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standing and blocking the view of participants at other tables. If you need to move closer to the questions, please move to the side of the ballroom.

This is a FUN competition!

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Warm-up Round

Q1. What plan did Russia propose in July 2011 to overcome Moscow’s overcrowding problem?

A. Double the city’s territory

B. Pay people to move to Siberia

C. Ban automobiles in the city

D. Remove immigrants from

Moscow

Q1. What plan did Russia propose in July 2011 to overcome Moscow’s overcrowding problem?

A. Double the city’s territory

B. Pay people to move to Siberia

B. Ban automobiles in the city

C. Remove immigrants from Moscow

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

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ROUND 1:Great Decisions 2011*Only for AWQ participants

Q1. Last April, President Obama hosted the largest gathering called by a U.S. President since 1945. What was the subject of this 47-nation summit?

A. Climate change

B. Nuclear security and terrorism

C. Global economic policies

D. Aid for large-scale natural disasters

Q2. According to Great Decisions 2011, economic sanctions can include three of the following measures. Identify the INCORRECT statement:

A. Denying foreign aid, loans and investments

B. Controlling foreign assets and financial transactions

C. Permitting imports and exports

D. Levying trade embargoes

Q3. Mr. William G. O’Neill, an advisor to the UN’s Haitian Peace Keeping Mission, believes that a sense of Kombit still exists within Haiti, a feeling he likens to Amish barn-raising. What feeling describes this word?

A. A sense of community

B. A feeling of accomplishment

C. A sense of efficiency

D. A feeling of respect

Q4. According to Great Decisions 2011, the following are ways to correct the U.S. economic imbalance of high consumption and government deficit spending EXCEPT:

A. Devalue the dollar

B. Cut spending

C. Increase imports

D. Raise taxes

Q5. NATO is considering expanding its alliance to include more European countries. Chancellor Merkel of Germany strongly opposes the inclusion of THESE two countries:

A. Montenegro and Moldova

B. Albania and Kosovo

C. Ukraine and Georgia

D. Croatia and Belarus

Q6. What 140-nation agreement set a ceiling for a global rise in temperature, established principles for transparency and verification and made climate change financing more tangible through pledged funding levels?

A. The Copenhagen Accord

B. The Treaty of Stockholm

C. The Kyoto Protocol

D. The Luxembourg Accord

Q7. Argentina suffered an economic crisis in 2001 which resulted in significant sovereign bond default and currency devaluation. According to Great Decisions 2011, what was one of the ways the government responded to the crisis?

A. Converted private sector loans to a 1:1 dollar to peso conversion ratio

B. Passed a $3 million emergency package that maintained the value of the peso

C. Kept individual savings accounts open

D. Denied compensation to bankers threatening to walk away

Q8. Located between the Caspian Sea and Black Sea, the Caucasus is significant to the United States. According to Great Decisions 2011, what is the United States’ DIRECT interest in this region?

A. Overflight transport

B. Arms sales

C. Military allies

D. Energy resources

Q9. As America struggles to rebuild its military and refashion its institutions to deal with terrorism, it also faces emerging threats. According to Great Decisions 2011, which of the following is NOT considered to be an EMERGING threat to national security?

A. Nuclear weapons capability

B. U.S. immigration policy

C. Cyber attacks

D. Homegrown terrorism

Q10. The horn of Africa consists of 5 impoverished African nations on the eastern side of the continent.

List 4 of these 5 countries.

You have 45 seconds to discuss and answer this question.

ROUND 2: Flags of the World

Q1. Identify this flag

Q8. This flag is a red field with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with twelve triangular rays. The red symbolizes nationalism, the white symbolizes equality and the blue symbolizes liberty. Identify this flag:

Q9. This flag has three horizontal bands of white, red and green of equal width and a broad vertical red band on the hoist-side; the national emblem (a Khanjar dagger in its sheath superimposed on two crossed swords in scabbards) in white is centered near the top of the vertical band. Identify this flag:

Q10. This flag is a red field with a yellow sun in the center; this sun has forty rays, each ray representing one of the forty tribes in this country. In the center of the sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three red lines. Identify this flag:

ROUND 3:Geography of

South America

Q1. Identify the capitals of the following South American countries. You will be given 2 minutes to finalize your answers.

A. Chile B. ParaguayC. PeruD. Venezuela

E. UruguayF. GuyanaG. BrazilH. Suriname

Q2. What type of biome is represented by the green on the map of South America shown below?

A. Tropical rainforest

B. Arid desert

C. Tundra

D. Grass savannah

Q3. Parts of this area have not had rainfall for over 400 years. Climatologists call this the driest place on Earth.

