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cell phones – MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING THE COMPETITION!

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Don’t take it too seriously.

Warm-up Round

Q1. Last year, three American hikers were arrested for “illegal entry” into Iran during a cross-border raid. One of the three hikers was released recently. What is his/her name?

A. Shane Bauer

B. Roxana Saberi

C. Sarah Shourd

D. Josh Fattal

Q1. Last year, three American hikers were arrested for “illegal entry” into Iran during a cross-border raid. One of the three hikers was released recently. What is his/her name?

A.Shane Bauer

B.Roxana Saberi

C.Sarah Shourd (ANSWER)

D.Josh Fattal

Q2. The meanings of colors play an important role in our world. What’s the most common significance of the color “red” in Chinese culture?

A. Good luck and happiness

B. Anger and masculinity

C. Disturbance

D. Sadness and mourning

A.Good luck and happiness

B. Anger and masculinity

C. Disturbance

D. Sadness and mourning

Q2. The meanings of colors play an important role in our world. What’s the most common significance of the color “red” in Chinese culture?

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ROUND 1Great Decisions 2010*only for AWQ participants

Q1. Which of President Obama’s four principal envoys is recognized for his effectiveness in bringing Afghan and Pakistan leaders together?  

A. General J. Scott Gration

B. George Mitchell

C. Richard Holbrooke

D. Stephen Bosworth

Q2. What lessons from “Right To Protect” (R2P) efforts in Kenya might be helpful for earlier and more decisive international action?

A. Deciding to act sooner rather than later

B. Stress the value of regional partnerships rather than the U.N.

C. Response to potential mass atrocities must be tailored to timeframe and specifics

D. All of the Above

Q3. What is the name of the permanent tribunal established at The Hague in 2002 that has 110 members not including China, Russia or the U.S.?

A. Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

B. International Criminal Court (ICC)

C. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

D. Commonwealth of Independence States

Q4. Russia was prepared mount a full-scale attack during the August 2008 Georgia crisis. Which European leader rushed to Moscow to counsel President Vladimir Putin against all-out war with Georgia?

A. Gordon Brown, United Kingdom

B. Sylvio Berlusconi, Italy

C. Angela Merkel, Germany

D. Nicolas Sarkozy, France

Q5. According to U.N. calculations, which of the following is the fastest growing transnational organizational crime (TOC)?

A. Money Laundering

B. Human Trafficking

C. People Smuggling

D. Drug Trafficking

Q6. Faith in the Federal Reserve to preserve the “great moderation,” (the observation that nimble monetary policies could moderate severe economic downturns) was often called:

A. The Greenspan Put

B. The Keynesian Leap

C. Adam Smith’s Folly

D. Volcker’s Parachute

Q7. All of the following multilateral organizations have committed themselves to the goal of preventing conflict and promoting peace EXCEPT:

A. African Union (AU)

B. European Union (EU)

C. Organization for Security and

Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

D. Group of 20 (G-20)

Q8. During the 1970’s, what countries were referenced in Washington’s “twin pillars” policy of strengthening relations with local allies in the Persian Court?

A. Iran and Saudi Arabia

B. Iran and Kuwait

C. Qatar and UAE

D. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Q9. Where is the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) based?

A. United States

B. Canada

C. France

D. Belgium

Q10. According to Great Decisions 2010, author David Lampton, the Chinese Communist elite defined national security in all of the following ways following the death of Mao Zedong in 1976 EXCEPT:

A. Economic self-sufficiency

B. Alignment with the Soviet Union

C. Support for Third World Revolution

D. Closed ideological structure

espousing dangers of Western

“intellectual contamination”

ROUND 2: Flags of the World

Q1. Identify this flag

Q2. Identify this flag

Q3. Identify this flag

Q4. Identify this flag

Q5. This flag is light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center; the blue symbolizes water in the form of rain, while the black and white bands represent racial harmony. Identify this flag:

Q6. Identify this flag

Q7. Identify this flag

Q8. This flag is green with a vertical white band on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam. Identify this flag:

Q9. Identify this flag

Q10. This flag has a red background with a green pentacle (five- pointed star) in the center of the flag. Identify this flag:

Round 3:Geography of the African Continent

Q1. What is the largest lake in Africa?

