WACC Academic WorldQuest 2006

Academic WorldQuest2006!

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Game Play

A. Assign a team member to be a Scribe for recording your team’s answers.

B. Carefully record answers on color-coded sheets that correspond with each round – one sheet per team per round.

C. Write CLEARLY.

D. There will be 10 questions per round and the rounds will be timed.

E. You will have 30 seconds per question after the entire question has been read by the moderator.

F. At the end of each round, answer sheets will be collected and graded by the scorers.

G. There will be a Warm Up Round followed by ten competition rounds…and in the case of a tie, there will be a Tiebreaker Round!

H. After three consecutive rounds, there will be a review of the questions and answers.

Game Play Most questions will be multiple choice, and some

will ask for fill-in-the blank responses. For fill-in-the blank questions, judges will follow the

“close enough” rule unless spelling is a specific requirement in the question.

For personal names, last names suffice unless otherwise required in the question.

For country names, any answer that clearly and properly identifies a country, state, or other entity will receive credit, even if there may be a more precise technical name (for example: “U.S.” and “United States” would both be acceptable answers).

Game Play Any team with a serious concern about the answer

to a competition question can explain their argument in writing to the Judge Committee.

The appeals process is available to teams that strongly believe an answer provided is incorrect, or another answer should be accepted.

Appeal forms will be available from someone on the Judge Committee. Complete the form and return it to him or her.

Each team has a maximum of two appeals. Appeals will be considered by the Judge

Committee during question review periods. The outcome of your appeal will be provided

after the completion of the competition.

Game Play Final scores will be available after the award

presentations; however, teams’ answer sheets or the competition questions themselves will not be made available after the event.

During the competition rounds, students must stay seated at their tables.

Any team found using an atlas, dictionary, almanac, palm pilot, cell phone, newspaper, or any other unacceptable means of “assistance” will be immediately disqualified from the competition.

All electronic devices - especially cell phones - must be turned off during the competition.

Anyone not having a good time or taking the proceedings too seriously may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges!!!!

WARM-UP ROUND

Q1: What infamous 2003 pandemic scare started in China and spread via international travelers from other South Asian countries resulting in over 800 deaths?

A. Avian Flu

B. The Asiatic Flu

C. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

D. Plumonary Acute Neurological Disease (PANDA)

WARM-UP ROUND

Q1: What infamous 2003 pandemic scare started in China and spread via international travelers from other South Asian countries resulting in over 800 deaths?

A. Avian Flu

B. The Asiatic Flu

C. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

D. Pulmonary Acute Neuological Disease (PANDA)

WARM-UP ROUND

Q2: Identify this landmark by name and country.

WARM-UP ROUND

Q2: Identify this landmark by name and country.

Mont-St.-Michel, France

WARM-UP ROUND

Q3: Identify this flag.

WARM-UP ROUND

Q3: Identify this flag.

Sierra Leone

WARM-UP ROUND

Q4: Slobodan Milosevic, former Yugoslav president, died in March 2006 of a heart attack in prison. What city and country was he in when he died?

A. The Hague, Netherlands

B. Geneva, Switzerland

C. London, England

D. Stuttgart, Germany

WARM-UP ROUND

Q4: Slobodan Milosevic, former Yugoslav president, died in March 2006 of a heart attack in prison. What city and country was he in when he died?

A. The Hague, Netherlands

B. Geneva, Switzerland

C. London, England

D. Stuttgart, Germany

WARM-UP ROUND

Q5: What is the lowest point below sea level in North America?

A. New Orleans, LA

B. Miami, FL

C. Death Valley, CA

D. Key West, FL

WARM-UP ROUND

Q5: What is the lowest point below sea level in North America?

A. New Orleans, LA

B. Miami, FL

C. Death Valley, CA (282 ft. below)

D. Key West, FL

Ready to Play?Ready to Play?

Round 1:

World cultures

Q1: The ________ are aborigines of Japan who may be descended from a Mongoloid people who once lived in North Asia.

A. Ainu

B. Maori

C. Akira

D. Hmong

Q2: The dominant religion in Albania is:

A. Catholicism

B. Islam

C. Albanian Orthodox

D. Judaism

Q3: What city will host the 2006 Asian Games to be held December 1st to December 15th, 2006?

A. Seoul, South Korea

B. Kabul, Afghanistan

C. Doha, Qatar

D. Dhaka, Bangladesh

Q4: What is the official language of Ethiopia?

A. Arabic

B. English

C. Amharic

D. Swahili

Q5: In the national Jamaican dish ackee and saltfish, what is ackee?

A. Vegetable

B. Nut

C. Jamaican drink

D. Fruit

Q6: On July 24th, Venezuelans observe Natalicio del Libertador, which commemorates the birth of what Latin American revolutionary leader?

A. Juan Peron

B. Simón Bolívar

C. Ernesto “Che” Guevara

D. Hugo Chávez

Q7: A set of ______ dolls featuring young women, also known as Russian nesting dolls, consists of a wooden figure which can be pulled apart to reveal another figure of the same sort inside.

A. Babushka

B. Matryoshka

C. Kielbasa

D. Ushanka

Q8: Taken from a Sanskrit word meaning circular, a ______, such as the one being created by the Tibetan monk below, is made out of grains of colored sand to aid with tantric meditation.

A. Stupa

B. Mandala

C. Mantra

D. Sutra

Q9: Lokum – a confection made primarily from starch and sugar and often flavored with rosewater or lemon – originated in the Near East over 200 years ago. By what name is it generally known in English?

A. Baklava

B. Rock Candy

C. Turkish Delight

D. Gum Drops

Q10: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini are all official mascots of what upcoming international competition? (don’t forget to add the city and year!)