Identify this area:

A. Patagonian Desert, Argentina

B. La Guajira Desert, Colombia

C. Atacama Desert, Chile

D. Sechura Desert, Peru

Q4. Located in Venezuela, the Angel Falls are one of South America’s most notable geographic landmarks. Why is this?A. It is the world’s largest waterfall by volume

B. It is the world’s tallest waterfall

C. It is the world’s only waterfall with multiple falls in one location

D. It is the world’s deepest waterfall

Q5. Nevados Ojos del Salado is believed to be the world’s highest active volcano, rising to 22,995 ft.

What two countries does it border?

A. Chile and Argentina

B. Bolivia and Paraguay

C. Uruguay and Brazil

D. Peru and Ecuador

Q6. The Sally Lightfoot crabs, Marchena Lava lizards and Waved albatrosses are

COMMONLY found on a chain of islands. Identify this chain of islands:

A. South Sandwich Islands

B. Antilles Islands

C. Galapagos Islands

D. Falkland Islands

Q7. All of the following are true about Lake Titicaca EXCEPT:

A. It is the world’s commercially highest navigable lake

B. Believed to be the deepest lake in South America

C. Located on the border of Peru and Bolivia

D. Commonly referred to as the largest freshwater lake by area in South America

Q8. Most countries in South America border an ocean. What countries on this continent are landlocked?

A. Peru and Argentina


C. Chile and Ecuador

D. Brazil and Colombia

Q9. Surrounded by cold waters originating from the Arctic, this island in South America has a harsher climate than expected based on its latitude. More than 50% of the island is covered by permanent ice with many large glaciers reaching the sea at the head of fjords. Identify the island:

A. St. Helena

B. Tristan da Cunha

C. South Georgia

D. Falkland Islands

Q10. Identify whether these statements are TRUE or FALSE. You will be given 2 minutes to finalize your answers.

A. TRUE OR FALSE: Ushuaia, Argentina is the southernmost city in the world

B. TRUE OR FALSE: Paraguay is the smallest

independent country in South America

(*by area)

C. TRUE OR FALSE: South America is the fifth largest continent in the world

D. TRUE OR FALSE: Brazil is the most populous country in South America (*not by density)

E. TRUE OR FALSE: Buenaventura, Colombia is the wettest inhabited place on Earth with an average rainfall of 267 inches each year

F. TRUE OR FALSE: Peru, Bolivia and Colombia are the top three coca leaf producers in the world

ROUND 4: History of Ireland

Q1. Who was the first female president of Ireland?

A. Mary McAleese

B. Mary Robinson

C. Elisabeth Kopp

D. Silvia Cartwright

Q2. The following statements about the insurrection in Ireland known as “Easter Rising” are correct EXCEPT:

A. The insurrection was primarily organized by the Irish Republican Brotherhood

B. The insurrection happened in the year 1916

C. The insurrection was mostly confined to Belfast

D. The insurgents established their headquarters at the General Post Office

Q3. Traditionally, Saint Patrick’s Day has been a religious celebration during the Christian season of Lent in Ireland. Up until the 1970s, which of the following laws governed the celebrations?

A. Pubs were to be closed on March 17

B. Green sashes were to be displayed at

all participating Christian institutions

C. Protestants had a 7:00 p.m. curfew

D. The picking of shamrocks, used by Saint Patrick as a symbol of the Christian trinity, was prohibited

Q4. More than one million people died of famine in 1845 after the devastation of a large portion of the Irish potato crop. What caused the destruction of the crop?

A. Drought

B. Insects

C. Early frost

D. Disease

Q5. What was the name of the agreement negotiated between the British and Irish governments which served as a major development in the Northern Ireland Peace Process?

A. The Good Friday Agreement

B. The Anglo-Irish Agreement

C. The Dublin Agreement

D. The Belfast Easter Agreement

Q6. In Ireland, the "Penal Laws" regulated the status of Roman Catholics throughout most of the 18th century. Which of the regulations below is NOT part of the Penal

Laws?

A. A Catholic workman refusing to work on Catholic holy days was to be whipped

B. A Catholic may not own more than one acre of land

C. No Catholic could own a horse valued at more than £5

D. A Catholic was forbidden to vote or hold public office

Q7. Northern Ireland was established through the Government of Ireland Act (1920). How many counties made up Northern Ireland?

A. 8

B. 6

C. 4

D. 10

Q8. In 1979, which Irish organization was believed to be responsible for the assassination of Lord Mountbatten, Queen Elizabeth II's uncle and the last Viceroy of India?

A. Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB)

B. Red Hand Defenders

C. Irish Republican Army (IRA)

D. Black and Tan

Q9. Ireland became a member of the United Nations in 1955. In what year did Ireland join the European Union?

A. 1973

B. 1978

C. 1985

D. 1992

Q10. The following instrument is historically considered a significant symbol of the Irish state. It is also found in the seals of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and used on the back of Irish

coins.

