Welcome to Academic WorldQuest 2010!

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2010!2010!

Friday, January 22, 2010Friday, January 22, 2010

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Round 1Round 1

Flags Flags

& &

CapitalsCapitals

1. The capital of Sierra Leone is 1. The capital of Sierra Leone is __________. __________.

A. FreetownA. Freetown

B. Monrovia B. Monrovia

C. LibrevilleC. Libreville

D. AccraD. Accra

2. Which country does this flag 2. Which country does this flag represent? represent?

A. BangladeshA. Bangladesh

B. MalaysiaB. Malaysia

C. Marshall IslandsC. Marshall Islands

D. Lebanon D. Lebanon

3. The capital of Switzerland is 3. The capital of Switzerland is __________. __________.

A. ZurichA. Zurich

B. BaselB. Basel

C. GenevaC. Geneva

D. Bern D. Bern

4. This is the only national flag 4. This is the only national flag that is not rectangular. Which that is not rectangular. Which country does it represent? country does it represent?

A. ZimbabweA. Zimbabwe

B. TanzaniaB. Tanzania

C. NepalC. Nepal

D. Angola D. Angola

5. __________ is the capital of 5. __________ is the capital of Greenland. Greenland.

A. NuukA. Nuuk

B. SelfossB. Selfoss

C. NordC. Nord

D. Reykjavik D. Reykjavik

6. The capital of Turkey is 6. The capital of Turkey is __________. __________.

A. IzmirA. Izmir

B. SamsunB. Samsun

C. IstanbulC. Istanbul

D. AnkaraD. Ankara

7. __________ is the capital of 7. __________ is the capital of Uruguay. Uruguay.

A. CaracasA. Caracas

B. MontevideoB. Montevideo

C. AsuncionC. Asuncion

D. La PazD. La Paz


A. Saudi ArabiaA. Saudi Arabia

B. YemenB. Yemen

C. IranC. Iran

D. SyriaD. Syria

9. Which city is the capital of 9. Which city is the capital of Nicaragua? Nicaragua?

A. GranadaA. Granada

B. ManaguaB. Managua

C. MatagalpaC. Matagalpa

D. LeónD. León


A. Dominican RepublicA. Dominican Republic

B. Costa RicaB. Costa Rica

C. GrenadaC. Grenada

D. Panama D. Panama

11. The capital of New Zealand is 11. The capital of New Zealand is

__________. __________.

A. DunedinA. Dunedin

B. AdelaideB. Adelaide

C. AucklandC. Auckland

D. WellingtonD. Wellington


A. AnguillaA. Anguilla

B. Puerto RicoB. Puerto Rico

C. Dominican RepublicC. Dominican Republic

D. HaitiD. Haiti

13. _________ is the capital of 13. _________ is the capital of Latvia. Latvia.

A. RigaA. Riga

B. TallinnB. Tallinn

C. TartuC. Tartu

D. VilniusD. Vilnius


A. AlgeriaA. Algeria

B. SyriaB. Syria

C. LebanonC. Lebanon

D. MoroccoD. Morocco

15. __________ is the capital of 15. __________ is the capital of Cameroon. Cameroon.

A. YaoundéA. Yaoundé

B. MarouaB. Maroua

C. GarouaC. Garoua

D. DoualaD. Douala

That’s all the questions That’s all the questions for the for the

““Flags & Capitals” Flags & Capitals” section of section of

WorldQuestWorldQuest!!

Please turn in your answer sheetPlease turn in your answer sheet

Round 1: Round 1: Flags and CapitalsFlags and Capitals

CORRECT ANSWERS!CORRECT ANSWERS!

1. The capital of Sierra Leone is 1. The capital of Sierra Leone is __________. __________.

A. FreetownA. Freetown


B. MalaysiaB. Malaysia

3. The capital of Switzerland is 3. The capital of Switzerland is __________. __________.

D. BernD. Bern

4. This is the only national flag 4. This is the only national flag that is not rectangular. Which that is not rectangular. Which country does it represent? country does it represent?

C. NepalC. Nepal

5. __________ is the capital of 5. __________ is the capital of Greenland. Greenland.

A. NuukA. Nuuk

6. The capital of Turkey is 6. The capital of Turkey is __________. __________.

D. AnkaraD. Ankara

7. __________ is the capital of 7. __________ is the capital of Uruguay. Uruguay.

