2015 joint worldquest / academic worldquest

Welcome to Academic WorldQuest 2009

We would like to begin the evening with a moment of silence for all those around the world whose lives have been brutally disrupted or ended because of acts of terror.

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ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST TEAMSMallard Creek High SchoolMilitary and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. DavisMyers Park High SchoolNorth Mecklenburg High SchoolOlympic High SchoolParkwood High SchoolPiedmont High SchoolPolk County High SchoolProvidence Day SchoolProvidence High SchoolSouth Mecklenburg High SchoolWeddington High School

AFS TeamCannon SchoolCato Middle College High SchoolCharlotte Catholic SchoolCharlotte Christian SchoolCharlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte Latin SchoolCrossroads Charter High SchoolCuthbertson High SchoolEast Meck High SchoolHighland School of Technology Hopewell High SchoolIndependence High SchoolLevine Middle College High School

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WORLDQUEST TEAMS

AEG InternationalAlliance Franaise de CharlotteAREVABAE SystemsCannon SchoolCharlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte Latin and Charlotte Country Day Friendship Table Charlotte Latin SchoolCharlotte School of LawCentral Piedmont Community College - FacultyCentral Piedmont Community College - StudentCarolinas Abejas y Cabritos CoalitionTireless ExplorersElliott Davis DecosimoErnst & Young Garfinkel ImmigrationGaston CollegeVicki Sutton & Chuck BingWhirled Peas (K&L Gates)MIDREXMagnificent 7 (Pete Right)Providence Day School - Faculty Providence Day School - Students Baseline SunTrustWe Are The Walrus The CharlottansThe Magellan Society (YPs of the WACC)Too Big To FailTroutman SandersGlobal NinersUNC Charlotte - Model UNUNC Charlotte International StudiesUnion County Public SchoolsWells FargoWest Point Society of the CarolinasWingate UniversityWorld RaidersRobinson Bradshaw Hinson

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Ready to Play???2015

Joint WorldQuest/Academic WorldQuest

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ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST TEAMSMallard Creek High SchoolMilitary and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. DavisMyers Park High SchoolNorth Mecklenburg High SchoolOlympic High SchoolParkwood High SchoolPiedmont High SchoolPolk County High SchoolProvidence Day SchoolProvidence High SchoolSouth Mecklenburg High SchoolWeddington High School

AFS TeamCannon SchoolCato Middle College High SchoolCharlotte Catholic SchoolCharlotte Christian SchoolCharlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte Latin SchoolCrossroads Charter High SchoolCuthbertson High SchoolEast Meck High SchoolHighland School of Technology Hopewell High SchoolIndependence High SchoolLevine Middle College High School

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WORLDQUEST TEAMS

AEG InternationalAlliance Franaise de CharlotteAREVABAE SystemsCannon SchoolCharlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte Latin and Charlotte Country Day Friendship Table Charlotte Latin SchoolCharlotte School of LawCentral Piedmont Community College - FacultyCentral Piedmont Community College - StudentCarolinas Abejas y Cabritos CoalitionTireless ExplorersElliott Davis DecosimoErnst & Young Garfinkel ImmigrationGaston CollegeVicki Sutton & Chuck BingWhirled Peas (K&L Gates)MIDREXMagnificent 7 (Pete Right)Providence Day School - Faculty Providence Day School - Students Baseline SunTrustWe Are The Walrus The CharlottansThe Magellan Society (YPs of the WACC)Too Big To FailTroutman SandersGlobal NinersUNC Charlotte - Model UNUNC Charlotte International StudiesUnion County Public SchoolsWells FargoWest Point Society of the CarolinasWingate UniversityWorld RaidersRobinson Bradshaw Hinson

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Teams! Did you read the rulesheet on your table?

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Assign a team member to be a Scribe for recording your teams answers.Write your table number at the top of each answer sheet.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 after I have read the entire question to enter your answer on the answer sheet. Please note, there may also be a few questions where you will be given 45 seconds, 60 seconds or 90 seconds to complete your answer. I will indicate these questions at the beginning of each round and as they appear on the screen.At the end of each round, answer sheets will be collected and graded by the scorers.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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For fill-in-the blank questions, judges will follow the close enough ruleFor personal names, last names are OKFor country names, any answer that clearly and properly identifies it will receive credit, even if there may be a more precise technical name

WHILE YOURE PLAYING

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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 Judges Committee during question review periods and the outcome of your appeal will be provided after the completion of the competitionFinal scores will be available after the award presentations. However, team answer sheets or the competition questions themselves will NOT be made available after the event

GAME PLAY

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Any team found using a smart phone, tablet, laptop or any other means or any other means of assistance will be immediately disqualified from the competition. GAME PLAY

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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! Dont take it too seriously.GAME PLAY

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Warm-up Round

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Q1. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered ___ in a contaminated petri dish in his lab. This discovery would later lead to the development of a powerful bacteria killing drug. Bactrim Macrolides Penicillin Teixobactin

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Q1. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered ___ in a contaminated petri dish in his lab. This discovery would later lead to the development of a powerful bacteria killing drug. Bactrim Macrolides Penicillin Teixobactin

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Q2. This invention by Spencer Silver and Art Fry was strong enough to stick to surfaces, but left no residue after removal and could be re-positioned.A. Scotch TapeB. Post-it NotesC. Saran WrapD. Command Hooks

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Q2. This invention by Spencer Silver and Art Fry was strong enough to stick to surfaces, but left no residue after removal and could be re-positioned.A. Scotch TapeB. Post-it NotesC. Saran WrapD. Command Hooks