A. Flute

B. Harp

C. Fiddle

D. Bagpipes

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ANSWERSROUND 1Great Decisions 2011*only for AWQ participants

Q1. Last April, President Obama hosted the largest gathering called by an U.S. President since 1945. What was the subject of this 47-nation summit?

A. Climate change

B. Nuclear security and terrorism

C. Global economic policies

D. Aid for large-scale natural disasters

Q2. According to Great Decisions 2011, economic sanctions can include three of the following measures. Identify the incorrect statement:

A. Denying foreign aid, loans and investments

B. Controlling foreign assets and financial transactions

C. Permitting imports and exports

D. Levying trade embargoes

Q3. Mr. William G. O’Neill, an advisor to the UN’s Haitian Peace Keeping Mission, believes that a sense of Kombit still exists within Haiti, a feeling he likens to Amish barn-raising. What feeling describes this word?

A. A sense of community

B. A feeling of accomplishment

C. A sense of efficiency

D. A feeling of respect

Q4. According to Great Decisions 2011, the following are ways to correct the U.S. economic imbalance of high consumption and government deficit spending EXCEPT:

A. Devalue the dollar

B. Cut spending

C. Increase imports

D. Raise taxes

Q5. NATO is considering expanding its alliance to include more European countries. Chancellor Merkel of Germany strongly opposes the inclusion of THESE two countries:

A. Montenegro and Moldova

B. Albania and Kosovo

C. Ukraine and Georgia

D. Croatia and Belarus

Q6. What 140-nation agreement set a ceiling for a global rise in temperature, established principles for transparency and verification and made climate change financing more tangible through pledged funding levels?

A. The Copenhagen Accord

B. The Treaty of Stockholm

C. The Kyoto Protocol

D. The Luxembourg Accord

Q7. Argentina suffered an economic crisis in 2001 which resulted in significant sovereign bond default and currency devaluation. According to Great Decisions 2011, what was one of the ways the government responded to the crisis?

A. Converted private sector loans to a 1:1 dollar to peso conversion ratio

B. Passed a $3 million emergency package that maintained the value of the peso

C. Kept individual savings accounts open

D. Denied compensation to bankers threatening to walk away

Q8. Located between the Caspian Sea and Black Sea, the Caucasus is significant to the United States. According to Great Decisions 2011, what is the United States’ DIRECT interest in this region?

A. Overflight transport

B. Arms sales

C. Military allies

D. Energy resources

Q9. As America struggles to rebuild its military and refashion its institutions to deal with terrorism, it also faces emerging threats. According to Great Decisions 2011, which of the following is NOT considered to be an EMERGING threat to national security?

A. Nuclear weapons capability

B. U.S. immigration policy

C. Cyber attacks

D. Homegrown terrorism

Q10. The horn of Africa consists of 5 impoverished African nations on the

eastern side of the continent. List 4 of these 5 countries

Djibouti, Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia

ANSWERSRound 2: Flags of the World

Q1. Identify this flag: France

Q2. Identify this flag: Lesotho

Q3. Identify this flag: Belarus

Q4. Identify this flag: Isle of Man

Q5. Identify this flag: Mongolia

Q6. Identify this flag: Singapore

Q7. Identify this flag: Maldives

Q8. This flag is a red field with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with twelve triangular rays. The red symbolizes nationalism, the white symbolizes equality, and the blue symbolizes liberty. Identify this flag: Taiwan

Q9. This flag has three horizontal bands of white, red, and green of equal width and a broad vertical red band on the hoist side; the national emblem (a Khanjar dagger in its sheath superimposed on two crossed swords in scabbards) in white is centered near the top of the vertical band. Identify this flag: Oman

Q10. This flag is a red field with a yellow sun in the center; this sun has forty rays, each ray representing one of the forty tribes in this country. In the center of the sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three red lines. Identify this flag: Kyrgyzstan

ANSWERSRound 3: Geography of

South America

Q1. The capitals of the following South American countries are:

A. Chile: Santiago B. Paraguay: AsuncionC. Peru: LimaD. Venezuela: CaracasE. Uruguay: MontevideoF. Guyana: GeorgetownG. Brazil: BrasiliaH. Suriname: Paramaribo

Q2. What type of biome is represented by the green on the map of South America shown below?

A. Tropical rainforest

B. Arid desert

C. Tundra

D. Grass savannah

Q3. Parts of this area have not had rainfall for over 400 years. Climatologists call this the driest place on Earth. Identify this area:

A. Patagonian Desert, Argentina

B. La Guajira Desert, Colombia

C. Atacama Desert, Chile

D. Sechura Desert, Peru

Q4. Located in Venezuela, the Angel Falls are one of South America’s most notable geographic landmarks. Why is this?

A. It is the world’s largest waterfall by volume

B. It is the world’s tallest waterfall

C. It is the world’s only waterfall with multiple falls in one location

D. D. It is the world’s deepest waterfall

Q5. Nevados Ojos del Salado is believed to be the world’s highest active volcano, rising to 22,995 ft.