B. MontevideoB. Montevideo


A. Saudi ArabiaA. Saudi Arabia

9. Which city is the capital of 9. Which city is the capital of Nicaragua? Nicaragua?

B. ManaguaB. Managua


A. Dominican RepublicA. Dominican Republic

11. The capital of New Zealand is 11. The capital of New Zealand is

__________. __________.

D. WellingtonD. Wellington


D. HaitiD. Haiti

13. _________ is the capital of 13. _________ is the capital of Latvia. Latvia.

A. RigaA. Riga


D. MoroccoD. Morocco

15. __________ is the capital of 15. __________ is the capital of Cameroon? Cameroon?

A. YaoundéA. Yaoundé

Round 2Round 2

World GeographyWorld Geography

1. As China’s economy continues to grow, 1. As China’s economy continues to grow, the Chinese Navy has increased its the Chinese Navy has increased its offshore capabilities, especially in the offshore capabilities, especially in the South China Sea. Which country does South China Sea. Which country does NOT border the South China Sea?NOT border the South China Sea?

A. VietnamA. Vietnam

B. PhilippinesB. Philippines

C. LaosC. Laos

D. MalaysiaD. Malaysia

2. After decades of poor relations between 2. After decades of poor relations between Armenia and Turkey, the countries Armenia and Turkey, the countries seemed to be getting closer to peace at seemed to be getting closer to peace at the end of 2009. Which two other the end of 2009. Which two other countries border Armenia?countries border Armenia?

A. Russia and SyriaA. Russia and Syria

B. Georgia and RussiaB. Georgia and Russia

C. Iran and GeorgiaC. Iran and Georgia

D. Syria and IranD. Syria and Iran

3.3. The Cayman Islands are a territory of The Cayman Islands are a territory of which country?which country?

A. United KingdomA. United Kingdom

B. The NetherlandsB. The Netherlands

C. United StatesC. United States

D. BelgiumD. Belgium

4. Which of these countries does NOT 4. Which of these countries does NOT have a legitimate claim to areas within have a legitimate claim to areas within the Arctic Circle?the Arctic Circle?

A. NorwayA. Norway

B. SwedenB. Sweden

C. DenmarkC. Denmark

D. United KingdomD. United Kingdom

5. The islands Isla de Pascua (Easter 5. The islands Isla de Pascua (Easter Island) and Isla Sala y Gomez are part Island) and Isla Sala y Gomez are part of which country?of which country?

A. BrazilA. BrazilB. PeruB. PeruC. Ecuador C. Ecuador D. ChileD. Chile

6. This is the tallest waterfall in the world, 6. This is the tallest waterfall in the world, escalating 15 times higher than Niagara escalating 15 times higher than Niagara Falls and falling a distance of 2,421 feet.Falls and falling a distance of 2,421 feet.

A. Victoria Falls A. Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)(Zimbabwe)

B. Angel Falls (Venezuela)B. Angel Falls (Venezuela)

C. Yosemite Falls (United C. Yosemite Falls (United States)States)

D. Rhine Falls D. Rhine Falls (Switzerland)(Switzerland)

7. Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest 7. Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh water lake, spans three African fresh water lake, spans three African countries. Which of the following is NOT countries. Which of the following is NOT one of those countries? one of those countries?

A. UgandaA. UgandaB. RwandaB. RwandaC. TanzaniaC. TanzaniaD. KenyaD. Kenya

8. In which country are Cerro Aconcagua 8. In which country are Cerro Aconcagua and the Laguna del Carbon, the western and the Laguna del Carbon, the western hemisphere’s most highest and lowest hemisphere’s most highest and lowest points?points?

A. ArgentinaA. Argentina

B. ColombiaB. Colombia

C. ChileC. Chile

D. PeruD. Peru

9. The country of Oman is similar in 9. The country of Oman is similar in size to which U. S. state? size to which U. S. state?

A. Rhode IslandA. Rhode Island

B. CaliforniaB. California

C. TexasC. Texas

D. KansasD. Kansas

10. 10. Yemen is bordered by which two Yemen is bordered by which two countries? countries?

