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Ready to Play???2010
Joint WorldQUest/Academic
WorldQuest
Providence Day SchoolHighland School of TechnologySun Valley High SchoolCharlotte Christian SchoolOlympic High SchoolEast Mecklenburg High SchoolCharlotte Latin SchoolCharlotte Country Day SchoolIndependence High SchoolCannon SchoolNorth Mecklenburg High SchoolDavidson Day
Mallard Creek High SchoolButler High SchoolLake Norman Charter
SchoolWeddington High SchoolMount Mourne IB SchoolMarvin Ridge High SchoolArdrey Kell High SchoolWest Mecklenburg HighPhillip O. Berry Academy ofTechnology Charlotte CatholicDavidson Day
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Teams!
Did you read
the rule
sheet on
your table?
BEFORE YOU BEGIN…
Assign a team member to be a Scribe for recording your team’s answers.
You will have 30 seconds for most questions after the entire question has been read by the moderator. There will be a couple of questions where you will be given 60-seconds to complete your answer.
At the end of each round, answer sheets will be collected and graded by the scorers.
For fill-in-the blank questions, judges will follow the “close enough” rule
For personal names, last names are OK
WHILE YOU’RE PLAYING
For country names, any answer that clearly and properly identifies it will receive credit, even if there may be a more precise technical name
Any team with a serious concern about an answer to a question may present their argument in writing to the Judges Committee.
Game Play
Game PlayDuring the competition rounds, students
must stay seated at their tables.Any team found using an atlas,
dictionary, almanac, PDA, cell phone, wireless device, or any other unacceptable means of “assistance” will be immediately disqualified from the competition.
Game PlayAll electronic devices - especially
cell phones – MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING THE COMPETITION!
This is a FUN competition!
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?
Ready to Play???
2010
Joint WorldQUest/Academic
WorldQuest
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
15-Minute Break10 Minute Break
Time to bid on the silent
auction before the
break ends!
Listen-Up!
Answers for Rounds 1-4 are coming up….
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
Don’t forget to write in your
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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