A. Lake Victoria

B. Lake Tanganyika

C. Lake Malawi

D. Lake Turkana

Q2. The Republic of Botswana is the world’s largest diamond producer. What is the capital of this diamond-rich nation?

A. Lusaka

B. Dodoma

C. Gaborone

D. Harare

Q3. The green heart of the African continent is home to indigenous peoples and a host of amazing wildlife. The 2nd largest contiguous tropical rainforest in the world is located in this area:

A. Congo River Basin

B. Horn of Africa

C. South Africa

D. Parc National des Volcans

Q4. Identify the following countries:

A

D

E

C

B

Q5. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa. Where is it located?

A. Malawi

B. Uganda

C. Zambia

D. Tanzania

Q6. Africa is home to a number of well known deserts including the Kalahari Desert and the Sahara Desert. In fact, the oldest desert in the world is located in Africa. What is the name of this (oldest) desert?

A. Sahara Desert

B. Namib Desert

C. Nubian Desert

D. Owami Desert

Q7. The smallest African country is The Seychelles covering an area of 453 sq km. Which is the smallest mainland African state?

A. Somalia

B. Ethiopia

C. Namibia

D. Gambia

Q8. All of these countries are part of the Horn of Africa EXCEPT?

A. Uganda

B. Somalia

C. Djibouti

D. Ethiopia

Q9. The animal pictured is one of Africa’s most common large carnivore. Identify this animal: A. Cheetah

B. Leopard

C. Spotted Hyena

D. Mountain Lions

Q10. A deadly cloud of carbon dioxide from Lake Nyos, an active crater lake, swept down the slopes of an African volcano killing more than 1,700 people in 1986. Where is this lake located?

A. Cameroon

B. Ghana

C. Nigeria

D. Liberia

ROUND 4:Global HealthAre You Ready to Play?

Q1. The Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) is a measurement standard for European healthcare. Which healthcare system was named the best in Europe in October 2009 by EHCI?

A. German

B. British

C. The Netherlands

D. French

Q2. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that most commonly affects the lungs, and can be spread through the air. More than half of the reported deaths from tuberculosis originate in which region?

A. Africa

B. Asia

C. South America

D. Central America

Q3. The prevalence of certain diseases depends heavily on climate. Which aspect of climate change is expected to increase the occurrence of “vector-borne” diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and encephalitis?

A. Higher Temperatures

B. Lower Temperatures

C. Increased

Precipitation

D. Lower Air Quality

Q4. Doctors Without Borders, is the world’s largest independent international medical relief agency. Where was it founded?

A. Italy

B. Switzerland

C. Belgium

D. France

Q5. The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for providing leadership on world health matters. Which of the following organizations founded the WHO?

A. World Trade Organization

B. United Nations

C. Doctors Without Borders

D. North Atlantic Treaty

Organization

Q6. There are a number of major diseases around the world. What’s the leading cause of death worldwide?

A. Cardiovascular

disease

B. Cancer

C. Tuberculosis

D. HIV / AIDS

Q7. Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members worldwide. One of the primary goals of Rotary International is to eradicate which of the following diseases:

A. Polio

B. Tuberculosis

C. Cholera

D. HIV/AIDS

Q8. World AIDS Day helps to raise awareness and celebrates increased access to prevention and treatment services. What day of the year is World AIDS Day?

A. December 15

B. March 1

C. December 1

D. June 30

Q9. What do the emblems of the International Red Cross (IRC) and Red Crescent movement generally signify?

A.Symbolizes voluntary service

and impartiality

B.Provides protection for medical personnel in time of armed conflict

C.Shows membership of the IRC and Red Crescent Movement

D.All of the above

Q10. Due to recent natural disasters, and contaminated food and water sources, which nation has seen a recent outbreak of over 4,000 cases of cholera?