A. Jordan and SyriaA. Jordan and Syria

B. Saudi Arabia and OmanB. Saudi Arabia and Oman

C. United Arab Emirates C. United Arab Emirates and Omanand Oman

D. Saudia Arabia and IranD. Saudia Arabia and Iran

Bonus QuestionBonus Question

Fill in the blue boxes with the name of the Fill in the blue boxes with the name of the island:island:

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

6.

7.


““World Geography” World Geography” section of section of



Round 2: Round 2:

World GeographyWorld Geography


1. As China’s economy continues to grow, 1. As China’s economy continues to grow, the Chinese Navy has increased its the Chinese Navy has increased its offshore capabilities, especially in the offshore capabilities, especially in the South China Sea. Which country does South China Sea. Which country does NOT border the South China Sea?NOT border the South China Sea?

C. LaosC. Laos

2. After decades of poor relations between 2. After decades of poor relations between Armenia and Turkey, the countries Armenia and Turkey, the countries seemed to be getting closer to peace at seemed to be getting closer to peace at the end of 2009. Which two other the end of 2009. Which two other countries border Armenia?countries border Armenia?

C. Iran and GeorgiaC. Iran and Georgia

3.3. The Cayman Islands are a territory of The Cayman Islands are a territory of which country?which country?

A. United KingdomA. United Kingdom

4. Which of these countries does NOT 4. Which of these countries does NOT have a legitimate claim to areas within have a legitimate claim to areas within the Arctic Circle?the Arctic Circle?

D. United KingdomD. United Kingdom

5. The islands Isla de Pascua (Easter 5. The islands Isla de Pascua (Easter Island) and Isla Sala y Gomez are part Island) and Isla Sala y Gomez are part of which country?of which country?

D. ChileD. Chile

6. This is the tallest waterfall in the world, 6. This is the tallest waterfall in the world, escalating 15 times higher than Niagara escalating 15 times higher than Niagara Falls and falling a distance of 2,421 feet.Falls and falling a distance of 2,421 feet.

B. Angel Falls (Venezuela)B. Angel Falls (Venezuela)

7. Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest 7. Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh water lake, spans three African fresh water lake, spans three African countries. Which of the following is NOT countries. Which of the following is NOT one of those countries? one of those countries?

B. RwandaB. Rwanda

8. In which country are Cerro Aconcagua 8. In which country are Cerro Aconcagua and the Laguna del Carbon, the western and the Laguna del Carbon, the western hemisphere’s most highest and lowest hemisphere’s most highest and lowest points?points?

A. ArgentinaA. Argentina

9. The country of Oman is similar in 9. The country of Oman is similar in size to which U. S. state? size to which U. S. state?

D. KansasD. Kansas

10. 10. Yemen is bordered by which two Yemen is bordered by which two countries? countries?

B. Saudi Arabia and B. Saudi Arabia and OmanOman

Bonus Question AnswerBonus Question Answer

Fill in the names of the islands or countries Fill in the names of the islands or countries shown on this map of the Caribbean:shown on this map of the Caribbean:

Bahamas Turks and Caicos

Cuba

Cayman Islands

Jamaica

Puerto Rico

5.

1. 2.

3. 4.

6.

7.

Hispaniola

Time for Time for team team

standings!standings!

Round 3 Round 3

People People

in the News in the News

1. __________ was ousted as Honduras’s 1. __________ was ousted as Honduras’s president by a military coup on June president by a military coup on June 28th 2009.28th 2009.

A. Roberto MichelettiA. Roberto Micheletti

B. Óscar AriasB. Óscar Arias

C. Rafael CorreaC. Rafael Correa

D. Manuel ZelayaD. Manuel Zelaya

2. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, president 2. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, president of __________, and her husband and of __________, and her husband and predecessor, Néstor Kirchner, lost the predecessor, Néstor Kirchner, lost the significant majorities they held in both significant majorities they held in both houses of Congress during the mid-term houses of Congress during the mid-term election held on June 28th. election held on June 28th.

A. ChileA. Chile

B. BoliviaB. Bolivia

C. ArgentinaC. Argentina

D. EcuadorD. Ecuador

A. John KerryA. John Kerry

B. Karl EikenberryB. Karl Eikenberry

C. Al GoreC. Al Gore

D. Richard HolbrookeD. Richard Holbrooke

3.3. Who is the United States government’s Who is the United States government’s special envoy to Afghanistan and special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan?Pakistan?

