sydney, Australia C. Mexico City, Mexico D. Madrid, Spain
- 175. Q3. What isthe national flower of Australia? A. Red and Green Kangaroo Paw B. Golden Wattle C. Royal Bluebell D. Pink Heath
- 176. Q4. When theChinese New Year takes place on February 16, 2018, it will be the “Year of the ______ ? A.Rooster B.Monkey C.Dog D.Pig
- 177. Q5. If youwere eating a local traditional street food called “Bunny Chow,” a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry, where would you likely be? A. Durban, South Africa B. Jaipur, India C. Kingston, Jamaica D. Surabaya, Indonesia
- 178. Q6. In certainparts of Germany, if you were a single man turning 30, you’d be required to do the following: A. Wear a sign that says “Will you marry me?” in German around town B. Have eggs cracked on your head by your friends C. Clean doorknobs with a toothbrush D. Sweep the front steps of the town hall or local church
- 179. Q7. Which ofthe following quotes can be attributed to the Italian diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli: A. The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. B. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. C. I am not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. D. The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
- 180. Q8. Ethiopian foodis generally eaten by hand. It is served with injera, a spongy flatbread made from the following grain: A.Farro B.Bulgur C.Teff D.Sorghum
- 181. Q9. In whatcountry would you MOST LIKELY be if you saw a Haka dance performed live? A.Australia B.Papua New Guinea C.East Timor D.New Zealand
- 182. Q10. Prince Harrywould say that he was really “pleased about something” by using the following word: A. chuffed B. kerfuffled C. marbled D. conked
- 183. END OF ROUND8: Food, Culture, Dance, and Anything in Between
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- 192. ROUND 5: History ofthe Cold War
- 193. Q1. What wasbelieved to be the BEST defense against the Soviet threat by U.S. officials after World War II? A. Containment B. Expansionism C. Rapprochement D. Colonialism
- 194. Q2. The followingis ACCURATE about the “Berlin Blockade” EXCEPT: A. The Soviets forced blockaded rail, road, and water access to Allied-controlled areas in Berlin B. The blockade lasted for 318 days C. The Soviets hoped it would effectively stop the unification of West Berlin D. The Deutsche Mark was created in the German Democratic Republic
- 195. Q3. In hisspeech on March 1947, how much did President Truman request from Congress for aid to Greece and Turkey to “support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures”? A.$200 million B.$300 million C.$400 million D.$500 million
- 196. Q4. Secretary ofState George Marshall proposed a massive aid program to rebuild Europe from the ravages of WWII, but the Soviet Union and communist Europe declined U.S. aid citing: A. dollar imperialism B. dollar colonialism C. dollar enslavement D. dollar encroachment
- 197. Q5. Which countrywas part of the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance of communist nations? A.Hungary B.China C.Cuba D.Yugoslavia
- 198. Q6. Why didthe CIA orchestrate a coup against the democratically elected government of Iran in 1953? A. The privatization of Iran’s oil industry alarmed the U.S. and British intelligence community B. U.S. funds sent to Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh to promote democracy in Tehran was being used to expand his lavish lifestyle C. The U.S. was concerned about Soviet influence in the oil-rich nation D.The Iran-Soviet cooperative treaty caused further destabilization in Afghanistan
- 199. Q7. What resolutionpassed by the U.S. Congress gave President Lyndon Johnson the power to 'take all necessary steps, including the use of armed force,' in order to defend South Vietnam against Communist forces? A.The Gulf of Ho Chi Minh Resolution B.The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution C.The Gulf of Tet Resolution D. The Gulf of My Lai Resolution
- 200. Q8. The followingstatements are INACCURATE about the Berlin Wall EXCEPT: A. The opening of the Berlin Wall on the night of Nov. 9, 1989 was not planned B. The wall between East and West Berlin was 11-13 feet high and stretched 45 miles. C. The wall was primarily erected to prevent people from defecting from West Germany to the East D. A 30-150 meter stretch called the “Gateway to Death” was put in place to halt defectors with antitank barricades, buried mines and electrified fencing.