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ROUND 1:Great Decisions 2015*Only for AWQ participantsSponsored by:

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Q1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about human trafficking? A.People are generally trafficked from relatively poorer areas to comparatively richer onesB.Trafficked persons frequently avoid encounters with police fearing arrest and incarcerationC. It is estimated that women account for nearly 60% of all trafficking victims detected globallyD. Forced labor is the most commonly identified form of human trafficking worldwide

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Q2. Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985. Under his leadership he advocated the philosophy of "new thinking" which proposed all of the following EXCEPT: A.Nuclear disarmamentB. Withdrawal of Soviet troops from Iraq C. German reunificationD. Fall of Communism in the Eastern European Soviet satellite states

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Q3. Which of the following is NOT ONE of the four pillars of Obamas Africa policy?A. Expand regional economic interdependenceB. Support democratic governanceC. Help manage conflictsD. Increase access to quality health and education

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Q4. What is the function of the Privacy Act of 1974? A. It protects individuals from email and phone surveillance without a warrantB. It prevents data collection of US citizens by foreign intelligence agenciesC. It prohibits federal agencies from sharing information about individuals without their written consentD. It establishes encryption requirements for electronic devices

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Q5. Syrians living under repression and inequality in provincial cities like Homs and Hama started the 2011 uprising and its call for greater freedom. The following were concessions offered by the Syrian government to quell the uprising EXCEPT:Release of political prisonersViolent crackdowns on anti-government expression would be stoppedLift emergency lawHold talks in an effort to begin formal dialogue

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Q6. Choose TRUE or FALSE for each of the following statements regarding Brazils role in the world and its internal issues and policies. You will be given 90-seconds to complete your answers:

A.Despite an abundance of uranium, Brazil has no nuclear arms program and is committed to nonproliferation B.The U.S. remains Brazils largest trading partner C.Brazil is the fifth-largest auto vehicle market in the world D.Only 30% of 17-24 year olds complete high school, and of those who advance to university level, only 15% graduate E.Output of Brazils farms will be vital for world food security as the global population grows toward 9 billion people in 2050

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Q7. In the Middle East, six states were carved out of the core of the former Ottoman Empire. Which of the following countries IS NOT a result of this regional restructure? A. IranB. IraqC. PalestineD. Turkey

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Q8. Between April and May of 2014, 66.4% of Indias 834 million eligible voters cast ballots in an election that drastically changed the face of Indian politics. Which political party emerged with a clear majority in parliament? A. Indian National CongressB. Bharatiya Janata PartyC. Janata DalD. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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Q9. Seven post-Communist countries joined NATO in 2004. Which of the following countries WAS NOT one of the seven? Bulgaria Estonia Latvia Hungary

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Q10. President Obama laid out U.S. policy toward the Middle East during an address to the United Nations on Sept. 24th, 2013. In his speech, he acknowledged the following: Democracy should not and cannot be imposed by force, particularly in Iran and AfghanistanU.S. engagement in the Middle East would be pragmatic and expansive Dismantling terrorist networks in the Middle East is not part of Americas core interest in the region American troops would not be placed in the middle of the Syrian sectarian war

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END OF ROUND 1:Great Decisions 2015Sponsored by:

ROUND 2: Flags of the World

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ROUND 3:Cuba - Then and Now

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Q1. What is PRIMARILY believed to be the catalyst for the Spanish-American War?

Spain was blamed for U.S.S. Maine exploding and sinking in the Havana Harbor under mysterious circumstances in February 1898The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter critical of Vice President Roosevelts support for rebel forces in Havana Spain refused to give up control of Cuba even though the Platt Amendment was signed and ratified The Spanish government severed diplomatic ties with the U.S. and implemented a naval blockade of Cuba on April 25, 1898

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Q2.The following are true about the Platt Amendment EXCEPT:

Permitted the U.S. to intervene in Cuba for the preservation of Cuban independenceEstablished that the Isle of Pines would be omitted from the proposed constitutional boundaries of CubaRequired Cuba to create its own constitutionPermitted the U.S. to buy or lease land from Cuba for the establishment of coaling or naval stations

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Q3. In July 1953, Fidel Castro united a rebel force with systematic plans to overthrow the following Cuban dictator:

Jos Loreto Calixto Garca Fulgencio Batista Che Guevara

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Q4. The following are reasons why the Bay of Pigs offense failed EXCEPT: Cuba became aware of possible attacks through intelligence gathering and increased dissident activity1,511 commandos disobeyed the command to return once President Kennedy called off air strikesThe invasion forces were disorganized and poorly trained by the CIA Cuban rebels were not able to convince local Cubans to join their insurgency

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Q5. In September 1960, Fidel Castro stood before the UN assembly and promised to wipe out illiteracy by the end of the following year. More than one million adults were illiterate and less than half of all children had access to school. What is the approximate literacy rate in Cuba today? 68.7% 79.6% 86.9% 99.8%

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Q6. Identify the individuals involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis based on the following quotes. Each correct answer will receive one point. You will be given 90-seconds to complete your answers:Were eyeball to eyeball, and I think the other fellow just blinked.It was a perfectly beautiful night, as fall nights are in Washington. I walked out of the president's Oval Office, and as I walked out, I thought I might never live to see another Saturday night.They talk about who won and who lost. Human reason won. Mankind won.