A. Dominican Republic

B. Haiti

C. Chile

D. Cambodia

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ANSWERS: ROUND 1Great Decisions 2010*only for AWQ participants

Q1. Which of President Obama’s four principal envoys is recognized for his effectiveness in bringing Afghan and Pakistan leaders together?

A. General J. Scott Gration

B. George Mitchell

C. RICHARD HOLBROOKE

D. Stephen Bosworth

Q2. What lessons from “Right To Protect” (R2P) efforts in Kenya might be helpful for earlier and more decisive international action?

A. Deciding to act sooner than later

B. Stress the value of regional

partnerships rather than the U.S.

C. Response to potential mass

destruction must be tailored to

timeframe and specifics

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Q3. What is the name of the permanent tribunal established at The Hague in 2002 that has 110 members not including China, Russia or the U.S.?

 A. Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM)

B. INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC)

C. International Atomic Energy Agency

(IAEA)

D. Commonwealth of Independent States

Q4. Russia was prepared mount a full-scale attack during the August 2008 Georgia crisis. Which European leader rushed to Moscow to counsel President Vladimir Putin against all-out war with Georgia?

A. Gordon Brown, United Kingdom

B. Sylvia Berlusconi, Italy

C. Angela Merkel, Germany

D. NICOLAS SARKOZY, FRANCE

Q5. According to U.N. calculations, which of the following is the fastest growing transnational organizational crime (TOC)?

A. Money Laundering

B. Human Trafficking

C. PEOPLE SMUGGLING

D. Drug Trafficking

Q6. Faith in the Federal Reserve to preserve the “great moderation,” (the observation that nimble monetary policies could moderate severe economic downturns) was often called:

A. GREENSPAN PUT

B. The Keynesian Leap

C. Adam Smith’s Folly

D. Volcker’s Parachute

Q7. All of the following multilateral organizations have committed themselves to the goal of preventing conflict and promoting peace EXCEPT:

A. African Union (AU)

B. European Union (EU)

C. Organization for the Security and

Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

D. GROUP OF 20 (G-20)

Q8. During the 1970’s, what countries were referenced in Washington’s “twin pillars” policy of strengthening relations with local allies in the Persian Court?

A. IRAN AND SAUDI ARABIA

B. Iran and Kuwait

C. Qatar and UAE

D. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Q9. Where is the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) based?

A. United States

B. Canada

C. FRANCE

D. Belgium

Q10. According to Great Decisions 2010, author David Lampton, the Chinese Communist elite defined national security in all of the following ways following the death of Mao Zedong in 1976 EXCEPT:

A. Economic self-sufficiency

B. Alignment with the Soviet Union

C. Support for Third World Revolution

D. Closed ideological structure

espousing dangers of Western

“intellectual contamination”

ANSWERSRound 2: Flags of the

World

Q1. Identify this flag: Chile

Q2. Identify this flag: Sweden

Q3. Identify this flag: Croatia

Q4. Identify this flag: Afghanistan

Q5. Identify this flag.C. Botswana

Q6. Identify this flag: Laos

Q7. Identify this flag: New Zealand

Q8. Identify this flag. B. Pakistan

Q9. Identify this flag: Colombia

Q10. Identify this flag. D. Morocco

ANSWERS: Round 3

Geography of the African Continent

Q1. What is the largest lake in Africa?

A. Lake Victoria

B. Lake Tanganyika

C. Lake Malawi

D. Lake Turkana

Q2. The Republic of Botswana is the world’s largest diamond producer. What is the capital of this diamond-rich nation?

A. Lusaka

B. Dodoma

C. Gaborone

D. Harare

Q3. The green heart of the African continent is home to indigenous peoples and a host of amazing wildlife. The 2nd largest contiguous tropical rainforest in the world is located in this area:

A. Congo River Basin

B. Horn of Africa

C. South Africa

D. Parc National des Volcans

Q4. Identify the following countries:

A

D

E

C

B

A. Libya B. South Africa C. Ethiopia

D. Nigeria E. Democratic Republic of Congo

Q5. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa. Where is it located?