Round 2: FLAGS

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/af-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/aq-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/aj-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/bb-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/bn-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/bt-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/uv-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/cv-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/kt-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/cf-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/tt-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/dj-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/dx-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/eg-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/fj-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/gi-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/jo-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/lg-flag.html

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/rm-flag.html

Q1: Identify this flag




Q5: Imagine this flag:

It has three equal horizontal bands of subdued orange on the top, white in the middle, and green on the bottom with a blue 24-spoked wheel centered in the white band. What country does it represent?





Q10: Imagine this flag:

This flag has five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white. It also has a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side that bears a white, five-pointed star in the center. What country does it represent?

Current Events

Q1: After a penalty shoot-out, what soccer team won the 2006 World Cup this past summer?

Q2: Last winter, a cartoon of the prophet Mohammed drawn in which country sparked protest by Muslims from around the world?

A: Norway

B: Sweden

C: The Netherlands

D: Denmark

Q3: This terrorist group finally declared a ceasefire with the country where it’s based in March 2006.

A: ETA

B: IRA

C: FARC

D: HAMAS

Q4: In February 2006, 74 people were killed in Manila, The Philippines, trying to get tickets to what event?

A: A television game show

B: The pope’s visit

C: A soccer match

D: A Michael Jackson concert

Q5: In August, Cubans in Little Havana, Miami, started celebrating at the news of Fidel Castro’s illness that caused him to temporarily transfer power to his brother Raul. What type of illness was he reported to be suffering from?

A: Lung Cancer

B: Alzheimer’s

C: Gastrointestinal bleeding

D: Pneumonia

Q6: Brazil just suffered its worst airline disaster in history, where 155 people died on October 2nd because of a mid-air collision with an American private plane. Which Brazilian airline went down?

A: Varig

B: ViaBrasil

C: Vasp

D: Gol

Q7: On September 30th, due to changing threats to national security, the U.S. military pulled out of which island, where it has been based since 1951?

A: Guam

B: Iceland

C: Taiwan

D: Okinawa

Q8: What triggered Russia to deport Georgians and cut off all transportation links to the country?

A: Georgians murdered several Russian government officials

B: Georgians won’t agree to work for lower wages in Russia

C: Russians arrested Georgians spying

D: Georgians arrested Russians spying

Q9: The Palestinian Authority elected people from what terrorist group to lead the Palestinian Legislative Council in January 2006?

A: Al-Qaeda

B: Palestinian Liberation Front

C: Hamas

D: Hezbollah

Q10: Which group did Australians target when they engaged in racially-motivated violence in Sydney in December 2005?

A: Indonesians

B: Mexicans

C: Arabs

D: Africans

Answers: Round 1

Q1: The ____________ are aborigines of Japan who may be descended from a Mongoloid people who once lived in north Asia.

A. Ainu

B. Maori

C. Akira

D. Hmong

Answers: Round 1

Q2: The dominant religion in Albania is:

A. Catholicism

B. Islam

C. Albanian Orthodox

D. Judaism

Answers: Round 1

Q3: What city will host the 2006 Asian Games to be held December 1st to December 15th, 2006?

A. Seoul, South Korea

B. Kabul, Afghanistan

C. Doha, Qatar

D. Dhaka, Bangladesh

Answers: Round 1

Q4: What is the official language of Ethiopia?

A. Arabic

B. English

C. Amharic

D. Swahili

Answers: Round 1

Q5: In the national Jamaican dish ackee and saltfish, what is ackee?

A.Vegetable

B. Nut

C. Jamaican drink

D. Fruit

Answers: Round 1

Q6: On July 24, Venezuelans observe Natalicio del Libertador, which commemorates the birth of what Latin American revolutionary leader?

A. Juan Peron

B. Simón Bolívar

C. Ernesto “Che” Guevara

D. Hugo Chávez

Answers: Round 1

Q7: A set of __________ dolls featuring young women, also known as Russian nesting dolls, consists of a wooden figure which can be pulled apart to reveal another figure of the same sort inside.

A. Babushka

B. Matryoshka

C. Kielbasa

D. Ushanka

Answers: Round 1

Q8: Taken from a Sanskrit word meaning circular, a _________, such as the one being created by the Tibetan monk below, is made out of grains of colored sand to aid in tantric meditation.

A. Stupa

B. Mandala

C. Mantra

D. Sutra

Answers: Round 1Q9: Lokum – a confection made primarily

from starch and sugar and often flavored with rosewater or lemon – originated in the Near East over 200 years ago. By what name is it generally known in English?

A.Baklava

B.Rock Candy

C.Turkish Delight

D.Gum Drops

Answers: Round 1Q10: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying

and Nini are all official mascots of what upcoming international competition?

The 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China

Answers: Round 2Q1: Identify this flag Afghanistan

Answers: Round 2Q2: Identify this flag Venezuela

Answers: Round 2Q3: Identify this flag Namibia

Answers: Round 2Q4: Identify this flag Montenegro

Answers: Round 2Q5: Identify this flag India

Answers: Round 2Q6: Identify this flag Lesotho

Answers: Round 2Q7: Identify this flag Cook Islands

Answers: Round 2Q8: Identify this flag Portugal

Answers: Round 2Q9: Identify this flag Thailand

Answers: Round 2Q10: Identify this flag Cuba

Answers: Round 3Answers: Round 3Q1: After a penalty shoot-out, this Q1: After a penalty shoot-out, this

team won the World Cup this team won the World Cup this summer:summer:

ItalyItaly

Answers: Round 3Answers: Round 3

Q2: Last winter, a cartoon of the prophet Q2: Last winter, a cartoon of the prophet Mohammed drawn in which country Mohammed drawn in which country sparked protest by Muslims from sparked protest by Muslims from around the world:around the world:

A. NorwayA. Norway

B. SwedenB. Sweden

C. The NetherlandsC. The Netherlands

D. DenmarkD. Denmark


Q3: This terrorist group finally delcared a Q3: This terrorist group finally delcared a ceasefire in March 2006:ceasefire in March 2006:

A. ETAA. ETA

B. IRAB. IRA

C. FARCC. FARC

D. HAMASD. HAMAS


Q4: In February 2006, 74 people were Q4: In February 2006, 74 people were killed in Manila, The Philippines, trying killed in Manila, The Philippines, trying to get tickets to what event:to get tickets to what event:

A. A television game showA. A television game show

B. The pope’s visitB. The pope’s visit

C. A soccer matchC. A soccer match

D. A Michael JacksonD. A Michael Jackson

concertconcert


Q5: In August, Cubans in Little Havana, Miami, Q5: In August, Cubans in Little Havana, Miami, started celebrating at the news of Fidel started celebrating at the news of Fidel Castro’s illness that caused him to Castro’s illness that caused him to temporarily transfer power to his brother temporarily transfer power to his brother Raul. What type of illness was he reported to Raul. What type of illness was he reported to be suffering from?be suffering from?

A. Lung CancerA. Lung Cancer

B. Alzheimer’sB. Alzheimer’s

C. Gastrointestinal bleedingC. Gastrointestinal bleeding

D. PneumoniaD. Pneumonia


Q6: Brazil just suffered its worst airline disaster Q6: Brazil just suffered its worst airline disaster in history, where 155 people died on October in history, where 155 people died on October 22ndnd because of a mid-air collision with an because of a mid-air collision with an American private plane. Which Brazilian American private plane. Which Brazilian airline went down?airline went down?

A. VarigA. Varig

B. TamB. Tam

C. VaspC. Vasp

D. GolD. Gol


Q7: On September 30Q7: On September 30thth, due to changing , due to changing threats to national security, the U.S. threats to national security, the U.S. military pulled out of which island, military pulled out of which island, where it has been based since 1951?where it has been based since 1951?

A. GuamA. Guam

B. IcelandB. Iceland

C. TaiwanC. Taiwan

D. OkinawaD. Okinawa

Answers: Round 3Answers: Round 3Q8: What triggered Russia to deport Q8: What triggered Russia to deport

Georgians and cut off all Georgians and cut off all transportation links to the country?transportation links to the country?

A. Georgians murdered several A. Georgians murdered several Russian government officialsRussian government officials

B. Georgians won’t agree to work for B. Georgians won’t agree to work for lower wages in Russialower wages in Russia

C. Russians arrested Georgians spyingC. Russians arrested Georgians spying

D. Georgians arrested Russians spyingD. Georgians arrested Russians spying


Q9: The Palestinian Authority elected Q9: The Palestinian Authority elected people from what group to power in people from what group to power in January 2006?January 2006?

A. Al-QaedaA. Al-Qaeda

B. Palestinian Liberation Front (PLF)B. Palestinian Liberation Front (PLF)

C. HamasC. Hamas

D. HizballahD. Hizballah


Q10: Which group did Australians target Q10: Which group did Australians target when they engaged in racially-when they engaged in racially-motivated violence in Sydney in motivated violence in Sydney in December 2005?December 2005?

A. IndonesiansA. Indonesians

B. MexicansB. Mexicans

C. ArabsC. Arabs

D. AfricansD. Africans

Round 4: GEOGRAPHY

Q1: What is the longest river in Asia and the third longest river in the world?

a. The Indus River

b. The Huang He (Yellow) River

c. The Mekong River

d. The Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River

Q2: How many countries in South America are landlocked?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

Q3: Bujumbura is the capital of what country?

a. Botswana

b. Zambia

c. Zimbabwe

d. Burundi

Q4: What three counties occupy territory on the island of Borneo?

a. Australia, Indonesia, Singapore

b. Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia

c. Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei

d. Malaysia, Brunei, The Philippines

Q5: What is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of land mass?

a. Australia

b. China

c. USA

d. Brazil

Q6: Identify the country indicated on the map.

a. Honduras

b. Nicaragua

c. Costa Rica

d. Guatemala

Q7: With which of the following countries does Afghanistan NOT share a border?

a. China

b. Turkmenistan

c. Uzbekistan

d. India

Q8: Which country does NOT still have a colony, dependency, or territory under its jurisdiction?

a. The Netherlands

b. New Zealand

c. Portugal

d. Norway

Q9: Which of the following countries does NOT border on the Black Sea?

a. Turkey

b. Armenia

c. Ukraine

d. Bulgaria

Q10: Which city below is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the remotest city from any sea, at a distance of about 1,400 miles (2,500 km) from the nearest coastline?

a. Urumqi, China

b. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

c. Great Bend (Kansas), United States

d. Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Round 5:

Great Decisions

Q1: Which nuclear substance has Iran claimed the right to enrich, fueling an ongoing standoff with Western countries including the U.S.?

A. Plutonium

B. Tritium

C. Radium

D. Uranium

Q2: The purposes of the United Nations, as set forth in the Charter, are to maintain international peace & security; to develop friendly relations among nations, etc. When and where was this Charter drawn up?

A. 1930-The Hague, Netherlands

B.1924-Versailles, France

C.1945-San Francisco

D.1938-New York

Q3: Which country is the world’s second largest oil exporter and also holds the world’s largest reserves of natural gas?

A. Russia

B. United States

C. Iran

D. Saudi Arabia

Q4: Brazil, the leading producer, and other countries have shown that ______ can serve as a viable alternative to petroleum at the gas pump when oil prices reached unprecedented levels.