What two countries does it border?

A. Chile and Argentina


C. Uruguay and Brazil

D. Peru and Ecuador

Q6. The Sally Lightfoot crabs, Marchena Lava lizards and Waved albatrosses are COMMONLY found on a

chain of islands. Identify this chain of islands:

A. South Sandwich Islands

B. Antilles Islands

C. Galapagos Islands

D. Falkland Islands

Q7. All of the following are true about Lake Titicaca EXCEPT:

A. It is the world’s commercially highest navigable lake

B. Believed to be the deepest lake in South America

C. Located on the border of Peru and Bolivia

D. Commonly referred to as the largest freshwater lake by area in South America

Q8. Most countries in South America border an ocean. What countries in this region are landlocked?

A. Peru and Argentina


C. Chile and Ecuador

D. Brazil and Colombia

Q9. Surrounded by cold waters originating from the Arctic, this island in South America has a harsher climate than expected based on its latitude. More than 50% of the island is covered by permanent ice with many large glaciers reaching the sea at the head of fjords. Identify the island:

A. St. Helena

B. Tristan da Cunha

C. South Georgia

D. Falkland Islands


A. TRUE: Ushuaia, Argentina is the southernmost city in the world

B. FALSE: Paraguay is the smallest independent country in South America (*by area)

C. FALSE: South America is the fifth largest continent in the world


D. TRUE: Brazil is the most populous country in South America (*not by density)

E. TRUE: Buenaventura, Colombia is the wettest inhabited place on earth with an average rainfall of 267 inches each year

F. TRUE: Peru, Bolivia and Colombia are top three coca leaf producers in the world

ANSWERS ROUND 4:History of Ireland

Q1. Who was the first female president of Ireland?

A. Mary McAleese

B. Mary Robinson

C. Elisabeth Kopp

D. Silvia Cartwright

Q2. The following statements about the insurrection in Ireland known as “Easter Rising” are correct EXCEPT:

A. The insurrection was primarily organized by the Irish Republican Brotherhood

B. The insurrection happened in the year 1916

C. The insurrection was mostly confined to Belfast

D. The insurgents established their headquarters at the General Post Office

Q3. Traditionally, Saint Patrick’s Day has been a religious celebration during the Christian season of Lent in Ireland. Up until the 1970s, which of the following laws governed the

celebrations?

A. Pubs were to be closed on March 17

B. Green sashes were to be displayed at all participating Christian institutions.

C. Protestants had a 7:00 p.m. curfew.

D. The picking of shamrocks, used by Saint Patrick as a symbol of the Christian trinity, was prohibited.

Q4. More than one million people died of famine in 1845 after the devastation of a large portion of the Irish potato crop. What caused the destruction of the crop?

A. Drought

B. Insects

C. Early frost

D. Disease

Q5. What was the name of the agreement negotiated between the British and Irish governments which served as a major development in the Northern Ireland Peace process?

A. The Good Friday Agreement

B. Anglo-Irish Agreement

C. Dublin Agreement

D. The Belfast Easter Agreement

Q6. In Ireland, the "Penal Laws" regulated the status of Roman Catholics throughout most of the 18th century. Which of the regulations below is NOT part of the Penal Laws?

A. A Catholic workman refusing to work on Catholic holy days was to be whipped

B. A Catholic may not own more than one acre of land

C. No Catholic could own a horse valued at more than £5

D. A Catholic was forbidden to vote or hold public office

Q7. Northern Ireland was established through the Government of Ireland Act (1920). How many counties made up Northern Ireland?

A. 8

B. 6

C. 4

D. 10

Q8. In 1979, which Irish organization was believed to be responsible for the assassination of Lord Mountbatten, Queen Elizabeth II's uncle and the last Viceroy of India?

A. Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB)

B. Red Hand Defenders

C. Irish Republican Army (IRA)

D. Black and Tan

Q9. Ireland became a member of the United Nations in 1955. In what year did Ireland join the European Union?

A. 1973

B. 1978

C. 1985

D. 1992

Q10. The following instrument is historically considered a significant symbol of the Irish state. It is also found in the seals of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and used on the back of Irish coins.

A. Flute

B. Harp

C. Fiddle

D. Bagpipes

Don’t forget to write in your table number on your answer sheets!Rounds 5-8 are coming up next!