4. _______________, president of the World 4. _______________, president of the World Bank, has proposed the creation of a G-Bank, has proposed the creation of a G-14 to expand upon the G-8 and bring 14 to expand upon the G-8 and bring emerging economies into the financial emerging economies into the financial discussions.discussions.

A. Ben BernankeA. Ben Bernanke

B. Robert ZoellickB. Robert Zoellick

C. Dominique Strauss-KahnC. Dominique Strauss-Kahn

D. Paul WolfowitzD. Paul Wolfowitz

5. Teddy Afro, one of Ethiopia’s most 5. Teddy Afro, one of Ethiopia’s most popular singers, performs which kind of popular singers, performs which kind of music?music?

A. ReggaeA. Reggae

B. ZydecoB. Zydeco

C. AfrobeatC. Afrobeat

D. Hip-hopD. Hip-hop

6. World Health Organization (WHO) 6. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General __________ has Director-General __________ has appealed to drug makers to donate H1N1 appealed to drug makers to donate H1N1 vaccinations to poorer nations, which are vaccinations to poorer nations, which are more vulnerable to the disease.more vulnerable to the disease.

A. Margaret Chan A. Margaret Chan

B. Carissa F. EtienneB. Carissa F. Etienne

C. Keiji FukudaC. Keiji Fukuda

D. Ho Ching D. Ho Ching

7. Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey 7. Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey Devils player and native Minnesotan, will Devils player and native Minnesotan, will

be captain of the U. S. hockey team in be captain of the U. S. hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Which of the the 2010 Winter Olympics. Which of the following cities is his hometown? following cities is his hometown?

A. MoorheadA. Moorhead

B. DuluthB. Duluth

C. CloquetC. Cloquet

D. International FallsD. International Falls

8. In July, __________ became the first 8. In July, __________ became the first African-American women to head a U.S. African-American women to head a U.S. top 150 company when she became the top 150 company when she became the CEO of Xerox.CEO of Xerox.

A. Mary Sammons A. Mary Sammons

B. Ann Mulcahy B. Ann Mulcahy

C. Angela BralyC. Angela Braly

D. Ursula BurnsD. Ursula Burns

9. Coca-cola, sponsor of the World Cup 9. Coca-cola, sponsor of the World Cup South Africa has chosen the song South Africa has chosen the song “Waivin’ Flag” by K’naan, an up and “Waivin’ Flag” by K’naan, an up and coming hip-hop artist from ________, as coming hip-hop artist from ________, as the tournament anthem.the tournament anthem.

A. South AfricaA. South Africa

B. SomaliaB. Somalia

C. KenyaC. Kenya

D. NigeriaD. Nigeria

10. Avatar, director ___________’s 10. Avatar, director ___________’s blockbuster film, has grossed a blockbuster film, has grossed a billion dollars faster than any other billion dollars faster than any other movie. movie.

A. James CameronA. James Cameron

B. Michael BayB. Michael Bay

C. Angus MaximC. Angus Maxim

D. Tony ScottD. Tony Scott

11. Herta M11. Herta Müller, often persecuted for her üller, often persecuted for her depictions of life “behind the Iron depictions of life “behind the Iron Curtain,” won the 2009 Nobel prize for Curtain,” won the 2009 Nobel prize for _______._______.

A. PeaceA. Peace

B. LiteratureB. Literature

C. MedicineC. Medicine

D. EconomicsD. Economics

Bonus QuestionBonus Question

Name the personalities (on-Name the personalities (on-air hosts) of The Currentair hosts) of The Current

1.1. 7.7.

2.2. 8.8.

3.3. 9.9.

4.4. 10.10.

5.5. 11.11.

6.6. 12.12.


““People in the News” People in the News” section of section of



Round 3: Round 3: People in the NewsPeople in the News


1. __________ was ousted as Honduras’s 1. __________ was ousted as Honduras’s president by a military coup on June president by a military coup on June 28th 2009.28th 2009.

D. Manuel ZelayaD. Manuel Zelaya

2. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, president 2. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, president of __________, and her husband and of __________, and her husband and predecessor, Néstor Kirchner, lost the predecessor, Néstor Kirchner, lost the significant majorities they held in both significant majorities they held in both houses of Congress during the mid-term houses of Congress during the mid-term election held on June 28th. election held on June 28th.