A. Natural Gas

B. Hydrocarbons

C. Ethanol

D. Electricity

Q5: Corporations around the globe have been fixated on China and India as potential retail goldmines due to the emergence of a strong _______ in both countries.

A. Young population

B. Currency

C. Middle Class

D. Government

Q6: The Bush Administration has labeled many of those captured in the war on terror as _____ as opposed to Prisoners of War (POWs), thereby bringing into question their ability to claim rights under the Geneva Convention.

A. Prisoners of Conscience

B. Enemy Combatants

C. Special detainees

D. Non-state prisoners of conflict

Q7: Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has made several public comments concerning Israel and Palestine including:

A.Expressing concern over the victory of Hamas in Palestine

B. Denying the Holocaust

C. Refusing to acknowledge the Palestinian Authority

D. Declining Tony Blair’s invitation to visit Israel

Q8: Part of the overall package of reform proposals is the enlargement of the Security Council. Which countries pushing for added seats on the Security Council make up the so-called “Group of 4?”

A. Germany, Japan, Australia, & Argentina

B. Germany, Japan, Brazil, and India

C. India, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt

D. India, South Korea, South Africa, & Canada

Q9: Which Mediterranean island-nation has served as a thorn in Turkey’s side as Turkey refuses to recognize its leadership? The EU has demanded the formal Turkish recognition of this nation before its final confirmation as an EU nation.

A. Corsica

B. Cyprus

C. Crete

D. Malta

A. BEFT: Brazil, England, France, Thailand

B. BANG: Brazil, Andorra, Netherlands, Ghana

C. BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India, China

D. BENG: Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala

Q10: A major trade and cooperation pact signed in 2002 between Brazil and three other “emerging middle range powers” is commonly referred to as…

Round 6:

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS

Q1: The UN has allowed which of the following groups the most access to detainees held in Guantanamo Bay?

A. Human Rights Watch

B. Doctors Without Borders

C. CARE

D. International Committee of the Red Cross

Q2: Which historical figure influenced the founding of the International Rescue Committee?

A. Gandhi

B. Mother Teresa

C. Winston Churchill

D. Albert Einstein

Q3: Where are the International Headquarters for CARE located?

A. Geneva

B. Atlanta

C. London

D. New York

Q4: In its beginning, CARE stood for “Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe” because they sent care packages of food to hungry friends and family in Europe after WWII. Now that they no longer send physical care packages, CARE decided to change its name. What does it stand for now?

A. Cooperative for American Relief to Europe

B. Cooperative for Assistance & Relief to Europe

C. Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere

D. Cooperative for Assistance & Relief Everywhere

Q5: Where does the International Committee of the Red Cross currently have the most personnel (foreign and local staff)?

A. Ethiopia

B. Sudan

C. Afghanistan

D. Iraq

Q6: When was Doctors Without Borders founded?

A. 1971

B. 1945

C. 1836

D. 1933

Q7: What does the “Bracelet of Life” help Doctors Without Borders staff determine?

A. How much weight a child needs to lose to be healthy

B. What allergies the child has when medication is needed

C. The level of malnourishment a child is suffering

D. The name and phone number of an emergency contact person

Q8: Which famous celebrity recently visited the staff of the IRC in Africa?

A. Brad Pitt

B. George Clooney

C. Madonna

D. Oprah

Q9: On which holiday do school children help raise money with orange boxes for the US Fund for UNICEF?

A. Thanksgiving

B. Christmas

C. Halloween

D. Easter

Q10: The contributions to the US Fund for UNICEF rose an amazing 84% in 2005. What was the main reason for this?

A. The tsunami

B. The conflict in Darfur

C. The war on terror

D. The war in Iraq


Q1: What is the longest river in Asia and Q1: What is the longest river in Asia and the third longest river in the world?the third longest river in the world?

A. The Indus RiverA. The Indus River

B. The Huang He (Yellow) RiverB. The Huang He (Yellow) River

C. The Mekong RiverC. The Mekong River

D. The Chang Jiang (Yangtze) RiverD. The Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River


Q2: How many countries in South Q2: How many countries in South America are land-locked?America are land-locked?

A. 1A. 1

B. 2B. 2

C. 3C. 3

D. 4D. 4


Q3: Bujumbura is the capital of what Q3: Bujumbura is the capital of what country?country?

A. BotswanaA. Botswana

B. ZambiaB. Zambia

C. ZimbamweC. Zimbamwe

D. BurundiD. Burundi


Q4: What three countries occupy territory Q4: What three countries occupy territory on the island of Borneo?on the island of Borneo?

A. Australia, Indonesia, and SingaporeA. Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore

B. Indonesia, Singapore, and MalaysiaB. Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia

C. Indonesia, Malaysia, and BruneiC. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei

D. Malaysia, Brunei, and the D. Malaysia, Brunei, and the PhilippinesPhilippines


Q5: What is the sixth largest Q5: What is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of country in the world in terms of land mass?land mass?

A. AustraliaA. Australia

B. ChinaB. China

C. USAC. USA

D. BrazilD. Brazil

Answers: Round 4Answers: Round 4Q6: Identify the country indicated on the Q6: Identify the country indicated on the

map:map:

A. HondurasA. Honduras

B. NicaraguaB. Nicaragua

C. Costa C. Costa RicaRica

D. D. GuatemalaGuatemala


Q7: With which of the following Q7: With which of the following countries does Afghanistan NOT countries does Afghanistan NOT share a border?share a border?

A. ChinaA. China

B. TurkmenistanB. Turkmenistan

C. UzbekistanC. Uzbekistan

D. IndiaD. India


Q8: Which country does NOT still Q8: Which country does NOT still have a colony, dependency, or have a colony, dependency, or territory under its jurisdiction?territory under its jurisdiction?

