Welcome to Academic WorldQuest 2010! Friday, January 22, 2010

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Round 1 Flags&Capitals

1. The capital of Sierra Leone is __________. A. Freetown B. Monrovia C. Libreville D. Accra

2. Which country does this flag represent? A. Bangladesh B. Malaysia C. Marshall Islands D. Lebanon

3. The capital of Switzerland is __________. A. Zurich B. Basel C. Geneva D. Bern

4. This is the only national flag that is not rectangular. Which country does it represent? A. Zimbabwe B. Tanzania C. Nepal D. Angola

5. __________ is the capital of Greenland. A. Nuuk B. Selfoss C. Nord D. Reykjavik

6. The capital of Turkey is __________. A. Izmir B. Samsun C. Istanbul D. Ankara

7. __________ is the capital of Uruguay. A. Caracas B. Montevideo C. Asuncion D. La Paz

8. Which country does this flag represent? A. Saudi Arabia B. Yemen C. Iran D. Syria

9. Which city is the capital of Nicaragua? A. Granada B. Managua C. Matagalpa D. León

10. Which country does this flag represent? A. Dominican Republic B. Costa Rica C. Grenada D. Panama

11. The capital of New Zealand is __________. A. Dunedin B. Adelaide C. Auckland D. Wellington

12. Which country does this flag represent? A. Anguilla B. Puerto Rico C. Dominican Republic D. Haiti

13. _________ is the capital of Latvia. A. Riga B. Tallinn C. Tartu D. Vilnius

14. Which country does this flag represent? A. Algeria B. Syria C. Lebanon D. Morocco

15. __________ is the capital of Cameroon. A. Yaoundé B. Maroua C. Garoua D. Douala

That’s all the questions for the “Flags & Capitals” section of WorldQuest! Please turn in your answer sheet

Round 1: Flags and Capitals CORRECT ANSWERS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which country does this flag represent? A. Saudi Arabia

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

10. Which country does this flag represent? A. Dominican Republic

11. The capital of New Zealand is __________. D. Wellington

12. Which country does this flag represent? D. Haiti

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

14. Which country does this flag represent? D. Morocco

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

Round 2 World Geography

1. As China’s economy continues to grow, the Chinese Navy has increased its offshore capabilities, especially in the South China Sea. Which country does NOT border the South China Sea? A. Vietnam B. Philippines C. Laos D. Malaysia

2. After decades of poor relations between Armenia and Turkey, the countries seemed to be getting closer to peace at the end of Which two other countries border Armenia? A. Russia and Syria B. Georgia and Russia C. Iran and Georgia D. Syria and Iran

3. The Cayman Islands are a territory of which country? A. United Kingdom B. The Netherlands C. United States D. Belgium

4. Which of these countries does NOT have a legitimate claim to areas within the Arctic Circle? A. Norway B. Sweden C. Denmark D. United Kingdom

5. The islands Isla de Pascua (Easter Island) and Isla Sala y Gomez are part of which country? A. Brazil B. Peru C. Ecuador D. Chile

6. This is the tallest waterfall in the world, escalating 15 times higher than Niagara Falls and falling a distance of 2,421 feet. A. Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) B. Angel Falls (Venezuela) C. Yosemite Falls (United States) D. Rhine Falls (Switzerland)

7. Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh water lake, spans three African countries. Which of the following is NOT one of those countries? A. Uganda B. Rwanda C. Tanzania D. Kenya

8. In which country are Cerro Aconcagua and the Laguna del Carbon, the western hemisphere’s most highest and lowest points? A. Argentina B. Colombia C. Chile D. Peru

9. The country of Oman is similar in size to which U. S. state? A. Rhode Island B. California C. Texas D. Kansas

10. Yemen is bordered by which two countries? A. Jordan and Syria B. Saudi Arabia and Oman C. United Arab Emirates and Oman D. Saudia Arabia and Iran

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

That’s all the questions for the “World Geography” section of WorldQuest! Please turn in your answer sheet

Round 2: World Geography CORRECT ANSWERS!

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

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

3. The Cayman Islands are a territory of which country? A. United Kingdom

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Yemen is bordered by which two countries? B. Saudi Arabia and Oman

Bonus Question Answer Fill in the names of the islands or countries shown on this map of the Caribbean: Bahamas Turks and Caicos Cuba Cayman Islands Jamaica Puerto Rico Hispaniola

Time for team standings!

Round 3 People in the News

1. __________ was ousted as Honduras’s president by a military coup on June 28th A. Roberto Micheletti B. Óscar Arias C. Rafael Correa D. Manuel Zelaya

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

A. John Kerry A. John Kerry B. Karl Eikenberry C. Al Gore D. Richard Holbrooke 3. Who is the United States government’s special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan?

4. _______________, president of the World Bank, has proposed the creation of a G- 14 to expand upon the G-8 and bring emerging economies into the financial discussions. A. Ben Bernanke B. Robert Zoellick C. Dominique Strauss-Kahn D. Paul Wolfowitz

5. Teddy Afro, one of Ethiopia’s most popular singers, performs which kind of music? A. Reggae B. Zydeco C. Afrobeat D. Hip-hop

6. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General __________ has appealed to drug makers to donate H1N1 vaccinations to poorer nations, which are more vulnerable to the disease. A. Margaret Chan B. Carissa F. Etienne C. Keiji Fukuda D. Ho Ching

7. Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey Devils player and native Minnesotan, will be captain of the U. S. hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Which of the following cities is his hometown? A. Moorhead B. Duluth C. Cloquet D. International Falls

8. In July, __________ became the first African-American women to head a U.S. top 150 company when she became the CEO of Xerox. A. Mary Sammons B. Ann Mulcahy C. Angela Braly D. Ursula Burns

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

10. Avatar, director ___________’s blockbuster film, has grossed a billion dollars faster than any other movie. A. James Cameron B. Michael Bay C. Angus Maxim D. Tony Scott

11. Herta Müller, often persecuted for her depictions of life “behind the Iron Curtain,” won the 2009 Nobel prize for _______. A. Peace B. Literature C. Medicine D. Economics

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

That’s all the questions for the “People in the News” section of WorldQuest! Please turn in your answer sheet

Round 3: People in the News CORRECT ANSWERS!