C. ArgentinaC. Argentina

D. Richard HolbrookeD. Richard Holbrooke

3.3. Who is the United States government’s Who is the United States government’s special envoy to Afghanistan and special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan?Pakistan?

4. _______________, president of the World 4. _______________, president of the World Bank, has proposed the creation of a G-Bank, has proposed the creation of a G-14 to expand upon the G-8 and bring 14 to expand upon the G-8 and bring emerging economies into the financial emerging economies into the financial discussions.discussions.

B. Robert ZoellickB. Robert Zoellick

5. Teddy Afro, one of Ethiopia’s most 5. Teddy Afro, one of Ethiopia’s most popular singers, performs which kind of popular singers, performs which kind of music?music?

A. ReggaeA. Reggae

6. World Health Organization (WHO) 6. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General __________ has Director-General __________ has appealed to drug makers to donate H1N1 appealed to drug makers to donate H1N1 vaccinations to poorer nations, which are vaccinations to poorer nations, which are more vulnerable to the disease.more vulnerable to the disease.

A. Margaret Chan A. Margaret Chan

7. Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey 7. Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey Devils player and native Minnesotan, will Devils player and native Minnesotan, will

be captain of the U. S. hockey team in be captain of the U. S. hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Which of the the 2010 Winter Olympics. Which of the following cities is his hometown? following cities is his hometown?

C. CloquetC. Cloquet

8. In July, __________ became the first 8. In July, __________ became the first African-American women to head a U.S. African-American women to head a U.S. top 150 company when she became the top 150 company when she became the CEO of Xerox.CEO of Xerox.

D. Ursula BurnsD. Ursula Burns

9. Coca-cola, sponsor of the World Cup 9. Coca-cola, sponsor of the World Cup South Africa has chosen the song South Africa has chosen the song “Waivin’ Flag” by K’naan, an up and “Waivin’ Flag” by K’naan, an up and coming hip-hop artist from ________ , as coming hip-hop artist from ________ , as the tournament anthem.the tournament anthem.

B. SomaliaB. Somalia

10. Avatar, director ___________’s 10. Avatar, director ___________’s blockbuster film, has grossed a blockbuster film, has grossed a billion dollars faster than any other billion dollars faster than any other movie. movie.

A. James CameronA. James Cameron

11. Herta M11. Herta Müller, often persecuted for her üller, often persecuted for her depictions of life “behind the Iron depictions of life “behind the Iron Curtain,” won the 2009 Nobel prize for Curtain,” won the 2009 Nobel prize for _______._______.

B. LiteratureB. Literature

Bonus Question AnswerBonus Question Answer

Name the personalities (on-Name the personalities (on-air hosts) of The Currentair hosts) of The Current

1.1. Barb AbneyBarb Abney 7.7. Jill RileyJill Riley

2.2. David CampbellDavid Campbell 8.8. Steve SeelSteve Seel

3.3. Bill DeVilleBill DeVille 9.9. Jade TittleJade Tittle

4.4. Mary LuciaMary Lucia 10.10. Melanie WalkerMelanie Walker

5.5. Ellen LyndeEllen Lynde 11.11. Mark WheatMark Wheat

6.6. Jim McGuinnJim McGuinn 12.12. Mac WilsonMac Wilson

Round 4Round 4

Current EventsCurrent Events

1. For his first presidential visit to 1. For his first presidential visit to Africa, President Obama visited Africa, President Obama visited which country?which country?

A. KenyaA. Kenya

B. GhanaB. Ghana

C. South AfricaC. South Africa

D. Nigeria D. Nigeria

2. Rafael Correa, president of ________ 2. Rafael Correa, president of ________ suggested that the world should pay his suggested that the world should pay his country to not exploit oil reserves country to not exploit oil reserves located in Yasuní national park.located in Yasuní national park.

A. PeruA. Peru

B. BoliviaB. Bolivia

C. EcuadorC. Ecuador

D. ColombiaD. Colombia

3. On June 26th and June 273. On June 26th and June 27thth the the National Hockey League held its 2009 National Hockey League held its 2009 draft in which city?draft in which city?

A. Montreal, QCA. Montreal, QC

B. Saint Paul, MNB. Saint Paul, MN

C. Anaheim, CAC. Anaheim, CA

D. Helsinki, FinlandD. Helsinki, Finland

Go Wild!!Go Wild!!