A. The Netherlands--ArubaA. The Netherlands--Aruba

B. New Zealand--TokelauB. New Zealand--Tokelau

C. PortugalC. Portugal

D. Norway--SvalbardD. Norway--Svalbard


Q9: Which of the following countries Q9: Which of the following countries does NOT border on the Black Sea? does NOT border on the Black Sea?

A. TurkeyA. TurkeyB. ArmeniaB. ArmeniaC. UkraineC. UkraineD. BulgariaD. Bulgaria

Answers: Round 4Answers: Round 4Q10: Which city below is listed in the Q10: Which city below is listed in the

Guinness Book of World Records as the Guinness Book of World Records as the remotest city from any sea, at a remotest city from any sea, at a distance of about 1,400 miles from the distance of about 1,400 miles from the nearest coastline? nearest coastline?

A. Urumqi, ChinaA. Urumqi, China

B. Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaB. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

C. Great Bend (Kansas), USAC. Great Bend (Kansas), USA

D. Krasnoyarsk, RussiaD. Krasnoyarsk, Russia


Q1: Which nuclear substance has Iran Q1: Which nuclear substance has Iran claimed the right to enrich, fueling an claimed the right to enrich, fueling an ongoing standoff with Western ongoing standoff with Western countries? countries?

A. PlutoniumA. PlutoniumB. TritiumB. TritiumC. RadiumC. RadiumD. UraniumD. Uranium


Q2: When and where was the UN Q2: When and where was the UN Charter drawn up? Charter drawn up?

A. 1930-The Hague, NetherlandsA. 1930-The Hague, Netherlands

B. 1924-Versailles, FranceB. 1924-Versailles, France

C. 1945-San FranciscoC. 1945-San Francisco

D. 1938-New YorkD. 1938-New York


Q3: Which country is the second Q3: Which country is the second largest oil exporter and holds the largest oil exporter and holds the largest reserves of natural gas?largest reserves of natural gas?

A. RussiaA. Russia

B. United StatesB. United States

C. IranC. Iran

D. Saudi ArabiaD. Saudi Arabia


Q4: Brazil is the leading producer of Q4: Brazil is the leading producer of what fuel alternative? what fuel alternative?

A. Natural GasA. Natural Gas

B. HydrocarbonsB. Hydrocarbons

C. EthanolC. Ethanol

D. ElectricityD. Electricity


Q5: Corporations want China & India Q5: Corporations want China & India because of their emerging _____. because of their emerging _____.

A. Young populationA. Young population

B. CurrencyB. Currency

C. Middle ClassC. Middle Class

D. GovernmentD. Government


Q6: The Bush Administration doesn’t Q6: The Bush Administration doesn’t call them POWs—they are known as call them POWs—they are known as ___________. ___________.

A. Prisoners of ConscienceA. Prisoners of Conscience

B. Enemy CombatantsB. Enemy Combatants

C. Special DetaineesC. Special Detainees

D. Non-state prisoners of conflictD. Non-state prisoners of conflict


Q7: Iran’s President said this concerning Q7: Iran’s President said this concerning Israel:Israel:

A. Condemning Sharon’s policy in A. Condemning Sharon’s policy in GazaGaza

B. Denying the HolocaustB. Denying the HolocaustC. Refusing to acknowledge the C. Refusing to acknowledge the

Palestinian AuthorityPalestinian AuthorityD. Declining Blair’s invitation to D. Declining Blair’s invitation to

IsraelIsrael


Q8: Who is the “Group of 4” that wants Q8: Who is the “Group of 4” that wants extra seats on the U.N. Security extra seats on the U.N. Security Council? Council?

A. Germany, Japan, Australia, A. Germany, Japan, Australia, ArgentinaArgentina

B. Germany, Japan, Brazil, IndiaB. Germany, Japan, Brazil, IndiaC. India, South Africa, Nigeria, C. India, South Africa, Nigeria,

EgyptEgyptD. India, South Korea, South Africa, D. India, South Korea, South Africa,

Canada Canada


Q9: Which island-state does Turkey Q9: Which island-state does Turkey refuse to recognize? refuse to recognize?

A. CorsicaA. Corsica

B. CyprusB. Cyprus

C. CreteC. Crete

D. MaltaD. Malta


Q10: The trade & cooperation pact Q10: The trade & cooperation pact signed in 2002 with Brazil is known as: signed in 2002 with Brazil is known as:

A. BEFT: Brazil, England, France, A. BEFT: Brazil, England, France, ThailandThailand

B. BANG: Brazil, Andorra, B. BANG: Brazil, Andorra, Netherlands, GreeceNetherlands, Greece

C. BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India, ChinaC. BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India, ChinaD. BENG: Brazil, Ecuador, D. BENG: Brazil, Ecuador,

Nicaragua, Guatemala Nicaragua, Guatemala


Q1: The UN allowed which group to Q1: The UN allowed which group to most frequently visit the detainees in most frequently visit the detainees in Guantanamo Bay? Guantanamo Bay?

A. Human Rights WatchA. Human Rights WatchB. Doctors Without BordersB. Doctors Without BordersC. CAREC. CARED. International Committee of theD. International Committee of the Red Cross Red Cross


Q2: Which figure influenced the Q2: Which figure influenced the founding of the International founding of the International Rescue Committee? Rescue Committee?

A. GhandiA. GhandiB. Mother TeresaB. Mother TeresaC. Winston ChurchillC. Winston ChurchillD. Albert EinsteinD. Albert Einstein


Q3: Where are the headquarters for Q3: Where are the headquarters for CARE?CARE?