- 201. Q9. During theCuban Missile Crisis, leaders of the U.S. and Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military/ nuclear standoff.
- 202. Q10. Who saideach of the following Cold War related statements? A. Tear down this wall. Ronald Reagan B. From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain has descended across the Continent. Winston Churchill C. Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you. Nikita Khrushchev D. Nobody intends to put up a wall. Walter Ubricht
- 203. ROUND 6: Venezuela inCrisis
- 204. Q1. Nicolas Madurowas elected President in Venezuela in 2013 against his opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski with a margin of approximately: A.15.3% B.10.9% C.5.3% D.1.6 %
- 205. Q2. Which ofthe following is NOT a nation that has refused to recognize the July 2017 Constituent Assembly Election in Venezuela? A. Costa Rica B. Nicaragua C. Chile D. Brazil
- 206. Q3. What hasthe constituent assembly achieved since its installation in early August 2017? A. Created a "truth commission" to investigate "acts of violence" carried out at anti-government protests B. Prohibited government loyalists from interfering with laws passed by the new constituent assembly C. Sacked chief prosecutor Tarek William Saab and replaced him with government loyalist Luisa Ortega D. Voted to put members of the liberal media on trial for treason against President Nicolas Maduro
- 207. Q4. According toOPEC, what percentage of Venezuela’s export earnings came from oil? A. 65% B. 75% C. 85% D. 95%
- 208. Q5. Which ofthe following did NOT contribute to the ongoing civil and political conflict in Venezuela? A. Minimal economic diversification B. Currency manipulation C. Long-term deflation D. Insufficient investments in infrastructure
- 209. Q6. According toIMF reports in October 2017, the Venezuela’s inflation rate may rise beyond the following in 2018: A. 720% B. 2300% C. 1600% D. 3100%
- 210. Q7. Which isNOT one of the core reasons citizens are protesting in Venezuela? A. Citizens are experiencing severe shortages of medicines and high food prices B. Citizens are against Maduro's bid to amend the constitution C. Citizens are against the military’s attempt of a coup d’état against the government D. Citizens are fed up with high levels of violent crime and lack of security
- 211. Q8. A surveyby Caracas-based Datincorp found that 57 percent of all Venezuelans said they want to leave the country, up from 49 percent in May 2015. What country is NOT a top destination for Venezuelan immigrants? A. Peru B. Brazil C. Colombia D. Guyana
- 212. Q9. The followingis TRUE about U.S. imposed economic sanctions on Venezuela in August 2017 EXCEPT: A. Prohibited Venezuela from borrowing money from American creditors B. Banned debt trades for bonds issued by the Venezuelan government C. Instituted oil embargo halting Venezuelan oil exports to the U.S. D. Restricted Citgo from sending oil dividends back to Venezuela
- 213. Q10. In earlyOctober 2017, President Nicolas Maduro raised the possibility of getting military support from the following country to boost Venezuela's defensive capabilities in light of its ongoing spat with the U.S.: A.Russia B.China C.Cuba D.North Korea
- 214. ROUND 7: World Elections Sponsoredby: Natasha & Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk
- 215. Q1. In August2017, Paul Kagame, the controversial president of Rwanda, won with a landslide securing a 3rd term in office. Who was his opponent in the election? A.Philippe Mpayimana B.Frank Rwigara C.George Weah D.Boniface Twagirimana
- 216. Q2. Despite AngelaMerkel’s 4th term win as chancellor in the German elections, her victory was dimmed by the entry of a far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AFD) into Parliament. What was AFD’s INITIAL party platform? A. To recognize Berlin’s request for statehood B. To reinstitute the ban on the burka (full- body veil) and the Muslim call to prayer C. To abandon the euro and reintroduce the Deutschmark D. To limit free speech and freedom of the press
- 217. Q3. Shinzo Abe’srecent win in Japan’s snap election is MOSTLY ATTRIBUTABLE to the following: A. His strong stance against North Korea and firm support for the military B. His pledge to freeze Japan’s consumption tax rate at 8 percent to ensure that economic recovery continues C. His commitment to retaining the clause in Article 9 of the Constitutions which calls for the complete renunciation of war D. His call to eliminate nuclear power from Japan’s energy mix by 2030 due to safety concerns post-Fukushima meltdown