4. In 2007, which country produced the 4. In 2007, which country produced the most international patent applications most international patent applications with a total of 53,000?with a total of 53,000?

A. United StatesA. United States

B. JapanB. Japan

C. ChinaC. China

D. IndiaD. India

5. Which country does not currently have 5. Which country does not currently have permanent membership on the United permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council?Nations Security Council?

A. FranceA. France

B. ChinaB. China

C. JapanC. Japan

D. RussiaD. Russia

6. On August 14th, Britain ended the self-6. On August 14th, Britain ended the self-rule of __________ by removing its elected rule of __________ by removing its elected officials due to suspected high levels of officials due to suspected high levels of corruption in this small country’s corruption in this small country’s government.government.

A. Saint Kitts and NevisA. Saint Kitts and Nevis

B. The Cayman IslandsB. The Cayman Islands

C. MontserratC. Montserrat

D. The Turks and Caicos IslandsD. The Turks and Caicos Islands

7. In 2016, Rio de Janiero will be the first 7. In 2016, Rio de Janiero will be the first city in South America to host the city in South America to host the Olympic Games. Which other 3 cities were Olympic Games. Which other 3 cities were in the running to host the 2016 Games? in the running to host the 2016 Games?

A. Madrid, Guilin and A. Madrid, Guilin and SacramentoSacramento

B. Tokyo, Chicago and B. Tokyo, Chicago and

MadridMadrid

C. Chicago, London C. Chicago, London

and Seouland Seoul

D. Ely, Kyoto and LisbonD. Ely, Kyoto and Lisbon

A. BeijingA. Beijing

B. DubaiB. Dubai

C. São PauloC. São Paulo

D. ShanghaiD. Shanghai

8. In November 2009, the Walt Disney 8. In November 2009, the Walt Disney Company received approval to build a Company received approval to build a Disneyland theme park in which of the Disneyland theme park in which of the following cities? following cities?

9. The UN-sponsored __________ 9. The UN-sponsored __________ Agreement provided a framework to Agreement provided a framework to restore political stability to Afghanistan restore political stability to Afghanistan following decades of civil war and following decades of civil war and unrest. unrest.

A. GenevaA. Geneva

B. BonnB. Bonn

C. StuttgartC. Stuttgart

D. BrusselsD. Brussels

10. As imported foods become increasingly 10. As imported foods become increasingly popular in Japan, the Japanese are popular in Japan, the Japanese are consuming less and less rice. Today, the consuming less and less rice. Today, the average Japanese consumes 60kg of rice average Japanese consumes 60kg of rice which is roughly _______ of what they which is roughly _______ of what they consumed in the 1960s.consumed in the 1960s.

A. 25%A. 25%

B. 30%B. 30%

C. 50%C. 50%

D. 60%D. 60%

11. 11. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Omani ruler, was the first head of state Omani ruler, was the first head of state to visit which country after its to visit which country after its controversial re-election of Mahmoud controversial re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in June 2009?Ahmadinejad in June 2009?

A. JordanA. Jordan

B. United Arab EmiratesB. United Arab Emirates

C. SyriaC. Syria

D. IranD. Iran

12. The 2010 Winter Olympics are going to 12. The 2010 Winter Olympics are going to

be held in which Canadian City? be held in which Canadian City?

A. TorontoA. Toronto

B. VancouverB. Vancouver

C. WhistlerC. Whistler

D. MontrD. Montréaléal


““Current Events” Current Events” section of section of



Round 4: Round 4:

Current EventsCurrent Events


1. For his first presidential visit to 1. For his first presidential visit to Africa, President Obama visited Africa, President Obama visited which country?which country?

B. GhanaB. Ghana

2. Rafael Correa, president of ________ 2. Rafael Correa, president of ________ suggested that the world should pay his suggested that the world should pay his country to not exploit oil reserves country to not exploit oil reserves located in Yasuní national park.located in Yasuní national park.

C. EcuadorC. Ecuador

3. On June 26th and June 273. On June 26th and June 27thth the the National Hockey League held its 2009 National Hockey League held its 2009 draft in which city?draft in which city?

A. Montreal, QCA. Montreal, QC

Go Wild!!Go Wild!!

4. In 2007, which country produced the 4. In 2007, which country produced the most international patent applications most international patent applications with a total of 53,000?with a total of 53,000?