ROUND 5:Arab Spring

Q1. On December 18th the first protests of what became known as the “Arab Spring” occurred after the self-immolation of street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi . In what country did these protests occur? A. Libya

B. Syria

C. Egypt

D. Tunisia

Q2. Syria has been engaged in civil unrest since early 2011. All of the following were CATALYSTS for the unrest in Syria EXCEPT:

A. Emergency Law has existed since 1963, effectively suspending most constitutional rights for Syrian people

B. Former President Hafez al-Assad conducted a scorched-earth policy against the city of Hama, killing tens of thousands of people

C. Security forces in Syria killed five protesters in March of 2011

D. Syria has the 4th lowest Human Development Index ratings in the Arab World after Sudan, Djibouti and Mauritania

Q3. On February 17, 2011, protestors took to the streets of Libya to demand the end of Gadhafi’s reign. Identify the name given to this protest:

A. Jasmine Revolution

B. Bloody Thursday

C. Day of Rage

D. #Feb17

Q4. During the initial protests in Yemen, what concession did President Ali Abdullah Saleh offer in order to quell anti-government protestors?

A. He held immediate and fair elections

B. He immediately stepped down from

office

C. He offered 5 government seats to opposition leaders

D. He pledged to incorporate a new constitution

Q5. Though the uprisings in the Middle East consist of mainly Muslims, the protests in Egypt saw the involvement of another, non-Islamic, religious group. Identify this group:

A. Roman Catholic

B. Coptic Christian

C. Eastern Orthodox

D. Mormon

Q6. The events of Arab Spring sparked many responses internationally. All of the following were actions taken by the international community EXCEPT?

A. The EU imposed an oil embargo on Syria

B. France accepts Tunisia’s interim government request for funding

C. Switzerland froze the assets of Bahrain’s monarch, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

D. The U.S. participated in NATO-led military operations in Libya

Q7. A significant catalyst in the protests was social networking, especially the site, “Twitter.” What was the famous ‘hashtag’ used in the Egyptian protests?

A. #DownWithMubarak

B. #FreeEgypt

C. #Jan25

D. #ArabSpring

Q8. Arab Spring resulted in regime changes for multiple countries in the region. Which of the following countries experienced changes in government?

A. Saudi Arabia

B. Syria

C. Bahrain

D. Egypt

Q9. Libya has recently experienced civil war in relation to Arab Spring. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the protests in Libya?

A. Government loyalists killed 12 at a protest rally in the city of Sana’a

B. Arrest of human right activist triggered protests in the city of Benghazi

C. NATO pulled forces out of Libya on October 31, 2011

D. Gadhafi was found and killed in the city of Sirte

Q10. “Are you ready for a Tahrir moment?” is the call to action for protests inspired by Arab Spring in the United States. Identify this

movement:

You have 45 seconds to discuss and answer this question.

ROUND 6: Do You Know Your World Leaders?

Q1. The following quotes can be attributed to this renowned world leader. Identify the world leader and country:

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

“Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.”

“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.”

A. Angela Merkel

B. Nicolas Sarkozy

C. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

D. David Cameron

Q2. What is the name of the world leader who publicly announced that Greece’s entry into the Eurozone in 2001 was a “mistake?”

Q3. Yoshihiko Noda was recently elected the new Prime Minister of Japan. What was his most recent position prior to being elected?

A. Finance Minister

B. Foreign Affairs Minister

C. Health Minister

D. Justice Minister

Q4. Identify the following world leader and country of leadership:

Q5. Identify this world leader based on the following characteristics:

- Practices polygamy and has at least 18 children- Follows Zulu tradition- Leader of the African National Congress- Received no formalized education

A. Michael Sata

B. Julius Malema

C. Jacob Zuma

D. Mwai Kibaki

Q6. Which countries elected their FIRST FEMALE prime ministers in 2011?

A. Brazil / Finland

B. Costa Rica / Australia

C. Slovakia / Croatia

D. Thailand / Denmark

Q7. All of the following are CURRENT leaders of their respective countries EXCEPT:

A. Kim Young-sam - President of South Korea

B. Tillman Thomas - Prime Minister of

Grenada

C. Benjamin Netanyahu - Prime Minister of

Israel

D. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan - Prime Minister of

Turkey

Q8. Identify this former world leader and country of leadership:

Q9. Identify this world leader and country of leadership:

Q10. Match the following past and current world leaders with their respective countries.

You have 1 minute to finalize your answers.

A. Sweden

B. Australia

C. Mexico

D. United Kingdom

E. Argentina

1. David Cameron

2. Vincente Fox

3. Fredrik Reinfeldt

4. Isabel Peron

5. Julia Gillard

ROUND 7: Spotlight on China

Q1. Who is the current Premier (also known as Prime Minister) of China?

A. Hu Jin Tao

B. Wen Jiabao

C. Zhu Rongji

D. Li Peng

Q2. China’s recent acquisition of its first aircraft carrier has sparked concern and discussion. The following are reasons for apprehension around the world EXCEPT:

A. China’s rapid military build-up

B. China’s focus on diminishing U.S. military

superiority

C. Taiwan, South Korea and Japan will look

to China for security

D. The carrier gives China capability to

possibly control the South China Sea and

East China Sea

Q3. Identify the following Chinese landmark. Hint: It’s also a World Heritage

Site

A. Forbidden City B. Temple of Heaven

C. Olympic Pavilion D. Mandarin Palace

Q4. According to the Chinese calendar, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. What is 2012?