A. Malawi

B. Uganda

C. Zambia

D. Tanzania

Q6. Africa is home to a number of well known deserts including the Kalahari Desert and the Sahara Desert. In fact, the oldest desert in the world is located in Africa. What is the name of this (oldest) desert?

A. Sahara Desert

B. Namib Desert

C. Nubian Desert

D. Owami Desert

Q7. The smallest African country is The Seychelles covering an area of 453 sq km. Which is the smallest mainland African state?

A. Somalia

B. Ethiopia

C. Namibia

D. Gambia

Q8. All of these countries are part of the Horn of Africa EXCEPT?

A. Uganda

B. Somalia

C. Djibouti

C. Ethiopia

Q9. The animal pictured is one of Africa’s most common large carnivore. Identify this animal: A. Cheetah

B. Leopard

C. Spotted Hyena

D. Mountain Lions

Q10. A deadly cloud of carbon dioxide from Lake Nyos, an active crater lake, swept down the slopes of an African volcano killing more than 1,700 people in 1986. Where is this lake located?

A. Cameroon

B. Ghana

C. Nigeria

D. Liberia

ANSWERS: ROUND 4:Global Health

Q1. The Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) is a measurement standard for European healthcare. Which healthcare system was named the best in Europe in October 2009 by EHCI?

C. The Netherlands

Q2. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that most commonly affects the lungs, and can be spread through the air. More than half of the reported deaths from tuberculosis originate in which region?

B. Asia

Q3. The prevalence of certain diseases depends heavily on climate. Which aspect of climate change is expected to increase the occurrence of “vector-borne” diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and encephalitis?

A. Higher Temperatures

Q4. Doctors Without Borders is the world’s largest independent international medical relief agency. Where was it founded?

D. France

Q5. The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for providing leadership on world health matters. Which of the following organizations founded the WHO?

B. United Nations

Q6. There are a number of major diseases around the world. What’s the leading cause of death worldwide?

B. Cancer

Q7. Rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members worldwide. One of the primary goals of Rotary International is to eradicate which of the following diseases:

A. Polio

Q8. World AIDS Day helps to raise awareness and celebrates increased access to prevention and treatment services. What day of the year is World AIDS Day?

C. December 1

Q9. What do the emblems of the International Red Cross (IRC) and Red Crescent movement generally signify?

A.Symbolizes voluntary service

and impartiality

B.Provides protection for medical personnel in time of armed conflict

C.Shows membership of the IRC and Red Crescent Movement

D.All of the above

Q10. Due to recent natural disasters, and contaminated food and water sources, which nation has seen a recent outbreak of over 4,000 cases of cholera?

B. Haiti

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table number on your answer

sheets!

Rounds 5-8 are coming up next!

ROUND 5:Current Events

Q1. Eurozone members and the IMF agreed to a three-year bail-out package to rescue Greece’s embattled economy. How much was the bail-out package?

A. 98 billion euro (USD 126 billion)

B. 110 billion euro (USD 147 billion)

C. 119 billion euro (USA 154 billion)

D. 125 billion euro (USD 161 billion)

Q2. The US military formally ended its combat operations in Iraq on August 31, 2010. How many US troops will stay to advise Iraqi forces and provide training support?

A. 45,000

B. 48,000

C. 50,000

D. 55,000

Q3. In June, the FBI arrested 10 “long term, deep cover" spies who gathered intelligence on U.S. weapons, diplomatic strategy and political developments. What country were the foreign spies from?

A. China

B. Russia

C. Iran

D. North Korea

Q4. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2010 to Liu Xiaobo for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China. Liu Xiaobo dedicated the award to:

A. His wife, Xia Liu who is currently under house arrest by the Chinese government

B. The hundreds of Tibetans that have been incarcerated for peacefully expressing their political and religious beliefs

C. All those who died on June 4, 1989 in the protests in Tiananmen Square

D. Political prisoners who have spoken against the injustices inflicted by the Chinese government

Q5. New British Prime Minister David Cameron has said his Conservative-led coalition government will be united and provide "strong and stable" leadership. How many seats did the Conservative Party win in the UK General Elections in 2010?