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Q7. Why did Daniel Braddock, then interim Charg d'Affaires at the U.S. embassy in Havana, recommend an immediate break in relations with Cuba in January 1961? Because it would allow the U.S. to take control of Guantanamo BayBecause Castro threatened to arrest US Ambassador to Cuba Philip Bonsal Because the U.S. embassy wouldnt be able to function effectively with a staff of only 11Because embassy staff were only given 24-hours to leave Cuba

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Q8. The following piece of legislation was enacted in response to a 1996 incident in which the Cuban air force shot down two civilian planes belonging to the Miami-based anti-Castro initiative, Brothers to the Rescue.Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity ActTrading with the Enemy ActLiberate Cuba ActCuba Democracy Act

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Q9. Facing an aging population, heavy foreign debt, and economic hardship amid the global economic downturn, Raul Castro implemented reforms which included:A. Prohibiting the sale of Cuban cigars due to decreased supply of tobacco leaves B. Allowing Cubans to buy and sell property C. Revamping the one country one currency model to encourage individual savingsD. Updating the immigration process so that Cuban exiles could return to Cuba with no repercussion

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Q10. On July 20th, 2015, the U.S. and Cuba reopened embassies in each others capitals. What is the name of Cubas foreign minister who oversaw the reopening of Havanas embassy in Washington? Felipe Perez Bruno Rodriguez Raul Garcia Roberto Gonzalez

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END OF ROUND 3:Cuba - Then and Now

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ROUND 4:History: Korean War

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Q1. As Japan neared defeat in WWII, the Allies had to decide what to do with its colonies, including Korea. Identify the two U.S. Army personnel who were instrumental in identifying a line of control or dividing line that both the U.S. and Soviet Union could agree to.

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Q2. From 1948, Kim Il Sung, the supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea lobbied Moscow for permission to attack the South. Initially these suggestions were rejected, but in late 1949, the following individual approved the proposal:A. Nikita KhrushchevB. Joseph StalinC. Leon TrotskyD. Vladimir Lenin

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Q3. The Korean War was the first war in which the United Nations played a role. How many countries sent troops as part of the UN military response?A. 13B. 14C. 15D. 16

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Q4. What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?A.They were protecting their economic interest in China and JapanB.They wanted to stop the spread of communism C.They were dared to by the Soviet Union D.They were attempting a rescue of 5 American missionaries held hostage in North Korea

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Q5. In the beginning of the war, the North Korean army had the advantage and was steadily pushing back U.S. forces to the Pusan Perimeter. What river became the last standing line of defense before the sea? A. NaktongB. PukhangC. YusanD. Kum

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Q6. Prior to the landing at Incheon, it was strategically necessary for UN forces to seize this heavily fortified island because it had suitable beaches for amphibious landing: A. Cheju-do B. Wolmi-doC. Se-eodoD. Hwa-do

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Q7. In mid-October 1950, Gen. MacArthur met President Harry Truman on Wake Island to assure him that a massive UN offensive was about to conclude the war victoriously by this timeframe: A. EasterB. ThanksgivingC. ChristmasD. New Year

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Q8. In mid-1951, with the land battle in stalemate, armistice talks began. They dragged on for two years. What was one of the main points of contention holding-up the negotiations? A.Repatriation of prisoners of warB.Identification of the remains of 208 U.S. servicemen C.North Korea, outraged that a cease-fire had come without the unification of Korea, refused to sign D.Kim Il-Sung refused to stop the march to the Yalu River

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Q9. The Military Armistice Commission (MAC) regularly met in Panmunjom which is also most commonly referred to as: Peaceful Village Diplomatic Village Border Village Truce Village

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Q10. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the DMZ?Its approximately 150 miles long Four military incursion tunnels running under the DMZ from North Korea have been discovered since 1974Its the location of biennial peace talks between North and South KoreaKijong-dong is the uninhabited propaganda village in the North's half of DMZ

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END OF ROUND 4:History: Korean War


AMBASSADOR SPONSORS

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15-Minute Break

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Listen-Up!

Answers for Rounds 1-4 are coming up.

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ANSWERS ROUND 1:Great Decisions 2015*only for AWQ participantsSponsored by:

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Q1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about human trafficking? A.People are generally trafficked from relatively poorer areas to comparatively richer onesB.Trafficked persons frequently avoid encounters with police fearing arrest and incarcerationC. It is estimated that women account for nearly 60% of all trafficking victims detected globallyD. Forced labor is the most commonly identified form of human trafficking worldwide

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Q2. Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985. Under his leadership he advocated the philosophy of "new thinking" which proposed all of the following EXCEPT: A.Nuclear disarmamentB. Withdrawal of Soviet troops from Iraq C. German reunificationD. Fall of Communism in the Eastern European Soviet satellite states

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Q3. Which of the following is NOT ONE of the four pillars of Obamas Africa policy?A. Expand regional economic interdependenceB. Support democratic governanceC. Help manage conflictsD. Increase access to quality health and education

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Q4. What is the function of the Privacy Act of 1974? A. It protects individuals from email and phone surveillance without a warrantB. It prevents data collection of US citizens by foreign intelligence agenciesC. It prohibits federal agencies from sharing information about individuals without their written consentD. It establishes encryption requirements for electronic devices

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Q5. Syrians living under repression and inequality in provincial cities like Homs and Hama started the 2011 uprising and its call for greater freedom. The following were concessions offered by the Syrian government to quell the uprising EXCEPT:Release of political prisonersViolent crackdowns on anti-government expression would be stoppedLift emergency lawHold talks in an effort to begin formal dialogue