1. __________ was ousted as Honduras’s president by a military coup on June 28th D. Manuel Zelaya

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

D. Richard Holbrooke 3. Who is the United States government’s special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan?

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

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

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

7. Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey Devils player and native Minnesotan, will be captain of the U. S. hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Which of the following cities is his hometown? C. Cloquet

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

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

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

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

Bonus Question Answer Name the personalities (on- air hosts) of The Current 1.Barb Abney7.Jill Riley 2.David Campbell8.Steve Seel 3.Bill DeVille9.Jade Tittle 4.Mary Lucia10.Melanie Walker 5.Ellen Lynde11.Mark Wheat 6.Jim McGuinn12.Mac Wilson

Round 4 Current Events

1. For his first presidential visit to Africa, President Obama visited which country? A. Kenya B. Ghana C. South Africa D. Nigeria

2. Rafael Correa, president of ________ suggested that the world should pay his country to not exploit oil reserves located in Yasuní national park. A. Peru B. Bolivia C. Ecuador D. Colombia

3. On June 26th and June 27 th the National Hockey League held its 2009 draft in which city? A. Montreal, QC B. Saint Paul, MN C. Anaheim, CA D. Helsinki, Finland Go Wild!!

4. In 2007, which country produced the most international patent applications with a total of 53,000? A. United States B. Japan C. China D. India

5. Which country does not currently have permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council? A. France B. China C. Japan D. Russia

6. On August 14th, Britain ended the self- rule of __________ by removing its elected officials due to suspected high levels of corruption in this small country’s government. A. Saint Kitts and Nevis B. The Cayman Islands C. Montserrat D. The Turks and Caicos Islands

7. In 2016, Rio de Janiero will be the first city in South America to host the Olympic Games. Which other 3 cities were in the running to host the 2016 Games? A. Madrid, Guilin and Sacramento B. Tokyo, Chicago and Madrid C. Chicago, London and Seoul D. Ely, Kyoto and Lisbon

A. Beijing B. Dubai C. São Paulo D. Shanghai 8. In November 2009, the Walt Disney Company received approval to build a Disneyland theme park in which of the following cities?

9. The UN-sponsored __________ Agreement provided a framework to Agreement provided a framework to restore political stability to Afghanistan restore political stability to Afghanistan following decades of civil war and following decades of civil war and unrest. unrest. A. Geneva B. Bonn C. Stuttgart D. Brussels

10. As imported foods become increasingly popular in Japan, the Japanese are consuming less and less rice. Today, the average Japanese consumes 60kg of rice which is roughly _______ of what they consumed in the 1960s. A. 25% B. 30% C. 50% D. 60%

11. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Omani ruler, was the first head of state to visit which country after its controversial re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in June 2009? A. Jordan B. United Arab Emirates C. Syria D. Iran

12. The 2010 Winter Olympics are going to be held in which Canadian City? A. Toronto B. Vancouver C. Whistler D. Montréal

That’s all the questions for the “Current Events” section of WorldQuest! Please turn in your answer sheet

Round 4: Current Events CORRECT ANSWERS!

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

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

3. On June 26th and June 27 th the National Hockey League held its 2009 draft in which city? A. Montreal, QC Go Wild!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. As imported foods become increasingly popular in Japan, the Japanese are consuming less and less rice. Today, the average Japanese consumes 60kg of rice which is roughly _______ of what they consumed in the 1960s. C. 50%

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

12. The 2010 Winter Olympics are going to be held in which Canadian City? B. Vancouver

Tie Breaker 1 Name the 6 African countries whose soccer teams have qualified for the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa

Tie Breaker 1 Answer Name the 6 African countries whose soccer teams have qualified for the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa 1.Algeria4.Ghana 2.Cameroon5.Nigeria 3.Côte d’Ivoire6.South Africa

Tie Breaker 2 List the 19 countries represented in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G-20), which recently met in Pittsburgh, PA. (The 20 th member is the EU, not a specific country.)

Tie Breaker 2 Answer 1. Argentina 2. Australia 3. Brazil 4. Canada 5. China 6. France 7. Germany 8. India 9. Indonesia 10. Italy The 19 member countries of the G-20 are Japan 12. Mexico 13. Russia 14. Saudi Arabia 15. South Africa 16. South Korea 17. Turkey United Kingdom United States

Tie Breaker 3 Based on urban population size: which are the ten largest cities in the world? They do not need to be listed in order, just named.

Tie Breaker 3 Answer 1. Tokyo, Japan 2. New York, U. S. A. 3. Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City), Mexico 4. Mumbai, India 5. São Paulo, Brazil 6. Delhi, India 7. Shanghai, China 8. Kolkata (Calcutta), India 9. Dhaka, Bangladesh 10. Buenos Aires, Argentina