A. 318

B. 256

C. 326

D. 307

Q6. The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 M earthquake. Which city in Haiti was mostly impacted by the earthquake on January 12th this year?

A. Les Cayes

B. Port-au-Prince

C. Cap-Haïtien

D. Port-de-Paix

Q7. There are over 4,500 mines in Chile including the mine in San Jose that collapsed on August 5 leaving 33 miners trapped underneath for 65 days. What is the major metal ore exported by Chile?

A. Gold

B. Silver

C. Copper

D. Aluminum

Q8. According to tournament organizers, FIFA World Cup 2010 finals attracted more than 700 million television viewers. Which two nations played in the 2010 World Cup final match?

A. Spain & Uruguay

B. Germany & Netherlands

C. Spain & Netherlands

D. Argentina & Ghana

Q9. Match the major accident, catastrophe or natural disaster to the appropriate timeframe: (60-seconds)

• Earthquake – Chile• Cyclone – Fiji

• Flooding – Pakistan• Earthquake Trigged

Tsunami – Indonesia• Volcanic Ash – Iceland

A. March 2010

B. July – August 2010

C. February 2010

D. April – May 2010

E. October 2010

Q10. In September 2010, the European Commission launched proceedings against France for deporting Roma migrants from two member nations of the European Union. What countries were the migrants from?

A. Slovenia & Latvia

B. Bulgaria & Romania

C. Moldova & Slovakia

D. Bulgaria & Czech Republic

ROUND 6Spotlight on India

Q1. Also known as Bapu and Father of the Nation, this person employed civil disobedience in the movement that allowed India to gain independence from Britain in 1947. Who is he?

A. Kasturba Gandhi

B. Mohandas Gandhi

C. Indira Gandhi

D. Uttamchand Gandhi

A. Line of Succession

B. Indo-Pakistani Meridian

C. Line of Control

D. Line of Separation

Q2. Kashmir has been a subject of border disputes between India, Pakistan and China. Identify the line that was created in 1948 by the U.N. to divide the area between Pakistan and India.

Q3. In the movie Slumdog Millionaire, Jamal, the primary character, worked as a tea server in an Indian call center. Identify the Hindi description for “tea server:”

A. dabbawalla

B. tiffinwalla

C. masalawalla

D. chaiwalla

Q4. India’s national flower is associated with the goddess of wealth Maha Lakshmi and symbolizes spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination. Name this national blossom.

A. Lotus

B. Jasmine

C. Kurinji

D. Saffron

Q5. Declared as India’s national river, this body of water is considered to be the most sacred to practitioners of the Hindu faith. Identify this river.

A. Indus

B. Ganges

C. Godavari

D. Luni

Q6. The caste system has been a major issue in Indian politics. In 1979, the government established an organization to address the inequality faced by lower castes through affirmative action. What is the name of this organization?

A. Mandal Commission

B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

C. Ministry of Welfare

D. Shah Commission

Q7. The Taj Mahal is a World Heritage site and also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Name the builder and location of the Taj Mahal:

A. Sir George Sydenham Clarke; Mumbai

B. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; Agra

C. Sir Edwin Lutyens; New Delhi

D. Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great; Uttar Pradesh

Q8. All the individuals listed below are former Prime Ministers of India EXCEPT:

A. Rajiv Gandhi

B. Manmohan Singh

C. Jawaharlal Nehru

D. P.V. Narasimha Rao

Q9. Conventionally associated with marriage, ethnic or religious affiliation, this forehead decoration seen below has become a traditional Indian style statement. Name this decoration:

A. A. Henna

B. Mehndi

C. Ajna

D. Bindi

Q10. The Indian Flag is a horizontal rectangular tricolor of deep saffron, white and green. What does the 24-spoke navy-blue on white wheel found at its center represent?