A. Year of the Horse

B. Year of the Monkey

C. Year of the Rat

D. Year of the Dragon

Q5: As of 2010, China’s population is estimated to be 1.33 billion. Approximately what percentage of the world’s population do they account for?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 30%

D. 40%

Q6. The following statements are true about the Chinese economy EXCEPT:

A. China is an emerging economy

B. China surpassed Japan as the world’s largest economy

C. China recently surpassed the U.S. as EU's top trade partner

D. China is considered the largest exporter in the world

Q7. In 1989, demonstrators were killed by tanks and troops during protests at

Tiananmen Square. What event sparked the infamous protest?

A. Mass mourning over the death of Hu

Yaobang, leader of the PRC

B. The removal of Mao Zedong’s ideologies

C. The passing of unfair taxation laws

D. An increase in public university tuition

rates

Q8. All of the following statements are true about the Three Gorges Dam EXCEPT:

A. World’s largest hydroelectric dam

B. Spans the Sungari River

C. Cost approximately $24 billion to build

D. Took 17 years to complete construction

Q9. Earlier this year, China was accused of interfering with Google’s operations within the country. What was China alleged to have done?

A. Conducted cyber attacks on Gmail accounts of Chinese human rights activists

B. Blocked Taiwanese and Hong Kong user access

C. Froze Google’s financial assets in China

D. Unprompted shut down of Google systems after 10 p.m.

Q10. In ancient China, what philosophical concept sought to legitimize a ruler’s claim to the throne through divine approval?

A. Mandate of Heaven

B. Holy Right

C. Divine Right of Kings

D. Heaven’s Blessing

ROUND 8: Current Events

Q1. When the Republic of South Sudan was born on Saturday, July 9, 2011, it became Africa’s 54th country. What is the capital of this new country?

A. Khartoum

B. Niamey

C. Juba

D. Kinshasha

Q2. The E-coli outbreak in Germany earlier this year killed over 30 people and sickened more than 3000 others. What was believed to be the source of the

E-coli outbreak?

A. Cucumbers

B. Bean Sprouts

C. Lettuce

D. Tomatoes

Q3. After a decade of searching, Osama bin Laden was found and killed in a raid on his compound. In which city in Pakistan was bin Laden found?

A. Islamabad

B. Abbottabad

C. Nasirabad

D. Peshawar

Q4. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck New Zealand in February 2011, the deadliest natural disaster in the country in 80 years. Which city experienced the most damage from the quake?

A. Christchurch

B. Wellington

C. Auckland

D. New Plymouth

Q5. What is the name of the U.S. citizen and aid worker who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in March 2011 after being charged

with spying and “acts against the independence” of Cuba?

A. John Cannon

B. Elsa Mirra

C. Alan Gross

D. Tracey Malinky

Q6. Which city has the worst air pollution according to recent data from

the World Health Organization?

A. Ahwaz, Iran

B. Lahore, Pakistan

C. Ludhiana, India

D. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Q7. In July 2011, Greece was downgraded by Standard and Poor’s credit rating agency. What credit rating was the country downgraded

to?

A. BB

B. BBB

C. CCC

D. CC

Q8. Extremist Anders Behring Breivik was arrested for dual terrorist attacks in Norway in July 2011. Breivik has admitted to several beliefs which he said prompted his attacks. Which of the following was NOT one of these beliefs?

A. Neo-Nazism

B. Opposition to democracy

C. Norway’s immigration policy failures

D. His personal faith in Islam

Q9. In East Africa, the worst drought crisis in 60 years has ravaged more than 10 million people in 2011. Which country has been hit the hardest by this crisis, their

situation being called “the worst humanitarian disaster in the world?”

A. Somalia

B. Ethiopia

C. Kenya

D. Djibouti

Q10. Identify the country associated with the description. You will have 2 minutes to finalize your answers.

A. Hosted the reconciliation accord between Hamas and Fatah

B. Women to be allowed to vote and run in 2015 elections

C. Women fined $215 or required to take citizenship courses if caught wearing a face-covering veil

D. Severe earthquake, tsunami and possible nuclear meltdown

E. World’s cheapest tablet computer, costing only $50 for the public and $35 for students

F. Country with the largest proven crude oil

reserves according to OPEC

ANSWERSROUND 5: Arab Spring

Q1. On December 18th the first protests of what became known as the “Arab Spring” occurred after the self-

immolation of street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi. In what country did these protests occur?