A. GenevaA. Geneva

B. AtlantaB. Atlanta

C. LondonC. London

D. New YorkD. New York

Answers: Round 6Answers: Round 6Q4: What does CARE stand for? Q4: What does CARE stand for?

A. Cooperative for American Relief to A. Cooperative for American Relief to EuropeEurope

B. Cooperative for Assistance & Relief to B. Cooperative for Assistance & Relief to EuropeEurope

C. Cooperative for American Relief C. Cooperative for American Relief EverywhereEverywhere

D. Cooperative for Assistance & Relief D. Cooperative for Assistance & Relief Everywhere Everywhere


Q5: Where is the most foreign and Q5: Where is the most foreign and local staff for the International local staff for the International Committee of the Red Cross? Committee of the Red Cross?

A. EthiopiaA. Ethiopia

B. SudanB. Sudan

C. AfghanistanC. Afghanistan

D. IraqD. Iraq


Q6: When was Doctors Without Q6: When was Doctors Without Borders founded?Borders founded?

A. 1971A. 1971

B. 1945B. 1945

C. 1836C. 1836

D. 1933D. 1933

Answers: Round 6Answers: Round 6Q7:What does the Bracelet of Life help the Q7:What does the Bracelet of Life help the

DWB staff determine?DWB staff determine?

A. How much weight a child needs to loseA. How much weight a child needs to lose

B. What allergies the child hasB. What allergies the child has

C. The level of malnourishment a child is C. The level of malnourishment a child is sufferingsuffering

D. The name and phone number of an D. The name and phone number of an emergency contactemergency contact


Q8: Which celebrity recently visited Q8: Which celebrity recently visited the staff of the IRC in Africa?the staff of the IRC in Africa?

A. Brad PittA. Brad Pitt

B. George ClooneyB. George Clooney

C. MadonnaC. Madonna

D. OprahD. Oprah


Q9: On which holiday do school Q9: On which holiday do school children help raise money with children help raise money with orange boxes for UNICEF?orange boxes for UNICEF?

A. ThanksgivingA. Thanksgiving

B. ChristmasB. Christmas

C. HalloweenC. Halloween

D. EasterD. Easter


Q10: The UNICEF contributions rose Q10: The UNICEF contributions rose 84% last year because of what?84% last year because of what?

A. The tsunamiA. The tsunami

B. The conflict in DarfurB. The conflict in Darfur

C. The war on terrorC. The war on terror

D. The war in IraqD. The war in Iraq

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Q 1: During a bloodless coup in Thailand on September 19th, this leader was removed from power.

A. General Surayud Chulanot

B. King Bhumibol Adulyadej

C. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

D. General Sonthi Boonyarathglin

Q 2: Which Caribbean nation joins Barbados, Haiti, Guyana, & Dominica in having a female president/prime minister in February 2006?

A. Trinidad

B. Dominican Republic

C. Jamaica

D. Aruba

Q 3: What is the first name of Steve Irwin’s eight-year-old daughter, who calmly and bravely spoke at his funeral in September, after he was killed by a stingray?

A. Bambi

B. Bindi

C. Barbi

D. Binnie

Q 4: Felipe Calderon was declared the winner of the July 2006 Mexico presidential election with a lead of ____ percent over his rival Andres Manual Lopez Obrador.

A. Less than 1%

B. Less than 10%

C. More than 75%

D. More than 90%

Q 5: Shinzo Abe, the new Japanese Prime Minister, did what remarkable move to symbolize his commitment to his promise?

A. Put his children in public school

B. Vowed to learn Korean

C. Took a 30% pay cut

D. Moved to a smaller house

Q 6: After Charles Taylor was extradited for war crimes, Africa’s first elected female head of state came into power in Liberia in January 2006. What is her name?

A. Portia Simpson-Miller

B. Wangari Maathai

C. Winnie Mandela

D. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Q 7: Madonna plans to adopt a child from which African country?

A. Mali

B. Malawi

C. Madagascar

D. Mauritania

Q 8: General consensus favors this man to succeed Tony Blair as leader of the Labour Party in the UK:

A. Gordon Brown

B. David Cameron

C. Tim Beaumont

D. Ming Campbell

Q9: Ban Ki-Moon, who was recently appointed as Kofi Annan’s successor as UN Secretary General, currently holds this position:

A. South Korean Health and Human Services Minister

B. Under-Secretary to Kofi Annan

C. The South Korean representative to the World Trade Organization

D. South Korean Foreign Minister

Q10: In June, Warren Buffet pledged $31 BILLION dollars to the Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation. In addition to investing in the American educational system, what is one of the major worldwide health projects they plan on developing?

A. An AIDS vaccine

B. The cure for Cancer

C. The cure for Alzheimer’s Disease

D. A vaccine for the Avian Flu

Round 8: History and the Amazing Race 9

Q1: In what year did the Soviet Union dissolve and become the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

A. 1945

B. 1919

C. 1976

D. 1991

Q2: In 1788, the British Navy established a new settlement in Australia by bringing in 800 people that were:

A. Slaves

B. Prisoners

C. Patients from mental hospitals

D. Catholics

Q3: Italy invaded which East African country in 1935?

A. Ethiopia

B. Eritrea

C. Somalia

D. Kenya

Q4: Although Oman is the oldest independent state in the Arab world, the country was controlled by the ____ from 1508 to 1650.

A. French

B. Portuguese

C. British

D. Saudi Arabians

Q5: When was slavery abolished in Brazil?

A. 1888

B. 1920

C. 1965

D. 1860

Q6: The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia from 1613 until this “revolutionary” date:

A. 1867

B. 1947

C. 1917

D. 1897

Q7: As this country has managed to escape any foreign colonization, its name literally means “Land of the Free.”