A. Sahasrara Charkra

B. Vidshuddha Chakra

C. Ashoka Chakra

D. Muladhara Chakra

ROUND #7 – MATCHING FACES / LOCATIONS /

LANDMARKS

Q1. Identify the building below and its country of origin:

A. Torii, Japan

B. Gates of Cairo, Egypt

C. Brandenburg Gate, Germany

D. Caspian Gates, Russia

Q2. Identify the structure below and its country of origin:

A. Grand Cascade, Russia

B. The Fountains of Versailles, France

C. Fountain of the Four Rivers, Italy

D. Jet d'Eau, Switzerland

Q3. Identify this building and its country of origin:

A. The Burj Khalifa, UAE

B. Nile City Towers, Egypt

C. The Tower of Safita, Syria

D. The Sail Tower, Israel

Q4. Identify the building below and the country of origin? Write the answer on the answer sheet:

Q5: Identify this famous landmark and country of location. Write the answer on the answer sheet:

Q6. Identify this political figure and his country of affiliation

A. Asif Ali Zardari,

President of Pakistan

B. Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan

C. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov,

President of Turkmenistan

D. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran

Q7. The individual pictured below unsuccessfully applied to run as a candidate in the upcoming 2010 Haitian Presidential election. Identify the individual:

A. Jason Derulo

B. Wyclef Jean

C. Lloyd Banks

D. Tony Yayo

Q8. Identify these individuals and their countries of affiliation:

A._________ B.__________

Q9. This Cuban blogger achieved international fame and multiple international awards for her critical portrayal of life in Cuba under its current government. Who is she?

A. Belinda Salas

B. Yoani Sánchez

C. Gloria Estefan

D. Amy Serrano

Q10. Match these capitals to their countries:

1. Sofia

2. Tegucigalpa

3. Muscat4. Podgorica5. Wellington

A.Oman

B.Honduras

C.Bulgaria

D.New Zealand

E. Montenegro

ROUND 8: Global Potpourri

Q1. Giving gifts is a common sign of friendship, love and respect in many cultures. However, what the gift is can carry very different meanings. Which gift, which may be harmless in Britain, is a symbol of death in China?

A. A Silver Trophy

B. Umbrella

C. Clock

D. Pearl Necklace

Q2. This four-star General in the United States Army was relieved of his duties and command in Afghanistan by President Barack Obama after a controversial interview in Rolling Stone Magazine in July of this year. Identify this General:

A. Gen. David H. Petraeus

B. Gen. James N. Mattis

C. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

D. Gen. Stanley McChrystal

Q3. The World Music Awards annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Who was the winner of the World Music Awards 2010 for Best International Pop Rock Artist?

A.Lady GagaB.Madonna C.Rihanna D.Taylor Swift

Q4. Labrador retrievers, one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world, are believe to have originated from this country:

A. Finland

B. Canada

C. France

D. Norway

Q5. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia is a 2006 memoir by American author, Elizabeth Gilbert. Who plays Gilbert in the movie-version of her book?

A. Julia Roberts

B. Jodie Foster

C. Juliette Lewis

D. Holly Hunter

Q6. Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption around the world. Which is the most corrupt country in the world in 2010 according to TI?

A. Somalia

B. Afghanistan

C. Sudan

D. Nigeria

Q7. The highest decoration that can be awarded to a member of the British Commonwealth armed services is the Victoria Cross. What inscription is engraved on the medal?

A. With Honor

B. For Queen and Country

C. For Valour

D. Beyond the Call of Duty

Q8. From the Basque region of Spain and France, what open-walled arena sport is depicted in the image below?

A.Hurling

B.Jai Alai

C.Squash

D.Kabaddi

Q9. Social networking has taken the world by storm. Listed below are social networking outlets EXCEPT:

A. Facebook

B. Plaxo

C. Twitter

D. Joomla

Q10. The Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest production car in the world this past July. Priced at $ 1.7 million, it has a top speed of 268 mph and a 1200 hp engine. Which motor vehicle manufacturer produces this vehicle?

A. Pagani Zonda

B. Koenigsegg

C. Volkswagen Group

D. Fiat S.P.A

ANSWERS

ROUND 5:Current Events

Q1. Eurozone members and the IMF agreed to a three-year bail-out package to rescue Greece’s embattled economy. How much was the bail-out package?