A. Libya

B. Syria

C. Egypt

D. Tunisia

Q2. Syria has been engaged in civil unrest since early 2011. All of the following were CATALYSTS for the unrest in Syria EXCEPT:

A. Emergency Law has existed since 1963, effectively suspending most constitutional rights for Syrian people

B. Former President Hafez al-Assad conducted a scorched-earth policy against the city of Hama, killing tens of thousands of people

C. Security forces in Syria killed five protesters in March of 2011

D. Syria has the fourth lowest Human Development Index ratings in the Arab World after Sudan, Djibouti and Mauritania

Q3. On February 17, 2011, protestors took to the streets of Libya to demand the end of Gadhafi’s reign. Identify the name given to this protest:

A. Jasmine Revolution

B. Bloody Thursday

C. Day of Rage

D. #Feb17

Q4. During the initial protests in Yemen, what concession did President Ali Abdullah Saleh

offer in order to quell anti-government protestors?

A. He held immediate and fair elections

B. He immediately stepped down from office

C. He offered 5 government seats to opposition leaders

D. He pledged to incorporate a new constitution

Q5. Though the uprisings in the Middle East consist of mainly Muslims, the protests in Egypt saw the involvement of another, non-Islamic, religious group. Identify this group:

A. Roman Catholic

B. Coptic Christian

C. Eastern Orthodox

D. Mormon

Q6. The events of Arab Spring sparked many responses internationally. All of the following were actions taken by the international community

EXCEPT?

A. The EU imposed an oil embargo on Syria

B. France accepts Tunisia’s interim

government request for funding

C. Switzerland froze the assets of Bahrain’s

monarch, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

D. The U.S. participated in NATO-led military

operations in Libya

Q7. A significant catalyst in the protests was social networking, especially the site, “Twitter.” What was the famous ‘hashtag’ used in the Egyptian protests?

A. #DownWithMubarak

B. #FreeEgypt

C. #Jan25

D. #ArabSpring

Q8. Arab Spring resulted in regime changes for multiple countries in the region. Which of the following countries experienced changes in

government?

A. Saudi Arabia

B. Syria

C. Bahrain

D. Egypt

Q9. Libya has recently experienced civil war in relation to Arab Spring. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the protests in Libya?

A. Government loyalists killed 12 at a protest rally in the city of Sana’a

B. Arrest of human right activist triggered

protest in city of Benghazi

C. NATO pulled forces out of Libya on October 31, 2011

D. Gadhafi was found and killed in the city of Sirte

Q10. “Are you ready for a Tahrir moment?” is the call to action for protests inspired by Arab Spring in the United States.

Identify this movement:

ANSWER: Occupy Wall Street

ANSWERS ROUND 6: Do You Know Your World Leaders?

Q1. The following quotes can be attributed to this renowned world leader. Identify the world leader and country:

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

“Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.”

“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.”

ANSWER: Mahatma Gandhi of India

A. Angela Merkel

B. Nicolas Sarkozy

C. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

D. David Cameron

Q2. What is the name of the world leader who publicly announced that Greece’s entry into the Eurozone in 2001 was a “mistake?”

Q3. Yoshihiko Noda was recently elected the new Prime Minister of Japan. What was his most recent position prior to being elected?

A. Finance Minister

B. Foreign Affairs Minister

C. Health Minister

D. Justice Minister

Q4. Identify the following world

leader and country of leadership:

ANSWER: Fidel Castro, former

President of Cuba

Q5. Identify this world leader based on the following characteristics:

- Practices polygamy and has at least 18 children- Follows Zulu tradition- Leader of the African National Congress- Received no formalized education

A. Michael Sata

B. Julius Malema

C. Jacob Zuma

D. Mwai Kibaki

Q6. Which countries elected their FIRST FEMALE prime ministers in 2011?

A. Brazil / Finland

B. Costa Rica / Australia

C. Slovakia / Croatia

D. Thailand / Denmark

Q7. All of the following are CURRENT leaders of their respective countries EXCEPT:

A. Kim Young-sam - President of South Korea

B. Tillman Thomas - Prime Minister of

Grenada

C. Benjamin Netanyahu - Prime Minister of

Israel

D. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan - Prime Minister of

Turkey

Q8. Identify this former world leader and country of leadership:

ANSWER: Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan

Q9. Identify this world leader and country of leadership:

ANSWER: Dmitri Medvedev, President of Russia

Q10. Match the following past and current world leaders with their respective countries:

1. David Cameron: (D) United Kingdom

2. Vincente Fox: (C) Mexico

3. Fredrik Reinfeldt: (A) Sweden

4. Isabel Peron: (E) Argentina

5. Julia Gillard: (B) Australia

ANSWERSROUND 7 – Spotlight on China

Q1. Who is the current Premier (also known as Prime Minister) of

China?