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Q6. Choose TRUE or FALSE for each of the following statements regarding Brazils role in the world and its internal issues and policies. You will be given 90-seconds to complete your answers:

A. TRUE - Despite an abundance of uranium, Brazil has no nuclear arms program and is committed to nonproliferation B. FALSE - The U.S. remains Brazils largest trading partner C.FALSE - Brazil is the fifth-largest auto vehicle market in the world D.FALSE - Only 30% of 17-24 year olds complete high school, and of those who advance to university level, only 15% graduate E.TRUE - Output of Brazils farms will be vital for world food security as the global population grows toward 9 billion people in 2050

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Q7. In the Middle East, six states were carved out of the core of the former Ottoman Empire. Which of the following countries IS NOT a result of this regional restructure? A. IranB. IraqC. PalestineD. Turkey

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Q8. Between April and May of 2014, 66.4% of Indias 834 million eligible voters cast ballots in an election that drastically changed the face of Indian politics. Which political party emerged with a clear majority in parliament? A. Indian National CongressB. Bharatiya Janata PartyC. Janata DalD. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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Q9. Seven post-Communist countries joined NATO in 2004. Which of the following countries WAS NOT one of the seven? Bulgaria Estonia Latvia Hungary

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Q10. President Obama laid out U.S. policy toward the Middle East during an address to the United Nations on Sept. 24th, 2013. In his speech, he acknowledged the following: Democracy should not and cannot be imposed by force, particularly in Iran and AfghanistanU.S. engagement in the Middle East would be pragmatic and expansive Dismantling terrorist networks in the Middle East is not part of Americas core interest in the region American troops would not be placed in the middle of the Syrian sectarian war

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ANSWERSROUND 2: Flags of the World

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Australia

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Monaco

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Iceland

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Romania

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Macau

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Uzbekistan

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Malta

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ANSWERSROUND 3:Cuba - Then and Now

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Q1. What is PRIMARILY believed to be the catalyst for the Spanish-American War?

Spain was blamed for U.S.S. Maine exploding and sinking in the Havana Harbor under mysterious circumstances in February 1898The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter critical of Vice President Roosevelts support for rebel forces in Havana Spain refused to give up control of Cuba even though the Platt Amendment was signed and ratified The Spanish government severed diplomatic ties with the U.S. and implemented a naval blockade of Cuba on April 25, 1898

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Q2.The following are true about the Platt Amendment EXCEPT:

Permitted the U.S. to intervene in Cuba for the preservation of Cuban independenceEstablished that the Isle of Pines would be omitted from the proposed constitutional boundaries of CubaRequired Cuba to create its own constitutionPermitted the U.S. to buy or lease land from Cuba for the establishment of coaling or naval stations

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Q3. In July 1953, Fidel Castro united a rebel force with systematic plans to overthrow the following Cuban dictator:

Jos Loreto Calixto Garca Fulgencio Batista Che Guevara

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Q4. The following are reasons why the Bay of Pigs offense failed EXCEPT: Cuba became aware of possible attacks through intelligence gathering and increased dissident activity1,511 commandos disobeyed the command to return once President Kennedy called off air strikesThe invasion forces were disorganized and poorly trained by the CIA Cuban rebels were not able to convince local Cubans to join their insurgency

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Q5. In September 1960, Fidel Castro stood before the UN assembly and promised to wipe out illiteracy by the end of the following year. More than one million adults were illiterate and less than half of all children had access to school. What is the approximate literacy rate in Cuba today? 68.7% 79.6% 86.9% 99.8%

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Q6. Identify the individuals involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis based on the following quotes. Each correct answer will receive one point. You will be given 90-seconds to complete your answers:Were eyeball to eyeball, and I think the other fellow just blinked. Secretary of State Dean RuskIt was a perfectly beautiful night, as fall nights are in Washington. I walked out of the president's Oval Office, and as I walked out, I thought I might never live to see another Saturday night. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamaraThey talk about who won and who lost. Human reason won. Mankind won. Nikita Khrushchev

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Q7. Why did Daniel Braddock, then interim Charg d'Affaires at the U.S. embassy in Havana, recommend an immediate break in relations with Cuba in January 1961? Because it would allow the U.S. to take control of Guantanamo BayBecause Castro threatened to arrest US Ambassador to Cuba Philip Bonsal Because the U.S. embassy wouldnt be able to function effectively with a staff of only 11Because embassy staff were only given 24-hours to leave Cuba

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Q8. The following piece of legislation was enacted in response to a 1996 incident in which the Cuban air force shot down two civilian planes belonging to the Miami-based anti-Castro initiative, Brothers to the Rescue.Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity ActTrading with the Enemy ActLiberate Cuba ActCuba Democracy Act

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Q9. Facing an aging population, heavy foreign debt, and economic hardship amid the global economic downturn, Raul Castro implemented reforms which included:A. Prohibiting the sale of Cuban cigars due to decreased supply of tobacco leaves B. Allowing Cubans to buy and sell property C. Revamping the one country one currency model to encourage individual savingsD. Updating the immigration process so that Cuban exiles could return to Cuba with no repercussion

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Q10. On July 20th, 2015, the U.S. and Cuba reopened embassies in each others capitals. What is the name of Cubas foreign minister who oversaw the reopening of Havanas embassy in Washington? Felipe Perez Bruno Rodriguez Raul Garcia Roberto Gonzalez

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ANSWERSROUND 4:History: Korean War


Q1. As Japan neared defeat in WWII, the Allies had to decide what to do with its colonies, including Korea. Identify the two U.S. Army personnel who were instrumental in identifying a line of control or dividing line that both the U.S. and Soviet Union could agree to.