A. 98 billion euro (USD 126 billion)

B. 110 billion euro (USD 147 billion)

C. 119 billion euro (USA 154 billion)

D. 125 billion euro (USD 161 billion)

Q2. The US military formally ended its combat operations in Iraq on August 31, 2010. How many US troops will stay to advise Iraqi forces and provide training support?

A. 45,000

B. 48,000

C. 50,000

D. 55,000

Q3. In June, the FBI arrested 10 “long term, deep cover" spies who gathered intelligence on U.S. weapons, diplomatic strategy and political developments. What country were the foreign spies from?

A. China

B. Russia

C. Iran

D. North Korea

Q4. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2010 to Liu Xiaobo for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China. Liu Xiaobo dedicated the award to:

A. His wife, Xia Liu who is currently under house arrest by the Chinese government

B. The hundreds of Tibetans that have been incarcerated for peacefully expressing their political and religious beliefs

C. All those who died on June 4, 1989 in the protests in Tiananmen Square

D. Political prisoners who have spoken against the injustices inflicted by the Chinese government

Q5. New British Prime Minister David Cameron has said his Conservative-led coalition government will be united and provide "strong and stable" leadership. How many seats did the Conservative Party win in the UK General Elections in 2010?

A. 318

B. 256

C. 326

D. 307

Q6. The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 M earthquake. Which city in Haiti was mostly impacted by the earthquake on January 12th this year?

A. Les Cayes

B. Port-au-Prince

C. Cap-Haïtien

D. Port-de-Paix

Q7. There are over 4,500 mines in Chile including the mine in San Jose that collapsed on August 5 leaving 33 miners trapped underneath for 65 days. What is the major metal ore exported by Chile?

A. Gold

B. Silver

C. Copper

D. Aluminum

Q8. According to tournament organizers, FIFA World Cup 2010 finals attracted more than 700 million television viewers. Which two nations played in the 2010 World Cup final match?

A. Spain & Uruguay

B. Germany & Netherlands

C. Spain & Netherlands

D. Argentina & Ghana

Q9. Match the major accident, catastrophe or natural disaster to the appropriate timeframe:

• Earthquake – Chile

(C. February 2010) • Cyclone – Fiji

(A. March 2010)

• Flooding – Pakistan

(B. Jul – Aug. 2010)

• Earthquake Trigged

Tsunami – Indonesia

(E. October 2010)• Volcanic Ash –

Iceland• (D. Apr. – May 2010)

Q10. In September 2010, the European Commission launched proceedings against France for deporting Roma migrants from two member nations of the European Union. What countries were the migrants from?

A. Slovenia & Latvia

B. Bulgaria & Romania

B. Moldova & Slovakia

C. Bulgaria & Czech Republic

ANSWERS ROUND 6: Spotlight on India

Q1. Also known as Bapu and Father of the Nation, this person employed civil disobedience in the movement that allowed India to gain independence from Britain in 1947. Who is he?

B. Mohandas Gandhi

Q2. Kashmir has been a subject of border disputes between India, Pakistan and China. Identify the line that was created in 1948 by the U.N. to divide the area between Pakistan and India.

C. Line of Control

Q3. In the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire, Jamal, the primary character, worked as a tea server in an Indian call center. Identify the Hindi description for “tea server:”

D. chaiwalla

Q4. India’s national flower is associated with the goddess of wealth Maha Lakshmi and symbolizes spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination. Name this national blossom:

A. Lotus

Q5. Declared as India’s national river, this body of water is considered to be the most sacred to practitioners of the Hindu faith. Identify this river:

B. Ganges

Q6. The caste system has been a major issue in Indian politics. In 1979, the government established an organization to address the inequality faced by lower castes through affirmative action. What is the name of this organization?

A. Mandal Commission

Q7. The Taj Mahal is a World Heritage site and also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Name the builder and location of the Taj Mahal:

B. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; Agra

Q8. All the individuals listed below are former Prime Ministers of India EXCEPT:

B. Manmohan Singh

Q9. Conventionally associated with marriage, ethnic or religious affiliation, this forehead decoration seen below has become a traditional Indian style statement. Name this decoration. D. Bindi

Q10. The Indian Flag is a horizontal rectangular tricolor of deep saffron, white and green. What does the 24-spoke navy-blue on white wheel found at its center represent?