A. Greenland

B. New Zealand

C. Thailand

D. Swaziland

Q8: In what year did Oman extend voting rights to everyone over 21?

A. 2002

B. 1992

C. 1982

D. 1972

Q9: The Commonwealth of Australia celebrates the year 1901 for what reason?

A. It’s the 100th birthday of Australia

B. It’s the 1st day Australia is unified

C. It’s the day their civil war ended

D. It’s the day they severed all ties from Britain

Q10: When did King Adulyadej of Thailand assume the throne?

A. 1986

B. 1956

C.1976

D. 1946

Round 9:

LANDMARKS, MONUMENTS, AND

PLACES

Q1: Identify the name of this tree and the African country where the most species are found.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Baobob_tree.jpg

Q2: Identify this famous landmark by building type and country.

Q3: Identify this famous landmark by name and country.






Q9: Identify this famous landmark by type of building and country.


Round 10:

GLOBAL POTPOURRI

Q1: Identify the name of this type of dress Indian women wear all over the world.

Q2: This hat was popularized in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. What is it called?

A. Fez

B. Ankara

C. Tunis

D. Athens

Q3: Canadian Thanksgiving (yes, they have one too) shares the same date as which U.S holiday?

A. American Thanksgiving

B. Veteran’s Day

C. Columbus Day

D. Halloween

Q4: Which animal would wish that the UK didn’t celebrate Boxing Day?

A. Fox

B. Pig

C. Cow

D. Dog

Q5: What is the primary reason behind the paper Euro coming in different sizes for different denominations?

A. To be more attractive to use

B. To help the blind

C. To save printing costs

D. To make it harder to copy

Q6: Which sport will no longer be in the Olympics starting in 2012?

A. Golf

B. Fencing

C. Baseball

D. Tennis

Q7: Which of these is NOT considered a past Olympic sport?

A. Tug of War

B. Power Boating

C. Rugby

D. Sailing

Q8: The 2010 World Cup will be held in which country?

A. Brazil

B. South Africa

C. Italy

D. United States

Q9: Which country claims the women’s singles winner from the 2006 US Open (tennis)?

A. Switzerland

B. Germany

C. Belgium

D. Russia

Q10: Which country claims the men’s winner from the 2006 US Open (golf)?

A. New Zealand

B. South Africa

C. Australia

D. United States

Answers: Round 7

Q1: This leader was removed from power during Thailand’s coup on 9.19.06:

A. General Surayud Chulanot

B. King Bhumibol Adulyadej

C. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

D. General Sonthi Boonyarathglin

Answers: Round 7

Q2: Which Caribbean nation got a female prime minister in Feb. 2006?

A. Trinidad

B. Dominican Republic

C. Jamaica

D. Aruba

Answers: Round 7

Q3: What’s the name of Steve Irwin’s daughter?

A. Bambi

B. Bindi

C. Barbi

D. Binnie

Answers: Round 7

Q4: Felipe Calderon was the winner of the July 2006 Mexican presidental election and won by a % of:

A. Less than 1%

B. Less than 10%

C. More than 75%

D. More than 90%

Answers: Round 7

Q5: Shinzo Abe, the new Japanese Prime Minister, did this when he took office:

A. Put his kids in public school

B. Vowed to learn Korean

C. Took a 30% pay cut

D. Moved to a smaller house

Answers: Round 7

Q6: Who is the head of state in Liberia, who was chosen in Jan. 2006?

A. Portia Simpson-Miller

B. Wangari Maathai

C. Winnie Mandela

D. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Answers: Round 7

Q7: Madonna adopted a boy from which African country?

A. Mali

B. Malawi

C. Madagascar

D. Mauritania

Answers: Round 7

Q8: Tony Blair will probably be succeeded by:

A. Gordon Brown

B. David Cameron

C. Tim Beaumont

D. Ming Campbell

Answers: Round 7

Q9: Ban Ki-Moon, who is Kofi Annan’s successor, is now currently:

A. South Korean Health and Human Services Minister

B. Under-Secretary to Kofi AnnanC. The South Korean representative

to the World Trade OrganizationD. South Korean Foreign Minister

Answers: Round 7

Q10: What worldwide health project is the Gates Foundation focusing on?

A. an AIDS vaccine

B. the cure for Cancer

C. the cure for Alzheimer’s Disease

D. a vaccine for the Avian Flu

Answers: Round 8

Q1: In what year did the Soviet Union dissolve?

A. 1945

B. 1919

C. 1976

D. 1991

Answers: Round 8

Q2: In 1788, the British brought what group to Australia?

A. Slaves

B. Prisoners

C. Patients from mental hospitals

D. Catholics

Answers: Round 8

Q3: Italy invaded which African country in 1935?

A. Ethiopia

B. Eritrea

C. Somalia

D. Kenya

Answers: Round 8

Q4: Oman was controlled by which group from 1508 to 1650?

A. French

B. Portuguese

C. British

D. Saudi Arabians

Answers: Round 8

Q5: When was slavery abolished in Brazil?

A. 1888

B. 1920

C. 1965

D. 1860

Answers: Round 8

Q6: The Romanovs ruled Russia from 1613 until when?

A. 1867

B. 1947

C. 1917

D. 1897

Answers: Round 8

Q7: This country’s name means “Land of the Free:”

A. Greenland

B. New Zealand

C. Thailand

D. Swaziland

Answers: Round 8

Q8: When did Oman extend voting rights to everyone 21 and over?

A. 2002

B. 1992

C. 1982

D. 1972

Answers: Round 8

Q9: 1901 is special in Australia because it marks:

A. The 100th birthday of Australia

B. The 1st day Australia is unified

C. The day their civil war ended

D. The day they severed all ties from Britian

Answers: Round 8

Q10: When did King Adulyadej of Thailand assume the throne?