Col. Charles BonesteelCol. Dean Rusk

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Q2. From 1948, Kim Il Sung, the supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea lobbied Moscow for permission to attack the South. Initially these suggestions were rejected, but in late 1949, the following individual approved the proposal:A. Nikita KhrushchevB. Joseph StalinC. Leon TrotskyD. Vladimir Lenin

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Q3. The Korean War was the first war in which the United Nations played a role. How many countries sent troops as part of the UN military response?A. 13B. 14C. 15D. 16

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Q4. What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?A.They were protecting their economic interest in China and JapanB.They wanted to stop the spread of communism C.They were dared to by the Soviet Union D.They were attempting a rescue of 5 American missionaries held hostage in North Korea

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Q5. In the beginning of the war, the North Korean army had the advantage and was steadily pushing back U.S. forces to the Pusan Perimeter. What river became the last standing line of defense before the sea? A. NaktongB. PukhangC. YusanD. Kum

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Q6. Prior to the landing at Incheon, it was strategically necessary for UN forces to seize this heavily fortified island because it had suitable beaches for amphibious landing: A. Cheju-do B. Wolmi-doC. Se-eodoD. Hwa-do

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Q7. In mid-October 1950, Gen. MacArthur met President Harry Truman on Wake Island to assure him that a massive UN offensive was about to conclude the war victoriously by this timeframe: A. EasterB. ThanksgivingC. ChristmasD. New Year

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Q8. In mid-1951, with the land battle in stalemate, armistice talks began. They dragged on for two years. What was one of the main points of contention holding-up the negotiations? A.Repatriation of prisoners of warB.Identification of the remains of 208 U.S. servicemen C.North Korea, outraged that a cease-fire had come without the unification of Korea, refused to sign D.Kim Il-Sung refused to stop the march to the Yalu River

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Q9. The Military Armistice Commission (MAC) regularly met in Panmunjom which is also most commonly referred to as: Peaceful Village Diplomatic Village Border Village Truce Village

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Q10. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the DMZ?Its approximately 150 miles long Four military incursion tunnels running under the DMZ from North Korea have been discovered since 1974Its the location of biennial peace talks between North and South KoreaKijong-dong is the uninhabited propaganda village in the North's half of DMZ

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ROUND 5: Geography: Where in the World Are You? Capitals and Landmarks

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A.Australia B.LaosC.BangladeshQ1. What are the capitals of the following countries? You will have 45-seconds to finalize your answers on the answer sheet.

Q2. According to legend, the builder of this cathedral was blinded so that such a beautiful structure could never be built again. Identify this landmark and country of location. You must get both correct to receive a point.

Q3. Following the Peace of Zsitvatorok (1606), Sultan Ahmet I decided to build this structure in Istanbul to reassert Ottoman power. One of the most notable features of this structure is its 6 minarets. Identify this structure.

A.Botswana B.AzerbaijanC.CanadaQ4. What are the capitals of the following countries? You will have 45-seconds to fill in your answers on the answer sheet:

Q5. Identify the following landmark and its country of location. You must get the landmark AND country correct to receive a single a point.

Q6. According to the Guinness World Records, this landmark building is the worlds largest religious structure ever built. Identify the landmark AND its country of location. You must get the landmark AND country correct to receive a single a point.

Q7. Identify the capitals of the following countries. You will have 45-seconds to finalize your answers on the answer sheet:A. ChileB. Iran C. HungaryD. Finland

Q8. This structure is believed to have been a royal estate or religious site. Since 1983 it has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2007 was designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Identify the structure and its country of location. You must get both correct for 1-point :

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A.1911B.1912C.1913D.1914Q9. In what year did the Panama Canal officially open?

Q10. Why was Nigerias capital moved from Lagos to Abuja in 1991? A. Abuja was deemed more centrally located B. Abuja had the largest population in NigeriaC. Abuja was the location of two of Africas largest military bases D. Abuja was more favorable due to its close proximity to the ocean

END OF ROUND 5: Geography: Where in the World Are You? Capitals and Landmarks


ROUND 6: International Inventors and Innovations That Changed the World

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A.Grace HopperB.Guido van RossumC.Ada LovelaceD.Charles BabbageQ1. The following individual, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy, developed COBOL, a programming language which enabled computers to be programmed using words rather than numbers:

A. Electromagnetic induction motorB.Alternating current motorC.Miniaturization of the closed-circuit systemD.Unidirectional flow of electric chargeQ2. Serbian-American engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla made dozens of breakthroughs in the production, transmission and application of electric power. What was Teslas primary contribution?

A.Brown UniversityB.Yale UniversityC.Princeton UniversityD.Harvard UniversityQ3. Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of Facebook which he started and ran out of his dorm room at this university:

A.BrailleB.FacsimileC.Morse CodeD.EncryptionQ4. The following communication innovation assigns a set of dots and dashes to each letter of the English alphabet allowing simple transmission of complex messages across telegraph lines:

A.SamsungB.MotorolaC.Sony Ericsson D.NokiaQ5. In 1973, Martin Cooper invented the first handheld mobile phone while working for this company:

A.Polonium ; RadiumB.Uranium ; ActiniumC.Curium ; PlutoniumD.Protactinium ; BohriumQ6. Dr. Marie Curie, the first person to win two Nobel prizes one for Physics in 1903, and another for Chemistry in 1911 - discovered these two radioactive elements in 1898.

