Since it was created by our Council, WorldQuest has grown into a national knowledge competition played by many other Councils around the country. This program is part of our continued commitment to education and promotion of international understanding in the Charlotte area. The Council would like to invite you to participate in a fast-paced, fun, and challenging competition set to test your knowledge of international affairs.
2. Welcome to our 28 Teams! The Northern Lights UNC Charlotte International Studies Global Gladiators Il Triviata Chemical Reactions Charlotte Country Day School Staff The Border-Liners Providence Day School Student Team I Charlotte Country Day School Students Vance High School CPI/Olympic General Dynamics The X Factor AREVA Global Guessers The Charlottans The Federal Defenders UNC Charlotte Geography Club Prov. Day Faculty—Blue Prov. Day Faculty---Red Prov. Day Student Team II Last to Know Wachovia Securities The Entrepreneurs Lucky Guesses Ballantyne Raiders Atlas Entourage The Money & Power Team Powell’s Pulverizers
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10. WARM-UP ROUND 1. Cristina Fernandez of _________ became the first female president in October 2007. A. Argentina B. Brazil C. Costa Rica D. Dominican Republic
11. WARM-UP ROUND A. Argentina B. Brazil C. Costa Rica D. Dominican Republic 1. Cristina Fernandez of _________ became the first female president in October 2007.
12. WARM-UP ROUND 2. After South Africa in 2010, which country just won the honor of hosting the World Cup in 2014 for the first time in 64 years? A. England B. Brazil C. Mexico D. Spain
13. WARM-UP ROUND 2. After South Africa in 2010, which country just won the honor of hosting the World Cup in 2014 for the first time in 64 years? A. England B. Brazil C. Mexico D. Spain
34. Q8: Imagine and Identify this flag Three equal, horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue with an emblem centered in the white band; the emblem bears the national coat of arms (a yellow five-pointed star within a green wreath inside a red circle. The name of the country is inside the red circle.
36. Q10: Imagine and Identify this flag Red with three human legs in the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee with a yellow star coming out of the back of each heel
37. Final Overview 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Three equal, horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue with an emblem centered in the white band; bears the national coat of arms (a yellow five-pointed star within a green wreath capped words, all within two circles 1 Red with three human legs are that are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; toes pointing clockwise on both sides of the flag 10
46. A. Chile and Bolivia B. Paraguay and Bolivia C. Brazil and Bolivia D. Peru and Bolivia Q6: Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and crosses the border of these two nations:
55. Q3: How did Japanese General Hideki Tojo, the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff and Minister of War from October 1941 until July 1944, meet his death? A. Shot by a firing squad B. Committed suicide C. Hanged D. Killed in Battle Answers: Round 1
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57. Q5: The British arrived in 1688, but it was not until Captain James Cook’s voyage in 1770 that Great Britain claimed possession of the vast island known as Australia. What other European seafarer gets credit for “discovering” Australia in 1606? A. Elias Aust B. Sir Frances Drake C. Willen Jansz D. John Cabot Answers: Round 1
112. Q2: This famous work is called “The Two Fridas,” painted by Frida Kahlo in 1939. Which of the 150 museums in Mexico City displays the original work on permanent exhibit? A. Mexico City Museum B. Carrillo Gil Art Museum C. Diego Rivera Studio Museum D. Modern Art Museum
113. Q3: One of the most famous art sculptures in the world is the Michelangelo’s David. What does he hold in his left hand? A. A sling B. A snake C. A sword D. A rock
128. Q2: Which country just won the 2008 African Cup in soccer? A. Ghana B. South Africa C. Cameroon D. Egypt
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146. Answers: Round 4 Q9: Please Identify this Person Suharto Indonesian dictator from 1967-1998 that just passed away
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148. Q1: The Patriarch of Venice is encouraging Catholics in the Italian city to give up what for the Christian fasting season of Lent? A. The use of non-biodegradable chemical cleaners B. Buying lottery tickets C. Bottled water D. Wearing leather goods Answers: Round 5
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154. Q7: French inventor Guy Negre has promised that within a year he will start selling a car that produces no emissions a all. What will the car run on? A. Vegetable Oil B. Solar Energy C. Compressed Air D. Biofuel processed from cow manure Answers: Round 5
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178. Thank You All for Playing & Congratulations to our Winners! *Don’t forget our evaluations*
179. Thank You to our WorldQuest Staff! MC Larry Sprinkle Jennifer Armentrout Susan Veit Sofia Ciesielski Sharon Reed L.J. Stambuk Kurt Waldthausen Bob Billington Sally Billington Ethan Treanor Kimberly Neill Charmie Gomaa Charlotte Klopp Dubraska Maness Melissa Malarkey Justin Brynn Alexandra Naranjo Katey Dietz Esther Hollington Cathy Thompson Will Leach Paola Navarrete Denise Medeiros
180. Thank You to Our Sponsors: AMBASSADOR CPI Security Systems WFAE 90.7fm ENVOY AVERA Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Clariant General Dynamics Greer & Walker, LLP The Honorary Consul of Canada Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman Midrex Technologies Lisa Rhyne & Ken Harris Dr. Isabelle Powell UNC Charlotte ROUND OF QUESTIONS Davidson College Dean Rusk Program
185. Q2: Identify the country of this flag: The flag is red with a blue border around the unique shape of the two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a while stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed sun.
191. Q5: Identify the country of this flag: The flag is blue, with a gold isosceles triangle below a black arrowhead; the upper edges of the arrowhead have a white border.