A. 1986

B. 1956

C. 1976

D. 1946

Answers: Round 9

Q1: The Baobab Tree, with 6 species in Madagascar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Baobob_tree.jpg

Answers: Round 9Q2: Burj Al Arab Hotel, United Arab

Emirates

Answers: Round 9

Q3: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Answers: Round 9

Q4: Forbidden City, China

Answers: Round 9

Q5: Taipei 101, Taiwan

Answers: Round 9

Q6: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

Answers: Round 9

Q7: The Moai Statues, Chile (Easter Island)

Answers: Round 9

Q8: Chichen Itza, Mexico

Answers: Round 9

Q9: The Great Mosque, Saudi Arabia (Mecca)

Answers: Round 9

Q10: Globe Theatre, England

Answers: Round 10

Q1: Women in India wear SARIS

Answers: Round 10

Q2: The hat popularized in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century:

A. Fez

B. Ankara

C. Tunis

D. Athens

Answers: Round 10

Q3: Canadian Thanksgiving shares the same date as:

A. American Thanksgiving

B. Veteran’s Day

C. Columbus Day

D. Halloween

Answers: Round 10

Q4: Which animal wished the UK didn’t celebrate Boxing Day?

A. Fox

B. Pig

C. Cow

D. Dog

Answers: Round 10

Q5: Why does the Euro come in different sizes?

A. To look more attractive

B. To help the blind

C. To save printing costs

D. To make it harder to copy

Answers: Round 10

Q6: Which sport will no longer be in the Olympics starting in 2012?

A. Golf

B. Fencing

C. Baseball

D. Tennis

Answers: Round 10

Q7: Which of these is NOT a past Olympic Sport?

A. Tug of War

B. Power Boating

C. Rugby

D. Sailing

Answers: Round 10

Q8: The 2010 World Cup will be held in:

A. Brazil

B. South Africa

C. Italy

D. United States

Answers: Round 10

Q9: Which country claims the women’s singles winner from the 2006 US Open in tennis?

A. SwitzerlandB. GermanyC. BelgiumD. Russia

Answers: Round 10

Q10: Which country claims the men’s winner from the 2006 US Open in golf?

A. New Zealand

B. South Africa

C. Australia

D. United States

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Tiebreakers

Q1: The International Committee of the Red Cross recently adopted a new symbol in 2005, in addition to their cross and crescent, in an effort to appear religiously non-denominational. What shape is it? A. Diamond

B. Circle

C. Star

D.Square

Q1: The International Committee of the Red Cross recently adopted a new symbol in 2005, in addition to their cross and crescent, in an effort to appear religiously non-denominational. What shape is it? A.Diamon

d

B. Circle

C. Star

D.Square

Q2: Identify the country of this flag: The flag is red

with a blue border around the unique shape of the two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a

while stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed

sun.

Q3: Of the 25 European Union Member states, which has

expressed the biggest public reservations with some 80%

of its population disapproving the EU membership of

Turkey?A. Germany

B. Italy

C. Austria

D. Greece

Q3: Of the 25 European Union Member states, which has

expressed the biggest public reservations with some 80%

of its population disapproving the EU membership of

Turkey?A. Germany

B. Italy

C. Austria

D. Greece

Q4: In 1994 Brazil instituted a plan which pegged its

currency to the US dollar and eventually decreased its

5,000% inflation rate to about 2.5%. What was this plan

called?A. The Brazilian Fiscal and Monetary

Plan

B. The Cardoso Plan

C. The Real Plan

D.The Floating Exchange Rate Initiative

Q4: In 1994 Brazil instituted a plan which pegged its

currency to the US dollar and eventually decreased its

5,000% inflation rate to about 2.5%. What was this plan

called?A. The Brazilian Fiscal and Monetary

Plan

B. The Cardoso Plan

C.The Real Plan

D.The Floating Exchange Rate Initiative

Q5: Identify the country of this flag: The flag is blue,

with a gold isosceles triangle below a black arrowhead; the upper

edges of the arrowhead have a white border.

Q6: Identify this landmark by name and country. 5pts.

Name, 5 pts. Country

Q6: Identify this landmark by name and country. 5pts.

Name, 5 pts. Country

Q7: What is the smallest country in geographic size that borders Saudi Arabia?

A.Kuwait

B.Qatar

C.Bahrain

D.Israel

Q7: What is the smallest country in geographic size that borders Saudi Arabia?

A.Kuwait

B.Qatar

C.Bahrain

D.Israel

Q8: President Alvaro Uribe Velez of ______ was re-elected in May 2006. He becomes the first president there in over a century to serve consecutive terms.

A.Chile

B.Argentina

C.Colombia

D.Paraguay

Q8: President Alvaro Uribe Velez of ______ was re-elected in May 2006. He becomes the first president there in over a century to serve consecutive terms.

A.Chile

B.Argentina

C.Colombia

D.Paraguay

Q9: Which country is known as “Land of the Thunder Dragon” because of the

storms that come from the Himalayas?

A.China

B.India

C.Nepal

D.Bhutan

Q9: Which country is known as “Land of the Thunder Dragon” because of the

storms that come from the Himalayas?

A.China

B.India

C.Nepal

D.Bhutan

Q10: The new Miss Universe was crowned in July 2006. Where is she

from?

A.Venezuela

B.Puerto Rico

C.Colombia

D.Brazil

Q10: The new Miss Universe was crowned in July 2006. Where is she

from?

A.Venezuela

B.Puerto Rico

C.Colombia

D.Brazil

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Education

WACC Academic WorldQuest 2006