A.Bohlin experienced difficulty in fastening his seatbelt after a surgery on his shoulder B.Bohlin wanted to design a belt that was easier for his children to use C.The CEO of Volvo lost a relative in a car accident, which motivated Volvo to increase its safety measuresD.Volvo sales were down and the company needed a new product to improve their public imageQ7. Volvo safety engineer, Nils Bohlin developed and improved on the concept of the three-point seatbelt which could be pulled across the chest and waist in one swift movement. What is said to be the driving force behind this innovation?

A.His accident prone wife who was always cutting herself in the kitchenB.His desire for a promotion within the companyC.His fear of infection from uncovered cutsD.His desire to create a medical accessory useful for his physician father to use on wounded veterans Q8. What inspired Earle Dickson, a cotton buyer for the Johnson & Johnson Company, to create Band-Aid in the 1920s?

A. For her discoveries of human papilloma viruses that cause cervical cancer B.For her discoveries of mobile genetic elementsC.For the development of in-vitro fertilizationD.For her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against malaria

Q9. Youyou Tu was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015 for the following achievement:

A.Silica NanowiresB.KevlarC.DyneemaD.Carbon FiberQ10. Stephanie Kwolek, a chemist for DuPont Company, developed a synthetic material 5 times stronger than steel that does not rust or corrode, is extremely lightweight and is used in building materials, brake linings and space vehicles. What is the material Kwolek developed?

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ROUND 7:Iran Nuclear Talks

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A.Soviet UnionB.United StatesC.ChinaD.FranceQ1. Which country provided Iran with the Tehran Research Reactor (TRR) together with hot cells for the production of medical isotopes in 1967?

A. The National Council of ResistanceB. National Front of IranC.Constitutionalist Party of IranD.People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran Q2. In 2002, an Iranian opposition group exposed the existence of two nuclear-related plants in Iran, one for uranium enrichment in Natanz and a heavy water reactor near Arak. What is the name of this group?

A.JapanB.CanadaC.SpainD.GermanyQ3. In 2006, a group known as the P5+1 joined together to negotiate with Iran on their nuclear program. This group consisted of the United Nations Security Council permanent five members plus one other country. Which country was the +1?

A.All travel by air, sea and land to Iran was bannedB.Sale of sensitive nuclear equipment and technology to Iran was forbiddenC.Financial assets of Iranians supporting nuclear attacks on Israel were frozen D.Purchase of heavy weapons such as attack helicopters and missiles by Iran was restrictedQ4. In December 2006, the UN Security Council imposed the first set of sanctions on Iran which had the following consequences:

A.Lausanne, SwitzerlandB.Vienna, AustriaC.Berlin, GermanyD.Brussels, BelgiumQ5. Negotiations for a framework deal over Irans nuclear program took place at a series of meetings held from March 26th-April 2nd, 2015 at the following location:

A.Joe BidenB.Hillary ClintonC.John KerryD.Chuck HagelQ6. Which member of the Obama Administration has been most involved in reaching the nuclear agreement with Iran?

A.Iran must remove approximately two-thirds of installed centrifuges B.Iran must reduce its stockpile of uranium by 98%C.Iran must forego all conventional arms sales in five years D.Iran must allow for robust monitoring, verification and inspection conducted by The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Q7. The nuclear deal with Iran this past July would oblige it to do the following EXCEPT:

A.historic mistakeB.game-changerC.capitulationD.nuclear nightmareQ8. Israels Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu denounced the historic deal. Netanyahu was widely quoted in July 2015 as saying that the agreement was a:

A.160B.161C.162D.163Q9. In October 2015, the Iranian Parliament endorsed the details of the nuclear agreement, paving the way for restrictions on Irans nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. How many votes were in favor of the agreement?

A.Iran will send its stockpile of enriched uranium, radium and plutonium abroad B.Iran would be allowed to self-inspect the nuclear reactor in ArakC.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must complete its assessment of Irans past nuclear activities by Dec. 1, 2015D.Future sanctions, including those targeting human rights violations, cannot be imposed on Iran Q10. In October 2015, Irans supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, conditionally approved the July nuclear agreement. What was one of his requirements for approval?

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ROUND 8:Greece Economic CrisisSponsored by:Ljubomir & Natasha Stambuk

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A. A lax attitude toward tax collectionB.Reckless spendingC.Corruption in the public sectorD.Excessive saving Q1. The following are believed to be contributing factors that fueled the Greece economic crisis except:

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A.A set of strategies that contribute to an increase in government spendingB.A set of strategies with the aim of increasing borrowing to spur inflation C.A set of strategies with the aim of reducing government budget deficitsD.A set of strategies that contribute to lowering taxes and increasing importsQ2. The phrase austerity measures has been used regularly in dealing with the Greece economic crisis. What does the phrase primarily mean?

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A.4%B.3%C.2%D.1%Q3. What is the current approximate share of the Greek economy in the overall Eurozone economy?

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A. 61% of voters voted against additional austerity measuresB. Greece will leave the European Union by the end of January 2016 C. 33% of voters agreed to Greeces proposal to become a dual currency nationD. Greece will begin printing drachmas in protest of Eurozone pressureQ4. Greece's prime minister called a referendum on July 5th for voters to decide whether to accept more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout deal offered by international creditors. What was the outcome of the referendum vote?