C. Ashoka Chakra

ANSWERSROUND #7 – MATCHING FACES /

LOCATIONS / LANDMARKS

ANS

Answer 1:

(C.) BRANDENBURG GATE in Germany is the trademark of Berlin!

Answer 2: (C.) The four gods on the corners of the FOUNDATION OF FOUR RIVERS represent the rivers Nile, Danube, Ganger & Plate

Answer 3:

(A.) The BURJ

KHALIFA in the

UAE is also the

tallest building in

the world

Answer 4: The ICE HOTEL in SWEDEN is the

world's largest hotel made of ice and snow

Answer 5: BUCKINGHAM PALACE in BRITAIN is a symbol of the British Monarch

Answer 6:

(B.) HAMID KARZAI

is the 12th and

current President

of Afghanistan

ANSWER 7: (B.) WYCLEF JEAN did not meet residency requirements to run as a Haitian presidential candidate

(A.) DILMA ROUSSEFF, first female president of BRAZIL (B.) TONY HAYWARD,

former CEO of BP, BRITAIN

Answer 8:

ANSWER 9:

B. YOANI SANCHEZ is best known for her blog, Generación Y which translated and available in 17 languages.

Answer 10: 1. Sofia is the capital of (C.) BULGARIA

2. Tegucigalpa is the capital of (B.) HONDURAS

3. Muscat is the capital of (A.) OMAN4. Podgorica is the capital of (E.)

MONTENEGRO5. Wellington is the capital of (D.) NEW

ZEALAND

ANSWERS: ROUND 8 Global Potpourri

Q1. Giving gifts is a common sign of friendship, love and respect in many cultures. However, what the gift is can carry very different meanings. Which gift, which may be harmless in Britain, is a symbol of death in China?

A. A Silver TrophyB. UmbrellaC. CLOCKD. Pearl Necklace

Q2. This four-star General in the United States Army was relieved of his duties and command in Afghanistan by President Barack Obama after a controversial interview in Rolling Stone Magazine in July of this year. Identify this General:

A. Gen. David H. Petraeus

B. Gen. James N. Mattis

C. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

D. GEN. STANLEY MCCHRYSTAL

Q3. The World Music Awards annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures. Who was the winner of the World Music Awards 2010 for Best International Pop Rock Artist?

A. LADY GAGA

B. Madonna

C. Rihanna

D. Taylor Swift

Q4. Labrador retrievers, one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world, are believe to have originated from this country:

A. Finland

B. CANADA

C. France

D. Norway

Q5. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia is a 2006 memoir by American author, Elizabeth Gilbert. Who plays Gilbert in the movie-version of her book?

A. JULIA ROBERTS

B. Jodie Foster

C. Juliette Lewis

D. Holly Hunter

Q6. Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption around the world. Which is the most corrupt country in the world in 2010 according to TI?

A. SOMALIAB. Afghanistan

C. Sudan

D. Nigeria

Q7. The highest decoration that can be awarded to a member of the British Commonwealth armed services is the Victoria Cross. What inscription is engraved on the medal?

A. With Honor

B. For Queen and Country

C. FOR VALOUR

D. Beyond the Call of Duty

Q8. From the Basque region of Spain and France, what open-walled arena sport is depicted in the image below?

A. Hurling

B. JAI ALAI

C. Squash

D. Kabaddi

Q9. Social networking has taken the world by storm. Listed below are social networking outlets EXCEPT:

A. Facebook

B. Plaxo

C. Twitter

D. JOOMLA

Q10. The Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest production car in the world this past July. Priced at $ 1.7 million, it has a top speed of 268 mph and a 1200 hp engine. Which motor vehicle manufacturer produces this vehicle?

A. Pagani Zonda

B. Koenigsegg

C. VOLKSWAGON GROUP

D. Fiat S.P.A

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