A. Hu Jin Tao

B. Wen Jiabao

C. Zhu Rongji

D. Li Peng

Q2. China’s recent acquisition of its first aircraft carrier has sparked concern and discussion. The following are reasons for apprehension around the world EXCEPT:

A. China’s rapid military build-up

B. China’s focus on diminishing U.S.

military superiority

C. Taiwan, South Korea and Japan will look

to China for security

D. The carrier gives China capability to

possibly control the South China Sea

and East China Sea

Q3. Identify the following Chinese landmark. Hint: It’s also a World Heritage Site

A. Forbidden City

B. Temple of Heaven

C. Olympic Pavilion

D. Mandarin Palace

Q4. According to the Chinese calendar, 2011 is the Year of the

Rabbit. What is 2012?

A. Year of the Horse

B. Year of the Monkey

C. Year of the Rat

D. Year of the Dragon

Q5: As of 2010, China’s population is estimated to be 1.33 billion. Approximately what percentage of the world’s population do they account for?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 30%

D. 40%

Q6. The following statements are true about the Chinese economy EXCEPT:

A. China is an emerging economy

B. China surpassed Japan as the

world’s largest economy

C. China recently surpassed the U.S.

as EU's top trade partner

D. China is considered the largest

exporter in the world

Q7. In 1989, demonstrators were killed by tanks and troops during protests at

Tiananmen Square. What event sparked the infamous protest?

A. Mass mourning over the death of Hu Yaobang, leader of the PRC

B. The removal of Mao Zedong’s

ideologies

C. The passing of unfair taxation laws

D. An increase in public university

tuition rates

Q8. All of the following statements are true about the Three Gorges Dam EXCEPT:

A. World’s largest hydroelectric damn

B. Spans the Sungari River

C. Cost approximately $24 billion to

build

D. Took 17 years to complete

construction

Q9. Earlier this year, China was accused of interfering with Google’s operations within the country. What was China alleged to have done?

A. Conducted cyber attacks on Gmail

accounts of Chinese human rights activists

B. Blocked Taiwanese and Hong Kong user

access

C. Froze Google’s financial assets in China

D. Unprompted shut down of Google systems

after 10 p.m.

Q10. In ancient China, what philosophical concept sought to legitimize a ruler’s claim to the throne through divine approval?

A. Mandate of Heaven

B. Holy Right

C. Divine Right of Kings

D. Heaven’s Blessing

ANSWERS

ROUND 8: Current Events

Q1. When the Republic of South Sudan was born on Saturday, July 9, 2011, it became Africa’s 54th country. What is the capital of this new country?

A. Khartoum

B. Niamey

C. Juba

D. Kinshasha

Q2. The E-coli outbreak in Germany earlier this year killed over 30 people and sickened more than 3000 others. What was believed

to be the source of the E-coli outbreak?

A. Cucumbers

B. Bean Sprouts

C. Lettuce

D. Tomatos

Q3. After a decade of searching, Osama bin Laden was found and killed in a raid

on his compound. In which city in Pakistan was bin Laden found?

A. Islamabad

B. Abbottabad

C. Nasirabad

D. Peshawar

Q4. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck New Zealand in February 2011, the deadliest natural disaster in the country in 80 years. Which city experienced the most damage from

the quake?

A. Christchurch

B. Wellington

C. Auckland

D. New Plymouth

Q5. What is the name of the U.S. citizen and aid worker who was sentenced to fifteen years in prison in March 2011 after being

charged with spying and “acts against the independence” of Cuba?

A. John Cannon

B. Elsa Mirra

C. Alan Gross

D. Tracey Malinky

Q6. Which city has the worst air pollution according to recent data from the World Health Organization?

A. Ahwaz, Iran

B. Lahore, Pakistan

C. Ludhiana, India

D. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Q7. In July of 2011, Greece was downgraded by Standard and Poor’s credit rating agency. What credit rating was the country downgraded

to?

A. BB

B. BBB

C. CCC

D. CC

Q8. Extremist Anders Behring Breivik was arrested for dual terrorist attacks in Norway in July 2011. Breivik has admitted to several beliefs which he said prompted his attacks. Which of the following was NOT one of these beliefs?

A. Neo-Nazism

B. Opposition to democracy

C. Norway’s immigration policy

failures

D. His personal faith in Islam

Q9. In East Africa, the worst drought crisis in 60 years has ravaged more than 10 million people in 2011. Which country has been hit the hardest by this crisis, their situation being called “the worst humanitarian disaster in the world?”

A. Somalia

B. Ethiopia

C. Kenya

D. Djibouti

Q10. Identify the country associated with the description:

A. Hosted the reconciliation accord between Hamas and Fatah: Egypt

B. Women to be allowed to vote and run in 2015 elections: Saudi Arabia

C. Women fined $215 or required to take citizenship courses if caught wearing a face-covering veil: France

Q10. Identify the country associated with the description:

D. Severe earthquake, tsunami and possible nuclear meltdown: Japan

E. World’s cheapest tablet computer, costing only $50 for the public and $35 for students: India

F. Country with the largest proven crude oil reserves according to OPEC: Venezuela

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