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A.The Eurozone didnt approve the fourth Greek bailout, which contributed to the sell-off of Greek stock in the EU B.Germany has refused to pay WWII reparations totaling 26bn to Greece, which could have been used toward debt paymentC.She doesnt want the IMF to be the sole entity providing Greece with additional funds as part of its fourth bailoutD.She believes that Europe must provide significant debt relief to Greece that includes an extension of grace periods and longer maturities from its European creditorsQ5. In August 2015, Christine Lagarde, the IMF managing director, said: I remain firmly of the view that Greeces debt has become unsustainable and that Greece cannot restore debt sustainability solely through actions on its own. What is believed to be the reason why she said that?

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A. Poul ThomsenB. Reza MoghadamC. Olivier BlanchardD. David Lipton Q6. Who is currently the head of the IMFs European Department in charge of overseeing the Funds bailout policies in Greece?

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A. To establish job retraining programs in order to decrease Greeces long-term unemployment rate B. To pay off Greek creditors and international loansC. To replenish capital in Greeces public sector pension fundD. To expand social economic programs for Greek citizens Q7. Greece has received billions in bailout funds. Where were most of the funds allocated to?

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A.55%B.45%C.35%D.25%Q8. Based on figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT) in July 2015, what is the approximate rate of unemployment in Greece?

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A.Greece is seeking leverage against Germany, its largest creditor B.Greece says the 115m Deutschmarks paid in 1960 did not cover key demands, including payments for damaged infrastructure and the return of a forced loan exacted from occupied GreeceC.Germany is repossessing property owned by Greek citizens in Berlin for the purpose of debt repaymentD.Germany pushed through austerity measures that will make it difficult for Greeks to pay anything backQ10. The following are reasons why Greece is asking for reparations from Germany in the amount of 279bn for Nazi related crimes during World War II EXCEPT:

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ANSWERS ROUND 5: Geography: Where in the World Are You? Capitals and Landmarks


A. Australia - Canberra B.Laos - VientianeC.Bangladesh - DhakaQ1. What are the capitals of the following countries? You will have 45-seconds to finalize your answers on the answer sheet.

St. Basils Cathedral ; Russia Q2. According to legend, the builder of this cathedral was blinded so that such a beautiful structure could never be built again. Identify this landmark and country of location. You must get both correct to receive a point.

Blue MosqueQ3. Following the Peace of Zsitvatorok (1606), Sultan Ahmet I decided to build this structure in Istanbul to reassert Ottoman power. One of the most notable features of this structure is its 6 minarets. Identify this structure.

A.Botswana - GaboroneB.Azerbaijan - BakuC.Canada - OttawaQ4. What are the capitals of the following countries? You will have 45-seconds to fill in your answers on the answer sheet:

Q5. Identify the following landmark and its country of location. You must get the landmark AND country correct to receive a single a point.

Taj Mahal ; India

Q6. According to the Guinness World Records, this landmark building is the worlds largest religious structure ever built. Identify the landmark AND its country of location. You must get the landmark AND country correct to receive a single a point.

Angkor Wat ; Cambodia

Q7. Identify the capitals of the following countries. You will have 45-seconds to finalize your answers on the answer sheet:A. Chile - SantiagoB. Iran - TehranC. Hungary - BudapestD. Finland - Helsinki

Q8. This structure is believed to have been a royal estate or religious site. Since 1983 it has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2007 was designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Identify the structure and its country of location. You must got both correct for 1-point :

Machu Picchu ; Peru

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A.1911B.1912C.1913D.1914Q9. In what year did the Panama Canal officially open?

Q10. Why was Nigerias capital moved from Lagos to Abuja in 1991? A. Abuja was deemed more centrally located B. Abuja had the largest population in NigeriaC. Abuja was the location of two of Africas largest military bases D. Abuja was more favorable due to its close proximity to the ocean

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A.Grace HopperB.Guido van RossumC.Ada LovelaceD.Charles BabbageQ1. The following individual, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy, developed COBOL, a programming language which enabled computers to be programmed using words rather than numbers:

A. Electromagnetic induction motorB.Alternating current motorC.Miniaturization of the closed-circuit systemD.Unidirectional flow of electric chargeQ2. Serbian-American engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla made dozens of breakthroughs in the production, transmission and application of electric power. What was Teslas primary contribution?

A.Brown UniversityB.Yale UniversityC.Princeton UniversityD.Harvard UniversityQ3. Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of Facebook which he started and ran out of his dorm room at this university:

A.BrailleB.FacsimileC.Morse CodeD.EncryptionQ4. The following communication innovation assigns a set of dots and dashes to each letter of the English alphabet allowing simple transmission of complex messages across telegraph lines:

A.SamsungB.MotorolaC.Sony Ericsson D.NokiaQ5. In 1973, Martin Cooper invented the first handheld mobile phone while working for this company:

A.Polonium ; RadiumB.Uranium ; ActiniumC.Curium ; PlutoniumD.Protactinium ; BohriumQ6. Dr. Marie Curie, the first person to win two Nobel prizes one for Physics in 1903, and another for Chemistry in 1911 - discovered these two radioactive elements in 1898.

A.Bohlin experienced difficulty in fastening his seatbelt after a surgery on his shoulder B.Bohlin wanted to design a belt that was easier for his children to use C.The CEO of Volvo lost a relative in a car accident, which motivated Volvo to increase its safety measuresD.Volvo sales were down and the company needed a new product to improve their public imageQ7. Volvo safety engineer, Nils Bohlin developed and improved on the concept of the three-point seatbelt which could be pulled across the chest and waist in one swift movement. What is said to be the driving force behind this innovation?