A. United StatesA. United States

5.5. Which country does not currently have Which country does not currently have permanent membership on the United permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council?Nations Security Council?

C. JapanC. Japan

6. On August 14th, Britain ended the self-6. On August 14th, Britain ended the self-rule of __________ by removing its elected rule of __________ by removing its elected officials due to suspected high levels of officials due to suspected high levels of corruption in this small country’s corruption in this small country’s government.government.

D. The Turks and Caicos IslandsD. The Turks and Caicos Islands

7. In 2016, Rio de Janiero will be the first 7. In 2016, Rio de Janiero will be the first city in South America to host the city in South America to host the Olympic Games. Which other 3 cities were Olympic Games. Which other 3 cities were in the running to host the 2016 Games? in the running to host the 2016 Games?

B. Tokyo, Chicago B. Tokyo, Chicago

and Madridand Madrid

D. ShanghaiD. Shanghai

8. In November 2009, the Walt Disney 8. In November 2009, the Walt Disney Company received approval to build a Company received approval to build a Disneyland theme park in which of the Disneyland theme park in which of the following cities? following cities?

9. The UN-sponsored __________ 9. The UN-sponsored __________ Agreement provided a framework to Agreement provided a framework to restore political stability to Afghanistan restore political stability to Afghanistan following decades of civil war and unrest.following decades of civil war and unrest.

B. BonnB. Bonn

10. As imported foods become increasingly 10. As imported foods become increasingly popular in Japan, the Japanese are popular in Japan, the Japanese are consuming less and less rice. Today, the consuming less and less rice. Today, the average Japanese consumes 60kg of rice average Japanese consumes 60kg of rice which is roughly _______ of what they which is roughly _______ of what they consumed in the 1960s.consumed in the 1960s.

C. 50%C. 50%

11. 11. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Omani ruler, was the first head of state to Omani ruler, was the first head of state to visit which country after its controversial visit which country after its controversial re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in June 2009?June 2009?

D. IranD. Iran

12. The 2010 Winter Olympics are going to 12. The 2010 Winter Olympics are going to

be held in which Canadian City? be held in which Canadian City?

B. VancouverB. Vancouver

Tie Breaker 1Tie Breaker 1

Name the 6 African countries whose Name the 6 African countries whose soccer teams have qualified for the soccer teams have qualified for the FIFA 2010 World Cup South AfricaFIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa

1.1. 4.4.

2.2. 5.5.

3.3. 6.6.

Tie Breaker 1Tie Breaker 1AnswerAnswer

Name the 6 African countries whose Name the 6 African countries whose soccer teams have qualified for the soccer teams have qualified for the FIFA 2010 World Cup South AfricaFIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa

1.1. AlgeriaAlgeria 4.4. GhanaGhana

2.2. CameroonCameroon 5.5. NigeriaNigeria

3.3. CCôôte d’Ivoirete d’Ivoire 6.6. South South AfricaAfrica


List the 19 countries represented in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G-20), which

recently met in Pittsburgh, PA.

(The 20th member is the EU, not a specific country.)


1. Argentina

2. Australia

3. Brazil

4. Canada

5. China

6. France

7. Germany

8. India

9. Indonesia

10. Italy

The 19 member countries of the G-20 are. . .

11. Japan

12. Mexico

13. Russia

14. Saudi Arabia

15. South Africa

16. South Korea

17. Turkey

18.United Kingdom

19.United States


Based on urban population size: which are Based on urban population size: which are the ten largest cities in the world?the ten largest cities in the world?

They do not need to be listed in order, just named.They do not need to be listed in order, just named.


1. Tokyo, Japan1. Tokyo, Japan

2. New York, U. S. A.2. New York, U. S. A.

3. Ciudad de Mexico 3. Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City), (Mexico City), MexicoMexico

4. Mumbai, India4. Mumbai, India

5. S5. São Paulo, Brazilão Paulo, Brazil

6. Delhi, India6. Delhi, India

7. Shanghai, China7. Shanghai, China

8. Kolkata (Calcutta), 8. Kolkata (Calcutta), IndiaIndia

9. Dhaka, Bangladesh9. Dhaka, Bangladesh

10. Buenos Aires, 10. Buenos Aires, ArgentinaArgentina

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