- 218. Q4. What wasthe percentage voter turnout for the second Kenyan presidential election held in October 2017? A.64% B.49% C.26% D.33%
- 219. Q5. Which typeof electoral system was used during the May 2017 South Korean presidential election? A. First-past-the-post B. Ranked-choice voting C. Proportional representation D. Two-round system
- 220. Q6. The People’sParty in Austria won the Austrian election by pushing a hardline position on the following issue: A. Removing survivorship benefits and parental rights in civil union relationships B. Limiting immigration flow and allocation of refugee assistance C. Implementing drug tests for those receiving welfare benefits D. Reducing corruption in law enforcement and the judiciary
- 221. Q7. Which ofthe following political parties DID NOT have a candidate in the 2017 UK General Election? A. Plaid Cymru B. Democratic Unionist Party C. Labour Party D. People’s Republic Alliance
- 222. Q8. Iran's reformistPresident Hassan Rouhani decisively won the country's presidential election in May 2017. What was Rouhani’s PRIMARY election pledge? A. To create millions of jobs and increase individual incomes by 3.5 times B. To pursue increased global engagement and personal freedoms C. To expand Iran nuclear program as leverage to ease economic sanctions D. To re-establish the 1980s death commission that ordered the execution of dissidents
- 223. Q9. Why didthe Kurds offer to "freeze" the result of September's referendum on independence? A. To prevent further violence between Iraqi and Peshmerga forces B. To pursue mediation through the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration C. To organize a coordinated “resistance” against Iraq’s central government D. To pursue counter-terrorism activities against ISIS-led forces in Kirkuk
- 224. Q10. The followingstatements about the Catalonia-Spain independence crisis are accurate EXCEPT: A. Approximately 90 percent of the 2.3 million people who voted chose Catalonian independence B. Belgium’s immigration minister suggested that Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont could be offered asylum in the country C. Catalonia officially declared independence from Spain on Oct. 27, 2017 D. Spain invoked Article 155 which required martial law to be implemented in Catalonia by the Spanish Armed Forces
- 225. ROUND 8: Food, Culture,Dance, and Anything in Between
- 226. Q1. Which ofthe following refers not only to a dish but also to the pot it is cooked in? A.Poutine (Canada) B.Smorgasbord (Sweden) C.Tagine (Morocco) D.Goulash (Hungary)
- 227. Q2. Where isthe world’s largest fish market located? A. Tokyo, Japan B. Sydney, Australia C. Mexico City, Mexico D. Madrid, Spain
- 228. Q3. What isthe national flower of Australia? A. Red and Green Kangaroo Paw B. Golden Wattle C. Royal Bluebell D. Pink Heath
- 229. Q4. When theChinese New Year takes place on February 16, 2018, it will be the “Year of the ______ ? A.Rooster B.Monkey C.Dog D.Pig
- 230. Q5. If youwere eating a local traditional street food called “Bunny Chow,” a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry, where would you likely be? A. Durban, South Africa B. Jaipur, India C. Kingston, Jamaica D. Surabaya, Indonesia
- 231. Q6. In certainparts of Germany, if you were a single man turning 30, you’d be required to do the following: A. Wear a sign that says “Will you marry me?” in German around town B. Have eggs cracked on your head by your friends C. Clean doorknobs with a toothbrush D. Sweep the front steps of the town hall or local church
- 232. Q7. Which ofthe following quotes can be attributed to the Italian diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli: A. The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. B. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. C. I am not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. D. The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
- 233. Q8. Ethiopian foodis generally eaten by hand. It is served with injera, a spongy flatbread made from the following grain: A.Farro B.Bulgur C.Teff D.Sorghum
- 234. Q9. In whatcountry would you MOST LIKELY be if you saw a Haka dance performed live? A.Australia B.Papua New Guinea C.East Timor D.New Zealand
- 235. Q10. Prince Harrywould say that he was really “pleased about something” by using the following word: A. chuffed B. kerfuffled C. marbled D. conked
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