A.His accident prone wife who was always cutting herself in the kitchenB.His desire for a promotion within the companyC.His fear of infection from uncovered cutsD.His desire to create a medical accessory useful for his physician father to use on wounded veterans Q8. What inspired Earle Dickson, a cotton buyer for the Johnson & Johnson Company, to create Band-Aid in the 1920s?

A. For her discoveries of human papilloma viruses that cause cervical cancer B.For her discoveries of mobile genetic elementsC.For the development of in-vitro fertilizationD.For her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against malaria

Q9. Youyou Tu was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015 for the following achievement:

A.Silica NanowiresB.KevlarC.DyneemaD.Carbon FiberQ10. Stephanie Kwolek, a chemist for DuPont Company, developed a synthetic material 5 times stronger than steel that does not rust or corrode, is extremely lightweight and is used in building materials, brake linings and space vehicles. What is the material Kwolek developed?

ANSWERSROUND 7:Iran Nuclear Talks


A.Soviet UnionB.United StatesC.ChinaD.FranceQ1. Which country provided Iran with the Tehran Research Reactor (TRR) together with hot cells for the production of medical isotopes in 1967?

A. The National Council of ResistanceB. National Front of IranC.Constitutionalist Party of IranD.People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran Q2. In 2002, an Iranian opposition group exposed the existence of two nuclear-related plants in Iran, one for uranium enrichment in Natanz and a heavy water reactor near Arak. What is the name of this group?

A.JapanB.CanadaC.SpainD.GermanyQ3. In 2006, a group known as the P5+1 joined together to negotiate with Iran on their nuclear program. This group consisted of the United Nations Security Council permanent five members plus one other country. Which country was the +1?

A.All travel by air, sea and land to Iran was bannedB.Sale of sensitive nuclear equipment and technology to Iran was forbiddenC.Financial assets of Iranians supporting nuclear attacks on Israel were frozen D.Purchase of heavy weapons such as attack helicopters and missiles by Iran was restrictedQ4. In December 2006, the UN Security Council imposed the first set of sanctions on Iran which had the following consequences:

A.Lausanne, SwitzerlandB.Vienna, AustriaC.Berlin, GermanyD.Brussels, BelgiumQ5. Negotiations for a framework deal over Irans nuclear program took place at a series of meetings held from March 26th-April 2nd, 2015 at the following location:

A.Joe BidenB.Hillary ClintonC.John KerryD.Chuck HagelQ6. Which member of the Obama Administration has been most involved in reaching the nuclear agreement with Iran?

A.Iran must remove approximately two-thirds of installed centrifuges B.Iran must reduce its stockpile of uranium by 98%C.Iran must forego all conventional arms sales in five years D.Iran must allow for robust monitoring, verification and inspection conducted by The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Q7. The nuclear deal with Iran this past July would oblige it to do the following EXCEPT:

A.historic mistakeB.game-changerC.capitulationD.nuclear nightmareQ8. Israels Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu denounced the historic deal. Netanyahu was widely quoted in July 2015 as saying that the agreement was a:

A.160B.161C.162D.163Q9. In October 2015, the Iranian Parliament endorsed the details of the nuclear agreement, paving the way for restrictions on Irans nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. How many votes were in favor of the agreement?

A.Iran will send its stockpile of enriched uranium, radium and plutonium abroad B.Iran would be allowed to self-inspect the nuclear reactor in ArakC.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must complete its assessment of Irans past nuclear activities by Dec. 1, 2015D.Future sanctions, including those targeting human rights violations, cannot be imposed on Iran Q10. In October 2015, Irans supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, conditionally approved the July nuclear agreement. What was one of his requirements for approval?

ANSWERSROUND 8:Greece Economic CrisisSponsored by:Ljubomir & Natasha Stambuk


A. A lax attitude toward tax collectionB.Reckless spending C.Corruption in the public sectorD.Excessive saving Q1. The following are believed to be contributing factors that fueled the Greece economic crisis except:

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A.A set of strategies that contribute to an increase in government spendingB.A set of strategies with the aim of increasing borrowing to spur inflation C.A set of strategies with the aim of reducing government budget deficitsD.A set of strategies that contribute to lowering taxes and increasing importsQ2. The phrase austerity measures has been used regularly in dealing with the Greece economic crisis. What does the phrase primarily mean?

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A. 61% of voters voted against additional austerity measuresB. Greece will leave the European Union by the end of January 2016 C. 33% of voters agreed to Greeces proposal to become a dual currency nationD. Greece will begin printing drachmas in protest of Eurozone pressureQ4. Greece's prime minister called a referendum on July 5th for voters to decide whether to accept more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout deal offered by international creditors. What was the outcome of the referendum vote?

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A.The Eurozone didnt approve the fourth Greek bailout, which contributed to the sell-off of Greek stock in the EU B.Germany has refused to pay WWII reparations totaling 26bn to Greece, which could have been used toward debt paymentC.She doesnt want the IMF to be the sole entity providing Greece with additional funds as part of its fourth bailoutD.She believes that Europe must provide significant debt relief to Greece that includes an extension of grace periods and longer maturities from its European creditorsQ5. In August 2015, Christine Lagarde, the IMF managing director, said: I remain firmly of the view that Greeces debt has become unsustainable and that Greece cannot restore debt sustainability solely through actions on its own. What is believed to be the reason why she said that?

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