Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 2011

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN…
 Assign a team member to be a scribe for recording
your team‟s answers.
 Check your team packets. Academic World Quest
participants will have 8 answer sheets and World
Quest participants will have 7 answer sheets.
 You will have 30 seconds for most questions after the
entire question has been read by the moderator to
enter your answer on the answer sheet. Please note
there will be a several questions where you will be
given 45 seconds, 60 seconds or 2 minutes to
complete your answer. I will indicate which questions
those will be.
 At the end of each round, answer sheets will be
collected and graded by the scorers.

WHILE YOU’RE PLAYING
 For fill-in-the blank questions, judges
will follow the “close enough” rule
 For personal names, last names are
OK
 For country names, any answer that
clearly and properly identifies it will
receive credit, even if there may be a
more precise technical name

Game Play
 Any team with a serious concern about an answer
to a question may present their argument in writing
to the Judges Committee.
 Appeals will be considered by the Judge Committee
during question review periods and the outcome of
your appeal will be provided after the completion of
the competition
 Final scores will be available after the award
presentations; however, teams‟ answer sheets and
the competition questions themselves will NOT be
made available after the event

Game Play
 Any team found using an atlas,
dictionary, almanac, tablet
computer, PDA, cell phone,
wireless device, or any other
means of “assistance” will be
immediately disqualified from
thecompetition.

Game Play
 During the competition, please avoid
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!
Don‟t take it too seriously.

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
A. Ban automobiles in the city
B. 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

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

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

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.

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:

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:

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

A. Chile E. Uruguay
B. Paraguay F. Guyana
C. Peru G. Brazil
D.Venezuela H. 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, D. TRUE OR FALSE: Brazil is
Argentina is the the most populous country in
southernmost city in the South America (*not by density)
world
E. TRUE OR FALSE:
B. TRUE OR FALSE: Paraguay Buenaventura, Colombia is the
is the smallest independent wettest inhabited place on
country in South America Earth with an average rainfall
(*by area) of 267 inches each year

C. TRUE OR FALSE: South F. TRUE OR FALSE: Peru,
America is the fifth largest Bolivia and Colombia are the
continent in the world top three coca leaf producers in
the world

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

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

Time to bid
on the
silent
auction
before
the break
15-Minute Break

ends!
10 Minute Break

Listen-Up!

Answers for Rounds 1-4 are
coming up….

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q1. The capitals of the following South
American countries are:
A. Chile: Santiago
B. Paraguay: Asuncion
C. Peru: Lima
D.Venezuela: Caracas
E. Uruguay: Montevideo
F. Guyana: Georgetown
G. Brazil: Brasilia
H. 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

Q6. The Sally Lightfoot crabs, Marchena
Lava lizards and Waved albatrosses are
COMMONLYfound on a chain of islands.
Identify this chain of islands:

A. South Sandwich Islands
B. Antilles Islands
C. Galapagos Islands
D. Falkland Islands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 INCORRECTregarding 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.

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.”

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

A. Angela Merkel
B. Nicolas Sarkozy
C. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
D. David Cameron

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. MwaiKibaki

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. RecepTayyipErdoğan - 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.

1. David Cameron A. Sweden
2. Vincente Fox B. Australia
3. Fredrik Reinfeldt C. Mexico
4. Isabel Peron D. United Kingdom
5. Julia Gillard E. Argentina

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

A. Hu Jin Tao
B. WenJiabao
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

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 Breivikwas
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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Angela Merkel
B. Nicolas Sarkozy
C. Jose Luis Rodriguez
Zapatero
D. David Cameron

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. MwaiKibaki

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

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
HuYaobang, 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 Breivikwas
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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